How to order loops online

[fearofpavement]

I know the 025 and 026 are different saws but my 026 uses an 18" bar with .325 pitch .063 gauge chain. My 039 uses .375 pitch with .050 gauge. The gauge and number of drive links should be on the bar.

 

[DavesMower&Saw]

I know the 025 and 026 are different saws but my 026 uses an 18" bar with .325 pitch .063 gauge chain. My 039 uses .375 pitch with .050 gauge. The gauge and number of drive links should be on the bar.

The 026 with a 18" bar in .325 should take 74 drive links, and the 039 should be
16"-60 links, 18"-66 links, 20"-72 links, 24/25"-84 links.

 

[wdfccf73]

Which brings up a good question...

Why is it on the smaller saws, 025, that an 18 inch bar is actually only 16 inches of cutting length??? But on the bigger saws, my 310, a 20 inch bar actually gives you 20 inches of cutting length??? Why not standardize across the board???

Chris

 

[fearofpavement]

Which brings up a good question...

Why is it on the smaller saws, 025, that an 18 inch bar is actually only 16 inches of cutting length??? But on the bigger saws, my 310, a 20 inch bar actually gives you 20 inches of cutting length??? Why not standardize across the board???

Chris

Hmmm. If it has 16" of cutting length, then wouldn't that be a 16" bar? They don't go by the overall length of the bar that I know of.

 

[wdfccf73]

On my 025 it has 18" stamped on the bar. When you measure it however from tip to saw, its only 16" of cutting length...

I've always thought that was strange, I guess when I think of a bar, I'm thinking of buying it according to cutting length, which IMO, should be the number stamped on the bar?

IMO,
Chris

 

[Nitroman]

Madsen's.

 

[gemniii]

What are the do's and don'ts of ordering loops online?

For example, Stihl 025 with an 18" bar, .325 chain, 68 drive teeth. And want a full chiesel.

Where's the best place to buy? Who has the best price? AS Sponsors?
How do you make sure you get the right chain?

Thanks,
Chris

Normally Bailey's
BUT
if you want Stihl chain check e-bay.

Stihl made chain IS harder,