Al-ko Kober KB 3501 Chainsaw Part - choke cover?!?!

Jo4

Does any one know where one can purchase an Al-ko Kober KB 3501 choke cover?  I have looked on-line but I cannot find the part.  In case the person has provided me with the incorrect name of the part I have uploaded 2 photographs - one shows how the chainsaw should look and the other shows the actual chainsaw with the part missing.  It is the black part which screws in to the left of the yellow handle.

sarah1972

Personally I would take it to your nearest company that services chainsaws which I assume you do as a matter of course each year?
Maybe try a local facebook page to find your nearest one if you dont know. For example my local one is a company called Honey Brothers.

forgotmyname

Find someone with a 3D printer.  Perfect for this type of job.

Jo4

sarah1972 said:

Personally I would take it to your nearest company that services chainsaws which I assume you do as a matter of course each year?
Maybe try a local facebook page to find your nearest one if you dont know. For example my local one is a company called Honey Brothers.

Thanks!  It was taken for a service and the person servicing it accidentally through the part out.  They cannot find a replacement part so suggested we look to see if we could.

Jo4

forgotmyname said:

Find someone with a 3D printer.  Perfect for this type of job.

I do not know anyone with a 3D printer.  Wouldn't you need the original part?!?!

sarah1972

Jo4 said:

sarah1972 said:

Personally I would take it to your nearest company that services chainsaws which I assume you do as a matter of course each year?
Maybe try a local facebook page to find your nearest one if you dont know. For example my local one is a company called Honey Brothers.

Thanks!  It was taken for a service and the person servicing it accidentally through the part out.  They cannot find a replacement part so suggested we look to see if we could.

In that case I would be claiming off them for either the part and if they cant source it, a new chainsaw or compensation. Its their fault you dont have a working chainsaw and thats what you paid them for.

forgotmyname

No you wont need the original part, that picture would be enough and a few measurements.
Size of the slot it hooks into and the length/width/depth of any obstructions and the dimensions for the
screw hole.

Made clips for blinds, a holder for a bar on a sewing machine, hinges for a bath screen. sliding door hangers and
handles for metal sheds, battery covers for RC cars, battery cases and component cases..  And much more.

Useful things 3D printers.

Jo4

sarah1972 said:

Jo4 said:

sarah1972 said:

Personally I would take it to your nearest company that services chainsaws which I assume you do as a matter of course each year?
Maybe try a local facebook page to find your nearest one if you dont know. For example my local one is a company called Honey Brothers.

Thanks!  It was taken for a service and the person servicing it accidentally through the part out.  They cannot find a replacement part so suggested we look to see if we could.

In that case I would be claiming off them for either the part and if they cant source it, a new chainsaw or compensation. Its their fault you dont have a working chainsaw and thats what you paid them for.

They said they would pay for the item if we could get it.

Jo4

forgotmyname said:

No you wont need the original part, that picture would be enough and a few measurements.
Size of the slot it hooks into and the length/width/depth of any obstructions and the dimensions for the
screw hole.

Made clips for blinds, a holder for a bar on a sewing machine, hinges for a bath screen. sliding door hangers and
handles for metal sheds, battery covers for RC cars, battery cases and component cases..  And much more.

Useful things 3D printers.

Is there any where on-line that offers this facility because it sounds like the only option to get the chainsaw working again?

forgotmyname

Shapeways is one, don't think its that cheap though?

Can you design the item?   FreeCAD   (designers will laugh at you) but I use it and have designed quite a lot simply adding regular shapes.
Like building lego, but with flexible blocks.

Post up the dimensions?

Jo4

forgotmyname said:

Shapeways is one, don't think its that cheap though?

Can you design the item?   FreeCAD   (designers will laugh at you) but I use it and have designed quite a lot simply adding regular shapes.
Like building lego, but with flexible blocks.

Post up the dimensions?

The person who was servicing the chainsaw still has it.  Maybe I could get the dimensions when the lock down restrictions are lifted?!?!