Chain “link”

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I have probably researched more about chainsaws, chains, bars and homelite more in the last 3 or 4 months than I ever would’ve thought I would. With that said I have misplaced some info and can’t find it again. Somewhere I ran across a page or a thread that listed the different types of chain such as chisel full chisel, skip, etc and what each is for pros and cons kinda to help you figure out what you need. I can’t find that again. I kinda thought it was on Baileys but when I went back there earlier I didn’t see it again. I may go back and look again but has anyone else seen that anywhere?

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Found it lol 😂

[undee70ss]

😊😊😊

[breese]

Care to share?

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Feb 3, 2018 6:42:19 GMT -5 breese said:

Care to share?

I would love to but apparently if you don't go back and click on the right thing it doesn't show up. I found it on baileysonline. There were a certain few chains I clicked on and then at the bottom of the screen it would kind of describe each type and what its typically used for. I will keep looking again this morning and see if I can run across it again.

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www.baileysonline.com/Chainsaw-Chain/Chainsaw-Chain-404-Pitch/

there it is in the middle. May not be much but its pretty simple and gives about the best description and use for each that I have run across.

[sweepleader]

Here it is, right out of: www.baileysonline.com/Chainsaw-Chain/Chainsaw-Chain-404-Pitch/

Chisel Fast Cutting Speed. Moderate Stay Sharp Qualities. Most Popular Chain
Semi-Chisel Moderate Cutting Speed, Great Stay Sharp Qualities. Best Chain for Dirty Wood
Square Chisel Fastest Cutting Speed. Poor Stay Sharp Qualities. Difficult to Sharpen
Ripping Chain Slow Cutting Speed. Great Stay Sharp Qualities. Used only for Chainsaw Milling
Carbide Chain Slow Cutting Speed. Excellent Stay Sharp Qualities. Used for Specialty Cutting Situations
Skiptooth Versions Fast Cutting Option for Bars 24" and Longer. 1/3 Less Cutters Sharpens Quickly.

Now you don't have to go looking again. :{)

[fossil]

Madsen's is a very good resource.

www.madsens1.com/muu_barchain.htm

[jerseyhighlander]

Feb 5, 2018 14:44:45 GMT -5 fossil said:

Madsen's is a very good resource.

www.madsens1.com/muu_barchain.htm

For a lot more than just info on chains too. Lots of good tech information there.

[stillsawing]

Another area that I have picked up information about specifications with older chain and bars. The old Oregon manuals and flyers give part numbers that have changed over the years. I have purchased a few online that covered the late 60s to the end of the 70s. The 80s are covered with the ones that were included with bulk chain sales.

[sweepleader]

Stillsawing, can you check with Leon or undee and see if they have those documents? It would be nice to include them in the library if they don't have them already. I just sent a copy of an 8S3 pump ipl that I got on line.

[stillsawing]

Will do.

[undee70ss]

Feb 2, 2018 22:22:46 GMT -5 jselden78 said:

I have probably researched more about chainsaws, chains, bars and homelite more in the last 3 or 4 months than I ever would’ve thought I would. With that said I have misplaced some info and can’t find it again. Somewhere I ran across a page or a thread that listed the different types of chain such as chisel full chisel, skip, etc and what each is for pros and cons kinda to help you figure out what you need. I can’t find that again. I kinda thought it was on Baileys but when I went back there earlier I didn’t see it again. I may go back and look again but has anyone else seen that anywhere?

Was it these?
www.frawleyssawshop.com/chain-codes.html

www.frawleyssawshop.com/chain-types.html

[stillsawing]

That's the information I was looking for when the number 50 showed up stamped on the drive link. I knew it was .404 pitch, however, found it to be .50 gauge without having to measure it. Seeing how Oregon doesn't make .404 in .050 gauge any longer, when I see the number 50 on a drive tang, I take notice. My new interest is in the older literature from all of the manufacturers, helps see the big picture more complete. Will share anything I have now and in the future.

[undee70ss]

Feb 6, 2018 11:34:25 GMT -5 stillsawing said:

That's the information I was looking for when the number 50 showed up stamped on the drive link. I knew it was .404 pitch, however, found it to be .50 gauge without having to measure it. Seeing how Oregon doesn't make .404 in .050 gauge any longer, when I see the number 50 on a drive tang, I take notice. My new interest is in the older literature from all of the manufacturers, helps see the big picture more complete. Will share anything I have now and in the future.

I have some old catalogs, but haven’t got around to scanning them yet, as I have been scanning the Homelite literature first.

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Okay I've done my homework on this and I don't feel like I have an "A" yet lol. So now I will extend my research to asking the opinion of the pro's here. This old live Oak I am cutting up is some pretty tough wood and some of the blocks I will have to cut up against the grain through the knots as they won't split. Well I won't say they won't split, I do have some kinepak that would certainly split them up but I also have covenants in my neighborhood that it would likely violate to a high degree by doing so. Anyway the 30" bar on the C-72 does load it up pretty good in some of that wood so what kinda chain would be best for cutting this tree up now.

[undee70ss]

For just one tree, just use the chain you are using now. For pieces that are to big you can cut in half (with the grain). You will be making noodles not chips, just don't let the noodles plug up under the clutch cover.

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Aww but I might find more trees to cut later. Who knows, I might have to fly up into yankee country and help some HOH member cut some firewood sometime. Wonder if a C-72 would pass as carry on? I would certainly need some good chain to show off with then. Actually thinking of finding a 24" bar for it too, just to try.

[sweepleader]

Feb 3, 2018 9:05:20 GMT -5 sweepleader said:

Here it is, right out of: www.baileysonline.com/Chainsaw-Chain/Chainsaw-Chain-404-Pitch/

Chisel Fast Cutting Speed. Moderate Stay Sharp Qualities. Most Popular Chain
Semi-Chisel Moderate Cutting Speed, Great Stay Sharp Qualities. Best Chain for Dirty Wood
Square Chisel Fastest Cutting Speed. Poor Stay Sharp Qualities. Difficult to Sharpen
Ripping Chain Slow Cutting Speed. Great Stay Sharp Qualities. Used only for Chainsaw Milling
Carbide Chain Slow Cutting Speed. Excellent Stay Sharp Qualities. Used for Specialty Cutting Situations
Skiptooth Versions Fast Cutting Option for Bars 24" and Longer. 1/3 Less Cutters Sharpens Quickly.

Now you don't have to go looking again. :{)

This is the way the pros describe the chain they make for us to use, you pays your nickel and you takes your chances. Pick one or more and see how you like it, how it works for you.

I guess it goes without saying that any chain has to be sharpened correctly and well to work properly. Personally, I file my own chain and I have examples of all the above mentioned chains except carbide and square filed. I do not really change them around much, just use what is on the saw I want to use. I am not a pro.

[rarefish383]

Feb 18, 2018 14:37:41 GMT -5 jselden78 said:

Aww but I might find more trees to cut later. Who knows, I might have to fly up into yankee country and help some HOH member cut some firewood sometime. Wonder if a C-72 would pass as carry on? I would certainly need some good chain to show off with then. Actually thinking of finding a 24" bar for it too, just to try.

I can only assume that when you refer to "carry on", you mean carry on your climbing belt? I've used my 1050's up in trees quite a few times. They can be hard to start one handed hanging in a tree with no decomp. The C72 is my least favorite as a "carry on", Joe.