.325 on the MS361 ????

[Crofter]

Watch someone finger test a chain for sharp and what do they do?......feel the edge of the top plate! The condition of the side cutter is a lot more important as it does at least 2/3 of the work, having to sever the end grain. Sharp edges but poor angles and hook wont cut as good as a well set up but slightly dull chain. The eye can tell you more than the finger.

 

[Like The Woods!]

I have an 034. Always use a 3/8 rd. chisel, non safety type chain for firewood. My experience has been that it cuts a lot better than .325. Have never cut Os Orange/Hedge. But have cut all the eastern hardwoods. Probably the hardest wood up here is American Hophornbeam. Great stuff to make handles/working wood parts out of if you have the patience.

 

[kstill361]

I had to re register because i changed my email a few months ago and forgot my password.Anyway,I have tried what i mentioned earlier and i found that i like the 3/8 rm2 chain the best. The .325 worked well but, like SawTroll mentioned, chip clearance became an issue, lots of dust along with the chips. It also bogged easily with the big .325x9 rim sprocket. I am going to stick with 3/8 RM2, it runs really smooth in the hard wood and seems to cut just as fast.

Kevin

 

[laynes69]

My saw will bounce from time to time on osage orange and locust. Most of the locust I cut up have been standing dead for probably 10+ years and is missing all of the bark. I usually have to sharpen my chain about every tank of gas when cutting locust or osage orange. One thing I can tell a huge difference between green locust and seasoned locust, I swear when it loses all of its moisture the hardness doubles. Its the best wood, but very hard on chains.