Worn out bar

[Marc1]

The bar on a Homelite 925 is worn just past the edge of the oiling holes. The rest is OK, sqared and dressed.
Is there a danger for the chain to catch on the open hole or not?

 

[Brushwacker]

I think I would find a better bar,your groove is probably barely deep enough if that, and why risk the possibility of it leading to an accident?

 

[Sprig]

^^Yup.^^
Gotta agree there mate. Wearing chains too and creating potential for failure if the guide rails get too worn, and if you add a new chain that rides high in the groove.................ng. Don't piss around, and replace the bar, really.

 

[SawTroll]

+ one, replace that bar ASAP!

 

[DOLMARatOs]

Either replace the bar or put a down payment on having stitches at the least and at worst a shiny new hook. Arrrrrr. (They give you a free eye-patch with the hooks these days at the hospital).

 

[SteveH]

Sounds like someone who's allergic to spending a little bit of money; get over it and spend a little bit on an inexpensive bar if that's the case. A cheap bar is better than what you have.... I've seen bar/chain combos in super stores for less than $20. My wife would place me squarely in the cheap category, but, she doesn't know I spent $63 on my latest bar....

 

[brian660]

do you really wanna risk it for a few bucks saved? would ya like to come over to my house and see what a sharp chain moving very quickly will do to your flesh?


I mean its not all bad cause chics dig scars but myself I could do without em

 

[Marc1]

Ok ok...jeee...not up for excuses but I bought that chainsaw as is, with that bar and never used it so far. Took it to a local Stihl dealer to clean up and he said about the bar:...shallberight mate.
So perhaps I must chuck the bar out with the dealer.
Steve, thanks for the compliment but no, I have no known allergies..