Drive Links

August 12, 2026

Chainsaw Spare Chain Checklist: Record the Fit Before You Buy

Before buying a spare chainsaw chain, record the pitch, drive-link gauge, drive-link count, and the approved chain family for the exact saw-and-bar combination. Bar length or saw model alone is not enough to confirm fit. The useful outcome is not “a chain that looks close.” It is a short record you can take to a dealer, use in a manufacturer parts lookup, and attach to the spare loop after purchase.

August 03, 2026

How to Identify a Chainsaw Chain Before Buying a Replacement

To identify a chainsaw chain for replacement, confirm three values: pitch, drive-link gauge, and the number of drive links. Read them from the guide bar, chain markings, packaging, manual, or manufacturer lookup before attempting to measure a worn chain. Bar length alone is not a chain size. Two saws described as having the same bar length can use different drive-link counts, and a pitch label does not tell you the gauge.