Oregon 72RD071G RipCut Saw Chain, 3/8" Pitch, .050" Gauge, 71 Drive Links Brand_Helical Line Products Once the tension is released

Once the tension is released

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Oregon 72RD071G RipCut Saw Chain, 3/8" Pitch, .050" Gauge, 71 Drive Links Brand_Helical Line Products Once the tension is releasedAny saw mill worker will tell you that ripping chain is different from all other saw chains. You need a special kind of chain for ripping cuts, the kind that transforms raw timber into the boards and planks used in homes and businesses. Oregon's RipCut is designed specifically for chain type sawmills, producing smooth cuts with supreme efficiency. RipCut's precise ripping cuts give you a smooth surface every time you cut parallel to the wood grain.