Shortening a RSN bar at the tip

[chunez]

I want to shorten a stihl RSN bar to a size they don’t offer. I came across this site that does it from the tail end on some laminated bars:
http://bruceteakle.blogspot.com/2017/08/shortening-chainsaw-bar.html?m=1
Wouldn’t it be easier to shorten from the tip end and rivet a new nose on? Has anyone ever done this? Seems like at this point you are only cutting out the proper pattern and don’t have to worry about any mount/adjust/oiler holes, tail stock forming or cutting of chain grooves

 

[NSEric]

The replaceable tip slides into the bar, you would have to machine the center of the bar back the amount you shortened it.
IMO it's easier to cut the tail end down.

 

[Franny K]

Cut it right in the middle, remove some of the length. The height will be a match that way. Put a copper strip in the slot or groove for the drive links perhaps use a lower temp rod in that area. Nickel or bronze. If you cut the nose the height will not match the replaceable nose. Just for conversation.