2nd set of dog/dawg spikes for MS240

[IRONJACK]

On the sprocket cover of my 240 there are 2 holes at the front I can only presume are for a second set of spikes as are standard on the larger saws. I think they would be helpful when snedding and want to add them. Trouble is the spacing of the holes is different to the 1st set.

So, what do I buy?

Thanks in advance to spudulike and Megatron! (and anyone else with ideas of course!)

[tommer9]

IMO if you need more felling dogs on a tiny saw like a 240 when snedding your saw must be blunt. I think they would slow you down if anything.

[skyhuck]

Not sure you need them on such a small saw.

[Big J]

I think you are missing the point gents - how else is a self respecting chainsaw operator supposed to pimp his saw? Adding a tricked out set of doggs is big bling, init!

[tommer9]

Hahaha nice one J!!

[spudulike]

Nothing on the parts list apart from the crank case mounted ones, checked the 026 and nothing there either.

 

I have made sets of dogs before, just carved them out of some thick gauge steel and used the original ones as a template.

 

Only seen them on the bigger saws though - typically 066, 880, 3120.......

[agg221]

Having just been to the shed and checked, the sprocket cover casting is identical on the 026, 044 and 066M (if I had the parts lists to hand I suspect I could confirm identical part numbers). This answers the question of why the holes are there - for use on the bigger saws. It also answers the question as to what to order - outer set of dogs for an 044 or 066 (I very much suspect that the 034/036, 046 and 064 ones will be the same too).

 

Now back off to the shed to fish the piece of Alaskan mill from behind the shelves, where it fell when I got the 026 out - maybe I have too many bits of chainsaw....)

 

Alec

[Megatron]

Yes. You can get a set of dual spikes from Stihl that will fit. Essentially there are three sizes;

-outer dog similar in size to the inner you already have.

-"Standard" dual dogs used on MS440 etc

-"Oversized" dual dogs used on MS660-Magnum

 

Do you want the roller chain catcher?

[agg221]

If it's about pimping the saw it has to be the Magnum ones surely....?

[Big J]

If it's about pimping the saw it has to be the Magnum ones surely....?

 

Make sure that along with the Magnum Doggs, you order part number 4242 - LED underlighting. Fits beautifully underneath, giving a classy orange glow perfect for impressing the honeys.