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[Derik]

Along with the other differences already pointed out, a skip chain will dull quicker because you have less cutter heads, but it is also faster to sharpen.
I usually run my skip chains on my longer bars.

Always a catch, thank you for that. I imagine I would have found out eventually

 

[Brian72]

Always a catch, thank you for that. I imagine I would have found out eventually

On longer bars, you'll appreciate the skip chain. It clears the chips much better. Full comp can really get plugged up. I usually resharpen every 2nd or 3rd pass. As long as you don't hit any metal, it's not a big deal.

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[Derik]

On longer bars, you'll appreciate the skip chain. It clears the chips much better. Full comp can really get plugged up. I usually resharpen every 2nd or 3rd pass. As long as you don't hit any metal, it's not a big deal.

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Sweet deal, I'll get a cheap metal detector and go over the logs just as a precaution

 

[Brian72]

Sweet deal, I'll get a cheap metal detector and go over the logs just as a precaution

Good idea. We use one of these from Harbor Freight at my buddy's mill. They work pretty well. Can't beat the price.

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[Derik]

Good idea. We use one of these from Harbor Freight at my buddy's mill. They work pretty well. Can't beat the price.

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Gotta love harbor freight, bought quite a few tools from there

 

[Brian72]

Gotta love harbor freight, bought quite a few tools from there

Yep. Same here. My next purchase will be a winch for my trailer.

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