Bar Repair?

[Brad_bb]

I've got a used 36" oregon bar I received with a used saw I bought. I think it's a professional bar and I think it would still be a good bar, but I think the groove needs to be closed up and profiled or at least inspected for such. I cannot find anyone in my area that works on them (Joliet, IL). I also did a web search in the Indianapolis area as I go there occasionally and haven't yet found a place that does this work. I called one place that looked promising with no luck. Anyone know any place I should use for this in either area, or even by shipping the bar? With new comparable bars apparently costing at least $125 plus tax and shipping, it would seem that repair should be a viable option. I have not tried using this bar, but I used a feeler gage in the groove and it seems loose. Thanks, Brad

 

[sawfun]

Chain Bar & repair in either Portland or Milwaukie Oregon can fix your bar.

 

[watsonr]

Or you can buy a bar closer tool from Oregon and do it yourself.

You could always take a feeler gauge and hammer to tap the rails into spec.

 

[ethar]

If you had access to a belt sander you could resurface it yourself and the bar closer watsonr mentioned does a nice job. Search on here there are a few threads concerning bar repair.

 

[Brad_bb]

I went on Oregon's site and couldn't find the bar closer. Maybe that's not the term they use for it??

 

[srcarr52]

I've done a lot of bar repair and I'm located near Iowa City, IA.

 

[Philbert]

I went on Oregon's site and couldn't find the bar closer. Maybe that's not the term they use for it??

http://www.baileysonline.com/Chains...ols/WoodlandPRO-Chain-Saw-Bar-Rail-Closer.axd

These will squeeze the rails closer together, but not address worn out grooves (inside of rails not parallel). Srcarr52 has the ability to re-groove bars in some cases.

Philbert

 

[Whiskers]

I can vouch for Srcarr52 and his bar repair skills. He did some great work on an old bar I've got.

 

[Stihl Livin]

I have done some business with srcarr52 and it was great. I will do business with him again.