Westcoast Saw's HOW-TO Series

 Westcoast Saw's HOW-TO Series

Welcome to Westcoast Saw's HOW TO series. 


How To Reinstall A Thrown Chain Without Removing Your Clutch Cover. 

https://youtu.be/r-ew3_m1RxY



There's a wealth of knowledge in the forestry community. We're here to share it!

We're connecting with the best in the industry and sharing their tips and tricks. This week we're featuring Garrett Austin, a production cutter out of Oregon. Garrett shows us a tried and true method for reinstalling a thrown chain without removing the clutch cover. 


This technique takes practice but with time you can master it. 


Video Highlights | Steps to Follow

:32 Untangle the chain. Make sure it's on the bar nut side

1:36 Feed the chain into the top of the bar

1:47 Take care of any burred drivers

2:25 Put pressure on the middle of the bar

3:03 Roll the chain up and over the tip of the bar

4:01 Turn the saw on and hit go


Meet Garrett

 

Years of Chainsaw Experience? 16 years 

 

Favorite Type of Timber to Cut? Doug Fir 32" or larger

 

Favorite Mix Oil? Amsoil Saber 

 

Favorite chainsaw bar? Stihl Light .063 gauge, 36" length 

 

Favorite Non-Westcoast Saw product? Grizzly Peak Axe Scabbard

 

Favorite Westcoast Saw Product? 3-Point Westcoast Saw Felling Dogs 

Garrett's Favorite Piece of Advice:

 

You might think you're tough. But just remember, you're the softest thing out there.

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