How I Paint Saw Bars.

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Oregon_Native

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as with all types of painting preparation is key but don't go to far after all it is only a saw bar.

step 1: clean off bar, wipe off oil maby clean with greaser.

step 2: remove all paint rust and grim, i used a 3M "sandblaster" pad on my angel grinder then used 3M "Surface prep" pads all three grits till i got a smooth clean metal surface.

step 3: paint, keep the bar warm and use thin coats they dry fast and thin so a few coats work and look smooth.
 
this bar is going to sit for a long time i cant afford to let it rust

i might paint my roller tip oregon bar it looks a little rusty to.

but as for the bars i use on a regular basis i dont paint them caus it wont stay for long.
 
SS is only stronger at very high temps.. at saw bar temps it would be a weaker bar with more wobble.. high carbon steel is still the strongest in applications such as this. a real long bar made of SS would be comparable to a banner in the wind. too much flex and that chain can come flying right off. on short bars.. it probly wouldnt be a problem.. but cost would come into play also.
 
Aren't the "Tsumara" bars stainless? I've got two with Carlton painted on them, and I've seen them with Lazer's name on them too.
 
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