Watching different threads convinced me to try the square grind. It seemed to hold an edge well. Interesting how you cut with the top of the bar Tony. I never thought about that. I may give that a try. How many drivers are you running on the 50"? I had some 156 and 158. The 158 was too loose and the 156 was a real pain to get on. Maybe I need to go 157.
I borrowed Mikes 50" Cannon with chains for a large maple base. I had to remove the clutch to get the chain on (394w/7 pin). They were 156 drivers.
Thanks Wolverine. It took 2 of us a little while to work the 156 on but we managed. I knew the 158 wouldn't work. Not enough adjustment to tension it up. The square did seem to stay sharp longer. Seems I learn something new every time I mill. I'm using Oregon chain and it did seem to stretch a bit after cutting. Maybe it won't be so stubborn mounting it from now on.
Oregon seems to stretch first use. On the 50" & longer bars I lose count so I have built the loop on the bar mounted on a powerhead using a couple washers, then the cover after the rivets are set. IME That is as tight as I can get, which allows for the stretch on first use and keeps enough adjustment available for a while. I have not seen enough use for the 60" bar to know if it will need shortening.
I got several new loops of Oregon. Stock 661 with 50" Cannon bar. The 158 drivers were too big. 156 drivers fit but took a bit of messing with it to get it on but seemed to loosen a bit after running. I don't know if 157 would work or not. I'll take it to my dealer and have him shorter it for me.
First gtg was in muscoutah Ill, east of St. Louis where I got the pecan. Uncle Moustache had the dropping job and told me how to find it. Cody from the opposite side of town up north had his first milling experience with my equipment. His was already on order and got modified a bit after the gtg. Josh didn't participate but observed a bit early and late. Not too big, unlike last year GTG in Iowa
. Couple folks operating saws is bout all it takes.
You back up to speed yet?
Sort of. Thanks for asking. Been having digestive issues for over 4 years and nobody can figure it out. Tests showed my gallbladder was hyperactive so they removed it. I felt good for about 3 weeks and then back to being sick again.
You and me are on the same boat. Coming up on four years now. Beat two sicknesses. Now they say this and say that. No cutting on me. No thanks on the pharmaceutical guinea pig thing for my gut. If they figure out anything I'll decide what gets cut out and when.
It's extremely frustrating. I drive truck so digestive issues are very chaotic. I literally feel sick to my stomach 24/7. Haven't been able to eat a meal without getting sick. I've had every test imaginable, most multiple times, and nothing shows up. To function at work, I just have to starve myself all week. It just makes you want to give up. I can't even make plans because I never know how I'm going to feel. I've got a pretty good life but dealing with this has just turned it upside down.
*f-word the PM. Just adds more to do right now.
