mantis
ArboristSite Guru
I think your on the money with that one. But I still think that Oregon sucks
Oregon chain breakage !!
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I think your on the money with that one. But I still think that Oregon sucks
mantis
ArboristSite Guru
Overkill IMO
SawTroll
Information Collector
Greg, that was definately an understatement. You're just being nice.
Andy
Yes, that one should have been in the garbage a long time ago.........:censored:
Grande Dog
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Here's what Oregon has to say. They recommend replacing chains rather than sharpening. (just kiddn')
stihl025
ArboristSite Guru
Hey, I had one that looked like that. Must have had the same owner. LOL
http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=65433&highlight=sprocket
Wicked500R
ArboristSite Guru
I see what you boys are yappin' about!!:jawdrop: :jawdrop:
Some sprockets come with "chip ejectors", holes in the side of the sprocket to let any chips come out the bottom of the grooves in the sprocket. These should always be installed with the "holes" away from the clutch drum to allow chips to eject correctly.
That at least is what the book says...
Mark
That at least is what the book says...
Mark
A ''speed sprocket'' will last through a dozen of chains if you keep proper tension...
Try an 8 pin and see if you like it any more.
Try an 8 pin and see if you like it any more.
Wicked500R
ArboristSite Guru
Ya' know....I should get a couple 8 pins to run the 16" bars on the 272 and gain some chain speed. 8 pin 272 will prolly cut stupid fast with the 16 incher in the smaller stuff...It's already fast with a 7 and has plenty of power...After having the 24" buried....
I could prolly hang a 36" skipper on this puppy and it'll Get R' Done!!
scotclayshooter
Addicted to ArboristSite
I see what you boys are yappin' about!!:jawdrop: :jawdrop:
Which is the worn one lol
she'll pull the 24 with an 8 pin
Wicked500R
ArboristSite Guru
Yes, Definetly! Thats why I said I could hang a 36 on her with a 7 and she'll do it prolly just fine.... I just can't lean as hard!
I was running the 272 with a 24" bar buried flush cutting a stump... All of a sudden I see the chain disappear from the barPull the saw out and the chain snapped like a piece of twine.... Oregon .058 chain brand new! Whats up with this? Another reason why I don't like Oregon....
I've had a few problems with Oregon chain but never like that. Mine was always a break due to hard chain (brittle) yours was stretched. You hit something and it actually appears to have been between your bar and the drive link. Really an easy fix if you have some repair links.
Wicked500R
ArboristSite Guru
I sent that chain back to the Oregon Engineer as requested for a closer examination
It would be interesting reading when you get it back. No matter what caused it Oregon's going to tell you that you did something wrong though.
Jkebxjunke
*Politically Incorrect*
I see what you boys are yappin' about!!:jawdrop: :jawdrop:
i will say that if you don't have anything to compare it to.. you don't know how worn it is. and when you put a new one next to the old one its easy to see. ya learn something new everyday
Jkebxjunke
*Politically Incorrect*
now here's a question... if you are going to have a couple of different length bars for your saw... would it be a good idea to have a separate sprocket for each bar/chain combo? cause you know that one bar chain combo is gonna get used more than others say like a 20" for normal bucking and a 36" for taking some rare big stuff?
Wicked500R
ArboristSite Guru
I won't be seeing that chain again. :biggrinbounce2: Every one of my bar and chain setups will have it's own sprocket from here on out. I change them out on my bench before I head out so it's not a big deal to swap sprockets. If I get jammed up in the field and need swap then ohhh well' I'll have to run it with the sprocket thats on it.
Fish
Tree Freak
Well we all know Oregon Engineer is a good guy.
Are you all going to the gie expo this year???
I wan't to meet you guys, and you all can take me to some Louisville
"Mammary" bars, on Oregon's charge card....
Commonwealth Engine won't do it, neither will Gardner......
Are you all going to the gie expo this year???
I wan't to meet you guys, and you all can take me to some Louisville
"Mammary" bars, on Oregon's charge card....
Commonwealth Engine won't do it, neither will Gardner......
Wicked500R
ArboristSite Guru
I received a letter from the "Oregon Engineer" stating that they examined the chain and a faulty drive link was assembled into the chain.
