A good use for old chainsaw bars?

[44mag2ndamend]

Fun is the meaning of life. I need all I can get.

If we didn't need it we could save a bundle just by buying a side of beef instead of hunting that deer or elk.

Yeah we would like to see some pictures of your project. There is too much other serious stuff in life to worry about.

I made one out of an old band saw blade, works real good around the fishing hole we hang out at.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

The best free knife steel is lawnmower blades. Too bad they are so tiny and warped

 

[JackD]

My uncle (the one that has the knife) is only 1.5 years older than I......my Mom's youngest brother. My mom is gone, but two of her younger brothers are still living. One, however, is just about gone.

 

[IronMonster]

Here are a couple I forged from jackhammer bits. The handle is what used to be the shank

 

[JackD]

How it looks, so far. Still has 1/16" edge showing. Lots more sanding to do.

 

[eldbillbo]

I used a question mark in the title because I really don't know how well this will work. I am using an old chainsaw bar to make a 18" blade machete. Others have done it, but I don't know the end result. Here is the beginning....roughed out with plasma cutter. The plasma cutter burns ~ 1/16" in from the cut, so slowly grinding out the plasma cuts rough edges will take out the soft material......at least this is what I'm thinking (and hoping).

You can buy one at Harbor freight for $5.99 if you use the coupon $4.99

 

[JackD]

Bought a valve spring compressor at Harbor Freight and used it on a Honda Civic. It collapsed on the first spring without compressing the spring enough to release it. Took it back and they said "What do you expect for $5.00 (or whatever it was we paid). They wouldn't replace it. Not a fan of Harbor Freight products.

 

[eldbillbo]

I was just being a smart arse . good way to recycle that chain saw bar but looks like a lot of time spent compared to just buying one done for $4.99 . but i know its about just enjoying making something from scrap .

you ought to see what i recycle for target stands and targets

 

[44mag2ndamend]

Harbor Fright! and its holloweenie!

Yeah they are a good one, ha!

What do you really expect coming from a Phucking Chinese Junk shipping company? I know too, I have been there.

Disposable products.

 

[44mag2ndamend]

 

[JackD]

What I have, so far. Took forever and many bits to drill those holes. Good thing I have a Drill Doctor.

 

[44mag2ndamend]

That is pretty slick that Jack, here is one I did of an old broken Christmas tree knife. I is some very high quality German Stainless. I have posted this before.

There is a guy in the Portland Sellwood area making knives from HC railroad spikes and selling them for around 300 bucks!

That will be one hell of a brush cleaver! If I were building that for me might add a high strength leather strap. If you slip with that one it will hurt.

 

[JackD]

A lanyard is in the planning. Notice the "extra" hole at the butt end? Looking for handle material now. Thought I had some oak laying around, but so far the pieces I've found are a bit too small.

 

[JackD]

My son (machinist) roughed out a 1/4" piece of 1/2 hard copper with a slot for a guard. Much oversized so I can shape it to the handle. I'll use copper rivets to attach the handle and they will match.

 

[JackD]

Wood is Tiger Wood from Brazil(?). Roughed in. Bolts are just temporary.

 

[ARKLITE881South]

Wood is Tiger Wood from Brazil(?). Roughed in. Bolts are just temporary. View attachment 116520 View attachment 116521

lookin good, what does it weigh?? I've thought about doing the exact same thing, i've got a couple of old bars in different length's ready to cut up. Now, you have me interested. If weight would not be a problem, how about a 2 handed machete?

 

[44mag2ndamend]

I would say you have done way better than that Harbor Fright junk, post a pic when you have her finished. I would say you have a winner all ready!

 

[U201491]

A lanyard is in the planning. Notice the "extra" hole at the butt end? Looking for handle material now. Thought I had some oak laying around, but so far the pieces I've found are a bit too small.

Cocobolo or Micarta. Even the Brown linen board (phenolic) is tough as hell.

 

[mikeybuck]

Bar length?

 

[U201491]

Just some good info.
http://www.warnerknives.com/CKD/knifemakingfaq.htm


Types of Bars.
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and beyond tools steels...
http://www.gbforestry.com.au/store/chainsaw-products/chainsaw-bars/cn40-titanium-bars