Husqvarna and Stihl are, apart from chainsaw manufacturers, also big producers of chainsaw guide bars. In two previous articles, I have reviewed the sizes and compatibility of Stihl and Husqvarna bars with saws of the same brand. But do Stihl and Husqvarna bars mix? This is what we are going to be looking at today. […]
This page gives you GENERAL INFO ON HUSQVARNA BAR SIZES. Read if you want to understand Husqvarna bar sizing and compatibility. Quick answers to most Husqvarna bar questions can be found on related pages: In this article, I will give you an overview of Husqvarna guide bars from a compatibility point of view and tell […]
Most chainsaws ship with a guide bar that is reasonably sized relative to the saw capacity, but could actually run a longer one. Swapping the original bar for a longer model is often useful, as it may give you just the bit of additional cutting capacity you need in felling or bucking. But how much […]
This article explains STIHL BAR SIZES IN GENERAL. Here I go through the different bar mounts, pitches and gauges and how they go together. Related pages you may be looking for: Although not strictly a compatibility issue, we will also take a look into bar length with Stihl saws. We will end with a examples […]
Replacing a chainsaw guide bar becomes topical every now and then, as the bar wears and may even be damaged in use. Sometimes, guide bars may be replaced just because you want to swap the bar for a longer, shorter, or a different profile one to change how your saw behaves. But are all chainsaw […]
This article tells how to quickly decide the correct file diameter for your chainsaw chains. You can determine the file diameter from the chain pitch and profile using these tables: File size vs. Chain pitch The table below shows the recommended file size for each of the common chainsaw chain pitches. I have compiled the […]
Ripping chains are often claimed to be essential in chainsaw milling in lowering the saw engine loading and leaving a smoother cut. But what exactly are these chains and how do they differ from “regular” chainsaw chains? In this article, I give you an overview of what ripping chains are, how they work, and when […]
