Measure chainsaw bar length by checking the stamped marking near the bar’s tail or by measuring from the bar tip to where it enters the saw body. Round this measurement up to the nearest even inch. This rounded number represents the usable cutting length, not the total bar length. Prepare Your Chainsaw for Safe Measuring…

Shorten a chainsaw chain without a chain tool by grinding the rivet head off a tie strap, then driving the rivet pin out with a hammer and punch. Remove the excess links, reconnect the chain, and ensure proper fit for the bar length. When and Why to Shorten a Chainsaw Chain Chainsaw chains don’t actually…