Handel bar tubing
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I think I didn't word this rite what I'm replacing is the plastic tubing on the aluminum Handel it almost looks like heater hose but it cme from stihl dealer
firefighterwolf
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Hahahaha...I thought you meant the aluminum tubing also.
I don't know the answer. Didn't even know you could buy the plastic tubing. I look forward to hearing how you do.
We will see tomorrow looks to be around 6/8 feet in the pack so I can try it a few times lol
LegDeLimber
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Th old air hose in one end of the tubing trick is the best idea I've ever seen.
Has anyone still got a set of "how to" photos or did they all get lost in the purge?
Basically it involves clamping the handle in in a vise (carefully, dont crush it )
and starting the cover onto the end of the handle while *Gently* using an air hose to
blow in the other end of the cover.
you're trying to slightly inflate/swell the cover and float it on so go easy with the air
so as not to split the cover.
What you're trying to do is just shoot enough air in to float the hose while you push it over the handle.
probably would be easier with a buddy to help hold things and have better control.
Again, be careful with the air so as not to split the cover or have it fly off and smack someone.
edit: I couldn't seem to find a vid that people weren't blocking the camera
or else didn't even have the camera even pointed at the action.
Skip about a min & half in and you'll see this guy blow a golf grip on
Of cousre you want to skip all the golf club related stuff
and I personally don't think I would try the hairspray or any other gunk though.
in case the vid link dosen't show up, The youtube vid is called
"C-Thru Grips Installation - Air Compressor"
Has anyone still got a set of "how to" photos or did they all get lost in the purge?
Basically it involves clamping the handle in in a vise (carefully, dont crush it )
and starting the cover onto the end of the handle while *Gently* using an air hose to
blow in the other end of the cover.
you're trying to slightly inflate/swell the cover and float it on so go easy with the air
so as not to split the cover.
What you're trying to do is just shoot enough air in to float the hose while you push it over the handle.
probably would be easier with a buddy to help hold things and have better control.
Again, be careful with the air so as not to split the cover or have it fly off and smack someone.
edit: I couldn't seem to find a vid that people weren't blocking the camera
or else didn't even have the camera even pointed at the action.
Skip about a min & half in and you'll see this guy blow a golf grip on
Of cousre you want to skip all the golf club related stuff
and I personally don't think I would try the hairspray or any other gunk though.
in case the vid link dosen't show up, The youtube vid is called
"C-Thru Grips Installation - Air Compressor"
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Get a pipe reducer fitting, I think it's a 1/2 x 1/4 or a 3/4 x 1/4, hose clamp, and screw an air compressor quick connect in it.
Stick that in one end of the roll & put the clamp on it, clean the bar up well, file/sand off any burrs, grab some soap & water,
hook up the air, and get after it! Helps if you have a helper regulate the air & you won't want to do more than two bars in
one evening.
Turn your regulator down to 20# to start, but don't go over 30# pressure, or the tube wall may burst. Looks like the pictures
have been lost on this thread, but it worked great...http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/090-handle-hose.47131/#post-649212
Stick that in one end of the roll & put the clamp on it, clean the bar up well, file/sand off any burrs, grab some soap & water,
hook up the air, and get after it! Helps if you have a helper regulate the air & you won't want to do more than two bars in
one evening.
Turn your regulator down to 20# to start, but don't go over 30# pressure, or the tube wall may burst. Looks like the pictures
have been lost on this thread, but it worked great...http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/090-handle-hose.47131/#post-649212
Ok this is how it went cut the old hose off lightly sanded the bar set the air regulator to 30 psi used an old valve stem in the new hose with an old air hose clamped to the valve stem forced the new hose on as far as I could get it with no air held on tight by hand applied the air and didn't much more expand the new hose so up to 80 psi on the regulator now we talking boom blew it off lol second try hang on tight apply air and slide it on took all of 30 min to do the job from start to finish what do you think? 
firefighterwolf
ArboristSite Operative
Wow! That looks great. How much did the plastic tubing cost?
The dealer had it on the shelf for a while it was a miss order. I ask about it and he said he had some that he ordered by mistake and let me have it for $30
Nice Job, looks great.
zogger
Tree Freak
Oh this is easy..
First get the roll of tubing, then a bucket of old hardware. Now, cut the tubing into many unique and decorative shapes, monsters, etc, whatever. Glue on the odd hardware, add some wire loops, then go hang around outside at a lady gagme concert and sell all the new pieces as punk/goth jewelry. Now take the money you make and go buy a new handlebar.
First get the roll of tubing, then a bucket of old hardware. Now, cut the tubing into many unique and decorative shapes, monsters, etc, whatever. Glue on the odd hardware, add some wire loops, then go hang around outside at a lady gagme concert and sell all the new pieces as punk/goth jewelry. Now take the money you make and go buy a new handlebar.
LegDeLimber
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Looks just dandy from my house.
And thanks for posting the pics. Helps get the site back in shape!
And thanks for posting the pics. Helps get the site back in shape!
sachsmo
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I just did one last night.
Didn't use the Stihl hose, but some peristaltic pump hose.
Yup 80psi was where I needed to be also.
I have used generic KY in the past, this time I used some pink hand soap.
I thought the Stihl hose had more pronounced ribbing?
Didn't use the Stihl hose, but some peristaltic pump hose.
Yup 80psi was where I needed to be also.
I have used generic KY in the past, this time I used some pink hand soap.
I thought the Stihl hose had more pronounced ribbing?
Or sell them as xmass decorations.
sachsmo
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Use a bunch of 'heat shrink' at work,.
Does not have the thickness I desire.
Luckily the girl that runs the printer at work keeps me supplied, she changes out the tubing every color change.
Wire pullin' lube should work too.
Does not have the thickness I desire.
Luckily the girl that runs the printer at work keeps me supplied, she changes out the tubing every color change.
Wire pullin' lube should work too.
We use some big stuff. Durable as the devil too.
Two layers for big saws.
