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How to identify Oregon chain + Maintenance
By: Chainsawrepair Date: July 27, 2011, 3:19 pm
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To help the guys that have trouble with oregon chain v/s stihl
chain.
HTML http://www.oregonchain.com/pdf/maint_safety_manual/manual_maint_03.pdf
saw chain, guide bar, drive sprockets, maintenance and safety
manuals.
HTML http://www.oregonchain.com/maintenance/manual.htm
Chainsaw rim sprockets and wear manual.
HTML http://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/pdf/maintenance_manual/ms_09.pdf
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Re: How to identify Oregon chain
By: Chainsawrepair Date: July 18, 2013, 1:17 pm
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Explained
Oregon Chain Saw Chains
Choosing the proper cutter style is critical for maximum
production and safety. Below we have listed some of the popular
Oregon® chain cutter choices. Remember to use this for
informational purposes.
• Chisel - Also referred to as “Flat Top” or “Square Corner”.
Best when used in clean cutting conditions and is a fast cutting
chain. This chain will dull quicker if the cutting corner is
exposed to dirt or abrasive conditions and takes a little more
effort to sharpen properly.
• Semi-Chisel - Also referred to as “Round Tooth” and “Barrel
Tooth”. This chain may be a little more forgiving in dirty
situations. Many find it easier to file due it’s rounded edge.
• Chipper - This chain is only available in 3/4” pitch Harvester
applications. The tooth is easy to spot with its fully rounded
corners. Not for use in hand-held applications.
• Micro-Chisel - A fairly new design cutter style that offers
small radius working corners for a combination of fast cutting
and easy maintenance. Available in the following hand held
applications: .325 pitch (20, 21, 22, 95 series), 1/4” pitch (25
series), .404 pitch (26, 27 series) and .404 pitch Harvester in
both (16H and 18X).
• Chamfer Chisel - These cutters have an angular shape with twin
cutting corners, this allows outstanding performance and easy
maintenance.
• Ripping - Used when cutting parallel to the grain. This style
has a special factory grind on the cutters designed for making
dimensional limber.
#Post#: 27432--------------------------------------------------
Re: How to identify Oregon chain
By: Philbert Date: November 14, 2013, 7:50 pm
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This explains the numbering system for STIHL chains:
HTML https://www.stihldealer.net/Company/WebContent/Content/FileLibrary/SawChainSelection-6.pdf
Philbert
#Post#: 27438--------------------------------------------------
Re: How to identify Oregon chain
By: Philbert Date: November 14, 2013, 9:55 pm
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This took me a while to track down: interpretation of Oregon
retail chain coding system (e.g. 'S56' = 56 drive links of 3/8
low profile chain, .050 gauge).
Note these codes refers to size only. It is usually reduced
kickback chain, and might be different models of that size (e.g.
91VG or 91P, or . . . ).
HTML http://www.oregonproducts.com/homeowner/products/chain/consumer_sawchain_loops.htm
It's good to note in case you need to run into a hardware store
or home center to replace a chain, and want to know what fits
your saw. It's not always marked on the package.
Usually limited to popular chain types and sizes, but for
example, I know that I have several saws that use 'S56'.
Philbert
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Re: How to identify Oregon chain
By: 660magnum Date: November 14, 2013, 10:10 pm
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For the kinds of chains I use . . . They don't have them at the
hardware store, TSC, or Home Depot! Not even when I was using a
3214 Mac - for all they have is safety chain.
And instead of saying 3/8 low profile .050" 56DL, it has a code
number like S56 and you have to look at the chain carefully to
see what it actually is?
#Post#: 27450--------------------------------------------------
Re: How to identify Oregon chain
By: Philbert Date: November 14, 2013, 11:03 pm
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Some stores, like Home Depot and Lowes tend to only stock chains
that fit some of the saws they currently sell. Some better home
centers, hardware stores, and farm stores carry a larger
selection, which brings more people in, which lets them carry a
larger selection, etc. But they still are going to stick to
mainstream types and common sizes. Never going to stock much in
the way of specialty chains, even the ones who are also STIHL or
Husky dealers.
The letter codes are simple, and for people who are less picky
about their chains - they just want something that fits. I have
made the analogy several times with tires. Each part of
'P185/65R14' means something, and that is before we get to tread
wear and handling ratings. Most people bring in their car and
say ' I need new ones'. When I see guys with blank stares and a
used chain in their hands standing motionless in the OPE aisles
I try to help.
Or they say, "I need a new chain, . . . for my Sears saw, . . .
16 inch blade". They are happy to pick a 'S56' chain, which is
easy to remember. (Sometimes they are happy to give me their old
S56 chain, which, since I know it fits several of my saws, means
I have plenty of 'stumper' chains . . . ).
Philbert
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Re: How to identify Oregon chain
By: 660magnum Date: November 14, 2013, 11:15 pm
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I had a far away friend with a Poulan just like his Sears. Some
one gave it to him because the chain jumps off. Over the phone,
it was difficult to ferret out of him what the chain and bar was
on his saws.
Inside you know that one or the other is wrong but you don't
know about his sprocket on the saw?
I didn't get too far with him other than identifying exactly
each chain and bar that was on his saws. He was mechanically
inclined.
He didn't do well at the hardware store. I sent him to Bailey's
on the Internet. He seemed happy there and got the Poulan going
with a new bar and chain for his model Poulan and enjoys it.
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Re: How to identify Oregon chain
By: Philbert Date: December 2, 2013, 8:16 pm
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Here's another example: I am trying a new, cordless pole saw.
It uses Oregon 90SG chain (3/8 low profile, narrow kerf, .043
gauge chain, 34 drive links for the 8 inch guide bar). This is
sold as 'R' chain in hardware stores and home centers.
The local Menards stocks R56 chain at a fairly cheap price
(especially when on sale). So, as long as I have the right
pre-sets, I know that I can get chain locally, if needed, and
spin up the right sized loops (actually, buy 2, get 3 in this
example!).
Philbert
#Post#: 36669--------------------------------------------------
Re: How to identify Oregon chain + Maintenance
By: Chainsawrepair Date: March 14, 2014, 1:42 pm
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Was looking for something and came across this 78 page Oregon
Maintenance Manual
HTML http://www.chainsawchains.eu/Maintenance-Manual.pdf
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Re: How to identify Oregon chain + Maintenance
By: Chainsawrepair Date: December 5, 2014, 12:20 pm
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19 pages of good info from Oregon
HTML http://www.scotsco.com/pdf/Forestry%20Products.pdf
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