Need some chainsaw chain info.

[Thrash44047]

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

 

[LLigetfa]

What gauge and pitch is it? Any chain with the same gauge and pitch will do.

 

[smokinj]

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

http://www.baileysonline.com/category.asp?CatID=70

 

[gpcollen1]

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...

 

[smokinj]

76 would be the drive lengths or cutters the chain has. odd ball for sure

 

[LLigetfa]

76 drive links probably but don't most 18 inch bars take maybe 72 links of 3/8 pitch chain?

 

[moosetrek]

Local Stihl/Husky/Dolmar/ pro saw dealer can prob make one up pretty quick.

 

[Thrash44047]

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.

 

[smokinj]

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.

should be listed on your bar what you have.If you cant read it take it to a dealer

 

[heppm01]

If it ends up being a truly oddball chain it would probably be worthwhile to swap out the drive sprocket for something more standard.

 

[Brian VT]

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[kenskip1]

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

 

[GrantC]

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:

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-=[ Grant ]=-

 

[harveyhouse]

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.

 

[Wacky1]

Learning more everyday..... . You guys are great, I never knew there is so much info on this site!! Keep up the good, informative work. ;-)