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JJ is a firewood enthusiast, an Eagle Scout, and an avid learner and teacher of outdoor skills.

Chainsaws

Are Chainsaw Bars Interchangeable? (By Brand, Size, Type)

Chainsaw bar brands are not interchangeable because of the way chainsaw bars mount to the chainsaw. The size of the chainsaw bar is not interchangeable and is dependent on the size of the motor. Finally, chainsaw bar types are interchangeable and the different types change the durability of the bar.

Chainsaws

How to Put a Chain Back on a Chainsaw

To reattach your chain, remove the front panel and take the bar and chain off. Line the chain back up on the bar. Hold the chain and bar together and place the chain around the sprocket. Reassemble, then tension your chain.

Chainsaws

Chainsaw Bar Not Getting Oil (Oiler Not Working)

The most common reason a chainsaw oiler stops working is that the oil hole gets clogged. To fix this, remove the chain and bar from your chainsaw and clean the oil hole and oil outlet port. If this doesn’t fix the problem, you’ll probably need to replace the oil line or pump.

Chainsaws

Does Chainsaw Chain Oil Go Bad?

Chainsaw chain oil lasts between 4-6 years when it’s stored in an unopened container or an opened container that has been tightly sealed. Bar and chain oil should be stored in a dark, dry, cool location.

Beech firewood
Firewood

Beech Firewood (Everything You Need to Know)

Beech is exceptional firewood for heat output and it burns at 27.5 million BTUs per cord of seasoned wood. Beech also produces excellent coals, minimal smoke, and a nice fragrance. The primary disadvantage of beech firewood is that it’s difficult to split and the trees are typically hollow.

How to measure a chainsaw chain
Chainsaws

How to Measure a Chainsaw Chain (Easy & Accurate)

To measure a chainsaw chain you need to find the pitch, gauge, and link count. This information can be found on the information stamp on the chainsaw bar, through the numbers on the chain, or through measuring your chain manually.

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