Both have the effect of making your saw more peppy, and in my experience cutting faster. The majority of consumer saws use bar size as a selling point. They are usually sold with a bar length near the limit of their capability. Reducing the bar length puts the saw more within the sweet spot of the saws capability.
Does chainsaw bar length matter?
For example, larger chainsaw bars work best with more powerful saws because it takes more energy to drive a chain around a long bar. That’s why electric saws use bars 18″ and shorter. Similarly, chainsaw chains are measured to fit certain bars.
Is a longer chainsaw bar better?
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How can I improve my chainsaw performance?
Chainsaws can be modified to boost their performance and increase power. The basic idea is to increase the airflow through the engine. The most common method is muffler modification. This involves widening the muffler’s exhaust ports to improve the airflow at the exhaust.
Does a bigger chainsaw cut faster?
About any saw will cut about anything if given enough time and patience, the larger the saw the faster it’ll cut big wood and with less effort and not having to make multiple cuts all the time, cutting from both sides to make it through the log.
How long should a chainsaw bar be?
The most common chainsaw bar sizes are 12 to 20 inches, but they come in sizes as large as 72 inches, typically for professionals. The longer the bar, the heavier the chainsaw.
How big of a tree can a 20 inch chainsaw cut?
A good rule of thumb is that the diameter of the trees you cut regularly should be no more than twice the length of the bar on a chainsaw. That means a 20-inch chainsaw can handle a 36-inch tree (remember, effective cutting length is roughly -2 inches of the bar length).
Can I put an 18-inch bar on a 20 inch chainsaw?
Changing the bar and chain on your 18-inch chain saw to a 20-inch size will enable easier cutting of larger trees and branches. Larger chain saws cut through thicker trees and limbs.
How do you know when your chainsaw blade is dull?
When cross cutting (against the grain of the wood) a dull chainsaw chain creates fine sawdust instead of coarse strands. The saw is producing smoke even when your chain is oiled and the chain tension is correct. The chainsaw produces an uneven cut. This could mean that your chain has dull cutting teeth on one side.
Can you put a bigger bar on a chain saw?
In-Tree and Electric Saws
Stihl’s electric saws come in three different sizes: the MSE 140 can handle a bar between 12 and 16 inches, the MSE 180 can take a bigger 18-inch bar, and the MSE 220 takes a bar between 16 and 20 inches. The little battery-powered MSA 160 is equipped with a 12-inch bar.
What is the fastest cutting chainsaw blade?
A full chisel chain is a chain with square cornered teeth, and they’re known for being the fastest cutting blade shape available.
Do chainsaw bars make a difference?
A damaged bar cannot only reduce the efficiency and cutting power of your chainsaw but it can also be dangerous to use.
What chainsaw pitch is best?
Experts say the best chainsaw chain for cutting firewood is the Husqvarna High Performance 18 inches, 0.05 gauge, 0.325 pitch chain.
Why does my chainsaw blade get dull so fast?
Dirt Causes A Chainsaw To Dull
Cutting through wood that’s dirty can sometimes dull a chainsaw and there’s two factors attributed to dirt. We touched on the first above, the angle of the cut.
What chainsaw chain do professionals use?
full chisel chainsaw chains
Typically only professionals and experienced chainsaw users use full chisel chainsaw chains. They are typically used to cut through hardwood such as oak as their square-cornered cutting teeth are more geared up to power through the wood.
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.
What does full chisel chainsaw chain mean?
A full chisel chain is designed for the fast cutting action. In comparison to the semi-chisel chain, this chain has square-cornered teeth which makes it more aggressive when cutting.
What is the difference between a ripping chain and a regular chain?
While most chainsaw chain is designed to cut across the grain of the wood you’re cutting, ripping chain is specially modified to cut along the grain. One of the main differences between ripping chain and crosscut chain is the angle that the teeth are sharpened at.
What does low profile mean on chainsaw chain?
Low profile or “lo pro” chain uses cutters that aren’t as tall as the cutters on standard chainsaw chain. This means that low profile chain makes a shallow cut. The advantage of using low profile chain is that it weighs less than standard chain, which makes it a good fit for low-horsepower saws and electric saws.
What size file do you use on a 3/8 chainsaw chain?
File sizes
| Chain pitch | Round file diameter |
|---|---|
| 1/4″ | 4.0mm |
| .325 | 4.8mm |
| 3/8″ | 5.2mm |
| .404 | 5.5mm |
What is narrow kerf?
What is “narrow-kerf” and why does it increase cutting speed? Kerf is the width of a cutting face. The wider the cutting face, the more resistance in the cut. By creating a narrow cutting face, SpeedCut™ saw chain is able to move through the cut faster than a standard kerf saw chain.
