Chainsaw attachments: a useful functional addition to the tool

Chainsaw attachments significantly increase the range of operational capabilities of this tool. This article contains an overview of the most popular devices and removable attachments that allow you to use a chainsaw as a grinder, wood splitter, wood cutter, drill, outboard motor, pump and other types of specialized equipment.

Thanks to a variety of attachments, the chainsaw is an indispensable universal tool.

Review of the grinder attachment for a chainsaw - Community “Tool - Sharing Experience” on DRIVE2

Hello dear audience. I would like to share my experience of using the grinder attachment for the Stihl 180 chainsaw.

My friend and I bought attachments, I for my Shtil, he for his Hutsqvarna 142. The cutting disc is set up to 180 mm. The photo is from the Internet, mine doesn’t look like that, but it’s similar.

The installation principle is generally general, but the design of the attachments themselves for different saws is different and has its own nuances. For calm you should take the following steps: 1. disconnect the bus. If there was an easy chain tension system, then you need to purchase 2 bar studs and 2 bar nuts.2. turn off the chain oil pump by disconnecting its drive. If you don’t turn it off, oil will get on the belt, it will slip and even fail. To disconnect, you need to unscrew the clutch disc and then remove the pump drive. Or suck all the oil out of the tank, then let it run until the excess oil comes out of the pump.3. put on the pulley, 4. If the ergosystem is a chain tensioner, then use a pin driver to unscrew the pins from the crankcase and screw in the purchased pins.5. install the attachment and adjust the belt tension.

6. install the cutting disc

The attachment works well, we managed to saw off some good channels. But the calm does not have enough power for complete happiness, but with skill you can work. When using an angle grinder, sparks fly, you need to be more careful with gasoline, because it is a gas-powered tool after all, and also when the disc is bitten, the disc turns into dust and everything falls apart. So you need to take all measures to protect yourself and others with protective measures and means. While sawing, I broke a couple of discs due to biting, I was hit in the face once, but due to the fact that it was at low speed, nothing happened.

A short video of a gas grinder working, cutting a channel

If it’s calm with normal chain tension, then you don’t need to buy anything in addition, everything is included in the kit, washers, wrench, etc. With ergo tension like mine, as I wrote above, you will have to buy additional studs and nuts from the standard system. I also bought a plastic case, not in the photo. It also needs to be processed so that the pulley does not touch, then you will get protection for the belt so as not to be injured by the rotating pulley.

The nozzle itself is Chinese, so there are processing inaccuracies. The pulleys are aluminum, the service life of them and the belt is unknown, I hope in the future if the belt is damaged it will be possible to find an analogue.

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Rules for using a homemade grinder

When using a homemade tool, you need to follow a number of important rules.

Their list includes:

• When operating the device, the operator's hands and eyes must be protected. In addition, to work with the tool you will need to wear a suit made of thick fabric. It must be remembered that the cutting disc of the grinder is quite fragile to break, so at any moment a part of it can break off and cause harm to the operator;
• before using the homemade product, it will need to be equipped with a protective casing;
• You cannot install a large cutting disc on an angle grinder made from a low-power chainsaw. This will increase the load on the engine of the garden tool and lead to an increase in the amount of fuel consumed.

The tension belt plays an important role in the overall operation of the homemade device. Not only the effectiveness of the tool, but also the safety of the operator depends on its tension. To adjust the tension level of the element, you need to grab its central part and try to rotate the belt around its axis. A correctly tensioned belt will turn no more than 900. If this value is greater or less when turning the belt, then it will need to be adjusted.

Making your own grinder attachment for a chainsaw

For economical housekeeping, people come up with various ways to rationally use available materials. I would like to have such a multifunctional device in my home that can be used for different jobs. And so that such devices make life easier and reduce financial expenses.

After all, not all owners can purchase expensive and varied tools. Moreover, for tools you need to purchase additional components, which are also expensive. Therefore, it is worth inventing and making with your own hands a useful device that performs many functions. You can take, for example, a chainsaw as a basis.

Using a chainsaw

A device such as a chainsaw is widely used in households and large enterprises. It is difficult to find a tool that will compete with it in functionality. The capabilities of a chainsaw make it indispensable in many areas of the economy.

A chainsaw is intended for cutting wood. But there are other areas of application. These include: cutting metal, drilling wells, pumping water, etc. Such a variety of uses can be practiced thanks to the presence of various attachments and devices.

To perform various jobs, a chainsaw has a number of properties that facilitate its use as a multifunctional tool:

1. The presence of a high-performance gasoline engine, which is also distinguished by its compactness.
2. The chainsaw engine does not require large investments.
3. High engine performance.
4. The chainsaw can work in difficult conditions.
5. The tightness of the fuel supply allows you to use the chainsaw in various positions.
6. The clutch device protects important tool components from damage and heavy loads.
7. The presence of a convenient output shaft allows you to connect an additional device to it.
8. The use of the saw is independent of the conditions: you can work with it anywhere.

How to choose a tool?

There are numerous types of additional saw attachments available on the market. These include a gas cutter, a sawmill, a pump, a drill, etc. Despite such a wide range of attachments sold, you can also make your own additional mechanism for a chainsaw.

The availability of available materials allows anyone who understands the technical structure of tools to make a special device out of a chainsaw that will be useful on the farm.

To choose a saw that will serve as the basis for a new accessory, you need to consider the following qualities:

• Saw power. A motor operating within 2-3 kW will be sufficient for many applications.
• When choosing a chainsaw, it is best to focus on inexpensive models, since the engine may not be able to withstand the new load. When buying an expensive model, you can lose a lot of money. It is recommended to use outdated types of saws so that in the event of a breakdown you do not regret wasted investments.
• Easy to disassemble the saw so that you can easily assemble and disassemble the device, as well as choose cheap spare parts.

For the application of modifications, such chainsaw models as Ural, Shtil or Druzhba are suitable.

The additional attachments made can be divided into the following categories:

1. Simple mechanisms (grinder, pump, winch, drill, walk-behind tractor, boat motor).
2. Complex mechanisms (sawmill, snow removal device, power plant, snowmobile).

How to make an angle grinder yourself?

Let's take a closer look at how to make an angle grinder using a saw. The grinder is used in most households, of course, not often, but it is a very necessary and useful tool. There are situations when such a tool is not at hand, but there is a chainsaw. Then you can make a grinder in the form of an attachment for a chainsaw to use for grinding and cutting.

A saw-based grinder is the easiest tool to make. Saw-based angle grinders are very popular. The main parts of such an angle grinder are a bearing assembly with a shaft.

Advantages of a chainsaw grinder:

• Independence of the device from the presence or absence of an electrical network. This tool can be used on any site.
• The productivity of a chainsaw grinder is much higher than that of similar electric tools.
• The cost of a manufactured device is much less than buying a new device of the corresponding power.
• The manufacturing process of such equipment is very simple.

Today, the market offers numerous models of additional special attachments for chainsaws that turn it into an angle grinder. Moreover, they are designed for different types of chainsaws. Thus, you can purchase an attachment for the appropriate brand of device.

Global manufacturers of gasoline saws urge not to use various adapters and attachments for such devices. This is due to the fact that grinding discs are designed to operate at a speed of 7000 rpm. And the saw has the ability to produce 13000-14000 revolutions. Excessive speed may result in disc destruction, which will lead to tool failure. You can also get physically injured.

To reduce disk destruction, the following solutions are recommended:

1. Application of a protective casing.
2. Reducing the speed of the chainsaw.

To reduce the number of engine revolutions, it is recommended to use a speed reducer.

Also, to reduce the speed of rotation, you can install a driven pulley of the largest circumference. The pulley is installed on one end of the shaft. It rotates using a belt drive from the engine. This method helps to avoid unforeseen situations when the disk jams. The belt will begin to slip on the pulley when the disk stops. In this case, the tool does not break.

At the other end of the saw shaft there is a mandrel, which is intended for sharpening wheels.

Disadvantages of a homemade grinder:

• The entry of solid particles from the grinder into the engine air filter can cause overheating and damage to the saw. Although the air filter is designed to withstand contamination from sawdust when using a chainsaw, metal dust is a more negative factor.
• Possibility of physical and material damage when working with a chainsaw-based angle grinder.

Video: grinder attachment for chainsaw, installation and operation.

Useful tips

When making a mechanism such as a chainsaw grinder with your own hands, you should use only good materials. A used protective casing provides some guarantee of coverage and safety.

As for grinding wheels, it is better to give preference to those with a diameter of 115 mm. Such discs are able to withstand high rotation speeds, unlike circles with a diameter of 230 mm. Large ones increase the chance of equipment failure.

A saw grinder, made on your own, can be used for wood processing, operations with metal products, working with stone, brick and other construction work.

Remaking various tools and using saw engine-based devices is considered a very useful and interesting activity. This activity develops engineering logic and expands human capabilities.

As a result of such an activity, a person gains valuable experience, as well as multifunctional productive equipment that can be widely used in the household. An assistant like a chainsaw grinder makes life much easier and saves a person’s money.

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Main types of chainsaw attachments: prices and characteristics of removable attachments

Removable attachments expand the functionality of the chainsaw, allowing you to use this tool not only for its intended purpose. You can find several dozen types of such devices on sale. The most popular and in demand of them are:

• adapter attachments for longitudinal cutting of wood (vertically and horizontally);
• "Bark beetle" and "Koroder";
• “Water pump” and “Pump”;
• "Boer";
• "Boat motor";

At the moment, manufacturers offer a wide range of different attachments for chainsaws.

• "Trencher";
• "Wood splitter";
• "Bulgarian";
• "Trimmer" and "Mower";
• nozzles for cutting metal, etc.

Each of them has its own characteristics, characteristics and scope of application.

Chainsaw attachment for cutting metal, wood and stone: removable grinder

The grinder is one of the most popular attachments. In the household, it brings maximum benefits, as evidenced by numerous positive reviews on the Internet. Sometimes it is called an angle grinder attachment for a chainsaw, although it is not one, since it is intended solely for cutting material.

A universal attachment for a chainsaw for an angle grinder is secured to the body of the tool using studs, which are usually used to fix the saw bar. A V-belt drive acts as a connecting element between the drive shaft and the removable device. It is she who powers the nozzle.

For your home workshop, you can purchase an attachment for a Stihl 180 chainsaw. It is universal. This device can be connected to six different models of chainsaws from this company. The design is presented in three modifications, allowing the use of a circle measuring 18, 15 or 23 cm. Using this attachment you can process wood, stone and metal.

A removable grinder on a chainsaw for cutting is the most popular attachment

The attachment is designed for the use of saws and abrasive discs, which significantly expands its scope of application. The owner of the tool will be able to efficiently perform such types of work as abrasive cutting of plastic, stone and metal. The price of the “Binder” attachment for a chainsaw of this model varies between 1900-2150 rubles.

Helpful advice! Using the grinder attachment, you can carefully clean welding seams.

How to get the function of a trimmer and lawn mower: saw attachments for caring for your summer cottage

Using removable household accessories, a chainsaw can be turned into a convenient and useful tool for caring for lawns and ornamental shrubs in the courtyard of a private house or on a country site. For these purposes, attachments such as “Trimmer” and “Mower” are used.

A device designed for mowing a lawn is in many ways similar to a rotary mower. It has the same design and shape. This attachment is equipped with a sharp knife made of durable metal. It effectively cuts the grass on the lawn. On sale you can find branded attachments for Shtil and Husqvarna chainsaws. The purchase of devices of this type will cost on average 2200-2600 rubles. Such devices are rarely found in the assortment of other brands.

An attachment with a mower function for a chainsaw can be bought for 2.2-2.6 thousand rubles

A gas trimmer attachment on a saw, also called a “bush trimmer,” is used to care for hedges. The capabilities of this removable device will also be useful if you need to clear the area of ​​young growth. The trimmer will not cope with small trees, but it can be used to remove branches.

A rotary trimmer is not as easy to operate as a household lawn mower. But thanks to its design, this device can effectively process lawns, leaving behind a fairly high-quality result. Moreover, work with its help is carried out in a very short time. The Trimmer attachment costs about 2,000 rubles.

Types of chainsaw attachments for rip cutting

For longitudinal sawing of wood, two types of attachments are used. Some of them are designed for cutting material in a vertical direction, while others - in a horizontal direction.

Attachments for cutting wood in the vertical direction consist of:

• from the adapter (attached in the base area on the tire);
• guide (used to transmit linear movement, fixed to a board that is placed on a log).

Devices for longitudinal sawing are available vertical and horizontal

Thanks to this structure, the longitudinal cut is very precise. This type of attachment can be used for different purposes. Using the vertical attachment, you can perform the following tasks:

• saw a log in two;
• divide the material into four parts;
• make high-quality timber from logs, which can subsequently be used for construction work;
• make boards or several small beams from logs.

Note! If sawing involves making several beams, you will have to constantly change the position of the board during the process. Using a vertical attachment requires some skill, because the loose end of the guide can go to the side.

The horizontal nozzle, unlike the vertical one, is fixed on the guide in two places. The cost of removable devices for longitudinal cutting varies in the range from 1800 to 2300 rubles.

Useful features of the “Drill” attachment on a chainsaw

The "Bur" attachment is used in fish farms. It has a simple design, is quite easy to use and is used to supply air to frozen bodies of water. The combination of a gasoline saw and this attachment has repeatedly proven its success and efficiency in practice.

The “Drill” attachment is used for drilling holes in the ground or in ice

The ice auger is lightweight and compact in size, which has made it so popular among ice fishing enthusiasts. At the same time, the nozzle is characterized by high productivity.

The MB-2 Ice drill is recognized as one of the best removable devices in this category. This attachment operates through a reduction gearbox, which reduces the rotational speed of the shaft to 150 rpm. You can find analogues of this device on sale, but this particular model requires a minimum of installation time. It takes about 5-10 minutes to connect the attachment to the chainsaw.

In addition, the “Bur” attachment is suitable for drilling wells in the ground. The diameter of the holes reaches 35-40 cm. Such a device can greatly facilitate construction and installation work. Depending on the functionality, the price of a nozzle for drilling ice or soil can range from 2,500 to 5,500 rubles.

Features of chainsaw attachments “Bark beetle” and “Koroder”

The bark beetle attachment is a milling head. It is used for processing beams, logs and boards. This removable tool allows you to quickly and accurately cut a cup or groove in wood. This attachment can also be used for rough sanding of material.

The bark beetle attachment is used for processing beams and boards, as well as for rough grinding

The bark beetle is a mounted type of equipment and is equipped with a special belt. It's easy to use. Moreover, the removable device works quickly and efficiently. The special structure allows the bark beetle to be used as an attachment for the Husqvarna, Shtil chainsaw and many other tool options. The device is compatible with almost any model. The cost of “Bark Beetle” is approximately 1600-2000 rubles.

Note! The bark beetle attachment is compatible only with those chainsaw models that are equipped with a six-point sprocket.

The “Coroder” (“Debarker”) chainsaw attachment has a wide range of applications, but most often it is used to remove branches and excess wood from logs. Using this device, you can turn a flat bar into a rounded product. The Coroder attachment comes in two types:

1. Disk.
2. Drum.

Drum attachments are designed to remove excess bark from the surface of a tree. The working body consists of a drum and a cutter. The removable device is installed on the bearing assembly. Despite its simple design, the drum corder is highly reliable. If you strictly follow the instructions, such an attachment can be installed on a chainsaw within 2 minutes.

The Corroder is suitable for removing twigs and branches, as well as excess bark

Disc nozzles are designed to form grooves and recesses of varying complexity, depth and size. The “koroder” in this case is driven by a V-belt. In this case, the user can independently adjust the rotational speed of the working part of the nozzle.

The removable bark attachment is not only suitable for effectively and quickly removing bark from a tree trunk, it can also be used to plane logs. It will take no more than 5 minutes to install the device on a gasoline saw. The capabilities of the Debarker attachment are indispensable in the construction of log houses. It is also worth noting that the nozzle body has an additional protection system, so the operation of the device is completely safe. Buying a nozzle will cost approximately 15,000-18,000 rubles.

Characteristics of the “Wood splitter” attachment for a chainsaw

It is very difficult to split thick logs and stumps using an ordinary ax. This process is long and laborious. To make this task easier, it is enough to purchase and install a “Wood Splitter” attachment on the saw. It has a cone-shaped, pointed shape, due to which the wood splits during the screwing process.

Such attachments are most often universal and suitable for different models of chainsaws. According to reviews from users on the network, the “Wood Splitter” greatly simplifies the process of splitting stumps and logs, saving time and effort. To confirm this, you can consider the possibilities of the Partner chainsaw attachment.

The Wood Splitter attachment is universal and fits most chainsaw models

This wood splitter copes with logs with a diameter of 40 cm (although more powerful models of attachments can be found on sale). It is suitable for splitting material directly on the ground, so it can be used for splitting long firewood, old boards, and slabs. The average cost of such a nozzle is 6,300 rubles.

Note! It is not recommended to use a removable angle grinder and other accessories as an attachment on a Champion chainsaw, the power of which does not exceed 2 kW. This requirement also applies to other companies that produce low-power models of this tool.

Pumping equipment: pump attachment for a chainsaw

The removable pump for a gasoline saw works on the same principle as a standard centrifugal pump. The structure of the structure is very simple, so there are no problems with installing the equipment and it does not require much time.

The pump is a turbine that is driven in two ways: using the drive sprocket shaft (directly) or from a pulley. A turbine usually has several blades. After the nozzle is installed, you need to connect two hoses to it. One of them will be a supply, and the second is intended to drain liquid. Hoses are not included and will have to be purchased separately.

The pump attachment for the chainsaw is simple and easy to use

Using the “Pump” attachment on a chainsaw, you can perform the following tasks:

• drain a flooded basement or cellar;
• pump water from a well or well;
• fill the container with water for irrigation;
• move water from one place to another.

The pump can benefit not only owners of large and small farms. This device is also used in ship docks.

Like any other attachments for a gasoline saw, pumping equipment is produced by several companies, so the level of performance and other characteristics of devices from different companies may differ. Most models have a capacity of approximately 5 l/h.

The main advantages of a removable pump include its mobility. If desired, you can make this attachment yourself at home. This will require skills in working with a welding machine. On the other hand, factory-made pumps are made of plastic, which reduces their cost, and therefore such a device is much easier to buy than to create with your own hands. The average price is 3,000 rubles.

You can buy a pump attachment for a chainsaw for an average of 3 thousand rubles

Helpful advice! The performance of the removable pump depends on the size of the impeller. If it is expected that the pump will be used to perform large volumes of work, it is advisable to purchase a nozzle of appropriate dimensions.

Chainsaw attachment Grinder

Attachment for a chainsaw Grinder
The grinder attachment is used with mass-produced chainsaws and is designed for cutting metal, stone, brick, concrete, cleaning welds, etc., turning a standard chainsaw, in fact, into a gas cutter. Diamond or reinforced cutting wheels are used with this attachment, as well as a circular saw for longitudinal cutting of boards or a grinding wheel. The torque from the chainsaw engine to the grinder cutting wheel is transmitted using a V-belt drive with a gear ratio of 1:1. The drive pulley of the nozzle rotates on 2 radial ball bearings. The cutting wheel is attached to the driven pulley flange using a faceplate and a nut with a left-hand thread. The weight of the nozzle is 2 kg. Country of origin: Russia.

To install the attachment on a chainsaw, you need to drain the oil from the oil tank of the saw, remove the tire and clutch drum, install the attachment drum (under the belt) and install the attachment itself, as shown in the video.

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Chainsaw attachments

A chainsaw is a very effective and practical tool used on the farm. But a saw with a gasoline engine can be made even more functional by special attachments. Our online store “MotoImport” supplies similar products at very affordable prices. We have a boat motor attachment, an angle grinder attachment and other attachments for chainsaws. The products are high quality and reliable.

Boat motor attachment, grinder attachment

Our range of products placed in this category includes:

• corder attachment; • grinder attachment; • wood splitter attachment; • attachment-boat motor;

• sets of knives, etc.

With the help of the managers of the MotoImport online store, you can easily select the optimal attachment for the chainsaw of the required brand and significantly expand the capabilities of your usual tool. Are you going to work with metal? Use a grinder. If your boat motor has fallen into disrepair, a chainsaw can help you out here. And why overpay for a separate device if the tool you already have at home can handle all this?

Functional attachments for chainsaws

We supply chainsaw attachments at retail and in large quantities. The products are designed for a very wide range of users. And low prices make such a purchase profitable and affordable for most chainsaw owners. We accept your orders on the MotoImport website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Managers work from Monday to Saturday. It is possible to ship the goods the same day, depending on the time of registration of the application. Delivery is carried out throughout the Russian Federation.

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