You then could look for a new bar with a 20 bar length.
Chainsaw bar sizes.
Stihl guide bars range from 10 found on our tree trimming pole pruners to an incredible 59 used in extreme felling operations.
You should consider a chainsaw with a cutting bar of either 16 or 18 inches.
Stihl manufactures over eighty bar configurations to match the unique cutting requirements of our hardworking chainsaws.
Like the pitch measurement the gauge measurement is often displayed on the chainsaw usually towards the user end of the guide bar.
They are also adequate for larger limb removal and cutting down smaller trees.
The standard blade sizes are relatively small at 8 to 12 inches.
In chainsaw descriptions the term light use covers pruning trees and shrubs and general maintenance.
The selector will ask several questions.
Chainsaw chains are available in the following gauge measurements also measured in inches 043 050 058 and 063 050 is the most common gauge.
For example if the measurement is 16 1 3 inches 41 cm then the true length of the bar is 16 inches 41 cm.
At any time you may start over by selecting the start over button.
To find the called length of your chainsaw bar measure it from its front tip all the way back to the cutter closest to the body of the saw.
Based on your answers a recommended guide bar or saw chain will appear.
Standard chainsaw bar lengths are between 8 24 inches 20 61 cm.
Electric chainsaws are perfect for yard work such as limb thinning trimming and pruning.
Light use chainsaws cutting bar typically is under 14 inches long.
Bar length pitch gauge drive links file size bar type bar part retail packaged chain model chain part clamshell packaging.
They re ideal for homeowners who plan to cut through thick tree branches as well as logs.
Round this measurement up to the nearest even number in inches.
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Models that come with such a size are highly versatile and are usually regarded as general purpose machines.
For example a bar that measures 18 3 4 will actually have a called length of 20.