Hi all, its time for me to start replacing some of my older chains. I have a farm boss 290 that I use for firewood. I bought 4 stink chains about 3 years ago. I forget the model of the chains but they were the pro chains with the high kickback. I believe they were about 27.00 a chain. I also have 2 oregons that I got for about 9you bucks a piece from a logger. What I m looking for is help understanding what chains to get. I want to stick with the a port chain but I would rather not spend 30.00 per chain. I usually cut about 10 -12 cords per year.
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mtngun
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Check out sponsor Bailey's for Woodland pro chains.
jus2fat
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Could you elaborate further about the "stink" chains and "port" chains...:msp_confused:
Even special "stink" and "port" chains shouldn't cost $27 - $30...!!!
What is it you're cutting...??
J2F
jus2fat
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Thanks for clearing that up..!!
By Pro chain...I will assume you mean aggressive (non-safety) rather than safety
low kickback which is less aggressive.
Stihl RSC (full chisel) is a favorite on this site...but is best for cutting. "clean" wood.
Stihl RMC (semi chisel) is a favorite here...and is better than RSC when cutting "dirty" wood.
RMC really is good for all wood and doesn't dull quite as quick and easier to sharpen...IMO.
Both should be under $20 at your Stihl dealer.
A lot of folks like the Woodland Pro...cuts well and is less expensive than Stihl.
Hope this helps ya..!!
J2F
jus2fat
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Well then...I say screw 'em and head to eBay..!!
Now the RMC3 is popular there and seems to command a premium price (is low kick-back)
RSC (more aggressive) but at a lower price...(is not low-kickback)
Just make sure you're matching everything up right...Bar gauge...pitch...# of drive links.
Look / expect around $15-$17 per loop and about $5 shipping.
Before you buy...contact seller and make SURE the chain(s) are exactly what you want / need.
Once you get a good source...buy from that same seller..!!
As a repeat buyer...they will often give you an additional discount..!!
J2F
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Well then...I say screw 'em and head to eBay..!!
Now the RMC3 is popular there and seems to command a premium price (is low kick-back)
RSC (more aggressive) but at a lower price...(is not low-kickback)
Just make sure you're matching everything up right...Bar gauge...pitch...# of drive links.
Look / expect around $15-$17 per loop and about $5 shipping.
Before you buy...contact seller and make SURE the chain(s) are exactly what you want / need.
Once you get a good source...buy from that same seller..!!
As a repeat buyer...they will often give you an additional discount..!!
J2F
I was just thinking about the link count. I will have to see what they are. Thanks
alderman
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The Woodland pro 30 RC should be considerably cheaper than that at Bailey's. Also they will make up loops with whatever link count you request for a bit more than the premade loops.
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A lot of folks like the Woodland Pro...cuts well and is less expensive than Stihl.
Hope this helps ya..!!
J2F
You hit the nail right on the head!
Mike
A guy on ebay has 5, 20" loops, of 33 RSC for $75, can't beat that and no sales tax
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