Author Topic: Saw compression (Read 1028 times)

Timbercruiser · « **on:** March 13, 2018, 08:37:27 AM »

hi everyone I recently checked all my saws with a compression gauge. Seems a new or rebuild is around 150 to 160 psi. One work saw I use a lot was 140 pounds . Just wondering how low do you guys let them go .? Some people say don’t pay attention to it so I figured I’d ask

mike_belben · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2018, 11:07:10 AM »

Below about 90 youll have trouble getting a saw running in my experience. When the weight of the saw reels out the starter rope.

Robertmac · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2018, 08:00:23 AM »

cannot remember my huskies and this post of yours gave me a great starting block for my ones.

Al_Smith · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2018, 05:24:55 AM »

Couple of things to consider .Static compression is what you measure with a compression gauge by just pulling the saw over a few times .Dynamic compression ,under running conditions will be much higher .
In my opinion 140-150 PSI static is not a problem ,100 probably is .

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