Inboard or Outboard clutch benefits

[Decro]

I have  recently been using a Makita saw with inboard clutch as opposed to the outboard on my Efco.

Whilst it's easier to change bar and chain on the inboard are there any advantages/disadvantages to one or the other? Manufacturers seem pretty evenly split with many offering both options across their models. 

Sorry if this has been covered before.

[Stubby]

2 minutes ago, Decro said:

I have  recently been using a Makita saw with inboard clutch as opposed to the outboard on my Efco.

Whilst it's easier to change bar and chain on the inboard are there any advantages/disadvantages to one or the other? Manufacturers seem pretty evenly split with many offering both options across their models. 

Sorry if this has been covered before.

I don't find it any different in degrees of difficulty changing bar and chain between the two . Some people recon they can tell a weight position difference but I think that is a crock .   😁

[adw]

This subject has been argued for years, inboard clutch usually means inboard brake, brake not working so back to the repair shop, outboard clutch and brake and brake can just be replaced in the field and machine working again, inboard clutch means closer to the crank so less gyroscopic force, plus easier to replace the sprocket rim, however needs more elaborate means of driving the oil pump, you pay your make and make your choice.

[Paddy1000111]

I prefer inboard. Easier to maintain, easier to grease the needle roller etc. I also prefer the feel of things like the chain brake. Inboard clutch means more solid mounting for the chain brake handle where outboard tends to be mounted on a plastic chain cover so can be more flimsy. Chain and bar changes are also easier and you can usually mount the chain to the bar and then just hook it over the sprocket which can be done with one hand where on an outboard you can't do that. The only real advantage to an outboard clutch is that you can swap out the chain brake and housing in the field but I don't carry a whole spare side plate for my saws.. 

[jmac]

If you get a saw with inboard clutch trapped in windblow you can remove the power head easily and put a spare bar and chain on to cut yourself out. Never done this myself honest 😁

[Rough Hewn]

Reverse threaded torqued nut or
a C clip...
[emoji106]

[peatff]

1 hour ago, Rough Hewn said:

Reverse threaded torqued nut or
a C clip...

Mine uses E clips  Alphabetically far superior to C clips

Edited March 10, 2021 by peatff

[Decro]

12 hours ago, jmac said:

If you get a saw with inboard clutch trapped in windblow you can remove the power head easily and put a spare bar and chain on to cut yourself out. Never done this myself honest 😁

Talking to a local tree surgeon that was the only valid point he could think of. He did, however,  remark that the sort of people who think to carry a spare chain and bar normally have a second saw attached to it.

Thanks for all the relies. 

[Stere]

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If you get a saw with inboard clutch trapped in windblow you can remove the power head easily and put a spare bar and chain on to cut yourself out. Never done this myself honest 😁

 

Iv'e done that

 

Wood was a mile walk across a bog from nearest track so carrying  spare bar and several chains was handy

 

Edited March 10, 2021 by Stere

[Rough Hewn]

Talking to a local tree surgeon that was the only valid point he could think of. He did, however,  remark that the sort of people who think to carry a spare chain and bar normally have a second saw attached to it.
Thanks for all the relies. 

Or if you’ve only got one saw. [emoji106]