New Stihl Owner - questions

[Zodiac45]

Is there an online source for RMC chain - or do you have to buy from a dealer?

What is the equivelent Baileys or Oregon chain for 26RMC-67?


- Jason

That would be (Oregon) 22BP-67 micro chisel or 22MLP-67 which is even better performing round chisel for abrasive or dirty wood.

 

[SawTroll]

.... You can buy the guide alone for bout 7 bucks.

That adds up, as they are about 14 here.......:censored:

Just a note, they are made in different versions, for different kinds of Oregon chain, and may have to be modded for best results on Stihl chain (different cutter profiles - and recommended top-plate angles).

 

[SawTroll]

I called the dealer and asked if he had any 26RMC-67 chain in stock. He said he didn't, and that any RM chain was the reduced kickback chain. He told me that he generally only sold the RS chains - which were the "pro" chains. I told him that according to the website, the RMC was a "yellow" chain, not to be confused with the RMC3 (which I think is the green chain that they sell with most new saws). He argued with me again, so I gave up.


- Jason

That dealer is not very well informed..........:monkey: :monkey:

 

[GrapeJape]

I see an Oregon 22LP - but no 22MLP

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=OR325+22LP&catID=74


- Jason

 

[2000ssm6]

Sounds like you are close to Charlotte. Try searching for Stihl dealers on their website for the that area and call around.

 

[GrapeJape]

I got the saw just east of Charlotte, actually.



- Jason

 

[2000ssm6]

Try some of these guys...

http://www.stihldealer.net/locator/results.aspx?lspr=1&zip=28201&dlrtype=1

 

[GrapeJape]

Thanks everyone for their suggestions. This is the saw I was actually headed off to buy.

link

After my first trip to the Stihl dealer, I went home with a MS210. I ran about a tank of gas through it and realized that it really didn't have much oomph at all - so I took it back (full credit) and traded up for the 270. So far, I've only cut a few logs with the 270 - but it definitely has more power. I debated between the 250 and the 270 for a while, but I figured what the heck.



- Jason

 

[aandabooks]

GrapeJape,

Check your PMs.

 

[Bowtie]

Thanks everyone for their suggestions. This is the saw I was actually headed off to buy.

link

After my first trip to the Stihl dealer, I went home with a MS210. I ran about a tank of gas through it and realized that it really didn't have much oomph at all - so I took it back (full credit) and traded up for the 270. So far, I've only cut a few logs with the 270 - but it definitely has more power. I debated between the 250 and the 270 for a while, but I figured what the heck.



- Jason

You definetly did right with the ms270. One year from now you will probably be trading your ms460 for a new ms 660 because you "just need a little more power". That is the throes of CAD = Chainsaw Aquisition Disease. I started thinking my 026 Pro was all I would ever need for firewood...:monkey: lol

 

[oldsaw]

I was in the market for a new saw b/c I was tired of fooling around trying to get my 1:2 Homelite/Craftsman combo to start and was on the way to Sears to buy a new Craftsman saw when my buddy caught wind of what was going on. He pretty much forced me to go to a local Stihl dealer and buy a decent saw- told me I'd thank him later. Well, the $150 I was going to spend quickly turned into $350 - but I did end up with a new MS270 and a couple of chains. The saw was set up on the shelf w/ an 18" bar and the green reduced kickback chain, but I had the dealer change it to a 16" bar because I thought it would be easier to handle. He didn't have the green chains in .325 for this bar, so he put a yellow RSC chain on and gave me a free spare.

I've never sharpened my own chains (never used a saw enough to have to), but I'd like to learn how. Right now, all I have is a Stihl 3/16" file. What do I need to buy to get started? I saw a few online shops linked to this forum (Baileys, etc . . . ) - if there are good tools to be had I would appreciate some links.

Also, I'm going to be cutting some old half-rotted fallen trees up and a few stumps this weekend. Should I get a cheap crap chain to do this with, or just use the new one that came with the saw? The chain I have is .325RSC 67.


thanks,

- Jason

Buy the friend a beer. He just did you a huge favor.

Mark

 

[volks-man]

Thanks everyone for their suggestions. This is the saw I was actually headed off to buy.

link



- Jason

yikes!

 

[2000ssm6]

yikes!

He might have planned on staying at a Holiday Inn Express that night.:jawdrop: :jawdrop:

 

[doubletodd]

wife bought me a craftsman ran good but i never could get the tensioner to work right my neighbor is tinkering with it to cut limbs aruond the house with. mine was a big disappointment even before i found out that the 361 was the cure for everything from borebom to cancer

 

[GrapeJape]

What's next on the list of "must haves"?????

Don't say another saw - that ain't gonna happen until I at least get this one scratched up a little bit.



- Jason

 

[stihl sawing]

Just be glad you didn't buy the crapsman. I have one and it is a royal piece of junk. It won't start after it gets warmed up and the choke lever is made backward and gets stuck under the handle.

 

[GrapeJape]

Well after visiting another local dealers, I've determined that RMC chain is hard to come by. I found some on EBAY (thanks for the PM) and ordered a loop for $16 + $5 shipping.

I still haven't picked up any sharpening stuff yet.


- Jason

 

[Bowtie]

Well after visiting another local dealers, I've determined that RMC chain is hard to come by. I found some on EBAY (thanks for the PM) and ordered a loop for $16 + $5 shipping.

I still haven't picked up any sharpening stuff yet.


- Jason

RMC is all over around here. Plus a little cheaper than what you paid on Ebay.

 

[GrapeJape]

I found RMC3 and RSC, but no RMC.