Most saws use 0.325", 3/8", or 0.404" pitch, with 1/4" less common. Most consumer saws use a type of 3/8" chain called "low profile". We call it Picco. A few older saws use 1/2" pitch chain.
What is the most common chainsaw size?
Most residentially used chainsaws fall between 16 and 24 inches of bar and chain length, and are supported by 32 to 62cc engine displacements (although 62cc is on the high end for most property management purposes).Aug 9, 2018
What chainsaw chain do professionals use?
full chisel chainsaw chains
What chain do loggers use?
PowerCut™ The ultimate saw chain for loggers and skilled forest workers who use high performance saws. Full chisel cutters power through timber with speed, efficiency, and precision.
How do you tell the difference between chainsaw chains?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_GMMAvIr8Y
How big of a tree can a 20 inch chainsaw cut?
20 chainsaw would cut through an 18″ tree diameter. 16 chainsaw would cut through a 14″ tree diameter. 10 inch chainsaw for 8″ in diameter. 6 inch chainsaw can cut a 4″ diameter.
What type of chainsaw chain cuts the fastest?
full chisel chain
What is the most aggressive chainsaw chain?
404 chains
What is the difference between S62 and y62 chainsaw chains?
Looking at both specs they both use a 5/32" file and . 050 groove width fin and on the Home Depot y62 chain info it says it replaces the S62 Oregon chain. The S62 is one chain in package and S62T is two chains in package.
Do ripping chains cut faster?
Ripping chains are slower as the finer cut and surface takes more time than regular cutting.
Which chainsaw chain is best?
Rank Brand Name Link
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1 Husqvarna Chainsaw Chain 18-Inch .050 Gauge Amazon
2 Oregon S56 AdvanceCut Chainsaw Chain For 16-Inch Bar Amazon
3 Oregon R34 AdvanceCut 8-Inch Micro Lite Chainsaw Chain Amazon
4 Oregon D70 AdvanceCut Chainsaw Chain For 20-Inch Bar Amazon
Why do loggers run their bars upside down?
Every chainsaw bar has been designed to be mounted right-side up or upside down. The reason for this is that it allows the user to extend the life of his chainsaw bar by 50%. Flipping the bar will give the heavily-used areas some relief from wear and tear. This reduces a chainsaw's ability to cut accurately.
What is the most common chainsaw bar length?
The most used and universal chainsaw bar size is 14-16 inches. Such bar allow both the production of firewood and the use of a chainsaw (electric saw) as a delimbers. Chainsaw bar 18 22 ″ are used for cutting thick trees when harvesting firewood.
What chain numbers mean?
Chain Dimensions Chain types are identified by number; ie. a number 40 chain. The digits to the left indicate the pitch of the chain in eighths of an inch. For example, a number 40 chain would have a pitch of four-eighths of an inch, or 1/2", and would be of the standard dimensions in width, roller diameter, etc.
Can you cross cut with a ripping chain?
Re: Crosscutting with ripping chain? Yup Results will vary depending on the style ripping chain you have, fewer top plates or less top plate area is going to slow your cut a lot. My 066 cuts like an 046 on steroids when crosscutting with a full comp ripping chain and leaves a smoother surface.
Does skip tooth chain cut faster?
A skip chain has fewer cutting teeth than a conventional chain which means it won't be dragging as many teeth through the wood you're cutting. Less drag on the chain means less power is needed to cut through the log. That means the motor on your saw runs faster which keeps it in a more efficient power curve.Nov 3, 2012
Is a 20 inch chainsaw too big?
Cutting down larger trees is a task that's often best left to the professionals. However, if you have chainsaw experience and can safely handle a larger chainsaw, you want a guide bar that's at least 20” long.Aug 4, 2021
What's the average size chainsaw?
The best chainsaws for home use typically have bar lengths that range from 6 inches on smaller, electric saws to 20 inches on larger, gasoline-powered models. Professional-grade saws have bar lengths greater than 20 inches. Electric saws and small gas saws work for cutting small trees, pruning and trimming.