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Topic: Chainsaw

Posted By: ACinSC
Subject: Chainsaw
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2024 at 9:57am

Will any 18" chain work on any brand of saw with a 18" bar?? Thanks

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Posted By: Lars(wi)
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2024 at 11:21am

No, you have to match the drive sprocket, and the bar tip sprocket with the chain ‘eyes’ or ‘hooks’ on the underside of the chain. Not all chains are the same.

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Posted By: Clay
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2024 at 12:28pm

Also need to know the gauge (width) of the chain and bar.

Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2024 at 12:37pm

Here is a couple videos to explain a little more on chain , pitch , gauge .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQgE7Clg52U%20" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQgE7Clg52U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0bssbEHUAA" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0bssbEHUAA

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Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2024 at 12:39pm

Thanks guys. I have a echo saw. Been using a Oregon bar and chain that came together. So far so good. Maybe I just got lucky. Taking 3 chains for sharpening today. I'll look the chains over close. Thanks again!!

Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2024 at 12:41pm

Thanks for the videos Coke!!

Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2024 at 3:23pm

Also, check the drive sprocket for wear...

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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2024 at 4:36pm

you can use any Manufacturer chain and bar , as long as they are made FOR the eCHO saw..... as long as it says " for ECHO XXX" it dont matter who made it.. THey all make different pitch / size/ gauge for various applications.

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Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2024 at 4:50pm

Thanks everyone!!