How difficult would it be to modify the chainsaw for a special purpose by replacing the chain to power a wheel?
842897
Interesting idea. The chain comes off very easy which exposes the gear already attached to the motor inside. Not sure what you have in mind but it might be possible. One caveat is that I'm not sure that the motor is designed for long periods of continuous use. It might over heat. Chain saws that are electric typically run in bursts which gives them cooling time in between uses.
842898
If you are a "handy" type then I would say you have a solid chance of making it work. Best of luck!
842899
Well Mike, you ask a question, but don't go into to much detail. So I am going to guess you want to remove the chain and replace it with some kind of belt. The drive gear on the motor is made to accept the chain, but may be jerry rigged to accept a pulley of some kind. Now the question of the guide bar? Will this be part of the modification, because I really don't know what it will work in your modification? If its removed, also the structure of the plastic will be a problem. I'm interested to see what your attempting to do, as a kid I would enjoy repairing things and seeing how to make something do something other then it was made for, so good luck and the words that any modification will void the warranty. Good luck.
1035649
No. Not sure why you would need a different size grinding wheel. You can adjust the angle and pitch. This unit would not accept a larger diameter wheel, but could probably take a smaller one. Might be able to use one with more "width" to the cutting edge, but why would you need that? You really only need to grind the cutting edge of the teeth on the chain.
1163470
it uses different sizes of stones. fix it to the chain on your saw, not hard.
905083
Dear Judy, This tool is not easy to maneuver. The chainsaw weighs about 20 lbs. and the pole is long, w/c makes it even harder to maneuver. I would strongly recommend you to hire a gardener to do the job. Hope this helps.
940968
This thing has plenty of torque and speed for such an application. You will need to rig up a chain drive. Of course, you can probably try and take off the sprocket with a heat gun. I have never tried this though.
1035650
No. You can use the size of wheel they have provided to sharpen different chain size. It's the adjustment of the angle of chain teeth that matters.
202101
No. If you are a good carpenter you might be able to modify it but it would take some work.
813438
I suppose you could tie a long string around the handle and drop it in. Or drill a hole in the handle and use a chain. But personally would call the company, they are very responsive and may have some better ideas. They seem to be very consumer oriented and are always looking to improve their products.
633440
The manual suggests that you don't, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. The biggest concern would be whether the wheel will sit flat when you turn it over onto the leather. If you needed too, you could trim it back so that the leather was not in the spindle clamping area.Cheers
127175
I believe you have to put both wheels and the chain on. It wasn't too hard but you have to be a little handy with a wrench.
2265659
Yes, but you still need a chain link tool to shorten the chain to your specificity.
788780
It looks like it can be done, maybe I `ll try it later .I plan to change a handle with leather.
1840141
This tool is pretty large for that. Not likely without a lot of modification.
1431076
You would have to add and wire in a pull chain and either remove the decorative nut in the middle or have a hole drilled in it to accommodate the chain. It is not set up for that out of the box
2218669
I agree with Ken S response. I would add you may not have to remove the links but just connect at the link that provide the tighten the chains as desired.
1054049
I wouldn't see why not. From the look of the pictures it seems you can simply move the chain links up some.
1816869
It's really easy! You'll be able to do it! I also added a wire wheel with no prob. I am very happy with mine!