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Great detailed explanation of what happens with each cut that a link makes. Thanks for that detail. Those sound like very important points to be considered.

Ours is gas...but it is very useful....we have the hedger, chainsaw, trimmer, edger....thinking about the blower but not convinced it is strong enough yet.

I know folks do it but I have not. I did see a chain break once and disappear through the woods, whispering and buzzing like death personified all the way. I'm reluctant to do anything that might contribute to that scenario.

Maybe that explains a problem we sometimes have. We have a Stihl Kombitool that lets us run a 12" bar and chain at ground level for brush cutting near the ground. (it has a 45" angle knuckle/elbow at ground level...it is like a pole saw but the bar can be used parallel to the ground easily)...

That's a good concise way to put it...that gibes with what I do (glad to be your esteemed company, Mr. B!) :D

On a 16" - 18" bar when I pull down "moderately" on the chain I can have 3 links clear of the bar....taught to me way back in an Ag. Extension chainsaw course. Never was translated into shorter or longer bars so I just guesstimate what is properly tight. I do loose enough to be able to move...