Features
- Full-house chain with a cutting tooth on every link (higher tooth density than a standard chain)
- Provides cleaner, more precise cuts compared with standard chains
- Designed for use with 16 in. worm drive carpentry chainsaws (manufacturer-recommended pairing)
- Precision laser body slots to reduce noise and vibration
Specifications
Bar Length | 16 in |
Compatibility | Recommended for SPT55 16 in. Worm Drive Carpentry Chainsaw |
Chain Type | Full-house chain (cutting tooth on every link) |
Includes | Bar and full-house chain set |
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Bar and chain set intended for use with a 16-inch worm drive carpentry chainsaw. The chain is a full-house style with a cutting tooth on every link to increase cutting density and produce cleaner cuts. The bar and chain are the manufacturer-recommended replacement for the corresponding 16-inch worm drive model.
Model Number: SPT1501
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Notching and Joinery Service
Offer on-site beam/post notching, half-laps, and seat cuts for decks, pergolas, and timber accents. Market to builders who want clean, tight joints without transporting long stock back to a shop.
Live-Edge Slab Squaring and Prep
Provide a mobile service to square slab ends, true edges for C-channel installs, and minimize tear-out on end grain. Bundle with moisture checks and flattening referrals for a one-stop prep package.
Custom Wood Signage and Textured Facades
Produce carved signs and textured wall panels using crisp kerf patterns for shadows and dimensionality. Sell to cafes, boutiques, and event venues; upsell burnt or pigmented finishes.
Hardware-Lite Pergola/Deck Upgrades
Partner with contractors to replace or augment bracket-heavy builds with clean joinery (half-laps, notches) for a premium aesthetic. Flat-rate pricing per joint and a photo-heavy portfolio to drive demand.
Content + Workshops on Carpentry Chainsaw Techniques
Launch niche tutorials on precision chainsaw joinery, safety, and finishing; monetize via ads, affiliates, and paid plans. Offer local weekend clinics where attendees practice notches and bevels using jigs.
Creative
Timber-Frame Garden Bench
Build a compact bench using 4x4 and 6x6 stock with exposed half-laps and shouldered notches. The full-house chain’s clean kerf lets you fit joints tighter and need less sanding, showcasing crisp joinery in a rustic-modern piece.
Live-Edge Coffee Table Tune-Up
Square slab ends, true edges, and cut precise leg half-laps or sliding dovetail housings. The higher tooth density reduces tear-out on end grain, speeding up finish work for a sleek, minimal look.
Pergola With Clean Half-Laps
Design a small backyard pergola using half-lap intersections at beams and rafters. Use the chain’s smoother cut to produce tight, clean interfaces that look custom without heavy metal brackets.
Textured Log Planter or Stool
Carve a cylindrical planter or stump stool and add decorative parallel kerf textures. The precise, low-vibration setup helps create consistent, evenly spaced patterns that pop after staining.
Kerf-Inlay Wall Art
Score geometric patterns or flowing motifs into thick panels, then fill kerfs with colored epoxy. The clean kerf walls reduce bubbles and bleed, making inlays crisp and professional.