best chain for a 36" bar on an 066

[nilzlofgren]

Is full skip chain my best bet on a 36" bar for my 066?

 

[computeruser]

Probably, since it'll clear chips better than full-comp. 8-tooth rim and skip should work nicely, if you're concerned about the skip not loading the saw enough.

 

[Sethro]

The 72 JG(.375) is good with 7 tooth gear with that bar leight

 

[PWB]

We run full house square chisel on ours with an 8 tooth. No problems, the saw pulls it just fine.

 

[GASoline71]

Is full skip chain my best bet on a 36" bar for my 066?

Simple answer is... yup.

Gary

 

[rbtree]

We run full house square chisel on ours with an 8 tooth. No problems, the saw pulls it just fine.

Not to nitpick, but "full house" actually means a cutter for every drive link. Full comp is the term for the configuration you run, and seemingly most common back east.
There is a production full house chain, made for firefighters.

I run full skip on bars over 28, semi skip on 24-28, and full comp on 16-24.

 

[RiverRat2]

That is the ticket!!!!!

I run full skip on bars over 28, semi skip on 24-28, and full comp on 16-24.

+1 Roger,,, exactly what I do and have had the best results over time,,,

JMHOopcorn: opcorn:

 

[PWB]

Not to nitpick, but "full house" actually means a cutter for every drive link. Full comp is the term for the configuration you run, and seemingly most common back east.
There is a production full house chain, made for firefighters.

I run full skip on bars over 28, semi skip on 24-28, and full comp on 16-24.

Sorry, it's full comp. Point is, the saw will pull it just fine in big maple and oak, ash etc. It works well in hardwoods or softwoods. We cut a lot of roadside trees with this saw. Only disadvantage that I can see is when you hit a nail it takes forever to file!

 

[SawTroll]

I can't comment on skip vs full comp, but I suggest RSK if you are borecutting a lot (or maybe Oregon LP), and RS/RSC if not (larger rakers).......