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chisel chain

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by markr, May 26, 2015.

  1. markr

    markr

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    Pulled the trigger and equipped the poulan 5020av with new bar and chisel chain. Holy crap. Its a real chain saw now. Thats all I got to say about that!
     
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  2. bushpilot

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    Yep, I have found it helps. I use the standard bar (at least until it wears out), but "upgraded" the chain.

    Greg
     
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  3. mike bayerl

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    Sharp chain of any type beats dull - full chisel, semi chisel, square/round filed, skip/no skip, etc...
     
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    Agreed. But a sharp chisel eats wood better than a sharp "vanguard."

    Greg
     
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  5. bogydave

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    Yea
    I still remember when I got away from box store chain & started buying full chisel chain
    at the saw shop. (Oregon LGX)
    WOW what a big improvement.


    +1
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    Since most of the wood I cut is clean, full chisel is what most of my saws run. I do have one with a 17" hard nose bar & semi-chisel chain for dirty work.
     
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