How to Measure a Chainsaw Bar and Chain

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Chainsaws are invaluable for harvesting firewood, but like all tools, they sometimes need new parts. Find out how to measure a chainsaw bar and chain to get the correct replacements.

An essential tool in the professional- and DIY-forestry worlds, the chainsaw is a powerhouse—when it’s running well. However, over time, and with repeated use, a chainsaw chain can wear out, and a chainsaw bar can become bent or damaged.

Overlooking something as simple as keeping the saw’s oil reservoir filled can permanently damage a bar and chain. Replacing both items is simple—and so is figuring out the correct replacement sizes when you know how.

Very few supplies are needed to measure a chainsaw bar and chain. The following how-to features two different chainsaws, an Echo 20-inch Timber Wolf Gas Chainsaw and an Echo 12-inch Cordless Battery Chainsaw. Other brands and models may vary slightly, but measuring the bar and chain on all models follows the same general guidelines. Gather the supplies before beginning, and it can be a quick task.

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