Name the chain...

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Hey guys,

I got this chain with a saw. I want to sharpen it using my stihl 2 in 1 saw sharpener but I have heard that only normal chains can be sharpened with it. I’m not sure what that ridge is in between the teeth / links?

Your time in responding will be much appreciated!!

 

[merc_man]

Just safety chain. Never used a 2 in1 file. Just free hand for me. May be a good chain to try free hand and do some more learning.

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[farmguywithasaw]

It’s a low kickback chain you should be ok to use your file holder . I have never used a two in one so take that with a grain of salt

 

[buzz sawyer]

The ridge helps prevent kick-back when cutting close to the tip of the bar by preventing the cutters from digging in too much.

 

[NSEric]

Your 2in1 file will work fine on that.
I have a loop of that exact chain for a top handle saw, it works fine on small stuff.

 

[Mad Professor]

Nothing I like but low kickback.

When your cutters get shaved back from filing, and the rakers taken down, those $#@!g bumps on the connecting links will be the rakers. Try filing those safety bumps down.

I run my chains until I break a cutter off. But I take care of rakers in meantime. Those safety chains will stop cutting when safety bumps are bigger than rakers.

My chains cut great until I break off a cutter from wear.

If a saw newbie, use the safety chain first. Learn to use saw..........

 

[Brent Nowell]

Never seen that style before looks like a real pia to lower the raker. However looks like a slightly easier job than the knurled rakers I normally see. Once you get to the point of lowering the raker substantially to keep up with your sharpening I would just toss it.

 

[concretegrazer]

Oregon 90sg. If your jig is for 3/8lp then it should work.

 

[holeycow]

Bob

 

[Franny K]

not sure what that ridge is in between the teeth

Bumper tie strap.

If you really want the chain identified you should put a picture of the markings on the drive links. You basically have all the answers by now I guess post 8 can tell.