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09-27-2015, 11:46 AM
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Need advice on chain
Hey guys.
Needed advice about chainsaw (again) chain. I'm using my Dad's chainsaw and want to get him a new chain for it. Where should I go for said chain? Are there different types? If so, is there a generic one? Should I just go back to the big box store he got it from (about 10+ years ago?) Also, how do I determine how long it is? Thanks
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Daniel G.  . (May 1970) 147 w/an IH spring assist, 48" deck, 42" blade, 1969 73, #2 trailer, 10" Brinly plow and (on loan) Dad's #2 tiller. 
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09-27-2015, 12:31 PM
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Take the old chain to any good chain saw shop, they should be able to hook you up.
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09-27-2015, 01:28 PM
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Tim Pap's 100 Restored 108 1211 Dual Stick 1050 Pap's 100 restoration thread - http://onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=47965
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09-27-2015, 02:04 PM
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There are many different types of chain. Here are some of them.
I think most new saws today come with an anti-kickback chain. They don't kickback as easy as say the chisel chain but they don't cut very well either. The last two saws I bought, I threw the OEM chains away and installed chisel chains. Been using them for years and they seem to work best for me. Gotta' be careful though and hold the saw in such a way that the saw can't come back at you. Inspect the chain drive sprocket on the saw. If it's worn, it'll wear your new chain.
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#5
09-27-2015, 03:05 PM
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Like Sam said, find a good saw shop and they will set you up. I always keep about 3 chains per saw. I used to rotate them through the saw shop as they sharpened for a very reasonable price, until I found one of these;
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ZY1WG/...XR8S1VUE&psc=1 now I sharpen them all myself (In my spare time!, ha ha!) and have some really great cutting saws.
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#6
09-27-2015, 06:12 PM
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Harbor freight carries a great little bench-mount chain sharpener, definitely a huge help. I second the chisel chains, anyone with a little experience and using care will be fine.
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Ian Mine: 72 w/ k301, 3 125's, 1 w/ hydro lift, 38,42, & 2 48 decks, 2 42 front blades, QA-36a & QA-42a thrower, tiller, lo-boy 154. Also, LOTS of parts. family's:2 105's, 2 106's, 149, 2 lo-boy 154s, Farmall Cub. Non-IH: 1940 JD Model A, 1954 JD 40 U, 1955 JD 40 Crawler, 2 1956 JD 420 U's, both w/ Henry Loader and Backhoe. JD 110. Wheel Horse (model unknown.) Power King 1614. We love our tractors! 
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#7
09-27-2015, 06:47 PM
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Oregon is the top saw chain manufacturer and is the brand almost all the pros use. As the others said any chain saw or outdoor equipment dealer that sells saws can hook you up with the correct chain.
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Cub Cadet 1811 undergoing restoration Cub Cadet 1862 waiting for paint Cub Cadet 1050 finally got all the parts bought so next in line behind the 1811 for restoration Allis Chalmers 416 Massey Ferguson MF-8 Brinly 10"plow Soil Mover garden tractor dirt scraper Taking donations for a new bigger garage to hold them all
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#8
09-27-2015, 07:48 PM
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I googled "my Dad's chainsaw" and got no hits possibly it has a different name/model? like McCulloch Homelight stihl, etc
 And a ruler on the bar will give an approximate bar length. A Drive pin count would also help, ( the teeth that the sprocket drives, are called "drive pins")or even a picture would be most helpful if it is really old or no name on it
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#9
09-27-2015, 08:00 PM
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Like they all said... go to a good saw shop and let them fit a good chisel chain to your saw.. chains that are sold pre cut rarely fit and most of them are the politically correct safety chain.
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Jay 40 years of Using and playing with IH Cub Cadets! Proud owner of the following: Cub Farmall, Super A Farmall, Original, (2)70's, 72, 100, 102, 123, 105, 125, 127, 108, 128, 1450, (3)782's, Yellow 982, 1782, "Sam's" 2182, M Farmall and a #7 trailer
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#10
09-27-2015, 08:19 PM
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I buy a lot of needs from these ppl.
Their chains are good and inexpensive,and they also will custom make anything you need. http://www.cutterschoice.com/shop.aspx
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