On the advice of aandabooks, I tried some of the Oregon 91VXL semi-chisel chain on my little Harry Homeowner saw, a 16in Homelite 33cc. Compared to the crappy safety chain my saw came with, the Oregon chain made this saw much more aggressive and it became a much more effective tool.
I've stuck with this type of chain since I discovered it a few years back. Usually I order Oregon 91VXL056 for my 16in saw. Recently, I was sent some 91VXL055 chains by my supplier. (The invoice actually said 91VXL056) I suspect I will be able to use them OK on that saw, it's just one less link- but I wanted to ask you guys. A lot of you know chainsaws way better than I ever will. I assume one less link will still fall within the adjustment range on the tension setting? I haven't tried one of these chains on my saw yet because the one I have on there is still working pretty well, just needs a touchup sharpening. I don't want to get the new chain dirty if I'm going to end up having to return it.
Just for reference, I think I remember that the number of links was changed something like 2 links per inch of blade- like 91VXL052 for a 14in blade and 91VXL056 for my 16in blade.
Thanks, Clutter
I've stuck with this type of chain since I discovered it a few years back. Usually I order Oregon 91VXL056 for my 16in saw. Recently, I was sent some 91VXL055 chains by my supplier. (The invoice actually said 91VXL056) I suspect I will be able to use them OK on that saw, it's just one less link- but I wanted to ask you guys. A lot of you know chainsaws way better than I ever will. I assume one less link will still fall within the adjustment range on the tension setting? I haven't tried one of these chains on my saw yet because the one I have on there is still working pretty well, just needs a touchup sharpening. I don't want to get the new chain dirty if I'm going to end up having to return it.
Just for reference, I think I remember that the number of links was changed something like 2 links per inch of blade- like 91VXL052 for a 14in blade and 91VXL056 for my 16in blade.
Thanks, Clutter