Need some chainsaw chain info.

  • Active since 1995, Hearth.com is THE place on the internet for free information and advice about wood stoves, pellet stoves and other energy saving equipment.

    We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues.

    We promote the EFFICIENT, RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN and SAFE use of all fuels, whether renewable or fossil.
Status
Not open for further replies.
T

Thrash44047

New Member
Oct 6, 2009
59
NE Ohio
My father in law has an old Craftsman/Roper 3.7 cu.in. 18" saw and it came with Oregon 76 chain. He can no longer find this chain locally any ideas where we might find this chain. That old saw will abso-frealin-loutly fly thru wood when sharp, and you can stand on it and not bog it down.

Or if its discontinued like he has told me, what would be a good replacement chain for it that is as aggressive as that 76?

Thanks
 
What gauge and pitch is it? Any chain with the same gauge and pitch will do.
 
Thrash44047 said:
My father in law has an old Craftsman/Roper 3.7 cu.in. 18" saw and it came with Oregon 76 chain. He can no longer find this chain locally any ideas where we might find this chain. That old saw will abso-frealin-loutly fly thru wood when sharp, and you can stand on it and not bog it down.

Or if its discontinued like he has told me, what would be a good replacement chain for it that is as aggressive as that 76?

Thanks
Click to expand...

http://www.baileysonline.com/category.asp?CatID=70
 
Cannot find it locally as in at Home Depot and TSC or do you mean he went to a Power Equipment Place and they could not make one up for him? I expect that any reputable place c would have the chain to make on on the spot...
 
76 would be the drive lengths or cutters the chain has. odd ball for sure
 
76 drive links probably but don't most 18 inch bars take maybe 72 links of 3/8 pitch chain?
 
Local Stihl/Husky/Dolmar/ pro saw dealer can prob make one up pretty quick.
 
I am still learning my chainsaw lingo. I know my chain on my saw has a # on the chain. I m assuming that is what he is refering to. going that way now so I can get more info.
 
Thrash44047 said:
I am still learning my chainsaw lingo. I know my chain on my saw has a # on the chain. I m assuming that is what he is refering to. going that way now so I can get more info.
Click to expand...

should be listed on your bar what you have.If you cant read it take it to a dealer
 
If it ends up being a truly oddball chain it would probably be worthwhile to swap out the drive sprocket for something more standard.
 
If I can offer some advice, it would be to stay away from the box stores. They sell cheap Chinese made items. If you are able to find a chain I would suggest that you look at the drive sprocket on the clutch. I would wager that it is worn badly.Putting a new chain on a worn drive sprocket is like putting 4 quarts of clean oil in an engine and not changing the filter
 
Oregon type 76 was a very early low-profile 3/8" safety chain. Not absolutely sure, but I believe it was .050" gauge. If so, any of the low-profile 3/8" chains from Oregon (or Carlton/Bailey's) would work.

If you get the model number of the saw, you can use Oregon's chain selector to determine which models fit:

http://www.oregonchain.com/commonpg...Ansi=Y&ShowQuality=Y&ShowCombo=Y&usertype=OCC

-=[ Grant ]=-
 
Oregon 76 chain is the same pitch as oregon 72 chain. We used to run 76 chain on the old XL 12's instead of 72D chain because it would cut faster with the lower horsepower
saws. They have since come out with 325 pitch chain with approximately the same size cutters. Oregon 72 would be a direct replacement for 76 chain.
 
Learning more everyday..... :) . You guys are great, I never knew there is so much info on this site!! Keep up the good, informative work. ;-)
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

walhondingnashua
Silly Idea...
Replies
11
Views
2K
The Gear
WiscWoody
WiscWoody
webfish
  • Locked
Wood Fuel CHAINSAW WISDOM
Replies
0
Views
3K
Articles
webfish
webfish
SidecarFlip
  • Locked
Tanaka 14" Top Handle Arborists Saw
Replies
0
Views
1K
The Gear
SidecarFlip
SidecarFlip
19FarmHand78
  • Locked
Craigslist... Deal or no deal?
Replies
12
Views
2K
The Gear
mark cline
mark cline
Treacherous
  • Locked
What model Husky or Stihl would be appropriate for my needs?
Replies
101
Views
33K
The Gear
MasterMech
M
Top Bottom
Back