How many links for my 28" bar?

[gemniii]

On my JD CS 62 I put a 28" Oregon Power Match Chainsaw Bar which says to use 92 links.
I used 92 links of WoodlandPro 30RP ripping from Bailey's. After about 8' of 20" cut, and adjusting the chain twice (which I expected) the adjuster is as in the pic:

(max adjustment is all the way to the right ------>)
This is my second chain on the bar. The first chain adjusted similar, a fair number of turns from putting it on to about the first 15' of cut, then just a little adjustment about every 10' to 20'. On that one I've "touched it up" numerous times and sharpened it with my File n Joint at least 4 times and the adjuster seemed to be at almost max tightening after milling about 200 lineal feet at least. There's a LOT of tooth left, (I don't have a micrometer or anything to take a close up pic).

So questions for the experienced:
For my next chain should I request 91 links? 90 links?
Does anyone commonly take a link or two out until there is not any cutter left?

When I have to adjust it that far out just after the chain is broken in, as in the pic, should I take a link out? 2 links? I've got the pro breaker and spinner.

 

[mdavlee]

Dolmar, husky/jonsered take 93 dl. Stihl usually take 91 dl. YOu may have to take one out to make sure you don't run out of adjustment.

 

[troutfisher]

My 28" Husky bar uses 93 drivers.

 

[discounthunter]

it appears you still have quite a bit of adjustment left. you'd be surprised how much one turn of the adjustment screw will move a chain.

 

[gemniii]

But -
Does anyone commonly take a link or two out until there is not any cutter left?

 

[wigglesworth]

But -
Does anyone commonly take a link or two out until there is not any cutter left?

I haven't, but from what I hear, it's common practice.

 

[redprospector]

But -
Does anyone commonly take a link or two out until there is not any cutter left?

Yep.
When a chain get's to the point there is no adjustment left, remove a DL if there is enough cutter left to use it. Just remove one DL, if you take 2 you'll probably be too short.

Andy

 

[gemniii]

Thanks! I just hadn't read it being discussed before.

 

[Terry L]

But -
Does anyone commonly take a link or two out until there is not any cutter left?

Yes, take out links as needed until the cutters are worn down.