Chain type for bow bar

[rangerbob]

I'm planning on buying the 16" bow bar from Baileys and running it on my Stihl 046 Magnum with the dual port muffler. Any suggestions as to which type of chain I should get? Full chisel, semi chisel, round cut? I'll be using the bow bar to buck quite a bit of white pine and the occaionsal hardwood.

I've got the 60" LogRite Peavy hook so I can roll the bigger logs to keep out of the dirt but there will still be some on them from sitting on the ground for a while (storm damage - stupid pine trees fall over all the time).

My other question is should I use my 24" straight bar or the 16" bow bar for bucking a 4' diameter oak tree into firewood length sections?

Thanks all!

[sawguy21]

The round top (chipper) chain will be more forgiving in dirty wood so might be a good choice.  The chisel is generally faster and most common in this area. It is the way to go in frozen wood which may not be an issue for you.

[Tom]

A 4' diameter log is a bit big for a Bow.  Your best bet on a log that size is the bar.


There are recommended maximum log sizes for most Bows.  I just don't know what they are. 

As tempting as it may be, don't remove the guards and don't use the part of the bow between the the sawhead and the spur for a bar.  Only use the Bow as a Bow.

[rangerbob]

I've read all that y'all have posted about bow bars and I will definently follow these guidelines. I like my legs and arms.

[Tom]

Your gonna like the bowbar too.