Practical guides
Practical guides to choosing and maintaining chainsaw chains, guide bars, files and accessories, based on relevant technical specifications.
Bundle or separate products: how to compare consumable costs
A straightforward way to compare bundle price with separate product value while accounting for compatibility and actual consumption.
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A straightforward way to compare bundle price with separate product value while accounting for compatibility and actual consumption.
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How to store chains, guide bars and files between seasons
Cleaning, protection and labelling methods that reduce corrosion, damage and confusion between consumables with similar specifications.
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Cleaning, protection and labelling methods that reduce corrosion, damage and confusion between consumables with similar specifications.
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How to check whether the chain and guide bar receive enough oil
Signs of insufficient lubrication, checks that can be performed safely and causes to rule out before replacing the chain or guide bar.
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Signs of insufficient lubrication, checks that can be performed safely and causes to rule out before replacing the chain or guide bar.
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Cutting-system maintenance: chain tension, lubrication and bar rotation
A practical routine for checking the chain, guide bar and lubrication system before, during and after work.
Read guideCutting-system maintenance: chain tension, lubrication and bar rotation
A practical routine for checking the chain, guide bar and lubrication system before, during and after work.
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Chainsaw chains for dirty wood, abrasive materials and specialist work
When a standard chain dulls quickly, where carbide may help, and which limitations must be understood before choosing.
Read guideChainsaw chains for dirty wood, abrasive materials and specialist work
When a standard chain dulls quickly, where carbide may help, and which limitations must be understood before choosing.
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How to choose a guide bar that is compatible with your chainsaw
The steps for checking mount, pitch, gauge, length and required chain before ordering a replacement guide bar.
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The steps for checking mount, pitch, gauge, length and required chain before ordering a replacement guide bar.
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Tsumura laminated, solid or Light guide bars: key differences
The construction differences between the main Tsumura guide-bar families and practical criteria for choosing a compatible setup.
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The construction differences between the main Tsumura guide-bar families and practical criteria for choosing a compatible setup.
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When to replace a chainsaw guide bar: signs of wear
How to inspect the groove, rails, nose and straightness of a guide bar to decide whether it can be maintained or must be replaced.
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How to inspect the groove, rails, nose and straightness of a guide bar to decide whether it can be maintained or must be replaced.
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When should a chainsaw chain be replaced
The signs that distinguish a chain that can be sharpened from one that must be removed because of damage or wear.
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The signs that distinguish a chain that can be sharpened from one that must be removed because of damage or wear.
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Which file diameter should be used for each chainsaw chain pitch
How to choose a round file for the exact chain family, and why pitch alone is not always enough for an accurate recommendation.
Read guideWhich file diameter should be used for each chainsaw chain pitch
How to choose a round file for the exact chain family, and why pitch alone is not always enough for an accurate recommendation.
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.325 or 3/8 chainsaw chain: differences and the correct choice
What .325 and 3/8 pitch mean, why they are not interchangeable and what to verify before changing a chainsaw cutting configuration.
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What .325 and 3/8 pitch mean, why they are not interchangeable and what to verify before changing a chainsaw cutting configuration.
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How to identify chainsaw chain pitch, gauge and drive-link count
A practical guide to reading and checking the three dimensions that determine whether a chain fits the guide bar and chainsaw.
Read guideHow to identify chainsaw chain pitch, gauge and drive-link count
A practical guide to reading and checking the three dimensions that determine whether a chain fits the guide bar and chainsaw.
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