How To Make A Chainsaw Chain | Wranglerstar 

Couple things to help elucidate: what yer calling "master links" are known as "presets" (with rivets spun on) and "tie straps". They are specific to a given make/model/gauge/pitch of chain- don't mix em. Chain length is given as #DL, that is, number of DRIVE LINKS, which are the "shark-fin" thingies that ride in the bar groove and engage the sprockets. Peening rivets is for emergencies only. Northern Tool has a good bench-breaker/spinner under $100. Granberg makes a portable breaker/spinner for $50-something- better at spinning than breaking. Hammering can crack rivets- a no-no.

i don't comment on very many videos but i do enjoy watching. i am a truck driver and try to catch up on watching when i get home. thanks for sharing.

Your channel is the only one I watch on RU-vid, every time I switch on my computer I check my E-mails and the Wranglerstar channel before anything else.

I think one of the biggest mistakes I have seen people do with their chainsaw is either having the chain too tight or too loose. Too loose and the chain can come off easily while in use. Too tight and you make your chainsaw work harder that it needs to. Good video. Thanks for sharing.

Never built/repaired a chain before. This will help me a lot AND save me some money!

I laughed when Mr. Wrangler star drop the punch. It reminded me of when I drop something. I can never just drop one thing it always is catastrophic and involving what ever I am working on to fall too. I also cant wait for more timber framing.

I have respect for people like you who love to teach others how to do a trade, in my life Ive ventured into many different fields and industries as a mechanic, a certified crane operator, an iron worker, and more, and now into real estate as an agent in California... ive ran in to soooo many people who just don't want to show you anything, i hated it, but im glad it was like that in a way because i learned the hard way which stuck with me more. I have a lot of respect for people like you who take the time to make the world a better place from the heart. Mad respect sir!! Thanks

Great post on linking up a chain. Makes you want to just buy a roll. I noticed a supplier offers the little links with a roll of chain. The bigger the roll the more links. Thanks again.

loved the timber framing teaser at the end cant wait to see it complete

Am reticent to speak up. But I think it's the drivers you count (look like sharks teeth). Then you would not have to back up one. When tightening the chain and bar on the saw, the slack must be taken out of the fit of the bar. Simply hold the bar nose up just enough to take the little bit of slack out of the bar. And if the chain is just properly tight, then snug up the bar nuts.

I’m in the 29. But love the little pieces I pick up in your content. Like today that spacing of the bar. Never thought about it. But thank you and bless your family. Keep ‘em coming plz

This is very useful knowledge. I looked up the price of rolls of chain and have decided to build several spare chains for each of my two saws. Why not. Any one who knows how to drive rivets can do this straight away. If not any video on back riveting aircraft parts will be very helpful too. Riveting is riveting. Just pay attention to rivet height.

Dear Wranglerstar, I really appreciate the simplicity of the video by just using a punch and hammer to make a chain. I might still want to get a breaker and spinner, but its nice to know basic around the shop tools will work. Thanks for an excellent video that I will watch many times!!!

Came back to this, still the best guide around man!

We had a lot of trees down this year on our shoot in Hampshire UK, big beech and oak smashed our pens to bits, so the saw was working overtime. We were stupid enough to let someone have a loan of it, must have been cutting rocks cause it came back knackered. As its at least £20 a go for made up chains, we kept on trying to sharpen it. A lot of our buddys use saws for clearing as well, so your idea of buying lengths sounds good. Not a problem making lengths as a few of us are bikers and quite conversant with making up chains. Dont know why nobody thought of it before, thanks for advice Cody. Going to subscribe to your channel now, good to see there are still some proper americans left. you were recommended by Rob Bixby by the way. Gods grace be with you and yours.

Cody...Thanks for the great tip. I'll have to check out buying a rope of chain so I can make my own, as well as fix them.

Always nice to see people taking a few minutes to put their own things together, it may be faster to go buy a chain, but to be able to snap your own together, just makes more sense.

I remember very vividly my dad showing me how to do this as a youngster in our workshop in western WI. I miss those days greatly. Astonishing how much you can learn holding a flashlight for your father.

im here for ya Cody, big thumbs up. Thanks for caring about us and giving us informative vids and sharing your family experiances

Hey Cody I Did Step By Step Rebuilding A Broken Chain. You Saved Me 20 Or 30 Dollars. I Used A Dremel. Thanks Cody.

I watch your videos now instead of television. You have inspired me to take on all kinds of projects. I am currently refinishing my fourth axe, and making my second full handle. Thanks, and thumbs up.

Great video especially like the inclusion of a chisel safety lesson (reshaping the mushroomed end).

Wranglerstar.... you are the man!! I really sincerely mean that with all of my being. You always take the extra steps in the process of in which you do them is incredible. The amount of information that you deliver on this channel to all.....is "Priceless."!!! I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your wisdom to the world.

You have my support! You could look at it like this 29,000 people is what is in an average small town, so you have an entire town worth of people supporting you.

I always pre-click my thumbs up during the 4 sec. YT ad that precedes the start of each video. I can 100% guarantee that I'll like a Wranglerstar video, even before I've seen it. Never been wrong yet.

Hi Mat, Haven't shorten a chain in over 60yrs, glad to see nothing has changed. Very nice video thank you for the refresher. God Bless Leo

Great info, Cody. Thanks so much. My father-in-law will be blown away I bypass the saw shop in favor of making my own this Fall!

Thank you I shall start buying my chain in bulk. Spent a week camping in the Gifford Pinchot national forest missed your channel. keep the camera rolling.

Nice to see a bit of the kite surfing, something I want to try for sure one on my bucket list. I do like your videos and appreciate the core values I see and hear. Two thumbs up!!

thanks for this video. this also allows someone to make a chain that might not be easily available for their saw.

Thanks for all the good videos! You seem like a person I would enjoy working with.

Thanks for showing this Cody. I am always interested in ways to save money.

Ive not had cable in 6 years and your channel is one of those reasons. I love all your vids and ive learned a lot. Thanks!

By the look of that saw you have really got your moneys worth out of it. Thanks for the good video

You've done such a great job explaining these little things about bars and chains that I either forgot or didn't consider important. Very inspirational... I can do this stuff!!

Loved the video. I'm a gal who only used a chain saw once in her life but I soon will have property where I’ll need to use them often, and I need to learn everything I can, like replacing my own chains. You made it so easy to understand. Now I know I can do it - saving time and money. I've subscribed to your channel because you also seem very honest and patient enough to teach others. Honest, patient, with know-how - well that's a trifecta for sure. Thank you!

For complete chain bar maintenance . Not only ensure oil holes on both sides of the bar are clean and but, in addition, clean the interior of the bar slot with either the Oregon slot tool or similar or even a clean putty knife prepared with kerosene/gasoline, scrape and clear with high-pressure air. This will ensure the fresh bar oil will travel the full length of the bar unimpeded by dirt or sawdust build-up!

I had never thought about buying my own bulk chain.........Thanks goes out to you for the video and it is very informative and love your sense of humor.

Safety Sally will be proud of the tip. Thanks for the tip on the chain. It never occurred to me to buy a roll of chain and make my own.

I always enjoy your how to's. Thanks

Thanks Cody I didn't realise it was that easy.

regarding the mushrooming safety comment... super important to remember. most times those tools are not hardened at the striking area but are not super soft either, and do have internal stresses. once a shard comes loose those stresses can assist in turning that small shard into a harmful projectile.

Old subscriber, looking back on old memories. Wishing you the best, thanks for all of these style videos that you have put up. They really have improved my life. Tack su mycket

Good job buddy. Love it saves the small guy from investment into chain gear. $300 here.

Thanks Wranglerstar! I have one of the first MS280's and I love it. I thank you for the difference you have made in my life.

I noticed on these chains if a link does get to tight and won't smoothly move on the pins/rivets that you can put a hard tool like a chisel in between the link where it is open air space ( like in between the two "link' sides and on a hard surface like an anvil, hit fairly hard with even a claw hammer on the chisel and the link will loosen enough to work good again. Gotta be careful and not damage the link when doing it but solves the problem I found out and does seem to get you back "sawin" again making progress.

Well done cody its about time someone put a very well detailed video on how to make chain loops i have benn pushing people to make ther own for a long time it saves money in the long run, i am not sure about the chain sharping method with that little grinder but i tthink i will stick to my oregon grinder it has served me for a long time and does a great job however i do like the fact you can use yours in the field real easy any way great video.

Last thirty days makes someone an active subscriber? Well then that makes me an addict. I catch each video before its a day old. Thanks cody.

I used a vice grip chain breaker for 20 yrs. I had my 100' roll of chain in my pickup, it would take about 5 minutes to make a new one up. If i had a broken side strap on my chain, i'd fix it with out taking the chain off the saw. 55 yrs ago when i broke my chain, i fixed it with a flat file, 3/4" socket and used a nail for a punch. When fixing a used chain, you have to use used chain straps, new ones cause the chain to loosen and tighten up.

Dang cody I was sitting in the combine these past couple weeks trying to figure out my chainsaw chains situation. I didn't know if I was going to take some where to sharpen them or if I was going to buy some more chains. Main point.. This video helped me out just like pretty much all of them do! I appreciate what you do for all of us and look forward to more videos. Have a great day!

Thanks! Just bought an old Pioneer and it’s near impossible to find a 79dl chain for it. I can now make my own!

Cody you ever look into carbide for your chain saws.. they are almost indestructible ..hit the dirt or a piece of hidden wire not a problem.. but are not cheap, but 1 will outlast at least 6 well cared for blades.

This is great info I had not considered for my chain saw.

I might not comment on all video's but i sure do watch em. Your channel is the main channel i watch on regular basis :).

We support you Cody! Thanks for making videos and for always keeping them clean! There are way too many channels out there that are filled with swearing and objectionable content. Because you keep your channel free of that junk I'm happy to share your channel with anyone that is interested! Thanks!

Very handy to know this about chain saw.

Your videos are great. I have learned many things from your teachings. Keep it up.

Found this old video, not even searching. Perfect timing tho, to know this is available

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Love your videos , please some more videos on this . Thanks !,,

hey that was just what my son and I were talking about the other day! perfect timing!

Cody, I appreciate and love all your videos, we are very similar people. I recently picked up an axe at a barn sale and after sanding the handle and properly mounting the head and applying linseed oil and putting a razor edge to it,it is a beauty and a chops like a dream and only $5. the head is a Norlund.

Wow, the low number of active subscribers is surprising! There is so much good information here and it is so well produced.

Nice video Cody, didn't think I'd like it since we don't use chainsaws much in this part of the country, but I found it interesting and well done. Excited about the timber framing project, nice teases on the last couple of videos!

I'm a new subscriber and have enjoyed at least a dozen or more of your videos and I love your spirit in the Lord as well. This video was good as far as showing you how to attach the master link and count your links but it would have been helpful to know what size or type of chain for a particular bar. I took my 16" husky to our local saw shop to have the chain replaced and the chain he first put on wouldn't slide on the bar and had to use a pole saw chain. I'm pretty new at using a chainsaw and have been gathering all the info I can to educate myself, mostly sharpening and maintaining my saw. Your vids almost always put a smile on my face and I appreciate how hard you and Mrs Wranglerstar work. Thanks, Jack G.

Thanks Wranglerstar I never thought about buying chain in bulk. BTW 29,000 active people that you have the opportunity to influence on a weekly basis is very impressive. Keep up the great work.

Ilike the right info in the video, and focus isn't on selling more junk that publik doesn't need for doing the job demonstrated.

A very helpful video and much appreciated.

You rock wranglerstar. Thanks for all the great videos. Nice cheeky clip of the timber frame. Half the price to make your own. Il be doing that in the future.

Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.

Anytime you can save money to accomplish a task is a good thing!!

Thanks for getting this up C! Very easy to do. Almost as easy as a bike chain!

Great to be a part of this community!

WOW CODY ITS CRAZY HOW YOUR CHANNEL HAS GROWN. I REMEMBER WHEN IT WAS ONLY 15000, THAT WHEN I SUBBED. KEEP IT GOING CODY

I knew if I searched I would find someone that would do this without a chain breaker and spinner. Without thinking I bought a 25 ft roll of chain but did not know 1 thing about how to put it together. Thanks I did not want to spend money on such a specialized tool as a chain breaker and spinner.

Yes, just the part sticking out and keep the side of the cutter intact. Will be making a video of said procedure at the end of next week for my channel.

I always enjoy watching your videos. They are really encouraging me to focus on enjoyng doing things well and enjoyingy my self at the same time.

Thanks Cody! I love your videos!

I enjoy popping in everyday or two and catching your knew videos. For me, this is reality TV. I regret recently passing up buying an old crosscut saw at a garage sale. It had the old handles like ones you have and he only wanted 60.00 bucks. My first thought was: I wonder if Wranglar Star would buy this.

I always love watching your videos. They're a treat of the week for me. Keep them coming and, as always, God Bless.

Great Video, easy to understand!

Thanks for the post. keep'em coming.. love watching your sister. and her crazy chicken.

Informative as ever, Cody. You've inspired me to get back to my youth a bit and get outside. I'm currently putting up a bird watching seat on my land. Low and behold I'm taking the time to actually do it 'properly'! Thanks for the great level of content and quality, I'm already looking forward to next weeks updates.

I wanted to see how to make chainsaw chains and I consider your videos down to earth. I have been a "closet" subscriber for a while but subscribed today. Thank you and keep em coming. good stuff.

Seems simple enough. :) I'm very excited for more timber framing. It is probably my favorite series so far! Thanks for this informative video! I'll go see what Fresh P and Turbo are up to now.

You put out some fine information that I did not know. Buying chain in bulk? Great idea! Really enjoy your stuff! Keep it up....

Very cool. Thanks to you I am now going to start making my own chain. Thanks!

Thanks Cody, someday I may get to do this myself. I like and appreciate the lesson's you are sharing.Thank you.

Thanks Cody, that is almost as easy as doing a motorcycle chain.

Easy way to count links is to count the drive links. Thumbs up

I hope you would do more like this, a recap on old things you have done.

good video - My wife bought me a ROGUE 7" Tomahawk hoe a couple months ago and I didn't really get a chance to use it until last week when I used an excavator to dig a 700 ft water supply trench at the farm; I used the Rogue to pull dirt on the 1.5" PVC supply line just to give it some support in the ditch before using the blade to cover it - what a great little tool, has the weight to dig in a pull dirt I used to use a shovel for. Then when the plumber installed 190 ft of 4" drain piping he used it to pull dirt back in the ditch to support the pipe before using the excavator blade to cover the drain system and his crew loved the Rogue. I had a hard time keeping track of it to the point I was afraid they were going to toss it on their truck so I finally confiscated it. One last issue with the Rogue - when the UPS delivered it you could tell they dropped it and I had to 'ping' draw out the dent in the blade - they need to cover the blade edges with something a little more substantial then cardboard.

i have learned so much from your videos!

Thanks for posting.

Great info Cody! Thanks

This is my super awesome comment for a super awesome video. I watch every episode.

Mr. Wranglerstar, I watched the video, and I like the idea of getting a hundred foot roll.of chain. I was just hoping you could tell us how to properly sharpen a chain. I know you're busy and all. Thank you for the great videos.

I've heard lots of nick names for Snap On tools through the years, but Snappy Tom, that's a new one lol.

I think I'll fix my chainsaw now. Thanks!

So cool. Had no idea it would be that easy to make a chain. Thanks. Cb75