Better to know and not need than to need and not know. Its nice to be able to make a loop or two and head into the bush, or making one for an odd bar, than to need to go and find a chain, or park a saw cause its not got a chain.
@@plowmaster1206 100% correct I had to do that on a old McCulloch Pro Mac 610! She was old but she would cut I finally had to give it up the coil went out and no one could find one so she got junked several several years ago!!
I have to say, your content doesn’t come out very often but when it does I watch it several times because it is so infomative. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. We appreciate it! You guys rock. Enjoy your days.
You are one of a kind. So Honest not pushing your products on people and share great knowledge for free. Thanks for all the info. I will keep buying your products.
Great video mate, really useful, always wanted to learn more on chain and bars but no one really explains it as clearly as you do. So looking for to more. 🤙🏾
Definitely not boring, thanks for taking the time to explain and show what's involved and the savings if your minded to have a go. Keep it coming, I appreciate your willingness to share you knowledge and experience. Thanks Gordy!
Just my opinion, but, only very special people, will stop their busy, complicated life, to explain everything in it. Please keep doing this as long as possible.
To add to the savings concept if you can break and make chains as fast as Russ, he can probably make 20-30 chains an hour. So after buying two rolls and recouping the $$$ spent on the tools, you’re saving at least $120-$130 an hour. Pretty freakin good.
Another cost savings if your a production faller/logging is when you smash a chain up, bend it in a tree or break one ect you can repair the chain yourself, or shorten the chain for a smaller bar ect
Truly appreciate this type of video. Super thorough, easy to understand and transparent showing what the savings are to diy. You’re one of the good ones Gordy thanks for these videos.
If your links are to tight it is because your actually crushing the pre-set. I have made chains with a hammer just smashing the rivets over and they still move. If you get a chain that is stuck, the person who made it is some kind of special.
Awesome video Gordy, your care in explanation is top notch. I created an account on your website yesterday as I’m fixin to outfit my new 500i when it lands👍
I bought a breaker/spinner back when I was firewood cutting and would make some frankenstein chains occasionally. I had one that was mostly chisel with 6" of semi-chisel in the middle because I had some scrap lengths laying around.
Thanks so much for sharing this information. This is the best video I have seen regarding making your own chain and a breakdown on the cost. Nicely done!
Your videos have been a huge help to me learning and gaining confidence in tackling tree jobs on our farm. The advice and info is invaluable. Thanks a bunch
Excellent advice, thanks Gordy ...when I got my template I thought they had forgotten the first page as it starts at ? 36 link Doha ... Especially the popping the rivets on the right side. Top information
As usual, top-notch video from you guys!!!👍👍👍 Thank you so much for this outstanding instruction. You have inspired me to start making my own chain. Would love to visit your shop in person one day.
Great informative video Gordy. I've been making chains for 2 years now and have learned some valuable tips and tricks from this video. Keep up the good work👍
Hi Gordy, great video!! How about one on rip chains for Alaskan Mills? Also, I have several Stihl saws with your mufflers installed -they run awesome! Now I just need you to make a clutch cover with captive nuts for my MS 461.
Love the information you have provided in this video and on the channel. I hope you continue with these types of videos. Also, if you continue this chain series, I would love to hear information on selecting chain arrangements increase bar length on saws. I know that you can generally get longer bars outside manufacturers parameters if you change the chain arrangement from full comp to semi skip or full skip. But dont know the exact guide or opinions on how to do ir correctly.
Very Informative. Thanks ! I have several new chains for a 20" bar and was thinking of updating to a new saw with a 24" bar. You answered my question regarding adding links to the 20" to make it a 24".
Always appreciate you breaking down your big timber knowledge to the backyard cutter's level. Although curious why so many small, homeowner saws retail with .063 bars vs .050? Looking forward to your video on chain selection. Russ kills it with his detailed work!
Great video, thank you . For my 404 chain I grind the rivets a little bit makes a little easier for the press. I've been wanting somebody to do a video comparing the full comp. To the same skip to full skip to see if there's a difference in cutting speed.
Loved the video. It just so happens I had to make some chain this morning so I watched it while making chains and learned some new things. Thank you. Stay safe homie.
Now I feel stupid! When I was making chains all the time I kept breaking the tips on my punch. Then you both said you figured it out after a couple of times. The only way I figured it out was from watching this video. I guess you live and learn, feel stupid and learn. Both ways hopefully you learn!! Thanks for the video!!
I used to make saw chains for the rental company I worked for when I was in high school and till I was about 27 years old. I used to use a 4 1/2” grinder to grind down the rivets on the tie straps and then pop them open with a flat head screwdriver and then use the spinner to reconnect it and make a chain loop! Used what I had! I want to get a rivet spinner and a breaker like you have to make my own chains now for fire wood! Believe all my chains are 3/8 .50
WoW...again thanks for this video! Ill be using a chainsaw mill for slabbing purposes. I now know its cheaper to make my own. Keep these videos coming!
Per the usual another great video Gordy!! I appreciate the talk and tips, the spinning more to flatten out should be helpful to me as I am newer to the chain making. Mine are flat and was wondering how to not flatten them as much. Thanks for reducing the learning curve!!
Great Video! I've been wondering about all this chain making and buying loops. This absolutely clears things up for me. Thank you so much for this information! Do you sell the rolls of chain and tools on your website? Thank you again!👍
Wow love these video's ❤ Thank you so much Gordy for taking the time !!!!! So helpful 👍 And say Hii to the misses she seems Great also !!!! Let's go flyin 😉
Here in Europe we usually have 63 (Stihl) guage and 58 guage (Husky) for 3/8 chains and 50 (Husky) guage is reserved for 0,325 chain and 3/8 picco. Stihl 0,325 usually take 58 guage. We never use 50 guage on a 3/8 chain.
Great video Gordy. I'm learning so much from your channel. I recently got a Tecomec Breaker/spinner, it looks identical to Oregon's. I have a feeling the adjustable anvil has a groove to allow for the cutter to bulge out and not tilt the chain angle. @ 16:44 when you demonstrated the way the chain doesn't sit flat, The bottom side of that anvil has the same groove and I was wondering, is that grove to accommodate the chisel and save you flipping the chain over?
I will order sets of pre-made chains'cause I may be lazy. Nah, I just don't use that much chain and over all these years, I have not broken a chain or replaced a badly damaged tooth. Just lucky, knocking on wood... I always use 50g 3/8. I have wondered why in chainsaws the larger gauge nuumber is wider driver, while most gauge numbered systems the larger the number the smaller the product. O gauge wire is way bigger than 12 gauge wire, 12 gauge shotgun bore is bigger than 16 oe 20 and similar withsheet metal and such.
I can't really. Just checked loop prices vs roll. My time is worth more than the $40 price difference on 20 chains. Wish the gap were wider. I'd buy the tools needed.
@@westcoastsaw1368 I honestly never had compared before, though I have considered rolling my own in the past. Handy for those odd loop sizes (DLs) such as Echo uses.
It would be a PITA, but a breakdown of different brand bars where you might need to add a link, cross referenced to husky vs stihl conversion kits (stihl bar on husky)…. Always looking for longer bars in .050 3/8 as I like to keep all my saws on the same chain, 36”+ is impossible to find in .050
Amazing informative video 😁 what would it cost to get the chainsaw chain making equipment if people didn’t want to pay for getting chainsaw chains made up in a store
Hey Gordy had a quick question for you how many chainsaws do you normally bring on a job I’m looking to get into selling firewood And if you bring two or more do you bring the same size or different sizes chainsaws and different length of bars no one seems to be covering this in videos Thanks
It’s like you knew I ordered a spool of chain and tools and was way over my head. Thanks!!
Awsome hope this video can help you out a little 👌
I believe it did excellent information thank you. Just got done watching it. (The first time!) I enjoy your products!@@westcoastsaw1368
Better to know and not need than to need and not know. Its nice to be able to make a loop or two and head into the bush, or making one for an odd bar, than to need to go and find a chain, or park a saw cause its not got a chain.
@@plowmaster1206 100% correct I had to do that on a old McCulloch Pro Mac 610! She was old but she would cut I finally had to give it up the coil went out and no one could find one so she got junked several several years ago!!
Gordy, your content is never boring. I’ve learned that whenever I hear you say “boring”, I pay extra attention so I don’t miss something valuable. 👍🏼
I have to say, your content doesn’t come out very often but when it does I watch it several times because it is so infomative. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. We appreciate it! You guys rock. Enjoy your days.
I appreciate that!
great info. I enjoy seeing this type of video along with your normal cutting. thats a damn nice chain table setup!
Thank you
Excellent tech video. No fluff, no sidetracking, straight up information. More like this one.
You are one of a kind. So Honest not pushing your products on people and share great knowledge for free. Thanks for all the info. I will keep buying your products.
Great video mate, really useful, always wanted to learn more on chain and bars but no one really explains it as clearly as you do. So looking for to more. 🤙🏾
Nice to see the numbers; goes well with Jed's video a couple years ago. Thank you!
Definitely not boring, thanks for taking the time to explain and show what's involved and the savings if your minded to have a go. Keep it coming, I appreciate your willingness to share you knowledge and experience. Thanks Gordy!
Just my opinion, but, only very special people, will stop their busy, complicated life, to explain everything in it. Please keep doing this as long as possible.
Well thank you 🤝
That's the sexiest make table I've ever seen. Great job keeping it concise. It's such a complicated topic.
So much to miss on the chain game for sher
To add to the savings concept if you can break and make chains as fast as Russ, he can probably make 20-30 chains an hour. So after buying two rolls and recouping the $$$ spent on the tools, you’re saving at least $120-$130 an hour. Pretty freakin good.
Thanks for breaking it down and showing the price differences also..
Hats off to you for sharing that info and taking time away from your family to help folks get the best info ... Thank you
I wish russ was my uncle. Legit!
Another cost savings if your a production faller/logging is when you smash a chain up, bend it in a tree or break one ect you can repair the chain yourself, or shorten the chain for a smaller bar ect
Truly appreciate this type of video. Super thorough, easy to understand and transparent showing what the savings are to diy. You’re one of the good ones Gordy thanks for these videos.
You are so welcome!
Good break down Gordy if a man bought a lot of chains it would definitely be smart to brake your own, over a couple years the saving would add up!
If your links are to tight it is because your actually crushing the pre-set. I have made chains with a hammer just smashing the rivets over and they still move. If you get a chain that is stuck, the person who made it is some kind of special.
Awesome video Gordy, your care in explanation is top notch. I created an account on your website yesterday as I’m fixin to outfit my new 500i when it lands👍
I'd love to see a video, or series, on chain terminology. meaning of full comp, full / semi- chisel, square vs round grinding. etc
I bought a breaker/spinner back when I was firewood cutting and would make some frankenstein chains occasionally. I had one that was mostly chisel with 6" of semi-chisel in the middle because I had some scrap lengths laying around.
Thanks so much for sharing this information. This is the best video I have seen regarding making your own chain and a breakdown on the cost. Nicely done!
Your videos have been a huge help to me learning and gaining confidence in tackling tree jobs on our farm. The advice and info is invaluable. Thanks a bunch
105 driver link chain from stihl full comp rapid cut is $60.00 here in Ky.
Great video breakdown!
Appreciate it!
Excellent advice, thanks Gordy ...when I got my template I thought they had forgotten the first page as it starts at ? 36 link Doha ... Especially the popping the rivets on the right side. Top information
Awesome tips guys. Now I know why I bend tips periodically. Thank you
I'm looking forward to your video on how to pick a chain. I normally just use whatever comes with the saw.
As usual, top-notch video from you guys!!!👍👍👍 Thank you so much for this outstanding instruction. You have inspired me to start making my own chain. Would love to visit your shop in person one day.
Great informative video Gordy. I've been making chains for 2 years now and have learned some valuable tips and tricks from this video. Keep up the good work👍
Great info, looking forward to the next. Thanks for taking the time.
Thanks for watching!
So clean and organised 👍👍
Very nice explaned in detail. If oregon chain seems over priced there is othe chains out there. I use archer chains. Around $100 cheaper.
Great video this was needed to find the right choices for my new setup thanks. 💯
Hi Gordy, great video!! How about one on rip chains for Alaskan Mills? Also, I have several Stihl saws with your mufflers installed -they run awesome! Now I just need you to make a clutch cover with captive nuts for my MS 461.
Love the information you have provided in this video and on the channel. I hope you continue with these types of videos. Also, if you continue this chain series, I would love to hear information on selecting chain arrangements increase bar length on saws. I know that you can generally get longer bars outside manufacturers parameters if you change the chain arrangement from full comp to semi skip or full skip. But dont know the exact guide or opinions on how to do ir correctly.
Very Informative. Thanks ! I have several new chains for a 20" bar and was thinking of updating to a new saw with a 24" bar. You answered my question regarding adding links to the 20" to make it a 24".
Thanks for taking the time to make this video ! Much appreciated! Like to see one on the Oregon grinders ! 👋
Always appreciate you breaking down your big timber knowledge to the backyard cutter's level. Although curious why so many small, homeowner saws retail with .063 bars vs .050? Looking forward to your video on chain selection. Russ kills it with his detailed work!
Yea Russ is great lucky to have that guy
That is a good question on those small saws using .063 makes no sense to me either
That is a wonderful setup. Nice job fellas.
I wish Oregon still made X chain that had the heavier chrome layer on the cutter.
It lasted longer….
Great video, thank you . For my 404 chain I grind the rivets a little bit makes a little easier for the press. I've been wanting somebody to do a video comparing the full comp. To the same skip to full skip to see if there's a difference in cutting speed.
Fantastic breakdown, and all the details matter
Loved the video. It just so happens I had to make some chain this morning so I watched it while making chains and learned some new things. Thank you. Stay safe homie.
That is awesome!
Fantastic video. Looking forward to the rest of this chain series
Now I feel stupid! When I was making chains all the time I kept breaking the tips on my punch. Then you both said you figured it out after a couple of times. The only way I figured it out was from watching this video. I guess you live and learn, feel stupid and learn. Both ways hopefully you learn!! Thanks for the video!!
I used to make saw chains for the rental company I worked for when I was in high school and till I was about 27 years old. I used to use a 4 1/2” grinder to grind down the rivets on the tie straps and then pop them open with a flat head screwdriver and then use the spinner to reconnect it and make a chain loop! Used what I had! I want to get a rivet spinner and a breaker like you have to make my own chains now for fire wood! Believe all my chains are 3/8 .50
WoW...again thanks for this video! Ill be using a chainsaw mill for slabbing purposes. I now know its cheaper to make my own. Keep these videos coming!
As always very great info Gordy, thanks a lot for making this videos, not boring at all I learned a lot from your videos.
Per the usual another great video Gordy!! I appreciate the talk and tips, the spinning more to flatten out should be helpful to me as I am newer to the chain making. Mine are flat and was wondering how to not flatten them as much. Thanks for reducing the learning curve!!
Glad it was helpful 👍
Awesome break down of the process. Unfortunately with running .404 harvester with 99 drive links, it’s more expensive to make them myself.
Great Video! I've been wondering about all this chain making and buying loops. This absolutely clears things up for me. Thank you so much for this information! Do you sell the rolls of chain and tools on your website? Thank you again!👍
Wow love these video's ❤ Thank you so much Gordy for taking the time !!!!! So helpful 👍 And say Hii to the misses she seems Great also !!!! Let's go flyin 😉
I will be calling you 😬👍
When you start selling chain? Giving Jake some competition.
Great information. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
@@westcoastsaw1368 do you and the crew run 063 or 050
That little anvil work for Stihl chain?
Thank Gordy great information i just started breaking my own chain this summer
Nice breakdown of things. Appreciate the video.
Good info. Thank you gentlemen
Here in Europe we usually have 63 (Stihl) guage and 58 guage (Husky) for 3/8 chains and 50 (Husky) guage is reserved for 0,325 chain and 3/8 picco. Stihl 0,325 usually take 58 guage. We never use 50 guage on a 3/8 chain.
Not boring great info
What a great resource y’all are. Thanks!!
Nicely done Gordy
Thats the best video instruction i have found ! Im happy i found this ! 💯💯🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great video Gordy. I'm learning so much from your channel. I recently got a Tecomec Breaker/spinner, it looks identical to Oregon's. I have a feeling the adjustable anvil has a groove to allow for the cutter to bulge out and not tilt the chain angle. @ 16:44 when you demonstrated the way the chain doesn't sit flat, The bottom side of that anvil has the same groove and I was wondering, is that grove to accommodate the chisel and save you flipping the chain over?
I will order sets of pre-made chains'cause I may be lazy. Nah, I just don't use that much chain and over all these years, I have not broken a chain or replaced a badly damaged tooth. Just lucky, knocking on wood... I always use 50g 3/8. I have wondered why in chainsaws the larger gauge nuumber is wider driver, while most gauge numbered systems the larger the number the smaller the product. O gauge wire is way bigger than 12 gauge wire, 12 gauge shotgun bore is bigger than 16 oe 20 and similar withsheet metal and such.
Great information, thanks. And not boring when you’re a chainsaw nut.
Gordy, awesome video brother! Thanks for sharing
I like how you broke it down price wise
Awesome video Gordy
I have a feelin this is going to be a great vid
I can't really. Just checked loop prices vs roll. My time is worth more than the $40 price difference on 20 chains. Wish the gap were wider. I'd buy the tools needed.
I total understand buying a chain ready to go is always nice and saves time I am just trying to show the breakdown for folks 👍
@@westcoastsaw1368 I honestly never had compared before, though I have considered rolling my own in the past. Handy for those odd loop sizes (DLs) such as Echo uses.
Awesome video. Thank you.
Only way to go been doing my on chian for years nice job Gordy
It would be a PITA, but a breakdown of different brand bars where you might need to add a link, cross referenced to husky vs stihl conversion kits (stihl bar on husky)…. Always looking for longer bars in .050 3/8 as I like to keep all my saws on the same chain, 36”+ is impossible to find in .050
Super interesting video! Thanks for the share!
Good stuff! Looking forward to more!!
great video, confirmed my bias that ill just keep buyin loops
Amazing informative video 😁 what would it cost to get the chainsaw chain making equipment if people didn’t want to pay for getting chainsaw chains made up in a store
Great video. Thank you
I do all of my chains counting the drivers. It kind of sucks when I have to make a chain with 225 drive links.
Nice job Buddy
I can't find a good video on chain grinding(not square ground). Please make one. Thank you
Great video with great info. Thanx!
Another great video man, thanks👍
Nice detailed video! 👍
That was fascinating and enjoyable. 👍
can you cover full skip vs semi....etc
Hey Gordy had a quick question for you how many chainsaws do you normally bring on a job I’m looking to get into selling firewood
And if you bring two or more do you bring the same size or different sizes chainsaws and different length of bars no one seems to be covering this in videos
Thanks
Sweet setup!
Any video u make I’ll watch
Have you ever done the sthil light 04 chains 🤔
I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.
Grody it is interesting I'm a contract cutter in new Hampshire and I been interested in making my own chain because chains here are 37.00
Would you have to add or subtract a drive link depending on whether you were using a 7 tooth or 8 tooth drive sprocket ?
Hypothetically speaking.
THANKS👍
New subscriber here, thanks for this content.
If you want an adjustable pin setup, just send me the spacing and pin size-I'll cook something up
Great video I subscribed
I just made 7 loops without the dot facing out. How much does that matter? From what I could tell they were indistinguishable from inside and outside.