Author Topic: i think my chain is screwed any tips are greatly appreciated  (Read 989 times)

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Offline Philbert

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I normally agree with 660Magnum on most things.  But I got one of those Granberg Break-N-Mend tools, just for field use, and was very disappointed in it.  Still have it for emergency use, but it does not compare to a bench set.  I also discourage buying a no-brand spinner and breaker set off of eBay or from Harbor Freight, etc., as I have known guys that can't get parts for them (punches, spinner anvils, etc.) later on.

A few years back I used birthday money to buy the basic Bailey's combination set on sale then for about $100, after seeing that it was what they actually used in their own shop!
http://www.baileysonline.com/Chainsaw-Chain/Chain-Breakers-Spinners/Chain-Breaker-Spinner-Kits/WoodlandPro-Chain-Breaker-Spinner-Combination.axd

I have been happy with it.  The other sets I would recommend would be the Oregon branded ones (about $240 for the set) or the Precision Tooling set that uses the same parts (about $120).
http://www.baileysonline.com/Chainsaw-Chain/Chain-Breakers-Spinners/Chain-Breaker-Spinner-Kits/Precision-Tooling-Chain-Breaker-Spinner-Combination-with-Chain-Chart.axd

Spinner/breakers are a lot of fun, and let you save/repair/re-size/salvage chains, etc. Make sure that you buy a bunch of the pre-sets and tie straps at the same time, unless you plan to get those from your local dealer, because shipping will kill you if you only need a few.  Get some extras and practice on scrap chain to get started.  ***Also be sure to get all of the punches and spinner anvils you will need for the chains you use.  The Bailey's set comes with all of them: the Oregon and Precision tooling sets require some parts for 1/4", 3/8 low profile, and .325 chain to be purchased separately.  Speak to a live person to be sure you get what you need. ***

Philbert

 

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