rumatt
Super OPE Member
I have two saw that I've been comparing.
1. Stihl 241cm w/ 14" bar and picco RM chain
2. Stihl 261cm w/ 16" bar and 325 RS chain
Comparing them back-to-back, I'm impressed how well the pico slices through medium-sized wood.. to the point that I think it's a better slicer than limber. I'm think I like the 325 better for limbing.
1. The picco seems more likely to bind in smaller branches if I make the cut at a weird angle, or if the branch has tension on it.
2. For thin, loose branches, picco seems more likely to catch and throw the branch rather than cut through it. I spend more time playing footsies with sticks trying to hold them in place with the picco chain than I do the 325.
Is this a known thing? Or am I maybe imagining the difference? I'm guessing it could be any number of the following:
1. 325 has more teeth per section of chain. This might help slice through small branches and cut its way out of binds?
2. 325 is wider so maybe is more forgiving with cutting at an angle?
3. RS vs RM could play a role here, so maybe I should try a picco RS
Any suggestions on what other chains I should try on the 241? Maybe I should run 325 on both saws? What's the lightest, shortest 325 chain that'll fit on a 241?
1. Stihl 241cm w/ 14" bar and picco RM chain
2. Stihl 261cm w/ 16" bar and 325 RS chain
Comparing them back-to-back, I'm impressed how well the pico slices through medium-sized wood.. to the point that I think it's a better slicer than limber. I'm think I like the 325 better for limbing.
1. The picco seems more likely to bind in smaller branches if I make the cut at a weird angle, or if the branch has tension on it.
2. For thin, loose branches, picco seems more likely to catch and throw the branch rather than cut through it. I spend more time playing footsies with sticks trying to hold them in place with the picco chain than I do the 325.
Is this a known thing? Or am I maybe imagining the difference? I'm guessing it could be any number of the following:
1. 325 has more teeth per section of chain. This might help slice through small branches and cut its way out of binds?
2. 325 is wider so maybe is more forgiving with cutting at an angle?
3. RS vs RM could play a role here, so maybe I should try a picco RS
Any suggestions on what other chains I should try on the 241? Maybe I should run 325 on both saws? What's the lightest, shortest 325 chain that'll fit on a 241?
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