Friendly Chain Competition

[Hedgerow]

Does 3/8 LP chain qualify. It won't last with that much power but it will handle a few weeks of use on a 460.

Absolutely..
Spin up a loop Doug, and we'll run it!!

 

[HuskStihl]

Actually, to make it more fair, I'll run my chain on a MS290 FarmBoss
Running 116Leaded:K2 at 32:1 of course

 

[Metals406]

Actually, to make it more fair, I'll run my chain on a MS290 FarmBoss
Running 116Leaded:K2 at 32:1 of course

Another cheater. ;-)

 

[mdavlee]

I got to go dig for another 24" loop of full comp. I may break a 32" down that's about worn. I have plenty of those. I have 10 days at home straight if nothing changes. Maybe have time after I get Keith's saw done and shipped.

 

[Hedgerow]

I'm gonna file a full skip chain...
Just found one on the nail, that has about 2/3 cutter left...
Oregon LGX cutters, the slimmer ones..
I swear the husky branded Oregon cutters are a little different.. I should get a pic from the top looking down...

 

[mdavlee]

The husky branded stuff is older. I think the cutters may have been smaller before they went to the X on the cutters with the blue coating.

 

[Hedgerow]

I think they and the chassis are narrower...

 

[mdavlee]

That full skip I did was a H82 square ground husky labeled chain.

 

[Moparmyway]

Has anybody weighed their 84dl race chain ?

 

[Trx250r180]

Is there a count on chain entries yet ?

 

[GrassGuerilla]

Nice thread guys. And looks like a lot of work has gone into some of those chains.

It's a shame all the pics seem to be forever lost of the old Art Martin threads. For sure some great expertise lost.

It would be interesting to see how the race goes in two different logs. Something for contrast if you will? Run the first log as the "official" race. Then possibly follow up in wood of a different consistency to see how the different styles, angles etc. work in changing conditions. Is whats fastest in pine also fastest in something a hit harder?

Looking forward to the results!

 

[mdavlee]

He's going to use Hackberry for the race cant. There's probably going to be a soft 8x8 or 10x10 there to rave in.

 

[Metals406]

I used Diablito last evening to cut down and process 2 willow trees. Just a quick square file job. Took me ten minutes total and them trees were a pile of chips and brush. :-D

If Jesus was here today, he'd run square chain. :-D

 

[Moparmyway]

Put in some more time ...............................

 

[Trx250r180]

Put in some more time ...............................

How many files have you wore out on that chain ,lol that's a lot of metal removed ,good job

 

[big t double]

is the purpose of the doggie bone to reduce weight or does it somehow affect chip flow?

 

[Moparmyway]

I see it as 3 fold.

1. Less weight
2. More room for wood to be pulled out from the cut
3. Lower drag profile for faster chain speed

 

[spencerpaving]

I see it as 3 fold.

1. Less weight
2. More room for wood to be pulled out from the cut
3. Lower drag profile for faster chain speed

It does help a little....but in our competitions we are not allowed to do anything to the chassis only the cutter itself..its a safety/strength thing

 

[Hedgerow]

Nice thread guys. And looks like a lot of work has gone into some of those chains.

It's a shame all the pics seem to be forever lost of the old Art Martin threads. For sure some great expertise lost.

It would be interesting to see how the race goes in two different logs. Something for contrast if you will? Run the first log as the "official" race. Then possibly follow up in wood of a different consistency to see how the different styles, angles etc. work in changing conditions. Is whats fastest in pine also fastest in something a hit harder?

Looking forward to the results!

You should come down and help me with the testing...
Ain't that far ...

 

[GrassGuerilla]

I really appreciate the invite. It's tough for me to commit this time of year. Work and weather demand a lot. If I can make it, I will. Wish I could do better than that. Us lawn jocks are scrambling to close out the season.

Gotta make a GTG soon. Sounds like a blast.