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dave2 07-20-2012 07:01:33 79.240.159.190 Report to Moderator	hey folks, Are there different types of saw chains for different jobs? Or a demolition saw chain? been thru 2 chains tearing out the attic and only about half done. Just about past the saw stage now but have some other projects coming up. What I'm doing is nothing less than abuse so expect to ruin some chain, just didn't think it'd be so fast. Cutting some 110+ year old wood (2-3" poles) that is holding clay/straw plaster and dirt insulation...... any tips? Thanks, Dave [Reply]   [No Email]
2x4 07-20-2012 22:39:33 75.106.104.187 Report to Moderator	Re: chain saw chains??? in reply to dave2, 07-20-2012 07:01:33   Williams super chain used to be used by firemen to cut thru attics to quickly get into burning houses. Dunno if they're still in business [Reply]  [No Email]
greygoat 07-20-2012 12:16:16 184.158.75.173 Report to Moderator	Re: chain saw chains??? in reply to dave2, 07-20-2012 07:01:33   Many types of chains at Baileys loggers supply ! go to: www.baileysonline.com and look under "Chains"! [Reply]  [No Email]
glennster 07-20-2012 10:00:33 76.223.249.162 Report to Moderator	Re: chain saw chains??? in reply to dave2, 07-20-2012 07:01:33   dave2......get one of these.... poke here [Reply]  [No Email]
Mike (WA) 07-20-2012 09:35:49 69.10.197.35 Report to Moderator	Re: chain saw chains??? in reply to dave2, 07-20-2012 07:01:33   Might also consider a Sawzall for that kind of stuff- I have blades for mine called "The Axe" that goes through wood, nails, wire, whatever. Blades seem to last pretty well. [Reply]  [No Email]
dave2 07-20-2012 10:25:40 79.240.159.190 Report to Moderator	Re: chain saw chains??? in reply to Mike (WA), 07-20-2012 09:35:49   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see never crossed my mind... Will try that tomorrow. Just have to use the most aggressive blade I have...... [Reply]  [No Email]
Billy NY 07-20-2012 09:46:30 67.248.100.3 Report to Moderator	Re: chain saw chains??? in reply to Mike (WA), 07-20-2012 09:35:49   That would be the tool for that, wonder why he's using the chainsaw ? I use porter cable for demo 2x4s I cant use or don't want to de-nail, hard brittle, makes fine dust, clogs air filters quickly, good job for a sawzall and heavy extension cord, maybe there is no power or something at his work site. [Reply]  [No Email]
Billy NY 07-20-2012 09:27:52 67.248.100.3 Report to Moderator	Re: chain saw chains??? in reply to dave2, 07-20-2012 07:01:33   There are quite a few in the Stihl catalog, if you are cutting that old dry wood with dirt and other abrasives, with chains meant for tree work, they definitely do not like that, I cut a lot of dead and dry wood, clean, no dirt, and they dull somewhat faster, or seem to be a little more than live wood. There is no comparison to using a sharp chain in live or wood with high moisture content, you can see by the chips and strands/ribbon sometimes, left behind. You must already know, but just dip that chain in the dirt when bucking logs or hit a stone, metal, dulls the cutters quickly or instantaneously, the work you describe would appear to be about the equivalent of that, likely all the dirt and abrasives which may accelerate wear on the chain itself, besides the cutters. Sounds like you would need the carbide or similar,if there was mass quantities of this to cut. When I cut questionable wood, that may have metal from old fences, nails, fence staples, barbed wire, railroad spikes, old horseshoes embedded stones, cutting stumps flush etc., I take the oldest chain I have and use that one for this, usually you can still sharpen them, just not a lot of life left from use/wear and they may not cut straight in large diameter wood, and is why they are retired. You must have already seen the price and have sticker shock for the carbide type! The other and probably more important thing is buggered up chains can be pretty darned unsafe, ones that bump or run rough, cutters vary in length, rakers not being even on a safety type chain or cutters have been deformed etc. You can feel those things easily, given the potential bad outcome, I can get new, 20" yellow label(non safety, those are more) Stihl chains for around $20. One thing a person can respect is a chainsaw, kickback or using a stretched, otherwise shot chain has the potential for this, good idea to inspect them closely. I stay out of the bars path if it were to kick back and with a sharp chain, I don't need to max out the rpms, never in a hurry when doing this, figured it worth a mention, even if just a reminder, be safe! [Reply]  [No Email]
George Marsh 07-20-2012 08:43:09 64.12.116.141 Report to Moderator	Re: chain saw chains??? in reply to dave2, 07-20-2012 07:01:33   google chain saw chains. There are five different kinds. One is the cheap one that comes on most chain saws, chipper. A skip link chain is used for big bars. And two special carbide chains. One is used for cutting stumps that has some dirt and the other is called a fire and rescue chain used to cut though shingles and nails. The latest chain I've seen is a special design that you put the round end of the bar in a sharpening stone and in a few seconds of running, the chain is sharp. George [Reply]  [No Email]
Ron Anderson 07-20-2012 07:14:08 184.94.143.94 Report to Moderator	Re: chain saw chains??? in reply to dave2, 07-20-2012 07:01:33   Buy a chain with carbide teeth. [Reply]  [No Email]
dave2 07-20-2012 07:38:30 79.240.159.190 Report to Moderator	Re: chain saw chains??? in reply to Ron Anderson, 07-20-2012 07:14:08   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see HOLY SAWCHAINS BATMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think I'll just ruin a couple more cheap ones..... [Reply]  [No Email]
rusted nuts 07-20-2012 08:43:27 98.17.47.15 Report to Moderator	Re: chain saw chains??? in reply to dave2, 07-20-2012 07:38:30   Are you resharping them or just throwing them away? pose to resharping them ya know. [Reply]  [No Email]