KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
I like VXL with the rakers knocked down a little on my 421
Alright, like the arrow! Would this be easier with a grinding wheel and a file touch up or is that to agressive?
I agree - I've modified a lot of my chain loops to remove the shark fins. It really does not take long on a bench grinder with a properly dressed wheel.Grinding wheel is wonderful. Not much to worry about.
Although I usually just file it like so and maybe a little on the top of the plate.
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You should be able to order any variant and dl count you want from any dealer, but how long it takes to get it will of course vary.
I go to my Stihl dealer and tell him what I need and he just goes to the back and I have the chain in about 2 minutes and have a short talk with him or his wife in the mean time.You should be able to order any variant and dl count you want from any dealer, but how long it takes to get it will of course vary.
I go to my Stihl dealer and tell him what I need and he just goes to the back and I have the chain in about 2 minutes and have a short talk with him or his wife in the mean time.
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I'd MUCH rather have a 241. Way more power than a 242XP. I find the 242 to be highly over rated.
@brads2002 ,
I find it looks very well done! I hardly doubt you could have been faster using an angle grinder.
What I find funny in this forum is that everyone believes he needs pro stuff to do homeowner cutting! I would guess that 99% of the beginning homeowner firewooders have never done and never will do a boring cut! And yet everyone is running around on commenting how evil kickback protection chain is....
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Ha, exactly. If we didn't care about having nice tools we wouldn't be on this site. Whenever I buy a tool its a long term commitment.
And thank you, glad my grinding looks OK.
@brads2002 ,
What I find funny in this forum is that everyone believes he needs pro stuff to do homeowner cutting! I would guess that 99% of the beginning homeowner firewooders have never done and never will do a boring cut! And yet everyone is running around on commenting how evil kickback protection chain is....
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I disagree!!! I needed a ported 461 to triM saw briars around my house!!!It has been my experience that EVERY forum is this way, whether guns or mountain bikes or whatever. The professionals carry the weight of their experience into the conversation and 99% of the members will not shoot 1,000 yards or go to British Columbia to ride a bike, for instance.
In their defense, I will say that no end user will go wrong buying pro-quality equipment, but they need to make an honest and informed decision if their new equipment will be overkill or unnecessary for their intended application. The difference is tangible.
Most homeowners won't need a ported 460 to prune trees or remove saplings, but it doesn't mean they can't be talked into it!
Yup - which is why my saws are basically all homeowner class. Other than perhaps the GZ4000's, the only real pro construction saw I have is a Chinese G621 clone.It has been my experience that EVERY forum is this way, whether guns or mountain bikes or whatever. The professionals carry the weight of their experience into the conversation and 99% of the members will not shoot 1,000 yards or go to British Columbia to ride a bike, for instance.
In their defense, I will say that no end user will go wrong buying pro-quality equipment, but they need to make an honest and informed decision if their new equipment will be overkill or unnecessary for their intended application. The difference is tangible.
Most homeowners won't need a ported 460 to prune trees or remove saplings, but it doesn't mean they can't be talked into it!
I disagree!!! I needed a ported 461 to triM saw briars around my house!!!
No doubt!! And use a 60" bar so u dont have to bend overI'm no pro, but you would be crazy to tackle those without a carbide chain....
It has been my experience that EVERY forum is this way, whether guns or mountain bikes or whatever. The professionals carry the weight of their experience into the conversation and 99% of the members will not shoot 1,000 yards or go to British Columbia to ride a bike, for instance.
In their defense, I will say that no end user will go wrong buying pro-quality equipment, but they need to make an honest and informed decision if their new equipment will be overkill or unnecessary for their intended application. The difference is tangible.
Most homeowners won't need a ported 460 to prune trees or remove saplings, but it doesn't mean they can't be talked into it!
No doubt!! And use a 60" bar so u dont have to bend over
Its not the guys that use saws for a living that think anything that isn't 90cc,ported and needs a 36" bar won't cut wood.
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