BlueRidgeMark
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Got a JD CS-52 from a member here in trade for a toasted 039. Brand new saw! Gave its first real workout today. Nice!
Anyway, I need some extra loops, and I can't figure out what chain came with it. Anyone have a crossover from JD chain part numbers to Carlton or Oregon or something mainstream? It IS an Oregon chain - it's stamped on the links - so there should be some way to correlate this to an Oregon number.
The JD part number is UP08651, and the manual gives a "Chain Description" of 20LP-72. So, I'm figuring 72 drive links. It's an 18" bar, and a .325 chain (according to the manual). On the drive link there's a 20, and on the rakers there's a 25.
While we're at it, how about some recommendations for chain? I cut mostly hardwood, some pine. Firewood mostly, but I drop a tree now and then. In fact, I have some pines on my property that need to come down. I don't think I need safety chain, and would rather have more speed. However, holding an edge is my first priority.
Anyway, I need some extra loops, and I can't figure out what chain came with it. Anyone have a crossover from JD chain part numbers to Carlton or Oregon or something mainstream? It IS an Oregon chain - it's stamped on the links - so there should be some way to correlate this to an Oregon number.
The JD part number is UP08651, and the manual gives a "Chain Description" of 20LP-72. So, I'm figuring 72 drive links. It's an 18" bar, and a .325 chain (according to the manual). On the drive link there's a 20, and on the rakers there's a 25.
While we're at it, how about some recommendations for chain? I cut mostly hardwood, some pine. Firewood mostly, but I drop a tree now and then. In fact, I have some pines on my property that need to come down. I don't think I need safety chain, and would rather have more speed. However, holding an edge is my first priority.