DeWalt Chainsaw Drive Washer Upgrade

Precision-Turned. Hardened Tool Steel. Built to stay put.

Is your DeWalt chainsaw throwing its chain? If you’re running a compatible model, you’ve probably felt that frustrating, rhythmic slip under load. The culprit isn’t your technique—it’s a design flaw in the factory washer. That thin, stamped OEM plate is prone to bending, creating a gap that lets the chain jump off the sprocket.

Don’t let a cheap piece of factory metal stop you from finishing the job. We fixed it.

Why This Upgrade is Better

We didn’t just copy the factory part; we replaced it with something substantial. Each of these washers is turned by hand on a manual lathe from hardened tool steel, ensuring a level of fit and rigidity that a mass-produced, stamped part simply can’t touch.

  • Turned for Precision: Precision-machined for a true, flat fit that eliminates the space that causes chain slipping.
  • Hardened Tool Steel: Built from solid tool steel to prevent the bending and “crowning” common in the factory washer.
  • Preventative Maintenance: Proper alignment keeps your chain tracking straight, which saves your drive sprocket teeth from premature, expensive wear.

See the Fix in Action

See exactly why the factory washer fails and how our upgrade solves it: WATCH: Repairing Chain Slippage on DeWalt DCCS670

Confirmed Compatibility

Engineered to fit the following models:

ModelStatus
DCCS620Verified Fit
DCCS670Verified Fit
DCCS690Verified Fit
DCCS672Verified by customer field-testing

Have a different model? Drop us a line. We are constantly expanding our compatibility list based on real-world use.

What’s in the Box?

  • 1x Manual-Turned Hardened Tool Steel Drive Washer

Note: Ensure your drive sprocket teeth are not already excessively worn before installing. If they’re already hooked, this washer will hold the chain, but it can’t bring the metal back.

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