Lower profile felling spikes for Stihl MS088

[Muddy42]

Can anyone suggest where I can buy smaller, alternative felling spikes for my saw? I rarely use the spikes, especially when milling. I would discard them completely but the chain catcher is connected to them.

 

I could regrind the profile with an angle grinder, but it would take a bit of work to make them neat.

 

I have searched the web but all I can find are replacements. thanks in advance for any help.

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, Muddy42 said:

Can anyone suggest where I can buy smaller, alternative felling spikes for my saw? I rarely use the spikes, especially when milling. I would discard them completely but the chain catcher is connected to them.

 

I could regrind the profile with an angle grinder, but it would take a bit of work to make them neat.

 

I have searched the web but all I can find are replacements. thanks in advance for any help.

Replace with a couple of washers if you want to keep the chain catcher .

[Muddy42]

3 hours ago, Stubby said:

Replace with a couple of washers if you want to keep the chain catcher .

Thanks Stubby, but I’m not sure I follow this. The chain catcher is connected to and lower down from the felling spikes. See my photo. I cant see how I can keep the chain catcher without some type of metal either side?

[gand]

Either grind them flat or use them to make a template to make a flat set then you have both for when you need them. 10/15 mins if you've got the tools and metal 

[Macpherson]

Wouldn't be too hard to to use the dawgs you have as a template and just make a toothless pair from some thin plate,

I potentially have the same problem as I've got them off just now to get that extra couple of inches... I've not had a chain break on me while milling but it's bound to happen.

 

[Macpherson]

1 minute ago, gand said:

Either grind them flat or use them to make a template to make a flat set then you have both for when you need them. 10/15 mins if you've got the tools and metal 

Beat me to it😁

[gand]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking it 👍

[Stubby]

8 hours ago, Muddy42 said:

Thanks Stubby, but I’m not sure I follow this. The chain catcher is connected to and lower down from the felling spikes. See my photo. I cant see how I can keep the chain catcher without some type of metal either side?

Replace the spikes with 2 x washers and connect the catcher between the two . Large flat washers . you will have to drill a hole off center in each for the catcher .

Edited April 12, 2022 by Stubby

[Muddy42]

Thanks all. I will find some washers to fit.