Chainsaw tools

[shoot501]

This may be off topic but it has to do with working on saws. Does anyone know whare I can buy a plier type ring compressor and other tools for saw work, thank's.

 

[John in MA]

Do you mean ring expanded? I think mfgsupply carries all that stuff.

 

[shoot501]

What i'm looking for John is a plier type piston ring compressor, kind of like snap-ring pliers with a removeable band that goes around the piston.

 

[husky394]

I don't know if you've tried a hose clamp, but I've found them to be an acceptable substitue.

 

[shoot501]

That's what I had in mind if no tool is located, thanks.

 

[sedanman]

If you buy a Tecomec replacement piston/cylinder you'll get a good plastic ring compressor (plastic will not damage the piston). I haven't seen the band type in very small sizes.

 

[Fish]

I just use my fingers/fingernails. No need to waste good money.

 

[shoot501]

I guess I'm just not good enough to do it without tools, besides I like good tools almost as much as good saws!

 

[Tony Snyder]

There is truly no need to use anything other than the inexpensive plastic ring compressors. You are less likely to do harm that way.

 

[jokers]

Tony is right about the plastic compressors and they are slippery enough to be self lubricating. Get ahold of Jeff Sikkema, he can set you up with them.

Russ

 

[John in MA]

I find that my ol' fingers are best for cylinders with odd-shaped bases, and compressors are good for flat ones.

 

[shoot501]

Thank's jokers,I got in touch with Jeff and He is sending me a set.