- Will this chain fit my saw?
- It fits saws that take a 16-inch bar, 3/8-inch low-profile pitch, .043-inch gauge and 56 drive links. Check your bar's stamped numbers before buying; other combinations will not fit.
- Is narrow kerf better than standard chain?
- For small, low-power saws, yes: it removes less wood and asks less of the motor. On a high-power saw or in heavy, dirty cutting, standard full-kerf chain lasts longer.
- How do I sharpen it?
- Use a 5/32-inch round file at the angle marked on the chain, and keep the depth gauges at the specified height. A file guide makes it easier to keep the teeth even.
- Does it come with a bar?
- No. This is the chain only; the bar and chain combo is a separate product.
- What saw brands does it suit?
- Oregon lists DeWalt, Ego, Echo, Greenworks, Makita, Mastercraft, Poulan and Solo among compatible brands, but confirm the bar specs on your own saw.
- How often should I replace it?
- Replace it when teeth are filed back to the wear marks, the chain no longer stays tensioned, or it cuts crooked despite sharp teeth.
- Where is the Oregon AdvanceCut R56 16 in. Chainsaw Chain 56 links cheapest?
- At Mrosupreme.com, for $16.35, 32% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Oregon AdvanceCut R56 16 in. Chainsaw Chain 56 links?
- 7 stores we checked sell it, including Max Warehouse, Hemlock Hardware, Mrosupreme.com, National Hardware Group, Pro Serve US.