Oregon 34 LG .325 chain opinions

[fossil]

I just bought a saw with 34 LG (LP .325?). The chain is in decent shape but badly filed.

I see Oregon recommends a 4.5 mm file which I don't have and will likely be a pain to find.

Anyone that used or uses this chain have an opinion if it's any good?

Thanks

 

[ammoaddict]

I just bought a saw with 34 LG (LP .325?). The chain is in decent shape but badly filed.

I see Oregon recommends a 4.5 mm file which I don't have and will likely be a pain to find.

Anyone that used or uses this chain have an opinion if it's any good?

Thanks

3/16" file

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[jakethesnake]

I just bought a saw with 34 LG (LP .325?). The chain is in decent shape but badly filed.

I see Oregon recommends a 4.5 mm file which I don't have and will likely be a pain to find.

Anyone that used or uses this chain have an opinion if it's any good?

Thanks

I think I’ve used it. Are the cutters short? I liked that chain if I remember correctly. Seemed like my 50cc saw it was on pulled it pretty hard.


When I say short I mean off the chassis

 

[fossil]

I can't even get a 3/16 file to fit between the cutter and depth gauge at 30 degrees with the gullet cleaned out. The tooth is really low.

 

[Michpatriot]

File it in straight across till it does go in then start the angle..give it a little more gullet for more hook from there if its not fast enough. When I round file I regularly use as big a file as I can.

 

[huskihl]

Standard .325 uses a 3/16 file. If it’s low pro or any sort of a smaller tooth, it probably takes 5/32 or maybe even a 1/8” file

 

[jakethesnake]

It does take a small file. Pretty confident I’ve ran that chain. I really liked it. Regular file won’t go. I had some of those files but doubt I’d ever locate them.

 

[Farmchuck]

I used to use quite a bit of that chain & I liked it a lot 34lg is .325 .058 gauge.
Oregon recommended a 11/64” for that chain. They used to be a bit difficult to find, I haven’t shopped for any in years.

 

[ammoaddict]

He said it calls for 4.5mm. that would be .177" and 3/16 is .187" so it's as close of a standard file as you're gonna get.

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[Duane(Pa)]

Stihl dealer probably has some small files for the 1/4" chains running on their battery powered saws...

 

[fossil]

A few pics of the chain now. It's quite hard, likely from grinding. I think the wood would have been smoking it so dull. I will take a bit off the top plate and gullet with a 1/8" wheel and then figure filing filing from there.

 

[Int1968]

OP banta saw in Ontario has the files needed and no cross border hassle, probably some stuff wanted by Americans, stuff like a few old chrome Windsor bars, tips, some GB stuff, secrets out I guess.

 

[Philbert]

4.5mm (11/64”) files are a standard size, but not as common as some others. Falls in between 5/32” and 3/16”. Should be available on line from larger saw vendors if not locally.

It is as also recommended for Oregon Type 90 chains (3/8”, low profile, narrow kerf), which is used on several pole saws, battery saws, etc.

I used that size file, along with the same size guide, on my battery powered pole saw and was very happy with how it cut.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

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Philbert

 

[ammoaddict]

4.5mm (11/64”) files are a standard size, but not as common as some others. Falls in between 5/32” and 3/16”. Should be available on line from larger saw vendors if not locally.

It is as also recommended for Oregon Type 90 chains (3/8”, low profile, narrow kerf), which is used on several pole saws, battery saws, etc.

I used that size file, along with the same size guide, on my battery powered pole saw and was very happy with how it cut.

Philbert

That jogged my memory. Years and years ago I bought a couple 4.5mm files for some kind of .325 chain I bought. Don't remember what brand either was, but it seems like the files said swiss made.

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[Int1968]

Pricey but that’s Canada for you

 

[fossil]

I took an 1/8" wheel to the chain today. 55 - 30- 0 deg. 55 deg was as steep as it would allow without hitting the backside of the depth gauges. I didn't really give a good angle to clean out the gullet. The chain is still hard as hell.

If the pad on my ring finger is any indication how sharp it is, it sliced pretty deep. Hardly felt it.

I'll give it a try in some wood next week when it warms up a bit.

Thanks for all the helpful replies and info.

 

[RI Chevy]

Some CARLTON. 325 chain is like that. Very low cutter, super hard chromed. I just hogged it out as low as I could in the gullet to fit 3/16 file. Any pics of your finished cutter Tim?

 

[dahmer]

 

[fossil]

I am a long way behind some of you messing around with chains but I am trying to get there.
I realize the cutter profile in the pics looks a bit weird (terrible) to me.
Almost like the Hexa profile.

There is a little beak on the chain.
Correct me if I'm wrong; the side plate area that cuts the chip only needs as deep as the depth gauge setting (.025").

I thought while it was at this stage I would give it a try to see how it cuts. I'll post a short vid when I try it, good or a failure.

If it cuts poorly I'll go at it my Granberg filing jig.