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Post by tribulation138 on Nov 17, 2011 18:20:44 GMT -5
I have a NOS 24 inch bar on my SXL. Anyways I bought a 3/8 chain for it with 84 drive links. I thought it would fit perfect but its way to big, the adjuster maxed out with more than a inch of chain sag. I guess Ill try to find one with alittle less drive links.
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Post by Brian VT on Nov 17, 2011 20:05:52 GMT -5
A local shop should be able to take out some links for you.
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Post by tribulation138 on Nov 17, 2011 20:31:37 GMT -5
didnt know they can do that
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Post by MCS on Nov 17, 2011 22:23:10 GMT -5
A Super XL with a 24 in bar uses 81 DL of 3/8
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Post by tribulation138 on Nov 18, 2011 6:39:05 GMT -5
A Super XL with a 24 in bar uses 81 DL of 3/8 thats what i figured.. well I guess I have a brand new 84DL chain laying around now |
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Post by tribulation138 on Nov 18, 2011 17:55:38 GMT -5
ended up buying one at a saw shop. yup 81DL's works perfect. The guy looked at me funny. He said thats a odd spec on a chainsaw chain. what kind of a saw is it. I said a old homelite. he said oh. I guess they cut chains there for any length, they dont sell pre made ones.
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Post by Brian VT on Nov 18, 2011 18:43:57 GMT -5
I guess they cut chains there for any length, they dont sell pre made ones. Most shops have a bunch of common ones boxed and ready but can make almost anything to order. Then there's the shop near me. He's too old to climb the steep stairs. He tells me to go up and make what I need. LOL One of these days I should check to see if he's got a roll of 7/16 or 1/2 up there. I don't need it, but I'm sure I there's some here that do. |
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Post by chainsawlady on Nov 18, 2011 23:48:22 GMT -5
didnt know they can do that For the last several years that we were in the chain saw business, we offered a special for every one purchasing a replacement chain. The first chain was priced according to the Oregon book. (We preferred Oregon all the years we sold replacement chains.) Then we offered a second chain for 25 per cent off. The majority of customers took up the offer. Also this provided them with a second sharp chain when they went to the woods to cut. If they hit something and dulled their chain, they had a sharp one to finish the job. I can't believe a chain saw shop could not shorten a chain to fit your saw. A chain breaker is a needed thing in a chain saw shop as most chains are stretched and need to be shortened before they are worn out. The price of a 81Drive chain 72LP was $20.00 and with 25 percent off, the second chain cost $15.00. I still have some for this price. chainsawlady chainsawlady |
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Post by tribulation138 on Nov 19, 2011 15:33:04 GMT -5
i tested out the 24 inch hard nose today. The saw handles quite well. The sxl Im using has a strong compression of 180psi so it carries the chain with no problem.
I would not recommend using a 24 inch bar on a lower compression saw it may not carry the chain under load cutting wood.
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Post by powerking on Nov 21, 2011 14:20:24 GMT -5
Personally, I think a 24" bar is too much for a SXL and a 16" or 20" is better match (saw balance and power). A 24" is more suitable for like a SXL-925, 450-750 series of saws (IHMHO).
Tom (PK)
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Post by tribulation138 on Nov 21, 2011 17:25:31 GMT -5
Personally, I think a 24" bar is too much for a SXL and a 16" or 20" is better match (saw balance and power). A 24" is more suitable for like a SXL-925, 450-750 series of saws (IHMHO). Tom (PK) if my sxl wasnt running good i would put on a 24 incher. but homelite states a SXL can handle 24 inch with no problems. |
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Post by vintage465 on Dec 3, 2011 20:55:07 GMT -5
My SXL came with a 24'' bar. If I am on a full 24'' piece of wood it has to work to finish the job. A 20 would probably be better....but it's my big saw and I already have 330 with a 16 and a 20 so....it stays.
v465
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