Elmer Fudd
ArboristSite Lurker
I have a couple Husqvarna 359 saws with 20 inch bars. I have used 3 lots of chain over the years - Oregon, Husqvarna, and some unknown chain bagged in plain bags I got a good price on from a dealer in the PNW.
I notice that the Husqvarna chain I use now tends to stretch a lot, to the point where I run out of adjustment on the saw. Is this a common problem, or could I be doing something wrong from a technique/maintenance viewpoint? I have a box of stretched chains with life left on them. I have bought a chain breaker/rivet spinner tool to remove a link or two, but have not tried it yet.
The Oregon chain maintenance manual does not address stretching.
Thanks for any insights.
I notice that the Husqvarna chain I use now tends to stretch a lot, to the point where I run out of adjustment on the saw. Is this a common problem, or could I be doing something wrong from a technique/maintenance viewpoint? I have a box of stretched chains with life left on them. I have bought a chain breaker/rivet spinner tool to remove a link or two, but have not tried it yet.
The Oregon chain maintenance manual does not address stretching.
Thanks for any insights.