I was going to start a chain wear section in my 'Challenge Chain' thread. Most of the used chains I get in come without a history, but the wear tells part of a story.I got many like the OP chain posted in the retired chain section for parts.
That chain push pull trick is a good one sprockets can be deceiving.Does anyone do like the manual for my British motorcycle mentions. Push the chain mark a spot then pull the chain and note the difference. Do a certain number of links and once the difference exceeds some spec toss the chain. It seems a good way to rationalize tossing a few chains into the trash without sharpening them back to nothing. I realize some folks on here like their chains back to above the rivet, not me.
Does anyone do like the manual for my British motorcycle mentions. Push the chain mark a spot then pull the chain and note the difference. Do a certain number of links and once the difference exceeds some spec toss the chain. It seems a good way to rationalize tossing a few chains into the trash without sharpening them back to nothing. I realize some folks on here like their chains back to above the rivet, not me.
That's just getting broken in!This is the original echo safety chain for my top handle it still cuts good and il use it till a tooth goes flying off. Glad i still have 6 other chains to run on my saw.View attachment 424556View attachment 424557 Luckily its not a big saw or this chain would be in the trash.
Lol didnt expect to hear something like that it shure does cut good tho. Il run it till a cutter rips off. Still has a touch up or 2 on itThat's just getting broken in!
Thats smart. Covers gas money to get themi throw out all my done for chains. i do run them all to the point where the teeth are about ready to break off. there's a guy where i'm from who can't sharpen a chain to save his life so the guy buys chains, runs them til they're dull, then try's to sell them on the facebook trading post for more then the local dealer sells them for. LOL
Ever had a chain break cutting in wood??
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