S/H value of Stihl MS181?

[wyk]

Without wanting to appear outwardly thick ....The replacement chain listed in the owners manual is 513 496 664 (3/8" chain)....looking on the Makita web site that part number relates to different saw models...the stated chain on the Makita website for the 5121 suggests 2 x variations of a .325" pitch chain?!

 

What should I be looking for when ordering a spare chain for the standard 18" bar please?

 

It looks like 325 in the photo. It will state it on the tail end of the chainsaw bar.

 

I would keep that 181. It will come in handy some day. I use ours often enough for small jobs, or when I want a thin kerf, like when I am making wedges or have to cut a pattern in something like wall board etc.

[NFG]

Hi Duncan

 

The chain specs should be stamped on the bar usually near the drive sprocket end

 

A friend of ours has two 181s & really likes them, they cut a fair pile of firewood each year so dont be too quick to part with it.

 

N

[Duncan R]

Guys, I appreciate the details of the chain are stamped on the bar...it is a 3/8" pitch, when ordering a replacement what would the best options be reference manufacturer/type and is there any advantage in using a .325 chain/bar bearing in mind the saw is primarily used for occasional tree felling but mostly preparing firewood? Having only ever used the MS181 in recent years all I have ever ordered chain-wise are the Stihl Picco Micro chains by part number.

[Duncan R]

Hi Duncan

 

The chain specs should be stamped on the bar usually near the drive sprocket end

 

A friend of ours has two 181s & really likes them, they cut a fair pile of firewood each year so dont be too quick to part with it.

 

N

 

Hi NFG,

 

Already realising the little Stihl has it's uses.....the smaller/lighter, less aggressive nature of it (and chain type) has it's place i've found.

[TGB]

From what I can find on the 5121 as shipped from new. The chain is 3/8", well the know this already and the chain-bar gauge is .050" 1.3mm. I don't know how many links you need.

 

Full chisel will be faster cutting but semi chisel will be more forgiving, if your sharpening technique is a little off; and is good in a variety of woods, (hard - soft). Oregon's 'Multicut' chain cuts slower but will last longer between sharpening if you're cutting dirty wood.

[TGB]

... I don't know how many links you need...

Now saying 72DL.

[Duncan R]

Now saying 72DL.

 

and I thought it was 64DL (18"/45cm bar) maybe best I count links physically? some sites suggest 1.3mm gauge others 1.5mm however it states 1.5mm gauge, pitch 3/8" on bar.

 

Thanks for the info' on chain types......

[NFG]

Hi again,

 

I count the drive links & measure the gauge with a vernier calliper or micrometer if you can get hold of one.

 

 

N

[Duncan R]

Hi again,

 

I count the drive links & measure the gauge with a vernier calliper or micrometer if you can get hold of one.

 

 

N

 

Not got vernier but it appears this is the chain in question...

 

73LPX064E

 

I will count links to make sure but I'm pretty sure that's the one..pleased I checked it out being 'Assumption' is the mother of all f**k ups

[TurtleWoods72]

You haven't worn your original chain out already have you Dunc?