motorboy
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So does it cut faster? I have been thinking about getting some loops for my 272 from Baileys. Which is better, (durability and cut), Oregon or WoodsmanPro?
So does it cut faster? I have been thinking about getting some loops for my 272 from Baileys. Which is better, (durability and cut), Oregon or WoodsmanPro?
So does it cut faster? I have been thinking about getting some loops for my 272 from Baileys. Which is better, (durability and cut), Oregon or WoodsmanPro?
It's gets argued about whether or not square out of the box cuts faster than ideally sharpened round chisel. I say yes, Stihl RSLK cuts faster than round even out of the box, some say no.
WIth Oregon CL and CLX it is not clear to me, as the loops I've bought don't seem as sharp as Stihl out of the box. Or in my case off the reel.
I started a thread a little while back extolling the virutes of fresh ground square as making fresh round ground seemed anemic, but mostly (not Treeslingr, though) got theold it doesn't last as long as round chisel. I feel that this is true, but I have run a LOT of both types side by side in the same wood, and also feel the difference in durability between round and square chipper is less than generally believed - depending on how radical the square is sharpened. Naturally semi-chisel lasts considerably longer than both.
Bottom line for most, if you don't have a square grinder you have no idea what real performance is. Don't ever try fresh well sharpened square then, because you will no longer be satisfied with round chisel and you will be very sad.
So it is possible for a man to learn to do a good job filing on these? What's the best file for a beginner? I was surprised I didn't screw mine up right out of the package, the first time I filed it. The Oregon 72CL was not super impressive with the factory grind, but seemed a bit faster than the 33RS I started with. I'd get the Stihls square chisel, but I bet my dealer would look at me like I had an arm growing out of my head if I was to ask for 33RSLK.
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