When I took my wildthing in for repair I had them make me a new chain. I didn't ask questions (due to my own ignorance of the subject). I just asked them to make me a new chain. Its a stihl, 3/8" low profile but I don't know the other specifics. From looking at the Stihl website I'm thinking its maybe PM or RM but heck, I don't know. I'll post some pics and maybe you can help me. I do know that i found a 4x4 post outback and it cut through it with very little effort. Any ideas on what it is? Thanks, Greg
Pics of my new Stihl 3/8 LP chain, what is it?
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PA Plumber
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I'm going to say Micro PM. The pm raker looks a little "fatter" than the RM.
PES+
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Looking at the pics I would strongly urge you get a new bar.....that one has had it and may ruin your new expensive chain
Looks more like Oregon chain than Stihl chain. I may be wrong.
GASoline71
Mr. Nice Guy
I agree with PEST on the bar issue... looks like you have jumped the chain off of the bar quite often...:jawdrop:
Gary
Gary
PA Plumber
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I am definitely not a chain expert but the tie straps look a lot like the Picco Micro.
Good call on the bar.
Good call on the bar.
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I'll pick me up a bar tomorrow. This chain is incredible compared to the standard chains that came with it. I bought a couple of replacement Oregons and they weren't much better. I'd hate to ruin it. Thanks again, Greg
SawTroll
Information Collector
It is a Stihl 63PM (Picco micro), which is a much better chain than the 63PM1, and the Oregon 91VG that probably were on the saw originally.
You were in luck, as I understand that 3/8" lo-pro chain without the bumper tie straps are hard to come by, at least some places in the US.
You were in luck, as I understand that 3/8" lo-pro chain without the bumper tie straps are hard to come by, at least some places in the US.
SawTroll
Information Collector
:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :biggrinbounce2:
That's what I meant to say, between the lines........
RiverRat2
Serio Tree Freak
If you plan on running that New Bar you are buying I would ask him if he will cut you a deal on 5 loops, thats what I do and ususally save about 3-5$ per loop,,,,,, then you ve always got a fresh sharp one if you get in a bind and dont have time to file!!! Just my .02
I'm actually going to a different shop, the one where I plan on buying my new saw. I need a clutch cover with the chain tensioner for my wildthing and they might have it in stock. I think they said they'd make me a loop for 16 or 18 bucks. I think I paid above 20 for this last loop. But, if it cuts this good its worth it. Thanks, Greg
Greg Harrison
ArboristSite Member
Guys,
How much more kickback would one expect in real life using the PM chains versus the PM1.
My MS200 has the PM1 and cuts well, how much better and more dangerous would the PM chain be?
thanks
Greg Harrison
How much more kickback would one expect in real life using the PM chains versus the PM1.
My MS200 has the PM1 and cuts well, how much better and more dangerous would the PM chain be?
thanks
Greg Harrison
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
On a MS200 - rear handle - I doubt you notice the "kick" difference, but you'll notice it cuts better...
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
The PM, and PM1/PM2 have been discontinued - anything left is old stock. The replacements are now PMC and PMC3, both nice chains, and unless you are boring, cut about the same.
SawTroll
Information Collector
I suspect the PMC3 may borecut better than both the PM and PMC, the same way the Oregon LP borecuts better than the LG (sources: Crofter and Oregon).
The reason is the slimmer raker - and the little ramp doesn't matter.
SawTroll
Information Collector
For the 250,- the .325 narrow kerf (NK) would probably been the best option, but Stihl doesn't offer that, and Oregon doesn't offer NK bars that fit the small Stihl mount of the 250 either.....
...maybe Carlton does; at least they do for the medium Stihl mount ??????
...maybe Carlton does; at least they do for the medium Stihl mount ??????
Diesel JD
ArboristSite Guru
I don't know if Oregon offers the Micro Lite to fit a 250/025, BUT they do offer an .050 gauge pro lite which will run the narrow kerf 95VP/95R(ripping chain) however, I would rather use 26RSC or 26RS on a 250 .325X.063 or if you have the .50" gauge bar 23rsc. Kudos on getting the yellow label stihl picco. A lot of shops either don't know it exists or won't sell it to non pros.
