Question about chainsaw chains

[mrbreezeet1]

Question about chains,
What is the difference between a Oregon 91PX056G and a Oregon S56 and a Oregon 91VG056G?
They are all 3, 3/8" pitch, 56 drive links, and .050 gauge.

According to the sears website, my saw calls for the Oregon 91PX056G , but are the other 2 pretty well the same?

 

[toolnut]

http://www.oregonproducts.com/homeowner/products/chain/consumer_sawchain_loops.htm

Try looking here

 

[bob15]

The anti-kickback is different between the two:

http://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/products/chain/91PX.htm

http://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/products/chain/91VG.htm

I personally like the 91VX which is the same lo-pro chain without the anti-kickback **** on it.

http://www.oregonproducts.com/pdf/chain/91VX_F&B.pdf


bob

 

[mrbreezeet1]

So a chain "without the anti-kickback ****" will cut faster?

 

[mrbreezeet1]

http://www.oregonproducts.com/homeowner/products/chain/consumer_sawchain_loops.htm

Try looking here

Thanks

 

[Wakefield]

There might be stuff about chain on Stihl's website there might be more than one type of chain that will fit but things like pitch and link count must be correct (match the sprocket or whatever)
"yellow" labeled pro chain vs. "green" safety chain?

 

[bob15]

So a chain "without the anti-kickback ****" will cut faster?

In a nutshell, yes. It also ***** if trying to plunge cut or using the end of the bar to trim limbs. I prefer running full chisel non safety chain. However, non-safety chain or anti-kickback chain will still kick back, so caution must be there at all times using any chain & chainsaw. You must also make sure the gauge, pitch and drive link count all match your current chain.

bob

 

[mrbreezeet1]

In a nutshell, yes. It also ***** if trying to plunge cut or using the end of the bar to trim limbs. I prefer running full chisel non safety chain. However, non-safety chain or anti-kickback chain will still kick back, so caution must be there at all times using any chain & chainsaw. You must also make sure the gauge, pitch and drive link count all match your current chain.
bob

What is "to plunge cut" Is that using the end of the bar to cut straight in at a log? Don't think I'd be doing that.
91PX056G is shown for mine, (at the Sears site) but there are a few 91VX056G's on e bay,the
gauge, pitch and drive link count all match the 91PX056G.
(3/8' pitch, .050 gauge, 56 drive links.)
I may try one of the 91VX series.

 

[CD1]

Try Bailey's for a wide selection of chainsaw and arborist supplies.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Chainsaw Boring Cut, otherwise called a Plunge cut

 

[mrbreezeet1]

What about this one?
http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=WPL+30LP56&catID=70

 

[mrbreezeet1]

The anti-kickback is different between the two:

http://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/products/chain/91PX.htm

http://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/products/chain/91VG.htm

I personally like the 91VX which is the same lo-pro chain without the anti-kickback **** on it.

http://www.oregonproducts.com/pdf/chain/91VX_F&B.pdf


bob

I see there is a 91VXL now, anyone ever try this one?
http://www.oregonproducts.com/pdf/chain/91VXL_FB.pdf