Well sure.
But your remark was about differences in cutting tension vs compression wood, not operator abuse.
How Does Dirt Dull a Chainsaw Chain?
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Well sure.
But your remark was about differences in cutting tension vs compression wood, not operator abuse.
show us the science that says dirt is softer than wood.
You are being played like a cheap fiddle
not quite, sunshine
55 tons of cement!
I need a sarcasm font.......
No , actually i was indicating that improper cutting of logs or trees in a compression position , until the chain binds was my indication of operator error & abuse . Almost every rookie wood cutter encounters the downside of such a practice early on . However few understand how it can damage the chains life cycle ! P.S. Cutting logs or trees in a tension position most likely will not ever damage a chain , although the same cannot be said for an unknowledgible operator . Any chain damage is considered operator abuse in my eyes much the same as straight gassing a saw , blatant neglect brother lol.
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Hi Bill, I once had a D8U2 and broke the upper support Idler off from the Carriage. My Brother in-law is a welder and he stick/ ARC weld it back on... but I don't remember the type of rod.... I think it was called Train Rod is what he called it. Anyway, vee out the crack and laid in 1/2 weld around it, never had another problem with it. My Dad had a couple HD5 Cats which are in same size as TD9 and he tore off the whole right carriage... his friend Johnny Beck (also welder) repaired the carriage. Also, Dad never had another issue with it and he's hard on equipment. Good luck so I know it can be done. I know Eric my bother in-law laid in the weld really hot with gas drive welder!
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LOL, ..I would have my BIL weld any machine up for me since he has welded in the high pressure oil fields and oil refineries for more than 20 years, holds a slew of tickets and now welds on navy war ships. He made inspector just last year but continues to weld on site as that is his real passion.
C'mon now. He isn't that bad, is he?
Chinese troll I think
Duh...ya think?
Dave berry
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Dirt is like an abrasive like someone taking sandpaper to your chain it's made up of tiny particles of stone rock and other abrasive minerals so it's actually tougher than woodView attachment 1057297
“Cutting into dirt dulls a chainsaw chain” - I know that. ( In fact, I've lost 4 of my chainsaw chains this way!)
But I'm curious to know the SCIENCE behind it.
Dirt is soft, wood is much HARDER, then how come dirt dulls a chainsaw chain (almost) INSTANTLY?
This question might sound a bit “newbish,” but I'm sure there're some people here who want to know the same.
So, if you know the answer, HIT ME with it!
Also, any tips on how to prevent a chainsaw from hitting the dirt would be appreciated!
Happy Sawing!
My favorite way to keep the chain out of the dirt is to leave it at the house. If you don't put it on, it won't hurt the chain to hit the dirt.
It's the little bugs in the dirt which dull the saw.
Dirt contains sand, the grains are hard, like quartz, which is silicon dioxide, just like in a grinding wheel. When it is hit at high speed. The edge of the .030 in piece of steel doesn't stand a chance.
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How does dirt dull a chainsaw?
It does it very well me thinks
It does it very well me thinks
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Husky77
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A dull chain is more dangerous than a sharp chain for sure. Both will do a lot of damage in a split second, and if its dull and being pushed hard, it's over before you know it
