Chainsaw 2013

[Ah Pook]

I started wearing chaps a few years ago. Used not to bother me but I'm kinda attached to my legs.

Did the Craftsman run better?

Didn't really use it this year.

[Irving]

Just picked up a chain saw tonight. It is in need of repair. I know ZERO about chain saws, so I guess this will be the next thing I research.

I meant to ask you back when you first started this thread about those chains. It is difficult for me to tell the difference between them. Looks like the more aggressive one has more cutting surface maybe?

[Ah Pook]

Stihl has a chain in all sizes. Just get a link count for your saw. Stihl changed up their chain IDs last year. RS is the more aggressive.
http://www.stihlusa.com/products/cha...saw-chains/rs/

What is wrong with the saw you picked up? What kind?

[Irving]

No idea. Haven't even looked at it yet. I'll bump this thread when I get around to looking at it. I think it probably just needs cleaned out and tuned up.

[ben4372]

When you need chains go here. http://www.baileysonline.com/ They always have specials. And parts for the better brand saws. Even big-bore kits. They have oregon chains and a private label brand likely made by Oregon. Last chains came with free synthetic oil. lots of aftermarket parts too. You can get a Non anti-kickback chain and it will cut a bit faster. Setting the cut depth for softwood (the wave shaped bump) will make the chain bite deeper too.

[Beprepared]

If you are inexperienced at using a chainsaw, please start with the low kickback chain. I've cut 40-50 trees and finally buying more aggressive chain.

Just picked up a chain saw tonight. It is in need of repair. I know ZERO about chain saws, so I guess this will be the next thing I research.

I meant to ask you back when you first started this thread about those chains. It is difficult for me to tell the difference between them. Looks like the more aggressive one has more cutting surface maybe?

[Irving]

Thanks for the tips guys!

[BlasterBob]

In watching the video, I noticed a REALLY loose chain after attacking the first chaps. Almost looked like all those loose threads knocked the chain right off the sprocket. Anyone else notice this??

[Ah Pook]

In watching the video, I noticed a REALLY loose chain after attacking the first chaps. Almost looked like all those loose threads knocked the chain right off the sprocket. Anyone else notice this??

It didn't look like the chain came off the sprocket. I wonder if the added tension shortened the bar length. How much holding force are the two bolts designed to hold?

[thvigil11]

I generally cut 8-12 cords per year. I've a complete teardown at the start of a season helps. What many people overlook is the fuel line. Over time, in our dry climate, these things develop microscopic cracks that affect the vaccum. Replacing it once a year is a cheap fix that helps keep my saw in top shape. I run a Husquvarna 562 with a 20" bar. Like was said earlier, the saw brand debate is as hot as the piston/DI debate on gun forums. The tipping point for me is the lighter weight of the huskies. Time on a fire line taught me the bonus to carrying the lighter saw.