longbowch
ArboristSite Guru
I think the Rolling Rock is open.BA is that stuff even open? Its all new
I think the Rolling Rock is open.BA is that stuff even open? Its all new
BA is that stuff even open? Its all new
I run nothing but RS.
For my use RM is the one-size fits all chain.
The chain and cutter style you select will depend on your needs and your personality.
I like aggressive cutters so I can finish the task at hand as quickly as possible, or accomplish more in the time I have available.
Most of the time the wood I cut is clean hardwood that I have dropped or is the result of recent storm damage.
Others work in different situations and have different needs.
That is why they make different style cutters, and you can even get carbon ones that will last much longer than regular chain, but they are not quite as fast and very expensive, but would make sense in some situations.
RM /semichisel for 99.999% of all my cutting,RS just gets knocked around way to fast to get any cutting done
I've been noticing the same thing with RM depth gauges being too high on new chains.RS is what I prefer, but I do have a few loops of RM for stump work and the like. Stihl's chain holds it's edge quite a bit longer than any other chain I've used. However the last few loops of RS chain I've seen has excessive hook, and the depth gauges were too high. The word is both Stihl and Oregon chisel chains are being ground with excessive hook to increase cutting speed at the expense of durability. The high depth gauges is an attempt to keep the chain from being too grabby. I've been re profiling, and setting the depth gauges on some chains before I use them.
I've been noticing the same thing with RM depth gauges being too high on new chains.
I also wonder if they make it less aggressive for less experienced operators. That's ok though, a couple strokes with a file and it's good to go.The same thing applies to Stihl's .325" chain as well. Stihl have apparently done this as their chain is designed to be run on a wide range of saws with far different power outputs.
I brought this up with an Australian Stihl dealer who spoke to Stihl. For example anywhere from the MS211 right through to the 261CM come fitted with 26RM. The other thing Stihl had to consider was that the MS261 right through to the MS880 can come optioned with 36RM. A chain setup with depth gauges to suit the 261CM will be too much for a 211 to pull easily and the same goes for the 50cc to 121cc range.
They have to compromise
I also wonder if they make it less aggressive for less experienced operators. That's ok though, a couple strokes with a file and it's good to go.
To get 26RM cutting properly on my MS241C I have to drop the depth gauges a bit straight out the box. They make safety chain to protect inexperienced operators
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