plastic chainsaw case repair help
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The first thing that comes to my mind is something like a cooler hinge or something along those lines.
I don't think you would like how a leather strap/hinge would function.
I don't think you would like how a leather strap/hinge would function.
tickhound93
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Maybe tool belt leather? i know exactly what i would use for it- round baler belting, but i dont know if that is available to you.
How about a piano hinge?
zogger
Tree Freak
Gorilla tape, both sides! I love that stuff....
Put the case in the recycling bin and just use a bar scabbard?
Jimbo209
ArboristSite Guru
Oil and **** in your car not for some.
Also I think to keep a basic kit in one hand that's clean, is neat as well
fearofpavement
Trying them all
I've repaired that type of case with piano hinge sections and it worked fine even if the looks were nothing to brag about.
Yoopermike
ArboristSite Guru
Drill a few holes and use zip ties!
Treepedo
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Stainless piano hinge and self tapping pan head screws or rivets. I have two done like this and the one is going on 15 yrs. The hinge is holding up and the plastic is one layer thick in places.
that's a great idea, I didn't have any, but I had some of this pipe tape laying around, along with duct tape, it worked out perfect, and free.
I have modified several blow-molded cases. Pop-rivets work pretty well, especially if you can get a washer on the inside. You could use them to hold on a metal hinge, or a strip of plastic cut out of a trash can; a strip of rubber cut out of a traffic cone, etc.
Or rivet 2 nylon straps around the body of the case, and latch them like an old, er, I mean 'vintage' suitcase.
Philbert
Or rivet 2 nylon straps around the body of the case, and latch them like an old, er, I mean 'vintage' suitcase.
Philbert
Chainsaw Jim
CJ Saws, LLC
YouTube plastic welding and you'll be surprised what you find out. One of the videos actually covers welding a hinge similar to this.
2strokenut
One nut loose
have done this, im a firberglasser/plastic fitter it will not last for long if used alot the piano hinge is the only real no maintenance fix.
Chainsaw Jim
CJ Saws, LLC
I'm not arguing that at all. Though if you use the correct plastic filler rod it will hold very well, but only when done by an experienced plastic welder.
2strokenut
One nut loose
that it will hold very well but the weld will be thicker then the origanal hinge the weld will not brake but it will where it joins to the box the weld will have thick and thin spots and the welds penitration will very as well wich inturn will make a poor hinge for long term use
Chainsaw Jim
CJ Saws, LLC
Hence the need for a professional experienced plastic welder.
But the cost of paying someone versus DIY labor and parts versus buying a new or used one.......they're only $30-$50 at many more places than you'd expect. $40 at home depot.
Deererainman
Firewood Hack
I've already bought piano hinges painted them Orange and have the rivits waiting for when mine goes.
Advantage of the PowerBox style cases with a 'real' hinge?
Philbert
Philbert
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