Master Homelite Bar Guide

[breese]

This question came up in another thread so I thought I would ask it here

houseofhomelite.proboards.com/thread/6603/super-ez-auto-bar?page=1&scrollTo=36448

Is there a master list of Homelite bars?

If one was to be created, what info besides the stamped info would be useful?

My thought on the subject:

Model of saw, year/s, stamped info, any known mounting measurements.

As for the mounting measurements

Available lengths

Length and Width of mounting slot

Distance between oil holes

Distance and description of adjuster holes.

The last I say because of this Craftsman Pro (also known as a Homelite 360) has some interesting adjuster holes.

[sweepleader]

That's a great idea, if the data was collected as you suggest, it would be much easier to figure out what a bar was. Probably not that many patterns if it was limited to Homelites and compatibles.

[undee70ss]

Feb 2, 2018 18:36:37 GMT -5 breese said:

The last I say because of this Craftsman Pro (also known as a Homelite 360) has some interesting adjuster holes.

That bar is made to fit more than one type of saw. It may also fit a Pioneer or other brands. Aftermarket manufacturers do this.

[undee70ss]

Feb 2, 2018 20:00:38 GMT -5 sweepleader said:

That's a great idea, if the data was collected as you suggest, it would be much easier to figure out what a bar was. Probably not that many patterns if it was limited to Homelites and compatibles.

Some info can be found here. houseofhomelite.proboards.com/thread/6276/interpreting-bar-numbers

I plan on doing this, not only the different types of bars but also how to date them. (Homelite bars) I want to have all my ducks in a row though first.

[Clasec]

Feb 2, 2018 18:36:37 GMT -5 breese said:

This question came up in another thread so I thought I would ask it here

houseofhomelite.proboards.com/thread/6603/super-ez-auto-bar?page=1&scrollTo=36448

Is there a master list of Homelite bars?

If one was to be created, what info besides the stamped info would be useful?

My thought on the subject:

Model of saw, year/s, stamped info, any known mounting measurements.

As for the mounting measurements

Available lengths

Length and Width of mounting slot

Distance between oil holes

Distance and description of adjuster holes.

The last I say because of this Craftsman Pro (also known as a Homelite 360) has some interesting adjuster holes.

Here is a another answer to those style of adjuster holes. This is a N.O.S. bar I have.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       D5 bar-1 by CLASEC, on Flickr                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     d5 bar by CLASEC, on Flickr

[stillsawing]

Bar is made by Windsor. The part number on the replaceable tip is Homelites. They're under the parent company of Blount Industries, others include Oregon.