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Excellent work, Doug. I previously worked for a powder coating company until accepting an offer to a new organization at the end of 2023. We did some cool powder coatings on car chassis, wheels, welded exterior stairs, etc. Yours is a good idea, and yes, I know it is expensive. Have you considered NIC Industries Cerakote? It is a durable finish as well, and self lubricating so anything that allows the chain to run smoother can't be a bad idea. I do not know how it would respond to a laser. They also have a clear cerakote that would further protect any metal that was exposed after a laser was done to it.
Hey Doug, "there must be a better way....?" - have you thought of having a dry old blunt "sacrificial" chain in place to protect the bar groove and end sprocket from the powder coat? Then remove (let gravity do its thing) before baking. Clean off the chain between powder coatings. Great video, great idea and great team work 👏
Truthfully, I wouldn't do that to my bars. I don't use my saw enuf and it's just not something I'd be willing to spend money on. Adam talked about using it on a retired chainsaw...that's a pretty good idea for a conversation piece. All that said, it is a real cool looking bar when done No denying that!
Very nice job! Depending on how you sharpen your chain, wouldn't the traditional jigs damage the powder coating? That might fall under normal wear and tear…
To cover the sprocket end better, why not cut pieces of the thin tape you run around the edge - to fit into the spaces between the sprocket and then run the tape around the edge over the top of it. I think the additional small pieces between the sprockets will eliminate you having to clean out so much overspray.
Doug… are you not flipping your bar to even out the wear? I can’t recall ever seeing your logo inverted, and it should spend 50% of it’s life with the lettering on the bar upside down. 👍
I don't know anything about powder coating so it was a very interesting video, would some type of food grade grease work for the sprocket to keep the paint from sticking. It would probably melt off in the oven. Not sure if would make a bigger mess or not.
Nice work Doug, when I did conformal coating in electronics, I used a latex rubber liquid material to mask the appropriate areas some were quite detailed, after coating was completed the latex just pulled off and left a clean surface. This might be a masking option for you to consider. As always your work is original, detailed and well done. Just watched the completion on Adam’s channel they do stand out. 😀👍👍👍
Wow beautiful job! For your sprocket problem, would a putty or silicone work? Would have to be some kind that doesn't crack under high temperature, and doesn't leave a residue behind that will gum up the gear.
Doug, that's a really slick process. You and Adam have it figured out. I wish our weather had it figured out. So far our spring has sucked. Anyway, stay safe, try to stay dry and healthy. Bill H from Cranberry Township
Yes on both counts. I don’t live far away and can drop it off today or tomorrow. I’ve purchased some slabs off Adam. It’s about a 40 minute drive and would love to see the progress
I will not be able to do it today or tomorrow, but you are welcome to drop it off. Send me an email to make this easier please. Sometimes these comments get lost and deleted. oneeyecustoms22@gmail.com
Absolutely awesome job Doug, i would love a video to show a step by step guide to making a home power coating setup, with equipment needed etc. Really enjoyed this one
Very cool process! Am I correct in assuming this wouldn’t work with the Japanese (Tsumura) style lightweight bars with the impregnated resin? Great job!