Chainsaw Repair

I'm not a fan of altering original parts,  but I have to say that's some nice welding!

To be honest I do not usually alter magnesium parts on saws but I looked and looked for a clutch cover with no chain brake and they just get to much money for them.   I also know that I would not find a brake either.   It did not cost me anything to get rid of the holes and frankly it was not usable that way.  Its weird I can find the clutch cover all day that takes the brake for 20 bucks but try and find a good one without the brake and all of a sudden it's worth 35 to 40 bucks.