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3 cube chain test

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by SquareFile, Apr 27, 2015.

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  1. SquareFile

    SquareFile

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    Been a lot of talk about PS chain on saws, especially 50cc. I wanted to see for myself on my own saws.

    First video is my 346xp with 3/8" Oregon square filed vs 2153 with PS stihl square filed.

    Second video is vice versa.




     
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  2. Hedgerow

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    Yup...
    Those are nice sticks of wood...
    First one was really moving nice through the wood..
     
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    I just bought a bunch of .325" chain, don't show me this!
     
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    I really need to work on learning square filing. Nice work.
     
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    Those are some special saws! They definitely run good!!

    3/8" full comp!! FTW!!

    On my 261, it's a different story.

    I will be seeing you Friday. Save those those chains and we will do the same test with my saw. I'm bringing a 661. I hope you got a big log to throw it in! :dex:
     
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    Nice videos !
    Hand filing rocks ! :yes:
     
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    WOW! Impressive combos there. Thanks for the videos. :yes:
     
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    Got to love it all being done in the back of a Dodge:yes:
     
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    This is a testament though, to how good Squarefile's PS chains cut.. It hung in pretty close..
    He's doing a nice job on them..
     
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    Or, its how bad my 3/8" are. :cool:
     
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    True..
    There was always that possibility..
    But I inspected a couple of your PS chains this last weekend, and they looked pretty nice to me!!
    Sooo...
    ;)
     
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    Between the two of you, I have gained a lot of "perspective" on chain.

    Working on one for SquareFiles place on Friday when we get together.
     
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    Square filing is witch craft
     
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    With a poor wage!!
     
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    Very poor hourly.
     
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    Looks like there moving pretty good!

    So, any chance I'll get to race against them two saws this sept? :)
     
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    Chances are good if I go.
     
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    With a change in the weekend, I am down to go with you.
     
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    The wood boss is ready for the baby saw race in September. I'll not touch the chain that's on it.
    Probably...

    ;)
     
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    That thing cut pretty well when I ran it and that was later in the day.

    That was one of the saws that made me scratch my head..

    Most would think it shouldn't run that well...... But it does! :)
     
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