Husky 592 bar length

[Rob D]

Skip tooth as said or lo pro for milling both helps get the most out the power.

 

We get asked this question all the time ref bars - ie. how long a bar will my saw take?

 

But really there is no straight forward answer - because it depends on the user not the saw.

 

All the combo of chainsaw maintenace/sharpening/handling/general chainsaw knowledge/chain knowledge = what size bar you can run with low risk of damaging the powerhead.

 

If someone is top notch on all the above - they could run a 42" lo pro bar on a 572XP nae bother.

 

Someone bad at all the above would likely break their saw running 36" on a 592XP.

 

I know this from the several chainsaws I have broke through ignorance in the early days... not broke one for a good few years now though.

 

 

[spudulike]

11 hours ago, MattyF said:

Stick with 3/8s then .. ideally 404 would be better for milling but that's only my experience from using it on 880's and 3120's , always ran my 395 on 3/8 as it was my go too big removal saw and was easier to buy a reel of 3/8 and have chains ready for that and every other saw down to a climbing saw ready with out the hassle of a trip to a shop.

Is your 395 still running? Been a long time since I put it back together again, must be 8 years ago.

[MattyF]

Is your 395 still running? Been a long time since I put it back together again, must be 8 years ago.

Yes Steve I think it's longer maybe 10 and it was at least 10 years old then I think ! , still going strong when it's needed but the 500i has taken the bulk of its work and given it an easier life

[spudulike]

35 minutes ago, MattyF said:

Yes Steve I think it's longer maybe 10 and it was at least 10 years old then I think ! , still going strong when it's needed but the 500i has taken the bulk of its work and given it an easier life

Ah, good, glad to hear it, always happy when a repair has good longevity and pays for itself many times over.