Which saw chain to use...

[kevinj]

I am new to this site,and enjoy it alot. Everyone sounds very experienced.
My question is, with so many options of bar chains out there, can you folks please explain the differences to me between them? ( square chisel, round chisel, skiptooth, .365 pitch, .404 pitch) the list goes on. Which is best for me? I cut alot of firewood almost year round. I don't use it all, I just love to cut wood.
Thanks, to everyone who responds!




STIHL 032, STIHL MS361

 

[computeruser]

Welcome to arboristsite! I think you'll find all the answers to your question over in the Chainsaw discussion portion of the board. An almost identical question has been answered twice in the past couple weeks, at least.

EDIT:

Here's a couple old posts on the issue, in no particular order:

About Chains

Chain Types

Another Chain Discussion

Yet Another Chain Discussion

And it's nice to see another Michigan member here! Hope you can come out to one of our get-togethers one of these days! I know there will be one held up around Cadillac in the spring, there will probably be another one up in Frederic, and we're looking for a place in the southern portion of the state to get together where our Ohio and Indiana folks can come up without having to drive 10 hours. Here's the posts on our last two GTGs, with some pictures: August and October

 

[Tree Machine]

Here's one about making your own loops from bulk reels.

Oh, and welcome to Arboristsite, Kevinj!