Chain preference
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MDFisherman
Burning Hunk
I see a few have opted for full chisel square grind. That chain is extremely difficult to sharpen by hand and the very expensive grinders, Simington and the no longer produced Silvey are pretty rare. Where are you guys maintaining your square grind?
I am not brand loyal on chain, rather price loyal.
I'll agree Stihl chain is very good but the price is absolutely out of line. Stihl chain is not worth triple of the other brands.
I've used a lot of Oregon, Woodland Pro and even Forester chain and it all is OK. The last chain I bought was $7 for 16", .325 x 50 gauge and $9 for 20", 3/8ths x 50 gauge. I was contemplating buying a spinner/breaker and rolls of chain, but for the comparative cheap price of the pre made loops it wasn't really worth it.
I'll agree Stihl chain is very good but the price is absolutely out of line. Stihl chain is not worth triple of the other brands.
I've used a lot of Oregon, Woodland Pro and even Forester chain and it all is OK. The last chain I bought was $7 for 16", .325 x 50 gauge and $9 for 20", 3/8ths x 50 gauge. I was contemplating buying a spinner/breaker and rolls of chain, but for the comparative cheap price of the pre made loops it wasn't really worth it.
toddnic
Minister of Fire
Ashful
Minister of Fire
Stihl RSC, or Carlton / Husqvarna equivalent. I don't care about brand, as long as it's quality chain and full chisel round grind.
I run Stihl PMC on my top-handle saw.
I run Stihl PMC on my top-handle saw.
I use up one chain per year. At that rate I can afford the best.
3/8 pitch full chisel round ground on everything under 20",full skip round ground on everything over 24"
I do have a couple new/near new .404 square chisel full skip heavyweight chains for the Mac 125.They basically make mulch.Saw-King told me you can convert them to round fairly easily,just a few passes with 7/32 file will change that.I have noticed that the .404 square chisel holds its edge longer than other chains in the same material for some reason.
Works for me.
I do have a couple new/near new .404 square chisel full skip heavyweight chains for the Mac 125.They basically make mulch.Saw-King told me you can convert them to round fairly easily,just a few passes with 7/32 file will change that.I have noticed that the .404 square chisel holds its edge longer than other chains in the same material for some reason.
Works for me.
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