- Will this chain fit my saw?
- Only if your saw takes 3/8-inch low-profile pitch, 0.043-inch gauge and 56 drive links on a 16-inch bar. Check the bar stamp or your saw's manual before buying.
- Is it good for a battery-powered saw?
- Yes. The narrow gauge draws less power, which suits small battery and electric saws. It is not intended for high-power gas saws.
- How does it compare with standard 0.050 gauge chain?
- It cuts with less drag and is easier on small motors, but it is thinner and generally wears faster in dirty or hard wood.
- Does it come with a bar?
- No. This is the chain only. You reuse your existing 16-inch bar.
- Is it low-kickback?
- Yes, the 90PX cutter design is a low-kickback chain, though you should still use proper safety gear and technique.
- How often should I tension it?
- Check tension before each use and after the first few cuts on a new chain, since it stretches as it breaks in.
- Where is the Oregon AdvanceCut Series R56 Chainsaw Chain, 90PX Chain, 16 in L Bar, 0.043 in Gauge, 3/8 in TPI/Pitch, 56-Link cheapest?
- At Shell Lumber and Hardware, for $17.34, 24% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Oregon AdvanceCut Series R56 Chainsaw Chain, 90PX Chain, 16 in L Bar, 0.043 in Gauge, 3/8 in TPI/Pitch, 56-Link?
- 7 stores we checked sell it, including Mrosupreme.com, Jamaica Hardware & Paints, big-apple-hardware-and-houseware, Shell Lumber and Hardware, Hardware & Tools.