Chainsaws, Outdoor Power Equipment and Tree Care Supplies from Bailey's

Buying Saw Chain
Bailey’s is the largest saw chain dealer in North America! Our combined warehouses can have over 250,000 ft of saw chain, in stock, at any one given time (that’s over 47 miles!). Because of our tremendous purchasing power, we buy for less and pass the savings on to you. With over 110 different types of chain and our huge inventory, we can get you the chain you need at a price you can live with. Our sales staff is well versed in the latest chain technology and can fix you up with the right chain - pronto. So give us a call or visit the chain section of our website and see why we are the Godzilla of saw chain.

How we sell saw chain: Saw chain is sold in several different ways here at Bailey’s. You can buy it by the drive link, in pre-made loops or in bulk. If you only need one or two chains, you should buy chain by the drive link or as a pre-made loop. If you are using chain on a professional basis, you should buy chain in 100’ rolls (bulk) and use a chain breaker and spinner to make the loops yourself. Sometimes we have sales where the pre-made loops are cheaper than buying chain by the roll. Check it out!

What information do you need to purchase from us? If you are one of the many thousands of customers that buy chain from us, you know it is not as simple as giving us a part number. If you haven’t ordered from us before, there are a few small details you need to get so we can get you the proper chain. Here are the details:

Count the number of drive links you are running on your bar.
Get any numbers stamped on the drive link.
Get any numbers stamped on the bar (including the nose pitch)
Get the make and model of your chainsaw.
Once you have all the information give us a call or visit the chain section of our website.

Remember, if you have any questions you can give us a call toll-free anytime at
1-800-322-4539

Saw Chain Characteristics
With over 110 different styles of saw chain, it can seem pretty overwhelming to pick the correct one for your application. We have broken down the basic characteristics in easy identifiable parts to help you identify what you need. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable when it comes to recommendations, so if you have technical questions, get your chain characteristics and give us a call.

Kickback reduction features: Some saw chain has kickback reduction features which greatly reduce the possibility of chainsaw kickback. Please note that all cutting chains can kick back, but chain with the above features can reduce this potential.

Cutter types: Saw chain is available in a variety of cutter types. We have broken them down into the four basic cutter types listed below. Each has a specific use.

Saw chain pitch & gauge: Pitch is the distance between three rivets divided by two. The pitch of the chain must match your saw drive sprocket and bar tip. There are four common types of pitch .370 (Low Profile), .375, .325 and .404 Gauge is the thickness of the drive link. This must match the gauge of your bar. There are four different gauges available: .043 (1.1 mm), .050 (1.3 mm), .058 (1.5 mm) and .063 (1.6 mm).

Chain sequence: Saw chain is available in three different sequences. Standard (full comp), Semi-Skip and Skip (full skip). Standard is the most common sequence and is primarily used on bars up to 24". Full skip is used primarily on bars 28" and longer. Semi-skip is used mainly by timber fallers cutting soft, fibrous timber such as redwood and cedar.

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