"Ripping" questions

[SchweddyWood]

Hey, all. So, I recently had a large limb drop from our box elder. I've decided to make a bench and a small table from the largest section of the fallen limb (both for outdoor usage next to our bonfire pit).

I have a Stihl MS250 w/ an 18" bar (.325/063), and while I have past experience doing this type of woodwork with larger saws, I've never attempted this with anything under about 60cc's. I need to find a chain best suited for tackling this job with my 250, without the need to change sprockets/alter my saw in any way. My questions:

1.) What type of chain would be best to do the job with?

2.) Are the Rapco chains I keep hearing about actually deserving of all the hype (not to mention the $100+ price tag)?

I've been cutting a long time (20+ yrs), but I'd love to hear some input from folks who've had more experience doing this type of cutting. Thanks, fellas.

 

[BobL]

For a one-of job like this I'd just used the chains you already have - just make sure its really sharp and lightly touch up after every tank of mix whether you think it needs it or not..
Tune the saw so the air-fuel mixture is on the rich side and take it steadily and don't push the saw too hard.
More importantly have you got a mill?

 

[SchweddyWood]

For a one-of job like this I'd just used the chains you already have - just make sure its really sharp and lightly touch up after every tank of mix whether you think it needs it or not..
Tune the saw so the air-fuel mixture is on the rich side and take it steadily and don't push the saw too hard.
More importantly have you got a mill?

Not yet, but I do plan to pick up a Granberg EZ Rail thia week, so that'll be a good new toy.

 

[Brian72]

I'll second Bob on this. I do a fair amount of milling and I just use regular chain. I've tried the milling chain and it does work well but I don't see enough benefit to continue using 2 different types. Keep it sharp and you'll be happy.

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[SchweddyWood]

I'll second Bob on this. I do a fair amount of milling and I just use regular chain. I've tried the milling chain and it does work well but I don't see enough benefit to continue using 2 different types. Keep it sharp and you'll be happy.

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Very cool. Thanks for the advice, you guys. I'll stick to my RS chain for this, then.