I have a fairly well cared for 1976 Husqvarna 162SE with a 28" bar that's been passed around in my family. It's been a life saver when we get storms and hurricanes that blow over trees down here in Florida and Georgia. It's been used to cut many oaks mostly, some camphor and to fall some big pines in this saws long life. To my knowledge the bar and chain that is on it now is only the second ever put on it. The great uncle I inherited it from knew all those details but he is no longer with us. A couple of weeks ago my brother on North Florida had a storm that blew over a 70 ft Live oak that has a trunk that is approx 80 inches across. This 80 inche section is about 25 to 30 foot in length before it branches out into the canopy. I made a lot of headway cutting up the canopy last weekend before the 105 degree heat index kicked by butt. Tired as hell I made the mistake of leaving the saw with my brother when I left since I would be coming back this weekend.:bang: He tried to sharpen the blade. I don't know what the hell he did, but now it won't cut worth a damn. Since the bar and blade that was on it is most likely a consumer low kick back I just want to replace it. I'm very good and mechanics and following directions but do not have the knowledge or experience you all have. I need help in what would be the best cutting chain for this saw and can I go with a longer bar than the 28" that is on it now? Also the current chain is a skip tooth, is it better to go with a non-skip tooth?
Plus any pointer in how to go about cutting the huge fallen trunk would be helpful. Since it's taller than me I'm a bit worried about it rolling over on me. If I sound like an idiot please forgive me as I do not have the knowledge and experience you all have. I have learned a lot reading the post on this forum and can see that your all are my best hope at help.
Plus any pointer in how to go about cutting the huge fallen trunk would be helpful. Since it's taller than me I'm a bit worried about it rolling over on me. If I sound like an idiot please forgive me as I do not have the knowledge and experience you all have. I have learned a lot reading the post on this forum and can see that your all are my best hope at help.