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can't get chains to self feed..

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by crzybowhntr, Apr 16, 2015.

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  1. bogydave

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    I use a magnifying glass to look , any shiny spots on the cutting tip, it's dull.
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    finger test, like a fishing hook, the tip of the cutter should dig in when lightly touched.

    Looks like you were cutting dirty wood, with sand or dirt in the bark ?
    May want to go to the Stihl RM type (round semi chisel) if cutting dirty wood.
     
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    I went back, changed files, and made sure I stayed at 30°. All 3 chains that I filed pulled me into the cut!! Even my skip toothed chain!
     
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    Thanks for the help.
     
    crzybowhntr, Apr 17, 2015
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    A sharp chain makes a world of difference. Imagine that. Ran my semi skip on some oak and cherry today and can honestly say that I will be going with skip on my 24" from here on out. That is if my Mastermind 460 can spin it!! Just kidding, it makes a 24" bar look like an 18".
     
    crzybowhntr, Apr 18, 2015
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    I would think and hope a mastermind 460 could easily spin a 24" full comp chain:loco: :crazy:
     
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    Only in bananas. willy_nilly-1.gif
     
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    My 441 pulls a sharp 28" no problems...
     
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    Stock?
     
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    Ugh huh..:D
     
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    A 461 should pull a 28" stock. Not super fast but do it.
     
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    Im happy with it...i wont cut anything that a 28" cant take care of...i would imagine a 441 m tronic is not far behind a 461..7cc's or so....i opted fer the new tech and anti vibe...it sure is smooth in the cut tho..:yes:
     
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    The 441 pulls a 28" nicely. Heck, I've seen a 32" on a ported 441 and it looked like it wanted more bar!!

    28" on a 70 cc saw is right in its wheelhouse.
     
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    I've had a 28" on two 460s and a 441 stock. I can't imagine a stock 461 struggling with it. Maybe Mod or upgrade the oiler if it's going to run that bar all the time.
     
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    28" runs fine on stock 460s and even 440s. I've run 32" full comp on a stock 044.
     
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