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  1. 06-30-2012, 10:49 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by wagz View Post
    how can i tell a safety chain from a pro chain?
    Get a safety chain if you don't know the difference. When you are more experienced you will slowly crossover to the "dangerous" side.

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  2. 07-01-2012, 09:49 AM #17
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    All (full) Chisel, All the Time!

    I know it conventional wisdom says don't use a full chisel chain in dirty wood, but frankly, I haven't seen that as a problem. I do a lot of trail building, cutting of stumps at the ground (in the dirt), and frankly I don't see any degradation worse than my old chipper chain. The chisel simply cuts so much better so much of the time.

    I love the Husqvarna file guide (with the 2 little rollers). It is fast and easy to use, and it works!

    Sooooooooooo, I would go with a (Stihl) full chisel chain and a Husqvarna file guide. Have someone take your picture, because there will be a big smile on your face.
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  3. 07-01-2012, 09:59 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Anthony_Va. View Post

    The Gauge will either be .050, .058, or .063. It will be marked on the bar. Yours is most likely .050 or .063, but could possibly be .058, so be sure to check out all of those things.

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    Most Huskys will be .058, some .050. I've never seen .063 on a Husky, that's more of a Stihl thing...
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  4. 07-01-2012, 10:05 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by airbiscuit View Post
    I know it conventional wisdom says don't use a full chisel chain in dirty wood, but frankly, I haven't seen that as a problem. I do a lot of trail building, cutting of stumps at the ground (in the dirt), and frankly I don't see any degradation worse than my old chipper chain. The chisel simply cuts so much better so much of the time.

    I love the Husqvarna file guide (with the 2 little rollers). It is fast and easy to use, and it works!

    Sooooooooooo, I would go with a (Stihl) full chisel chain and a Husqvarna file guide. Have someone take your picture, because there will be a big smile on your face.
    There is no problem using chisel in dirty conditions, but Semi chisel will stay sharp noticeably longer. And be easier to fix if a rock is hit... Also semi cuts almost as fast. I can tell little difference in cutting speed, but I know how to sharpen semi...
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  5. 07-01-2012, 10:09 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by sunfish View Post
    There is no problem using chisel in dirty conditions, but Semi chisel will stay sharp noticeably longer. And be easier to fix if a rock is hit... Also semi cuts almost as fast. I can tell little difference in cutting speed, but I know how to sharpen semi...

    I've been told that I know how to semi sharpen....
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    Quote Originally Posted by wagz View Post
    all of this is great news! now the chain preferred is???????????????????
    Oregon LPX or Stihl RSC (chisel) in clean wood (in that order).

    Stihl RMC or Oregon BPX (semi-chisel) in "dirty" wood (no particular order).
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    Quote Originally Posted by wagz View Post
    great! i assume the stihl file kit would be a good pairing purchase w/ the stihl chain?
    That kit is not a good one imo, the Husky roller/raker guide combo is much better!
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  8. 07-01-2012, 10:30 AM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by milkman View Post
    I've been told that I know how to semi sharpen....
    Just hang in there, you'll get it...
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  9. 07-01-2012, 12:56 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by SawTroll View Post
    Oregon LPX or Stihl RSC (chisel) in clean wood (in that order).

    Stihl RMC or Oregon BPX (semi-chisel) in "dirty" wood (no particular order).
    BPX is chisel (with a hump).
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    Ya sounds like a guessignosis to me
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    Quote Originally Posted by nmurph View Post
    BPX is chisel (with a hump).
    No.
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    according to Oregon it is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nmurph View Post
    according to Oregon it is.
    If so, it is a misprint. BPX is the semi chisel version of the LPX, in .325.

    Micro chisel is a variant of semi chisel, with a narrower radius on the corner than some other semi chisel.

    Their "green" chisel chain in .325 is the SL, with "sharkfin" tie straps - a pretty hopeless chain....
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    stihl chain (rsc or rmc)
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    save edge file?
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    Quote Originally Posted by wagz View Post
    stihl chain (rsc or rmc)
    husqvarna file guide
    save edge file?
    I wouldnt worry too much about brands of round files or raker files. Just don't buy no cheapies. The stihl files work good, save edge, pferd, nicholsen, etc are all good files.
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    Heck I was on here for less then a month before I shelled out almost $1000.00 for a new MS460 that I really did not need just so my buddy would have a saw to port and enter in his build off. Imagine trying to explain that one to the wife!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by nmurph View Post
    according to Oregon it is.
    Quote Originally Posted by SawTroll View Post
    If so, it is a misprint. BPX is the semi chisel version of the LPX, in .325.

    Micro chisel is a variant of semi chisel, with a narrower radius on the corner than some other semi chisel.

    Their "green" chisel chain in .325 is the SL, with "sharkfin" tie straps - a pretty hopeless chain....
    I looked up the Oregon site, and they clearly state Micro Chisel, which is Semi Chisel - so no misprint there.
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