Terms to Know: Chainsaw Edition
Posted August 10, 2015 by Jacks Small EnginesDo you know what felling means? How about the different kinds of chainsaw bars?
There are many terms associated with chainsaws, and knowing these terms will make maintenance and repair much easier for you!
Here is a guide to some commonly used terms in the chainsaw world!
Bar: Also known as a guide bar, this is the metal bar that protrudes from the front of the saw, this is what the chain runs around and is used to guide the chain and make the cut.
Bore: To make a hole in the tree
Bucking: The act of cutting a tree that has been cut down into smaller, easier to manage logs.
Chain: The part of the chainsaw that actually does the cutting, it is very sharp and comes in multiple varieties.
Chain Brake: Quickly cuts off the power to the chainsaw in case of kick back or an accident
Chain Catcher: In case of the chain breaking or becoming derailed, this will keep the chain from being thrown back toward the operator.
Chain Gauge: The gauge of a chain is the width of the drive link that will fit into the guide bar.
Chain Pitch: There are 4 variants of chain pitch. The chain pitch is determined by measuring the distance (in inches) between 3 rivets that are consecutive, and dividing the measurement by two.
Chain Tensioner: Tool used to adjust the tension-or tightness- of the chain on the saw.
Chisel Chains: Designed with a pointed square corner for maximum chisel performance and speed.
Crosscutting: Cutting against the grain of the tree. This is the act of cutting a felled tree into smaller sections making it easy for transporting.
Felling: The act of cutting down a tree. Learn More About Felling Here!
Front Hand Guard: Also known as the chain brake.
Kickback: When the front of the saw catches on the wood and the bar is thrown up and back toward the operator. Learn More About Kickback Here!
Kickback Zone: the upper half of the tip of the chainsaw’s guide bar.
Limbing: The act of cutting small branches off of the tree that has been cut down.
Low profile chains: Designed for smaller, less powerful chainsaws with a shorter cutter and drive link height.
Pre-Mixed Fuel: The Gasoline for a chainsaw that comes pre-mixed in the correct ratio of fuel to gasoline.
Replaceable sprocket nose bars: Replace only the nose of the bar if damaged, or if using a different chain pitch.
Semi chisel chains: Rounded corner stays sharper longer to handle hard wood in dirty conditions.
Solid Nose bars: High strength, robust bar designed for professionals working in rugged, dirty environments.
Sprocket Nose Bars: Quicker chain movement around the nose reduces heat and maintains cutting power
Tension: How tight the chain is on the guide bar.
Wedge: a piece of heavy duty plastic used when felling trees to help keep the tree from pinching your chainsaw bar while you are sawing.
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