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Wendelspanswick
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Oregon or Stihl in my opinion, have a look on chainsawbars.
http://www.chainsawbars.co.uk/
http://www.chainsawbars.co.uk/
By blade do you mean bar or chain? For aftermarket chainsaw bars, the most widely available good bars are generally made by Oregon or Carlton. For chain I use Oregon.
In other words Oregon are a safe bet for both in my opinion. Before you replace them, also check the wear on the drive sprocket.
In other words Oregon are a safe bet for both in my opinion. Before you replace them, also check the wear on the drive sprocket.
Wendelspanswick
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A tip to keep the chain sharp, especially if the log has been dragged, is to either power wash the tree off or debark it.
And never, never, never let the chain hit the dirt.
It's the grit that dulls the chain the quickest, rather than the timber itself.
Spark plug
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I only use stihl for everything chains, bars, chain oil etc and never get any probloems.
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I've always used Oregon chain and been happy but just yesterday I came across this site via an aborist site: http://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/ their own brand of chain is cheap and been getting some decent feedback from what little I read. A very quick browse earlier suggests they only do a full chisel chain which if you're only used to low kickback and micro chisel chains might not be a wise choice though...
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If your doing lots of cutting buy a chain saw file and keep your chain in tip top condition....makes a huge difference.. I was shown how to do it buy a neighbour who worked in the forest for 40 years, first time was like having a new chain.
That reminds me i have this winters supply of ash to cut up.
That reminds me i have this winters supply of ash to cut up.
They have them in store now.
This is right.
Just used my new processor to cut up an 18 tonne load. Not even tickled the chain yet as it was all clean.
tinman123
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i have oregon blue chain and stihl chain here for the saws, when kept sharp and away from anything thats not wood they are both good chains.
i sharp the chains with a hand file and count the number of passes i take on each one so as to keep the height similar from new it keeps the tooth edge height the same on all teeth, or as near as damn it at least.
i sharp the chains with a hand file and count the number of passes i take on each one so as to keep the height similar from new it keeps the tooth edge height the same on all teeth, or as near as damn it at least.
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stihl rollomatic
Martylee
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Stihl or oregon...
Get your self a decent file kit and sharpen it each time you go too pack up just wip the cover off and give it a good clean...
I recently done my chainsaw licence and was surprised at what I learnt on the course.. money well spent as you do go into basic maintenance of the machine etc
Get your self a decent file kit and sharpen it each time you go too pack up just wip the cover off and give it a good clean...
I recently done my chainsaw licence and was surprised at what I learnt on the course.. money well spent as you do go into basic maintenance of the machine etc
mr migwire
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ive started using archer chains and bars, good quality and a bit cheaper than the Oregon stuff, the chains hold a good edge on the cutting links, the bars are laminated with the usual sprocket nose and again are well made. i used to run Oregon kit but now the saws are occasional use and mostly cutting birch, beech and rowan im happy to go with the cheaper stuff...
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i sharpen my chains with a 4mm dremel stone,
a quick polish with it works, a touch and its done
a quick polish with it works, a touch and its done
I never see the need for a grinder. Unless you are sharpening a chain that is absolutely *******, hand filing is cheaper, less bother and you can do it away from home. You can also sharpen a wider range of same pitch chain with hand files, such as full or semi chisel, ripping chains etc.
