Technology

[Weatherby]

It seems as though chainsaw manufacturers are continually working on making saws more fuel efficient and have less emissions.

Something I have wondered about for awhile is chain technology. Other than low vibration and anti-kickback chains, has there been any research in the industry for making faster cutting chains? Are they basically taking the stance of "If it's not broke, don't fix it?" I assume that their isn't enough money in researching faster or more durable chains to make it worth it.

What do you guys think?

Rob

 

[clearance]

You can hand file a chain so that it cuts better than new, but if you hit a rock then it takes longer to sharpen than a stock chain and you have also greatly diminished the life of that chain. A really good hand touchup on a brand new chain does cut better, and I guess they could make a chain with the angles like that but it would'nt be better because it would only cut a little faster and be gone way sooner. I know that "homeowner", low kickback chain sucks bigtime for production at the other end of the scale. I think that if someone developed a kickass, magic chain they would market it. I use Oregon 73lg chain, on my Huskys.

 

[Crofter]

When the chain has to perform decently from full new til end of life there have to be compromises. The same chain on a 50 cc saw or on a 100 cc. is going to be overstrength for the smaller. A safety margin has to be there. Sharpening must be as simple as possible also. Product liability is probably more of a concern to the maker than performance is. If you are interested in better performance I think that has to come on your own rather than from the makers.

 

[tony marks]

what frank said ,covers it ..jmo

 

[Weatherby]

The same chain on a 50 cc saw or on a 100 cc. is going to be overstrength for the smaller.

We already see that this has warranted enough of a problem to see different types of chain. You have .325 for the smaller saws or 3/8" lowpro, with 3/8" and .404" for larger saws. Not to mention full comp, semi-skip, full skip, and round vs. square ground. There is industry awareness for the need of different types of chain.

Do you think they are still researching this? I was just trying to see if there were any ideas out there, not just the standard you are on your own answer.