Stihl 044 fuel tank footbed crack

[Esq1997]

I hope that this is the right forum for my question. I recently purchased a Stihl 044. The footbed part of the handle is cracked. I want to secure it so it doesn’t get any worse. Is there a preferred method of addressing this problem? Epoxy? Would love some ideas.

John

 

[singinwoodwackr]

I hope that this is the right forum for my question. I recently purchased a Stihl 044. The footbed part of the handle is cracked. I want to secure it so it doesn’t get any worse. Is there a preferred method of addressing this problem? Epoxy? Would love some ideas.

JohnView attachment 1234040

Plastic weld.
Looks ugly...still learning . But, is as strong as new. Finish file and sand it all smooth after blending in filler plastic (I only have a donor Shindaiwa tank)

 

[singinwoodwackr]

266se tank handle that was severed.

 

[singinwoodwackr]