chainsaw case spreader - quick and dirty

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On my recent repair, my chainsaw had to come apart.  Did not have a case spreader so some scrap became one Used the tig since I don't do it enough anyway.3/32 thoriated#7 gas lenswp-26 flexapprox 160 amps, use to pedal when needed.1/4" flat bar and pretty thin 1x2 rect tubingconnecting rod clearance hole:Some weld shots:A few more to follow.Dave J.Last edited by MinnesotaDave; 08-02-2013 at 07:56 PM.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Couple more weld shots:That's about it - just another scrap "tool" Dave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Thanks for the compliments guys   Me and my 11 year old (#2 son) hung out taking the saw apart and making the case spreader Seems half the work I do involves making a tool to do the work - LOLDave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Thats how many projects go! Have to make a tool to fix another tool so you can finally go to work on the project. Nice job!
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Reply:Originally Posted by VPTThats how many projects go! Have to make a tool to fix another tool so you can finally go to work on the project. Nice job!
Reply:Great job Dave.  Nice welds too..TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255Great job Dave.  Nice welds too..