Comparing Stihl 050, 058, 063 chains

What the numbers on the drive link mean, 3 = 1.3mm, 5 = 1.5mm and 6 = 1.6mm. Short video showing 3 different size 3/8 RM Stihl chains. The only thing that changes between the different gauges is the width of the lower section of the tie strap. Chains used - Stihl 33RM, 35RM and 36 RM.

[@elpolaco7654]

Those Chinese must not care very much about cost if they can afford to produce chains with different cutting links (and more) for different gauges. 😅
Nice little saw you have there.

[@SawChainTheories]

I'm still shocked I had a 050 RM chain. I can only guess the factory copied a NK chain and started making that.
I have some work lined up for the little saw in the next few weeks, I'll try and get some video of it

[@elpolaco7654]

@@SawChainTheories If you had Oregon at 050 or 058 and 063 gauges, it might be a good idea for a video to show the differences between them.

[@SawChainTheories]

@@elpolaco7654 I might have all 3 in EXL. I'll have a look and see what I can do

[@SawChainTheories]

@@elpolaco7654 I have 050 LGX and EXL in 058 and 063. Cutter sizes might be different but I can show the width across the tie straps

[@elpolaco7654]

@@SawChainTheories The most important thing is that you have EXL 058 and 063. There, theoretically, you should see the biggest difference.