smaller saw

[Rich77]

Im going to put together a dedicated hinge cutting saw.
Going to grab an older model completely refurbished stihl 026 but would like to keep running a 3/8 chains. Does anyone on here have an trouble finding 16-18" 3/8 non safety chains?
Other saws are all 70cc+ sized saws and usually run full chisel chains. Ive been using a 70's vintage homelite but have a few large properties that i need a dependable saw and i would prefer to keep all my files and such the same. Im thinking a 16" bar and chain with a 1 tooth bigger drive sprocket to keep a short bar really moving through small trees

 

[magnus]

Don't know where in SE Iowa you're at, but the Amish saw shop in Drakesville has all kinds of chain, sprockets, etc. I'd go talk to them or someplace similar.

 

[4 Buck]

You shouldn't have any troubles finding yellow chains for your 026. I would def stick with 16" with a 7 tooth rim and you'll be fine.

Just remember semi chisel is slower in the cut that full chisel, but it lasts a lot longer. Just as 3/8 will last longer than .325

 

[tlambert]

I've got non safety 3/8 chains for my 025. Any stihl dealer should have them