Chain Recomendations

[StIhL MaGnUm]

What chain do you guy's reccomend to use on my new Husky 385XP w/32"bar.


Full skip
Semi skip
Square Chisel
Round chisel???

I cut mostly hardwood Oak,Maple,occasional Cedar,etc..

I'm looking for a fast cutting chain,not worried about stay sharp thats what the file/grinder is for.

Thanks for any replys

 

[bwalker]

If you are not worried about sharpening chains a square filed full comp will cut the fastest, At least thats what Art Martin says. some guys like to run full skip with long bars, but I think that is mostly the guys that cut big softwoods out west.

 

[Kevin]

Round ground,square corner chisel cutter,Oregon LG Super Guard.

 

[rahtreelimbs]

I run full-skip full-chisel round ground on all my big bar saws. Not only does is cut slightly faster but how nice it is to have half the cutters to sharpen! Rich.

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Ok so I'll get some round ground square chisel Oregon LG,but what do ya think about full comp,skip,semi-skip etc...??I was thinking semi-skip..Also what manu should I use Oregon,Carlton etc..

Thanks for your help..

 

[Kevin]

LG is full comp, I use full skip for milling and it`s good for that purpose but compared to full comp it`s hard on you and the saw so why use it when you don`t need it.
Full comp is less prone to kick back.

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Thanks Kevin,

But I'm looking for the fastest cutting chain possible.

What do you recommend??
Is Full comp the fastest??

Thanks Alot for the help

 

[Kevin]

The fastest cutting chain would be one of Arts or something in a specially ground chain ... a racing chain.

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

You know what I mean Kevin,I'm just looking for a fast cutting chain nothing special.


Thanks for the help:blob5:

 

[Kevin]

Try one loop of the LG to see how you like it, I`m quite happy with it.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Hi Kevin, how do I get my Bell high speed internet working? Is it compatible with Windows XP?
Fill me in or the house wench will round house you with a dust mop. lol
John

 

[Kevin]

John,
Just send me several "large" unmarked bills,... c/o we care internet connections, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
I can find out for you tomorrow at 8am.
Are you going to be home, I`ll let you speak with one of the techs?

 

[Gypo Logger]

Hi Kevin, not a problem. I will send you 100 pounds of 50's.
Im in the bush now. I bought about 95 trees, maple and cherry.
So I get to loose this beer belly. Its 90 degrees here and the sweat just pisses out as I lug my 2171G up those steep slopes as I chow down on the wood fibre, lol. Thanks for offering to help with the high speed. I will get in touch with your tech when I get to loggin here more than I do in the bush.
Stay tuned for some wild and crazy pictures this week.
Loggins & Loggins Logging & Lumber Ltd.

 

[dbabcock]

Yeah, 3 hours per day is real sweatin' work in the bush, bro. I wish I could munch down for 3 hours in one day, eh?

 

[jokers]

Although 73LG is my chain staple, I would run semi skip on a bar 32" or longer if you are going to be using the whole bar most of the time. It does help with chip clearance. I also step up to .063 guage to get the beefier tie straps.


Gypo, sorry to hear that you found another bush. I was hoping that you would find that you no longer need the 2171G and that maybe I could help you keep order in your shop by taking it off your hands for a firesale price! LOL. Glad to hear you`re in the bush again. Are the deerflies as bad up there as they are around here? I`ve started carrying a .22 pistol with shot capsules in it to keep them somewhat at bay. Been a great year for raspberries though. Russ

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Thanks for all your input

I guess I'll be buying some Oregon LG and give it a try this week.


Thanks again

 

[Gypo Logger]

Hi Doug, they call it bankers hours here. I dont want to rush into anything or nothin aye. Canadians say Aye,Americans say Huh..
Im loggin a Country Club, so I must be inconspicuois (sp). The golf balls, I must duck as they fly from the green. Never did like golfing much. Maybe I will just charge out of the bush with a power tuned Daquri wacker .
Hi Russ, the flys arent bad here, its to freakin hot, but lots of bees in the trees so I must be careful and not get stung or I will be trolling for top soil trout.
I better get loggin, need to put in my three hours aye!
The Playboy Logger

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Hey Gypo,


What do you run for chains