Ya see, Fred? Ya see? Pictures I tell ya...they say more than 1000 words! That is exactly what I was trying to explain. The one on the far left (in the drawing) is the safety chain that I generally use. The middle one is the one I have now designated as my lathe blank cutting chain. I don't have, don't plan to have, and don't need the one on the right. I, too, am experienced in cutting wood, I just never knew this much about chains... Thanks for the pics, info and clarification. Again, I love this place.