Square chain chooses

[Mkinslow]

Looking at get into square chain. Which would be better on 372 with 20" semi skip or full skip?

 

[Wolverine]

Full comp.

 

[p61 western]

Looking at get into square chain. Which would be better on 372 with 20" semi skip or full skip?

I vote for full comp until 28 or 32.

 

[Dub11]

Full comp for the win!!!

Think of it this way, a sharp knife doesn't need as much energy to do its job.

 

[Wolverine]

 

[Dub11]

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I like that guide.

I got a 32" full comp on a 2159 first limbing and not having to bend over.

 

[Mkinslow]

Thanks guys. Like said above,I'm gonna dive into the square squad and see what it's all about. Guess I'll be ordering some chain and a file.

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[Mkinslow]

Where do yall order it from? I've been ordering chains from loggerchain.com. pretty good prices and usually have it in a couple days. No one has it locally

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[Wolverine]

Where do yall order it from? I've been ordering chains from loggerchain.com. pretty good prices and usually have it in a couple days. No one has it locally

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I get from there too. Then convert to square with a file, which is hard on 'em. I use my worse condition files for the conversion, then switch to better ones for the finish. If you are starting out, I'd buy a squre ground chain from someone in the group. It's easier to see and follow the angles that way.

 

[Mkinslow]

I get from there too. Then convert to square with a file, which is hard on 'em. I use my worse condition files for the conversion, then switch to better ones for the finish. If you are starting out, I'd buy a squre ground chain from someone in the group. It's easier to see and follow the angles that way.

I just bought a square ground chain and file from them. Who has them on here?

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[Duane(Pa)]

I think Jason thought you were going to convert a round chain to square. Since the chain you got is already square ground, it will be easier to see the angles and place your file correctly.
I think one of the greatest tips ever, came from a @John Reilly video. He says you need to be the boss of the file. Not some wimp that lets it skate along and find it’s own track. That is where a good vise or a tightly held tooth will really help.

 

[Mkinslow]

I think Jason thought you were going to convert a round chain to square. Since the chain you got is already square ground, it will be easier to see the angles and place your file correctly.
I think one of the greatest tips ever, came from a @John Reilly video. He says you need to be the boss of the file. Not some wimp that lets it skate along and find it’s own track. That is where a good vise or a tightly held tooth will really help.

I had the thought of converting some but that's why I bought a chain first just to see what is going on with it and to see if I'm going to like it before I get to far into it. And thanks for the tip.

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[Duane(Pa)]

Check out John’s videos. He uses a vise grip pliers to do one tooth at a time. With a tightly held tooth and total control of the file, you will be able to shape the tooth exactly the way you want it.

 

[Mkinslow]

Thanks I'll check it out

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[Wolverine]

I just bought a square ground chain and file from them. Who has them on here?

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Several guys have grinders, I don't have a list. I'm sure someone wood probably sell you a loop to see/study the angles. Sounds like you already have one though.

 

[Mkinslow]

Several guys have grinders, I don't have a list. I'm sure someone wood probably sell you a loop to see/study the angles. Sounds like you already have one though. [emoji106]

Yes sir it's on the way. I got in a hurry lol

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[mettee]

I just got some EXL from a member, I believe he said about 26 plus ship for 93 dl converted to square ground.

If that helps gauge price.

 

[Leeroy]

Am I the only one to give semi skip a vote? Maybe I should convert a full comp and compare as it has been a long time, but IMO semi is as fast as full comp, doesn't save much on file time but it all adds up. Never liked full skip, especially limbing hardwood logs and trimming hardwood tops. I run 16" bars here in Southern New England, unless I am consistently cutting bigger wood then I'll run an 18 or 20.

 

[Deets066]

I like how semi skip cuts, never tried it on a shorter bar than a 24. But I’d suspect it’d be fine

 

[Mkinslow]

I got a full comp square coming with a file. Should be here Saturday. Just wanted to see what it's all about and learn something. Cant find it around here, but I can always order more if i like it.

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