A bigger cc saw would be better for a full bar going straight down the cut, with a smaller saw like you have you can lessen the load on the engine and keep the engine and chain speed up by slowly see-sawing the bar up an down a bit this will reduce the amount of wood the saw is cutting at one time and still cut the whole log off. Since you already have the 31 cc saw, as someone else mentioned, keep it and look at 50 cc or larger saws as your main saw, cut with your main saw , use the small one to cut yourself out of a pinch if you get hung. A good 50cc saw is hard to beat for firewood, if you need bigger then hire one when you have enough of the big stuff laying about, its better than buying a big one and being stuck with it for the 80% of the time your cutting normal sized wood, they get heavy, and some drink a lot of fuel too.
I kept cutting ) shaped cuts and had the chain binding in the kerf because of it – I found that not downloading the saw as much and using the dawg teeth on the front helped tremendously on a ms193T. Here is an example: Notice the gap of the Orange to White plastic. When you download the saw on the handle, the saw itself is actually cutting a few degrees off of straight up&down, like /| and will either bind the chain during the cut, or make a ) cut kerf. If you’re still using the old bar, just be sure the bar guides aren’t too worn down already and the underteeth are hitting the oilomatic ramps and binding there – take a look at the chain that came with the saw, and see that the bottom rakers are not rounded off.
Justabout anyone who has used a chainsaw has been there: One moment you’re happily cutting a log, spitting out a nice plume of wood chips, when suddenly, everything comes to a sudden stop. A log supported on one end should, in theory, be no problem, since the kerf opens away from the chainsaw bar as you cut downward. Sometimes I have to sacrifice a wedge and cut it with the chainsaw.
Every once in awhile the chain on a chainsaw will bind up and be hard to move, as mine did the other day. “Then I put the bar & chain back on and tightened the chain. Simply tighten the tensioning screw until the slack is out of the chain. Be sure that the drive teeth are seated on the clutch & sprocket correctly. Now replace the cover and tighten the nuts finger tight. Then tighten the tensioning screw a little more until the chain is taught. You should be able to gently pull on it and see” of the drive tooth. “Ok, the saw is back together. I could move the chain with relative ease. Now its time to check to make sure that the bar & chain are getting lubrication. Hang up a piece of paper. Start the saw and hold it about 4” away from the paper with the bar pointing slightly up.
why does my chainsaw bind Related Question:
How do I keep my chainsaw from binding?
To stop your chainsaw from getting stuck, make a cut on top of the log or tree that’s preferably one-third of the log’s diameter. Use your chainsaw to cut from the underside until you meet the initial top cut. Always stand on the side when cross-cutting to prevent injury.
Why does my chain saw bind?
Re: New chainsaw binding during cutting If you’re only sawing something that size occasionally, it can be done. It’s probably bogging down because it just doesn’t have the power for the job. If you hold it back to keep it from bogging you’ll probably be able to get through it.
What causes a chainsaw to stop turning?
Check your air filter. A dirty air filter can affect your gas chainsaw’s ability to cut. Issues like low power, poor performance or if the engine’s stalling during cutting could all be signs you need to clean it. Follow the owner manual guidelines for maintenance.
Why does my chainsaw bar keep bending?
A saw that has had one side of the chain nicked on a rock or dulled in the dirt will cut in a circle. A chain that has been sharpened differently on one side of the chain than the other will cut in a circle. A bent bar might cut crooked or straight, but, it will get hung up in the kerf.
How do you cut down a fallen tree under tension?
A felled tree will usually have saw-pinching areas where the top of the log is under compression and the bottom is under tension. If you have access to the top and bottom of the log, you can handle this one of two ways. Make a cut directly down from the top and then finish by cutting up from the bottom.
Can you straighten a bent chainsaw bar?
Solid body bars with replaceable noses can be straightened by hammering with the bend peak up on a flat anvil. Laminated bars need a piece of rubberized belting of approximate 1/4″ thickness between bar and anvil to properly hammer straighten .
How do you know if your chainsaw clutch is bad?
Does the engine loose revs, or the engine keep revving and just the chain stops? If the engine is still running at normal revs, and the chain slows down, then it’s a problem with the clutch. Worn out, gummed up, jammed springs etc. If the engine looses revs under load then it’s more likely a fuel or carb problem.
Do I cut compression or tension first?
Always cut on the compression side first! The area on the outside of the bend will pull apart when cut. This is the tension side. If you decide to cut this side only, the tree will split apart before the cut can be completed.
What is chainsaw kickback?
Kickback is the term to describe the unexpected upward motion of the guide bar. Kickback occurs when the end portion of the nose of the bar (the kickback zone) strikes an object and the chain momentarily snags, or is pinched.
What should you not do when a tree falls off?
When cutting up a felled tree, avoid touching the ground with the chain because even a brief encounter will severely dull the cutting teeth on your chain saw. If possible, cut partially through the tree and then rotate it to cut the rest of the way through.
Why does my chainsaw bar get so hot?
If your chainsaw’s blade is overheating and producing smoke, it means that there is a serious problem with it. In that case, you must start troubleshooting at once. The two most common causes of the overheating or smoking of your blade are lack of lubrication of the bar guide or the engine and lack of air.
Can you drill holes in chainsaw bar?
Re: Drilling a Chainsaw Bar Drilling that bar may not be as difficult as you think. It will be best if you use a drill press, start with a pilot hole, and then drill to the size you need. Make sure you have a sharp bit, run at the lowest speed you can, and use cutting fluid.
Why is my chainsaw burning the wood?
Your chainsaw burns wood because of poor lubrication Lubrication allows the mechanical parts to coordinate much better by avoiding a phenomenon of friction which risks causing traces of burns. This is one of the main reasons that your appliance gives off too much heat and that the wood burns.
What is Swedish cope?
Using natural tree-shaped logs, Swedish Coped logs are hand-scribed together with saddle notched corners offering a tight fit between logs and protection against the elements.
Why do you debark logs?
Debarking helps speed the drying process. The bark can provide a hiding place for insects. After a log has been cut or a branch has been severed, insects have new openings that allow them to slip beneath the bark more easily. There, they can multiply and thrive, and they don’t need much space.