How many own more than one chain per saw?

I've got 3 for the old McCullock in my signature.

 

Chain?? You mean its not just part of the name??
I guess now I know the reason mine lasted so many years!!

 

I have the original chain that came with the saw (low kick back safety chain), and a big boy chain in a box. When the cutting teeth on the original look like triangles, I'm gonna deep six it and put the real one on.

I cut in push downs and ugly wood, so I think my chain life isn't optimal. I file the chain at home or a quick touch up in the bush.

 

I've got 4 20" loops for the 359,
3 24" loops for the 365,
3 32" loops for the 394 and
2 14" loops for the 180.
Plus a bunch of random chain loops for the backup saws.

Always like to have a few ready to go in case i rock a chain or find a suprise in a tree.

 

Some bar lengths I have 8-10 for and some 1 or 2. 2 chains are 10' each

 

Most bars I have 2 for. A couple others I have a few more.

 

I have 2 because I usually have someone sharpen for me because I am not that great at sharpening....

 

I keep a minimum of 2 per bar regardless of the length. I do have 6 for my Stihl 20" bar but that was due to a purchase mistake for one of my smaller saws. Must have had Stihl on the brain thing. I never sharpen in the field, just switch chains and keep on going, especially if I've run into rocks and metal debris within the tree. I also bring two saws as a just in case. There's nothing like trashing two chains while felling a 100+ foot tree and almost through the back cut where all your getting is smoke and no chips. That second saw will finish the job.

I hate nails and rocks and fencing and horseshoes and hinges that are deeply embedded into the tree!

 

With a bit of practice you'll be sharpening those chains like a pro.

 

2 saws, 4 chains - 2 full chisel, 2 semi.

 

Still have the original "safety" chain for the original bar (which I no longer have).
I think I still have the 20" that I swapped for that one.
I also have 2 18", but I only know they aren't "safety". I've gotten a little better at field sharpening, but I now like to keep a spare in case I start cutting circles again.
After I can't get things back in line, I take 'em up to the hardware and spend $4 for a sharpening (sorry Pete).
Then, I'm gooder to go until I make 'em cut circles again.

 

$4?? I'd almost be willing to pay that. Almost.

 

I figure $4 a year or so isn't too bad. My hand filing is getting better.

 

If your willing to put out more $, pick up a filing guide. That will keep those cutters sharpened evenly. Some come with an attachment to lower the depth gauge. Or you could get a grinder. With both there is a learning curve though. Of course, if your only needing your cutters sharpened and evened out once a year, those two options might not be a worthwhile purchase.

 

I buy 10 loops at a time for each 20" and 14" bar. (460 and 200T) Not sure how many I have on hand right now.

I have no extras for the 28" or 36" bar. (660)

 

My saw was new last year so I only have 2 chains now but I imagine I'll be collecting more. I like seeing who sharpens their own and how, and who makes their own. I have had good luck just with a file on mine.

 

I have probably 6 or so.

 

I usually try to always keep a new one for each saw in the truck but don't change it unless it's worn out. I'll stop and dress the chain if needed in the woods, I can't stand it if it ain't cutting through a log with ease. I have never paid to sharpen a chain or for that matter ever used anything but a hand file and guide.