old saws that look new...or almost
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That's definately a lot of magnesium! Nice!
Dibbs
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Yep! Nice Magnesium!
I took your advice and used heavy heat shrink tube to cover the front handle a few hours ago on the CT. Turned out well!
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Who makes that heat shrink? Someone gave me the piece I used.
Dibbs
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I got it from this guy on eBay UK.
It's made by DSG-Canusa, so it should be easy enough to find.
Its the CSCR one which I used, 55mm/22mm.
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heres my newest looking old saw, craftsman 2.3/16... it still gets used for firewood...
Dibbs
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Looks like a winner!
I think it is every bit as good as good as the real thing, it even feels like rubber rather than plastic.
It was really my only option as the CT has a handle about 1 inch in diameter so stihl hose was of no use.
Yep! Nice Magnesium!
I took your advice and used heavy heat shrink tube to cover the front handle ha few hours ago on the CT. Turned out well!
Looks like it did a bang up good job, nice tight and smooth. Did you have any problems with the inside curves wanting to pucker? I have done the same with some older Stihl handles and it worked quite well. That thick wall shrink wrap that Brad has a link to looks to be promising as well if it would pull tight around the bends.
Pioneerguy600
Dibbs
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Oh, yes! That stuff really wants to pucker up on the sharp corners.
I wasted the first one and got a little upset, then sliced it off!
I think the secret is to get a (Unheated) diameter of tubeing close to your required finished diameter and use it as there is less material to cause problems on the inside of the bends.
I had two little kinks on one corner.
I heated them well and rolled them out like pastery with a piece of copper pipe then took the remainder out with a piece of sandpaper as I knew there was more than enough material to let me do so.
I think it turned out well though.
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I just looked and the stuff I used is 3M ITCSN 1100 2-4/0. The stuff I linked above is a direct cross and is a lot less expensive. Price some of that 3m stuff at Graingers!
It did a good job and your skill played a big part in smoothing it out. On my first try installing it on a 041 handle I managed to get 3 layers on and get it tight and smooth but when I tried a 4th layer I could not get it to shrink enough to smooth out around the bends , had to remove the 4 layer and the saw looks and feels good with just the 3 layers, makes the handle feel cushioned and the grip is good.
Pioneerguy600
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Nice saws gmax,Belgian,Ed,Lee.They all look great.
Don't count yourself out there Cliff.
You have some fine examples as well.
And the same to everyone that has posted.
Lee
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Yes Cliff's are as good as I've seen anywhere, It's nice to see the old bowsaws
I've never seen one in real life.
I've never seen one in real life.
Dibbs
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Yep, Cliff is a reacent arrival to the Forum, but, he has one hell of a nice collection and is willing to let us have a peek!
Thanks Cliff!
Thanks Cliff!
Dibbs
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Stop, you'll make my head swell up!
Very true, these bowsaws have really something special to them....magnificent finish... I'm humbled....grrrrr.
MS460WOODCHUCK
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Here's a good looking girl for her age
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She sure is, what a looker, you and Mark have the nicest 306A`s I`ve seen . My old ones don`t look that nice but are still strong runners.
Pioneerguy600
