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Re: Chainsaw chain and supplies
[Re: just_an_illusion]
#4135151
05/21/24 08:17 AM
05/21/24 08:17 AM
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lauderdale co
brushwhacker
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Oregon makes best chains, bars and files . Some ace hardware an home depot carry them . Most stihl dealers do also . Make sure get bar or chain to fit ur saw . Most bars over 18” are a .50 gauge bar an chain . That’s how wide the groove the chain slides in . An most chains for that size is 3/8 pitch . The gauge an pitch is usually stamped on bar. If can’t find it take bar a chain to store when go . Lots online store sells this stuff but company i work for is a stihl dealer an i get our stuff there . Never shop online for that stuff but Ive heard the Baileys company is a good one . If in Florence go to the Oakley napa store on highway 157 north in petersville area . Ask for Alan they fix u up. They are a stihl dealer
Brushwacker
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Re: Chainsaw chain and supplies
[Re: just_an_illusion]
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05/21/24 09:16 AM
05/21/24 09:16 AM
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lauderdale co
brushwhacker
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lauderdale co
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Stihl MS362 & Stihl MS261-C.
I seem to remember JWalker mentioning someplace online not long ago but I can't find it. I know the 362 has a .50 gauge bar and 3/8 chain. The 261 may have a .43 gauge . Not exactly sure bout that one
Brushwacker
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Re: Chainsaw chain and supplies
[Re: just_an_illusion]
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05/21/24 10:21 AM
05/21/24 10:21 AM
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North AL
just_an_illusion
OP
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North AL
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362 is .050" - 3/8" 84 drive links
261 is .063 - .325" 81 drive links
Just wondering what online retailers and brands of chains & bars folks that make a living with a saw are happy with.
Last edited by just_an_illusion; 05/21/24 10:22 AM.
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Re: Chainsaw chain and supplies
[Re: just_an_illusion]
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05/21/24 11:12 AM
05/21/24 11:12 AM
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Central Alabama
Cuz-Pat
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I have an MS261.
That saw can come with a 16", 18", or 20" bar.
I wanted the 18" bar/chain on mine.
It has 74 drive links, the 20" has 81.
Keep that in mind when purchasing.
Know your length...
Cuz-Pat
Patton's European Mounts
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Re: Chainsaw chain and supplies
[Re: just_an_illusion]
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05/21/24 01:01 PM
05/21/24 01:01 PM
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lauderdale co
brushwhacker
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362 is .050" - 3/8" 84 drive links
261 is .063 - .325" 81 drive links
Just wondering what online retailers and brands of chains & bars folks that make a living with a saw are happy with. Been logging 38 yrs an i think Oregon is the best .Carlton used be good so did stihl but not annymore. I have ran every chain saw ever made from stihl ,husky, pioneer, dolmar, echo, craftsman . Cut timber by hand for yrs . Now run equipment . . Also work on them on the side . . Best files is pherd . Only find them online . Can’t wear them out but expensive. Oregon bars have replacement tips but I doubt anyone on here runs one enough to wear out tip . Tips have grease fitting holes in them . Stihl bars wear out too quick . Oregon chains last longer an stay sharp longer if u know how to hand file them . Some have a different color on one link like yellow or orange . That tells u the kickback rating of the chain. Most folks need the safest rating chain . All this is from experience an just my opinion.
Brushwacker
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Re: Chainsaw chain and supplies
[Re: brushwhacker]
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05/21/24 02:34 PM
05/21/24 02:34 PM
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Chambers Cnty./Ft. Morgan Ala.
Buckwheat
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362 is .050" - 3/8" 84 drive links
261 is .063 - .325" 81 drive links
Just wondering what online retailers and brands of chains & bars folks that make a living with a saw are happy with. Been logging 38 yrs an i think Oregon is the best .Carlton used be good so did stihl but not annymore. I have ran every chain saw ever made from stihl ,husky, pioneer, dolmar, echo, craftsman . Cut timber by hand for yrs . Now run equipment . . Also work on them on the side . . Best files is pherd . Only find them online . Can’t wear them out but expensive. Oregon bars have replacement tips but I doubt anyone on here runs one enough to wear out tip . Tips have grease fitting holes in them . Stihl bars wear out too quick . Oregon chains last longer an stay sharp longer if u know how to hand file them . Some have a different color on one link like yellow or orange . That tells u the kickback rating of the chain. Most folks need the safest rating chain . All this is from experience an just my opinion. My saws are 80CC and Bigger. When the chain teeth are about 1/2 gone.....I like to grind the drags down a good bit. If the saw has the horsepower it will pull a doctored chain and EAT that wood up!!!! But don't try this at home....WE are Professionals!!
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Re: Chainsaw chain and supplies
[Re: Buckwheat]
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05/21/24 04:34 PM
05/21/24 04:34 PM
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Boxes Cove
2Dogs
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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Boxes Cove
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362 is .050" - 3/8" 84 drive links
261 is .063 - .325" 81 drive links
Just wondering what online retailers and brands of chains & bars folks that make a living with a saw are happy with. Been logging 38 yrs an i think Oregon is the best .Carlton used be good so did stihl but not annymore. I have ran every chain saw ever made from stihl ,husky, pioneer, dolmar, echo, craftsman . Cut timber by hand for yrs . Now run equipment . . Also work on them on the side . . Best files is pherd . Only find them online . Can’t wear them out but expensive. Oregon bars have replacement tips but I doubt anyone on here runs one enough to wear out tip . Tips have grease fitting holes in them . Stihl bars wear out too quick . Oregon chains last longer an stay sharp longer if u know how to hand file them . Some have a different color on one link like yellow or orange . That tells u the kickback rating of the chain. Most folks need the safest rating chain . All this is from experience an just my opinion. My saws are 80CC and Bigger. When the chain teeth are about 1/2 gone.....I like to grind the drags down a good bit. If the saw has the horsepower it will pull a doctored chain and EAT that wood up!!!! But don't try this at home....WE are Professionals!! Lota timber cutters up here do the same thing . Some will take the drags down the first sharpen. They run high CC saws that are fairly light , with a 20-22" bar normally . Have mercy they'll cut! If they run into a really big tree or two their go to saw won't handle , they'll tell the skidder driver , "brang me the big saw ."
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Re: Chainsaw chain and supplies
[Re: 2Dogs]
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05/21/24 08:06 PM
05/21/24 08:06 PM
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Posts: 1,873
lauderdale co
brushwhacker
8 point
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Posts: 1,873
lauderdale co
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362 is .050" - 3/8" 84 drive links
261 is .063 - .325" 81 drive links
Just wondering what online retailers and brands of chains & bars folks that make a living with a saw are happy with. Been logging 38 yrs an i think Oregon is the best .Carlton used be good so did stihl but not annymore. I have ran every chain saw ever made from stihl ,husky, pioneer, dolmar, echo, craftsman . Cut timber by hand for yrs . Now run equipment . . Also work on them on the side . . Best files is pherd . Only find them online . Can’t wear them out but expensive. Oregon bars have replacement tips but I doubt anyone on here runs one enough to wear out tip . Tips have grease fitting holes in them . Stihl bars wear out too quick . Oregon chains last longer an stay sharp longer if u know how to hand file them . Some have a different color on one link like yellow or orange . That tells u the kickback rating of the chain. Most folks need the safest rating chain . All this is from experience an just my opinion. My saws are 80CC and Bigger. When the chain teeth are about 1/2 gone.....I like to grind the drags down a good bit. If the saw has the horsepower it will pull a doctored chain and EAT that wood up!!!! But don't try this at home....WE are Professionals!! Lota timber cutters up here do the same thing . Some will take the drags down the first sharpen. They run high CC saws that are fairly light , with a 20-22" bar normally . Have mercy they'll cut! If they run into a really big tree or two their go to saw won't handle , they'll tell the skidder driver , "brang me the big saw ." Sounds like my kind of crew!!
Brushwacker
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Re: Chainsaw chain and supplies
[Re: just_an_illusion]
#4135574
05/21/24 09:22 PM
05/21/24 09:22 PM
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blount county alabama
jwalker77
Pumpkin - The Thermal Expert
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Pumpkin - The Thermal Expert
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blount county alabama
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The new Oregon "versacut" bars suck. They dont last. Theyre aluminum core or something. They bend too easy. The old "power match" bars are really good. Theyre a bit heavier but last alot longer. Theyll cost you $10-15 more, if you can even find them, but worth every penny. And no skip tooth for me. I want every tooth i can get to do some cutting
Last edited by jwalker77; 05/21/24 09:23 PM.
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