Getting the absolute most mileage from your saw chain WTF? (Pic)

[TonyRumore]

This came in today on a 24" Stihl MS660. Talk about stretching the absolute complete life out of the chain, jeez........

 

[Boleclimber]

That is how far I go. I sharpen until the cutters begin breaking off. On Oregon chain, that point is the witness marks.

 

[MotorSeven]

Whaddua mean, there is still an eight of an inch left on that cutter

I'd say that's really efficient sharpening..::thumbsup::

 

[discounthunter]

ive got several like that. use em till the teeth start disappearing. they actually cut pretty good. try it you'll like it!


id be more concerned about the chain on backwards.

 

[rupedoggy]

That is how far I go. I sharpen until the cutters begin breaking off. On Oregon chain, that point is the witness marks.

Absolutely. They cut faster back there too. Mike

 

[redunshee]

I've used cahains at least that used. Ealier post is correct that the chain is on backwards.

 

[Boleclimber]

Whoever sharpened that chain knows what they are doing. Look how smooth the cutter bottom is just above the tie strap. The filer keeps a very consistent file depth.

 

[Guido Salvage]

Got one with a saw I bought Saturday that had far less meat than that one...

 

[jus2fat]

Dude was making full comp chain into half / full skip..??

J2F

 

[discounthunter]

Got one with a saw I bought Saturday that had far less meat than that one...

and with the cutter in the middle gone it becomes a super skip.

 

[watsonr]

Whoever sharpened that chain knows what they are doing. Look how smooth the cutter bottom is just above the tie strap. The filer keeps a very consistent file depth.

I would agree! And they are pretty fast when there's not much left.

 

[eiklj]

That thing's nearly brand new. Lotsa life left in 'er.

 

[deye223]

this has 1 more sharpen in it for me

 

[wyk]

I have a chain just like it.

 

[fearofpavement]

I don't see a problem with it.

 

[dingeryote]

Got a 36" loop on the filing rig right now, that looks like that, and another just as far gone waiting.
Both have a date with an ugly old White Oak along a 100yr old fenceline.

I kinda like the way they cut when they get that far back.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[one2tree]

on a 66 a bar any shorter than 25 inch is a waste of power (30 on mine) the owner of that chain is not frugil but economic( chains any length ... let alone long ones aren't cheap) . why on earth would you constantly put a new chain on when the whole idea of the indicator markers on the chain .................... is to guide you as to just how far the manufacturer (designed an tested by) suggests you can go without any real ill effects (if sharpened correctly ) oh an on the right way LOL also recommened is to not run really old chain on a brand new bar.. but who listens to recommendations .

 

[Jim Timber]

That one's ready for some stumping!

 

[Jeff Lary]

I agree I use "all" my chain when there are more teeth missing than there,... then I buy new.

 

[Gypo Logger]

That chains not on backwards, the bar is just upside down.