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.

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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]

 

[slabMan]

I recently experimented with a

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)
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I had a similar rear handle crack on one of my 044 and ms 460 and tried a CA glue with graphite powder and baking soda bond layered. then athletic tape [I wrap my rear handles on all my sawks in that area regardless if cracked, as it gives me more control of the saw with better fit in my hand]. They are still holding up nicely 2 years later. Creating as much surface area [rough sanding] for it to bond to works best. If you want to speed up the bond, spray ISO alcohol 99 to accelerate the curing. Good luck

 

[Marley5]

I've used a product called Bondo Glass, stuff is strong.

 

[slabMan]

bONdo glass

I've used a product called Bondo Glass, stuff is strong.

, huh? I might have to give that a try sometime.