Deatermining chainsaw bar pitch and gauge?

[alex e]

I have a Husqvarna 181 SE. I'm replacing the bar and chain. Bailey's ONLY carries .375 pitch, but what gauge bar do I use? They have .050, .058, etc. Bailey's help has not contacted me yet......

How do I determine what works and why do you choose a certain gauge?

(lumberjacks feel free to chime in here)


THANKS!

Alex

 

[Dave-T]

Are there any markings on the bar or chain? What does your owners manual say?

If you are getting a new bar and chain also get a new sprocket. They are not that expensive.

It is very important that your setup is matched to each other. Talk to your local saw shop if you don't have your owners manual, they will tell you what to run.

If you can, run 3/8 (.375) chain, it's much more standard. Also I recommend Sthil chain, and the heavy, one piece Oregon bars are sweet too.

 

[alex e]

Got it. I don't have a manual though.

 

[Bayou Boy]

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[e9999]

the sprocket (and bar) should have the pitch stamped on it, no?
so you can see if your sprocket is right for the chains they have.

As far as guage is concerned, I would imagine that the bigger the gauge, the stronger the chain.

Can't do better than ask D'animal, he is a whiz at this stuff!

Looking at the Stihl chains, there is a surprising number of different types of chains, cutter shapes etc. Which must make a difference but I have no idea what.

 

[splitshot]

X2, ask D'animal..