Grouchy old man
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I see some manufacturers offer chain with carbide cutters. Anybody use it? You can't file it right?
Carbide chain
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bobt
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No, you can't file it with a normal file.
I don't think carbide chains are meant for normal cutting.
They don't cut as fast as regular chain even when new.
They are a perfect choice for fire department saws that are used to cut through roofs, through nails and everything else.
Maybe even good for guys who cut out stumps with dirt and stones and such.
Hope this helps.
Bob
Stihl makes pre-cut carbide chains. I stock up on the 16" at a very reasonable price. Sometimes you gotta cut nasty, good to have.
Jeff
Jeff
medic2397
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Jeff,
Ever cut a steel rod that you knew was in a stump with that carbide chain? I have two customers who I have not cut their stumps yet because of large metal items in them that even if I wanted to ruin a chain or two i could still not cut all the way through. Suggestions anyone?
Luke
Ever cut a steel rod that you knew was in a stump with that carbide chain? I have two customers who I have not cut their stumps yet because of large metal items in them that even if I wanted to ruin a chain or two i could still not cut all the way through. Suggestions anyone?
Luke
Dig it out?
Jeff
Jeff
Grouchy old man
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A carbide chain isn't meant for that. Depending on the stump, you might be able to cut up to and around the item then finish with a Sawzall and a long metal blade.
medic2397
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I know that wasn't really what it was meant for, but just wondering if its a possibility. There is really no way to cut around it as they go in at nasty angles right to the center. One is in a honey locust the other in a big tooth aspen. I thought about the sawzall idea but there is no way to cut the wood around it to the point where I can get the sawzall in there. Don't mean to take over your thread but if anyone has a suggestion i'd love to hear it. Thanks.
What is the access? You got that and that stump is gone.
Jeff
Jeff
squad143
Tree Guy
I've done a fair bit of cutting with the sthil carbide chain at the Fire Dept. They get the job done when cutting wood with nails in it and for cutting light gauge metal roofing. However, the chain is usually shot when done. What carbides are left (a lot break off) will need sharpening (special diamond impregnated wheel). We just usually replace the whole chain, or on occasion, the individual teeth.
For cutting dirty roots, they will last longer than regular chain. As for cutting steel rods in trees, unless they are nail size, you're more than likely end up breaking the carbide tips off.
Here is a link that may help you.
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/14575.htm
For cutting dirty roots, they will last longer than regular chain. As for cutting steel rods in trees, unless they are nail size, you're more than likely end up breaking the carbide tips off.
Here is a link that may help you.
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/14575.htm
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medic2397
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Not following you here Jeff? If you are thinking a grinder, I can get a portable unit to both but I still don't know if I like the thoughts of doing that.
OK, You asked, and now, I know you don't like that idea. You should of said up front that you were looking for the easy way out.
Jeff
Grouchy old man
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A stump grinder isn't going to much like that metal either unless it's easily ripped out. Actually I thought Jeff was talking about a backhoe.
ForTheArborist
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Dig it out?
Jeff
:msp_rolleyes: Don't read so fast.
Oh, and can you dig the stump out?
Dig it out?
Jeff
:msp_rolleyes: Don't read so fast.
Oh, and can you dig the stump out?
Yup, hence the title off the thread.
Jeff
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