Chainsaw
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Granberg Bar-Mount Chainsaw Sharpener, Model# G-106B file(s) stump vise axe splitter ax gas and oil double jug wedges cant hook(s)
Later a pro 28" bar and chain
Poulan Pro PP5020AV
Bar and chain
chainsawjournal.com article Poulan Pro PP5020AV Gas Chainsaw | Review
The Poulan Pro PP5020AV is an exceptional gas chainsaw for under $200. Poulan Pro is owned by Husqvarna, which means many of the components on the Poulan Pro PP5020AV are taken straight from other Husqvarna chainsaws
When buying the Poulan Pro PP5020AV you essentially get the equivalent Husqvarna quality, comparable to the Husqvarna 440E gas chainsaw — for a lot less money. I know, it’s not exactly the same, but the overall reliability and build quality is similar. In some ways it’s better, because you get a lot for very little money. It’s inexpensive — not cheap.
Get the: OREGON 72LGX072G – 72 Drive Link Super Guard Chain.
oregonproducts.com product page PowerCut™ Saw Chain, 20" Part #72LGX072G
Top performing 3/8” pitch chain, ideal for high-production cutting. Oregon 72LGX low-vibration, full chisel cutters offer top performance. Smoother cuts via offset depth gauges that stop cutters from driving into the sidewall of the cut.
LubriTec™ keeps your chain and guide bar oiled for less friction and longer life Pitch: 3/8", gauge: .050", drive link count: 72 Blued Cutters deliver high-quality protection against corrosion Top-Plate Filing Indicators make accurate sharpening easier For saw sizes 50-100 cc Exclusive OCS-01 Steel provides greater durability
And, you’ll also need to upgrade the bar in order to fit the OREGON 72LGX072G chain. If you want a professional quality bar I recommend the OREGON 200RNDK095 — 20″ Power Match Bar.
oregonproducts.com product page PowerCut™ Guide Bar, 20" Part #200RNDK095
Solid body guide bar for the professional woodcutter. Replaceable sprocket nose eliminates need to purchase a new bar
Replaceable bar nose eliminates need to purchase a new bar Nose fastens with a single rivet and secured by wide, strong overlapping ears for easy replacement Long nose takes most of the abuse with less wear on the bar body Tough rails with excellent resistance to wear and chipping Fits Husqvarna, Dolmar, Jonsered, Makita and others, for additional fit information please see the part finder. Pitch: 3/8", Gauge: .050", chain drive link count: 72
- PowerCut™ Guide Bar, 28" Part #280RNDK095 $103.99
- Oregon Products - PowerCut™ Saw Chain, 27" - Part #72LPX093G - $37.99
chainsawchoices.com/poulan Poulan Pro PP5020AV Chainsaw Review
Chain Maintenance
Poulan Pro 20 in. 50cc $199 at Home Depot
Poulan Pro 5020 product page
arboristsite.com/community/threads Bought a new Poulan Pro 5020 to see what there about
lumberjocks.com/reviews/2922 Poulan Pro PP5020AV 20" Bar 50cc Engine
Great info in this thread
Dallas
John, the 70’s won’t work on the wider Oregon bar. Remember, every link in the chain is an extra 1/2” on that type of chain. Those little home owner bars are so small you’ll wonder why you got one in the first place. The 20” Oregon bar will add another 3+ pounds to the weight of the saw, which changes the balance, and I like them a bit bar heavy, less work for me.
Save your original bar and chains for anyone that wants to borrow the saw…. It will save you hundreds in the long run.
My 28” bar and chain was a stretch, but I figured for the price I could rebuild the saw and sell it as running on Craigslist.
If you want I’ll post the chains and bars that work on the Poulan, but it’s probably easier to look up fitment for the Husqvarna 450, 455, 460, 470, and back track to the Poulan.
the Poulan is only a 50.2 CID but from the ones I worked on, the parts are the same on the inside for the Husky Rancher 450 and 455.
Dallas
OK, here are the two I used:
20” upgrade to the standard Poulan bar and chain:
Oregon Power Match bar 200RNDK095 which takes the LPX Super Chisel chain 72LPX072G
28” upgrade to the Poulan bar and chain:
Oregon Power Match bar 280RNDK095 which uses the LPX Super Chisel chain 72LPX093G
(BTW, the standard replacement chain in the LPX series is the 72LPX070G for the factory bar).
sawyer335
Yes, Have been using three of the Poulan 5020AV saws for years for sawing our firewood. Bought the third one as a spare for breakdown parts-but, have had one clutch spring failure, and that is all. Did get the jet adjustment tool, and haven’t changed the third saw over to a 28” bar and chain yet, but will when I wear out the last 20” chain. Am 71 years old, and a 28” setup means not so much stooping. Far easier, and the saw works fine with the longer bar and chain. Get a full skip chisel chain, Oregon 72jgx092g, and the bar is an Oregon 280RNDK095. Grease the tip with two small squirts every fuel fill up, and I like 30 weight motor oil for chain lube in the cold of winter.
The Oregon 30846 12 volt sharpener is what I use for keeping the teeth tip top. Be sure to drop the end you hold a bit to keep the profile right. Read up if you are not up to speed, there are many places on the internet now that will tell you how to do it. I use both diamond and carbide bits; whatever is on sale cheap. Never cut through into the dirt; buy a cant hook and turn the log to saw the last bit. I also like to roll logs onto a couple of small pieces of firewood to keep them off the ground. Or, fall them onto branches from an earlier tree. Whatever it takes ! Kind regards, Joel PS-if you buy from eBay, there is a seller lately who has complete heads for dirt-cheap! Just take some time and check everything out. Have three buddies who bought. One found some loose screws (and one missing), one found a plastic bar spacer that no one bothered to remove, and the third buddy got one with a loose air filter, and the fuel tank about a third full of straight oil !! I gave one of them my oldest 20” factory bar, and it still works fine. You can easily grind the bars flat again when they wear.
l heyduke youtube pp5020 with vanguard chain
Stihl or Husqvarna
donyboy73 youtube How To Install A More Robust Bar & Chain On A Stihl Ms180, 170, 018, 017 Chainsaw
DoingItCheap youtube Making my Small Stihl Chainsaw Cut Like a Big Un !
Human youtube Stihl Pro Saw vs. Farm/Ranch
Chain Sharpen Sharpening
granberg.com/product/g106b FILE-N-JOINT LOW PROFILE – G106B
chainsawbars youtube chainsawbars.co.uk - using a filing guide system
northerntool.com/shop $25 Granberg Bar-Mount Chainsaw Sharpener, Model# G-106B
Matthew Rowell youtube The American Edge on a Chainsaw
George Lawrence youtube Granberg106B Chainsaw Chain Filing Jig, Advanced Use
George Lawrence youtube Granberg 106b jig, Filing a 28" chain in 3 minutes with a stump vise.
George Lawrence web article on Granberg 106b pdf available
local pdf - Granberg 106b article by George Lawrend
Why the Granberg jig?
In contrast to the Oregon jig which is very flimsy because of a plastic filing frame, thin wall construction, and difficult to read black-on-black dials; the Granberg jig is very solidly built with all metal construction, thick sidewalls, and easy to read dials. I started off with the Oregon jig, but then gave the Granberg jig a try, was delighted, and never used the Oregon jig again. The Granberg jig provides a complete solution for all chain used on hand held saws.
Filing full chisel chain With The Granberg Jig
Flat-filed chisel chain, also called full chisel chain, is recognized by experts as the fastest chainsaw cutting chain with the further advantage that it retains its sharpness longer than the round filed chisel chain.
Use of full chisel chain has generally been limited to experienced professionals who either use one of the expensive, specilized grinders or have mastered the very difficult technique of hand filing the chain using one of the special files. However full chisel chain is easily and quickly sharpened in the field or at home with the Granberg jig as will be explained here.
Michael Collinson youtube granberg precision grinder model G 1012XT Sharpening a chainsaw the easy way
Out of the Woods youtube THE BEST WAY TO SHARPEN A CHAINSAW
MY CHAINSAW GEAR Out of the Woods youtube
Buckin' Billy Ray Smith youtube FALLER, SHOWS CHAIN SAW FILING TECHNIQUE
Very nice explanation
Rant on bad advice on youtbe. Very expierenced, pay attention. You have to get the gullet, have to.
search: Granberg File-N-Joint
Granberg GRIND-N-JOINT (12V) – G912XT
Granberg Bar-Mount Chainsaw Sharpener, Model# G-106B
Designed by Elof Granberg over 35 years ago, the File-N-Joint is an
industry standard for accuracy and durability. This guide allows you to
file your chain right on your bar with professional accuracy.
How to File Chain (Using Granberg File Guide)
94BULLITT youtube
Favorite how to video
Homestead222 youtube
Sharpening Chains with the Granberg File-N-Joint
Pretty good video as well.
0:00 Intro
0:48 Overview of adjustments
3:13 Setting up the jig
10:49 Sharpening
14:08 Filing depth gauge
21:11 Short review
File n Joint Adjustments
Timothy Tatro youtube
Wranglerstar youtube
How To Sharpen A Chainsaw Properly
Wranglerstar youtube
How To Sharpen A Chainsaw Properly part 2
Wranglerstar youtube
A Better Way To Sharpen A Chainsaw (Granberg G1012XT)
6:20 - Notice the field kit bag. His faller's kit.
Raker gauge and file - every 3rd filing or so
granberg.com/product/ page
Granberg G1012XT Precision Grinder - 12V
$74.89 at mfgsupply.com/
G-1012XT - Granberg Precision Grinder
Pete B. youtube
Granberg G1012XT 12 Volt Chainsaw Chain Sharpener/Grinder
Oregon Chain Saw Depth Gauge
Depth Gauge and Flat File - Model 27742
Includes flat file and a 0.025in. drop-center depth gauge
Depth Gauge Tool with Flat File Part #40466 .025" drop-center depth gauge tool
Depth Gauge Tool with Flat File Part #27742 .025" drop-center depth gauge tool
Soat Mon youtube
How to use a Chainsaw Depth Gauge
logcabinlooms youtube
Saw chain depth gauges
More depth on soft woods like cotton wood
CTSCAPER youtube
CHAINSAW SHARPENING - FILING DEPTH GAUGES EP.09
Uses one sided tool. He is experienced.
cronkito1 youtube
How To Adjust The Depth Gauges On A Chainsaw Chain
Tighten chain for sharpening so there is less slop.
Wranglerstar youtube
What Chainsaw Bar Is Right For You? | Wranglerstar
Lot's of good information on chainsaw bars.
Wranglerstar youtube
What Chainsaw Is Right For You?
Stihl ms260 or ms261 is his recommendation.
25" bar for limbing.
Chisel chain better when in good condition.
Round file chain more durable, can sharpen in field.
Wranglerstar youtube
How To Work With Chainsaws
Helmet
Ear protection
gloves
chaps
one hand axe
2 wedges
Wranglerstar youtube
How To Split Firewood Properly
Wranglerstar youtube
Splitting Wood With A Tire (Improved Design) | Wranglerstar
Jonsered
Anthony Ventura Jr youtube
Comparison of Stihl MS 441 Magnum and Jonsered 2172 chainsaws
Smart Easy DIY youtube
Jonsered CS 2255 Chainsaw Unboxing First Time Setup
$16.50 at amazon
Timber Savage 5.5 Inch Felling Wedge Chain Saw Logging Supplies Set of 4
$44 at amazon
Forester Chainsaw Apron Chaps with Pocket, Orange 36 Length by Forester
$47 at amazon
Fiskars Hookaroon (28 Inch)
Craig's List Log
Granberg Bar-Mount Chainsaw Sharpener, Model# G-106B
Designed by Elof Granberg over 35 years ago, the File-N-Joint is an industry standard for accuracy and durability. This guide allows you to file your chain right on your bar with professional accuracy.How to File Chain (Using Granberg File Guide) 94BULLITT youtube
Favorite how to videoHomestead222 youtube Sharpening Chains with the Granberg File-N-Joint
Pretty good video as well.0:00 Intro 0:48 Overview of adjustments 3:13 Setting up the jig 10:49 Sharpening 14:08 Filing depth gauge 21:11 Short review
File n Joint Adjustments Timothy Tatro youtube
Wranglerstar youtube How To Sharpen A Chainsaw Properly
Wranglerstar youtube How To Sharpen A Chainsaw Properly part 2
Wranglerstar youtube A Better Way To Sharpen A Chainsaw (Granberg G1012XT)
6:20 - Notice the field kit bag. His faller's kit.Raker gauge and file - every 3rd filing or so
granberg.com/product/ page Granberg G1012XT Precision Grinder - 12V
$74.89 at mfgsupply.com/ G-1012XT - Granberg Precision Grinder
Pete B. youtube Granberg G1012XT 12 Volt Chainsaw Chain Sharpener/Grinder
Oregon Chain Saw Depth Gauge
Depth Gauge and Flat File - Model 27742 Includes flat file and a 0.025in. drop-center depth gauge Depth Gauge Tool with Flat File Part #40466 .025" drop-center depth gauge tool Depth Gauge Tool with Flat File Part #27742 .025" drop-center depth gauge toolSoat Mon youtube How to use a Chainsaw Depth Gauge
logcabinlooms youtube Saw chain depth gauges
More depth on soft woods like cotton woodCTSCAPER youtube CHAINSAW SHARPENING - FILING DEPTH GAUGES EP.09
Uses one sided tool. He is experienced.cronkito1 youtube How To Adjust The Depth Gauges On A Chainsaw Chain
Tighten chain for sharpening so there is less slop.
Wranglerstar youtube What Chainsaw Bar Is Right For You? | Wranglerstar
Lot's of good information on chainsaw bars.Wranglerstar youtube What Chainsaw Is Right For You?
Stihl ms260 or ms261 is his recommendation. 25" bar for limbing. Chisel chain better when in good condition. Round file chain more durable, can sharpen in field.Wranglerstar youtube How To Work With Chainsaws
Helmet Ear protection gloves chaps one hand axe 2 wedges