Bobby Kirbos
Scrounger of Cellulose Based BTUs
UPDATE!!
5/32" = 0.156" I think we all have that file...
It works. I filed the holes open and put the chain together.
I needed one more drive link going from the 6 point spur to the 7 point rim (or a bar that needs 1 fewer drive links). I ended up using an old Oregon bar that takes a 56 drive link chain. Problem solved.
Now the next question - The pins on the preset started at 0.100" in diameter. After I got done swaging them to hold the tie strap in place, they measure 0.120" in diameter. There is very little wiggle in that link of the chain - no more than in other links of the chain. Is that wide enough or should I swage them more (ie. bash them with a hammer and flat punch)? I don't want to risk going too far and make the joint too stiff. Is there a trick to this part that would be helpful to know?
5/32" = 0.156" I think we all have that file...
It works. I filed the holes open and put the chain together.
I needed one more drive link going from the 6 point spur to the 7 point rim (or a bar that needs 1 fewer drive links). I ended up using an old Oregon bar that takes a 56 drive link chain. Problem solved.
Now the next question - The pins on the preset started at 0.100" in diameter. After I got done swaging them to hold the tie strap in place, they measure 0.120" in diameter. There is very little wiggle in that link of the chain - no more than in other links of the chain. Is that wide enough or should I swage them more (ie. bash them with a hammer and flat punch)? I don't want to risk going too far and make the joint too stiff. Is there a trick to this part that would be helpful to know?