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Posted: 10/26/2021 3:22:14 PM EDT
https://www.dewalt.com/products/outdoor/chainsaws/20v-max-xr-compact-12-in-cordless-chainsaw-tool-only/dccs620b
Somebody got my this chainsaw as a gift  , and I just want to make sure I get the correct Stihl 2 in 1 file/sharpener for it. The specs listed on the Dewalt website show the pitch as "3/8". Stihl offers 2 different 2 in 1 file/sharpeners in 3/8 pitch (standard and "P" which I believe is for low pitch). I know my Dewalt 20v pole saw uses the 3/8 "P" chain and sharpener, which I already have. My Husqy chainsaw uses the 0.325" pitch, so I'm really hoping I don't need to buy a third Stihl 2 in 1, lol. (When I went to the replacement chain on Dewalt's website: https://www.dewalt.com/products/outdoor/chainsaws/12-in-chainsaw-replacement-chain/dwo1dt612, I didn't see specs listed, but when I looked at the specs on the replacement bar (https://www.dewalt.com/products/outdoor/chainsaws/12-in-chainsaw-replacement-bar/dwzcsb12) it did say "Low profile", so that leads me to believe the chainsaw uses the "P" version of the 3/8.) Thank you. Edit - fixed links |
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Posted: 10/26/2021 3:40:53 PM EDT
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I don't know, but relevant to my interests.
I got one for my birthday last year, used it several times, including a couple decent trees. Great little lightweight saw for limbing. I keep it in a toolbox in the back of my FJ with an extra battery, in case a tree goes down across the road or something. Make sure and store it on its side like below if you don't want oil everywhere   Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 10/26/2021 3:47:36 PM EDT
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Need to look up the chain, the file size will be dictated by the cutter not the chain pitch.
ETA; that small of a chain will probably be 5/32" ETA#2 looks to be 3/16" |
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Posted: 10/26/2021 4:12:09 PM EDT
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This is how to determine the 'pitch' of the chain. If you're using a file tool, buy Pferd instead of Stihl, they are a German company who's been selling sharpening files to Stihl for generations.
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Posted: 10/26/2021 9:27:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't know, but relevant to my interests. I got one for my birthday last year, used it several times, including a couple decent trees. Great little lightweight saw for limbing. I keep it in a toolbox in the back of my FJ with an extra battery, in case a tree goes down across the road or something. Make sure and store it on its side like below if you don't want oil everywhere https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173511/download__1__jpeg-2144227.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173511/download_jpeg-2144228.JPG I really like your toolbox setup! Now I'm jelly. Mine just gets dumped in the back of my truck. |
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Posted: 10/26/2021 9:31:45 PM EDT
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Quoted: https://www.dewalt.com/products/outdoor/chainsaws/20v-max-xr-compact-12-in-cordless-chainsaw-tool-only/dccs620b Somebody got my this chainsaw as a gift , and I just want to make sure I get the correct Stihl 2 in 1 file/sharpener for it. The specs listed on the Dewalt website show the pitch as "3/8". Stihl offers 2 different 2 in 1 file/sharpeners in 3/8 pitch (standard and "P" which I believe is for low pitch). I know my Dewalt 20v pole saw uses the 3/8 "P" chain and sharpener, which I already have. My Husqy chainsaw uses the 0.325" pitch, so I'm really hoping I don't need to buy a third Stihl 2 in 1, lol. (When I went to the replacement chain on Dewalt's website: https://www.dewalt.com/products/outdoor/chainsaws/12-in-chainsaw-replacement-chain/dwo1dt612, I didn't see specs listed, but when I looked at the specs on the replacement bar (https://www.dewalt.com/products/outdoor/chainsaws/12-in-chainsaw-replacement-bar/dwzcsb12) it did say "Low profile", so that leads me to believe the chainsaw uses the "P" version of the 3/8.) Thank you. Edit - fixed links Op, look up the chain. I had to get mine made, or order chains from DeWalt. I got three made for me by a guy I can no longer find (I lost his number) who makes all kinds of saw blades. It was unusual enough that I could not go ANYWHERE and buy a chain that was the exact specs of the one DeWalt sells with this saw. I was scared, with my first battery saw, to go different than what came on it. I'm less scared now. But I learned that the chain they spec on this saw is NOT a typical "off the shelf" chain you can get just anywhere. That might matter for your sharpener. And it was a gift??? Somebody likes you a LOT. This is one of the best tools I've ever owned. I did a thread on it a long while back. Wish the archives were still available.  ETA: I got the chain specs in the instruction manual that came with the saw. |
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Posted: 10/27/2021 9:54:31 AM EDT
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It should use the same sharpener as your pole saw. The P calls out "Picco", which I believe is their callout for narrow kerf, lo-pro "small saw" chain.
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Posted: 10/29/2021 10:36:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/29/2021 10:59:14 PM EDT
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The "P" stands for PICCO which is how Stihl identifies their low-profile 3/8" pitch chain. It's typically found on one-handed saws designed to be used in the tree.
And don't follow any generic guides on file size. For regular 3/8" pitch, Oregon mostly uses a 7/32' file, while Stihl uses a 13/64. Of course, once you filed it for a while, it won't matter much. |
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Posted: 11/5/2021 11:04:31 AM EDT
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Tag for later reading
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Posted: 11/17/2021 2:02:08 PM EDT
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Searching Oregon Chain it looks like your saw takes 90PX chain.
Per TreeStuff Description 90PX chain is part of a Micro-Lite™ narrow-kerf cutting system that requires less power from the saw to cut than standard cutting systems.90PX is a .043" gauge narrow kerf chain found on smaller chainsaws. 90PX chain is 3/8" pitch, .043" gauge (1.1mm), low profile. 90PX will fit saws using Stihl 61 PM chains. Sharpens with a 5/32" round file or 1/8" grinding wheel. |
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