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Post by makowicki on Dec 16, 2017 14:59:44 GMT -5
Just spent a few hours dressing various bars for my 4 super xl saws. Lookig to buy a few new chains. All .050 3/8. Looks to be 60 tooth, 68 tooth and 72 tooth. Any recomendations where to buy the chains.
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Post by undee70ss on Dec 16, 2017 17:58:44 GMT -5
First, you count the drive links, not the tooths. What type and length of bars do you have for your saws?
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Post by onlyhomelites on Dec 16, 2017 18:02:42 GMT -5
Well you're likely to get a wide variety of opinions on this one! I prefer Baileys ( www.baileysonline.com/) and I've bought their house chain (Woodland Pro) before with good results. Most of the time I stick with Oregon, but it's all in your preference. I'm not sure what guide bars you are running, but Homelite bars for this saw would use 60 links for a 16", 66 links for an 18" and 70 links for a 20". If you are using bars designed for a different saw, that could alter the link counts. |
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Post by undee70ss on Dec 16, 2017 18:31:23 GMT -5
It’s always best to shop around, but I’ve bought chain from here before loggerchain.com They carry everything Oregon and they are closer to me. I may just start buying rolls ( got my first one from the Chainsawlady) so I can make loops as I need them. |
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Post by onlyhomelites on Dec 16, 2017 18:37:10 GMT -5
If you use enough chain, it's definitely worthwhile to buy rolls! A 100' roll of 3/8" full chisel lasts me 2-3 years between my use and selling a few chains on customer saws.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 19:33:25 GMT -5
If you use enough chain, it's definitely worthwhile to buy rolls! A 100' roll of 3/8" full chisel lasts me 2-3 years between my use and selling a few chains on customer saws. Do you use a spinner to make the loops? |
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Post by undee70ss on Dec 16, 2017 19:58:50 GMT -5
If you use enough chain, it's definitely worthwhile to buy rolls! A 100' roll of 3/8" full chisel lasts me 2-3 years between my use and selling a few chains on customer saws. Do you use a spinner to make the loops? Yes. You need a breaker and a spinner to make loops from a roll of chain. At least with a roll, you are not committed to any length till you need it. |
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Post by chainsawlady on Dec 16, 2017 19:59:53 GMT -5
If you use enough chain, it's definitely worthwhile to buy rolls! A 100' roll of 3/8" full chisel lasts me 2-3 years between my use and selling a few chains on customer saws. Do you use a spinner to make the loops? Leon's remark brought back a memory from my years. We used to hire high school boys to help us in the winter time. This one was very good breaking chain. He could cut a 100' into loops when he arrived after school. That was mostly after the XL series came out. We had a deal, if they bought two at one time they would get the second one cheaper. Most of the customers found out that was a good idea as they could go to the woods with two sharp chains. Just a memory. chainsawlady |
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Post by onlyhomelites on Dec 16, 2017 21:33:40 GMT -5
Great memory there Joyce and still a good idea! I've got backup chains for all my firewood saws in the job box...it's paid off time and time again.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 21:52:59 GMT -5
Great memory there Joyce and still a good idea! I've got backup chains for all my firewood saws in the job box...it's paid off time and time again. And I was thinking three chains per saw wasn't overkill. |
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Post by tjthechainsawmech on Dec 17, 2017 0:32:32 GMT -5
I'm gonna be that rebel and say Stihl chain. lol Love it!
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