RSC or RMC for ripping???

[redoakneck]

RSC or RMC . My stihl dealer said he would make me some granberg style ripping chains by cutting off the top plate to make the side cutters just like grandbergs ripping chain has, so it goes left side cut, right side cut, then 2 cutters at 0 degrees to shave the chip. The side cutters get sharpened at 20 degrees.

Which is better to modify, rsc or rmc???

I have heard rmc because it holds an edge longer, any opinions would be awesome.

rmc, not rmc3. the yellow style chain

 

[oldsaw]

I've just got some semi-chisel, both Stihl and Carlton that I've taken the top angle to 7 or 10 degrees. I'm not convinced that all that extra effort is worth it. Most of my ripping chain is Woodsman Pro from Bailey's, it works very well.

 

[redoakneck]

Stihl dealer doing the work and has stihl chain 25% off!!!!

Said he would grind the chain for a couple extra bucks, and he has done rmc in the past.

Great dealer, always helpful and knows his sht

 

[mtngun]

Semi-chisel is normally preferred for ripping, though Malloff used full chisel.

 

[redoakneck]

Yes, went with semi-chisel rmc yellow.

115 dl, .375 pitch, .063 ga. 1 loop= $47.43, so basically I am getting genuine stihl chain for $38 and paying an extra $10 for the grinding.

I know the woodland chain is less expensive and I do have 2 loops of it, but I still like the stihl chain a lot and I like giving my local guy some business. Also wanted to compare the difference in cutting speed and finish.

The grandburg chain is $57 + shipping.

 

[smokinj]

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Yes, went with semi-chisel rmc yellow.

115 dl, .375 pitch, .063 ga. 1 loop= $47.43, so basically I am getting genuine stihl chain for $38 and paying an extra $10 for the grinding.

I know the woodland chain is less expensive and I do have 2 loops of it, but I still like the stihl chain a lot and I like giving my local guy some business. Also wanted to compare the difference in cutting speed and finish.

The grandburg chain is $57 + shipping.

I done the same...I like the stihl but its at best a very small margine better. Stihl chain is easier to get on the 880 on a new one!

 

[oldsaw]

Stihl dealer doing the work and has stihl chain 25% off!!!!

Said he would grind the chain for a couple extra bucks, and he has done rmc in the past.

Great dealer, always helpful and knows his sht

I'd still just have him take the top angle to 7-10 degrees and leave it at that. I think the whole Granberg thing is a bit overblown for the effort involved. Personally, I'd have him change the angle to 20 degrees, then 15, then 10, then tighter if you wanted. It will get you some more wear off of the chain. You will lose a lot of metal the first time around which would cut a lot of lumber. This is my standard routine now. I run the new chains, then label them, then run the oldies which are already "right". The higher angles will cut a bit faster, but won't last as long in the cut. You can have him go full tilt on the original, I've got a sharpener to change the angles, so it isn't that big of a deal for me.

I lost my guy that gave me a good chain discount.

 

[redoakneck]

Thanks for all the info. Yes i'll lose a lot going from factory angle to 0.

An 880 would be awesome, just not in the budget...yet

This dealer has a FRANZEN automatic chainsaw sharpener, pretty cool machine, anyone ever seen one???