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dang i want one of these!! still broke though, looks like i may be able to order in a few weeks.
Now taking pre-orders on 044,046,066 full wraps
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Well, we've put some time on the 046/460 prototype that brother Nate sent my way.
This is one well-constructed handlebar. I put my handle in the hands of some BLM firefighters. We've put about 100 hours on it so far in a wildland fire fighting setting and the coating shows no signs of coming off or getting loose. In fact, the coating on my handle is adhered so well, it will have to wear off and I'm betting it will last longer than the Stihl factory handle hose.
This is one well-constructed handlebar. I put my handle in the hands of some BLM firefighters. We've put about 100 hours on it so far in a wildland fire fighting setting and the coating shows no signs of coming off or getting loose. In fact, the coating on my handle is adhered so well, it will have to wear off and I'm betting it will last longer than the Stihl factory handle hose.
The guy that's been running it for the most part is very happy with it. It feels good on the hands and he said the vibration is a little less than the factory handle. This guy is an experienced cutter both on the fireline and on thinning crews.
Nate- if you make some up for the other saws, I'll commit to buying two for 394/395 and one for 372. JJ.
Nate- if you make some up for the other saws, I'll commit to buying two for 394/395 and one for 372. JJ.
Wheres the 066 big hands full wrap Handle?
Thats what I need.
Cliff-
We'll have to make a custom jobber for your meaty paws...
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Metals406
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The guy that's been running it for the most part is very happy with it. It feels good on the hands and he said the vibration is a little less than the factory handle. This guy is an experienced cutter both on the fireline and on thinning crews.
Nate- if you make some up for the other saws, I'll commit to buying two for 394/395 and one for 372. JJ.
Wahoo!! That's great! I'm glad you were able to get her mounted up. . . Were there any things your guys or you didn't like about it? Keeping in mind that this was the oversized handle, and we need that extra 1/2" for the scrench on the bar side.
Did he mention it felt 'funny' or 'off' with the extra space? Or did he like it with a gloved hand?
Those pics are sweet! Makes me want to go fight fire.
Constructive criticism is a good thing, let me know if there is anything you feel would make these a better product.
Metals406
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Wahoo!! That's great! I'm glad you were able to get her mounted up. . . Were there any things your guys or you didn't like about it? Keeping in mind that this was the oversized handle, and we need that extra 1/2" for the scrench on the bar side.
Did he mention it felt 'funny' or 'off' with the extra space? Or did he like it with a gloved hand?
Those pics are sweet! Makes me want to go fight fire.
Constructive criticism is a good thing, let me know if there is anything you feel would make these a better product.
No issues at all other than the space issue we talked about on the clutch side. Fitting the small sprocket cover solved that problem. You were going to make the production handles with the extra 1/2" on that side to clear the regular sprocket cover and scrench.
The mounting block on bottom is perfect and the regular long Stihl self-tapping screws fit perfectly. The mounts on the side lined right up and there was no "wrestling" to get this handle on like there is with the Pro-Safety and U.S.A. brand wrap handles.
The size of the tubing seems to be great. Modern sawyers for the most part have smaller hands (Mr. Bowsaw and MCW excluded
) due to the fact that modern saws are much lighter and don't vibrate all that much.
Metals406
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No issues at all other than the space issue we talked about on the clutch side. Fitting the small sprocket cover solved that problem. You were going to make the production handles with the extra 1/2" on that side to clear the regular sprocket cover and scrench.
The mounting block on bottom is perfect and the regular long Stihl self-tapping screws fit perfectly. The mounts on the side lined right up and there was no "wrestling" to get this handle on like there is with the Pro-Safety and U.S.A. brand wrap handles.
The size of the tubing seems to be great. Modern sawyers for the most part have smaller hands (Mr. Bowsaw and MCW excluded
Hahaha. . . If vibration causes big hands, I may have to invest in some Mexican jumping beans for mah pockets.
LOLGood to hear fit-up was smooth. . . We noticed that at the shop as well. I'll meet up with Sam sometime this weekend and grab his 394. . . Should have it templated in the next two weeks, as well as the 372.
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Hahaha. . . If vibration causes big hands, I may have to invest in some Mexican jumping beans for mah pockets.
Good to hear fit-up was smooth. . . We noticed that at the shop as well. I'll meet up with Sam sometime this weekend and grab his 394. . . Should have it templated in the next two weeks, as well as the 372.
394 & 372?? Aw crap, gonna have to ammend my order now..... Keep up the good work Nate. Can't wait to have one in my hands.
Jacob, nice pix! We were just starting to get primed till the Cannuck winds starting pumping in the moisture off the Great Lakes the last few weeks. Nomex has stayed way too clean this year......
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I'm in no hurry, just wondering where your at on these.
The pics JJ uploaded look good, can't wait to see it on my MS 460.
Metals406
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Our machinists are still about 2 weeks out. . . As soon as there's an opening, we're gonna hit them up for several bottom mounts.
Then it's bend, bang, boom, spray -- and we'll have some handles.
Metals406
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Metals406
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Nate, are you templated for any of the other models that you were thinking of doing? (372, 394) Or stihl just taking pre-orders for the Stihls?
Patiently waitin' in the NE........
We'll be templated for the 372, but Sam and I missed each other for picking up his 394. I may be heading his way here soon, so I'll swing by and grab it to template on.
Metals406
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My computer crashed three days ago. . . Just now getting it all sorted out. I spoke to our machinists, and we're supposed to meet with them Monday or Tuesday.
We'll be able to start putting bars together by the end of October hopefully. I'll post an update after meeting with the machinists this week.
We'll be able to start putting bars together by the end of October hopefully. I'll post an update after meeting with the machinists this week.
Metals406
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Met with our machinists. . . Handed them an 066 case to template the bottom mount on. I'll be dropping off my 372 soon, and I'm waiting on a possible 394 case to give them as well. So, it's some progress.
They said they could have a large batch machined in a few weeks.
Getting this thing going has been slow, but it's going. I imagine with time, we'll be able to source parts faster, and I know it'll be better with templates already on hand.
To those who are waiting, we appreciate your patience.
They said they could have a large batch machined in a few weeks.
Getting this thing going has been slow, but it's going. I imagine with time, we'll be able to source parts faster, and I know it'll be better with templates already on hand.
To those who are waiting, we appreciate your patience.
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Met with our machinists. . . Handed them an 066 case to template the bottom mount on. I'll be dropping off my 372 soon, and I'm waiting on a possible 394 case to give them as well. So, it's some progress.
They said they could have a large batch machined in a few weeks.
Getting this thing going has been slow, but it's going. I imagine with time, we'll be able to source parts faster, and I know it'll be better with templates already on hand.
To those who are waiting, we appreciate your patience.
Thanks for the update.
