Price: Versacut vs Duracut, is it worth it?

[davidwyby]

How did it go @Slacker?

 

[FergusonTO35]

Looks like I am going to be cutting alot of Locust this spring, so I went ahead and ordered a loop of 72DPX for my Dolly 5105. We shall see how it does. Strangely, the Oregon 91VXL low profile on my Echo CS-400 cuts this stuff like nobody's business, at least up to 10" or so.

 

[davidwyby]

I have not been able to get dpx to cut to my liking Duracut or not. The Duracut does stay sharp better.

 

[davidwyby]

It is discontinued but loggerchain.com has it

 

[FergusonTO35]

That's where I got mine. I was looking for semi chisel that was not safety chain, seems like there are not that many of this type.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Ok, the DPX showed up today and looks like a winner. Hope to give it a try tomorrow.

 

[davidwyby]

Ok, the DPX showed up today and looks like a winner. Hope to give it a try tomorrow.

Bump

 

[FergusonTO35]

I hear ya. Less important things like work and pushing snow keep getting in the way.

 

[Kerfed]

Bump

 

[davidwyby]

 

[davidwyby]

Mount Eucalytus. This is probably 1/4 of what's there. Been down in the desert 10-15 years.
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@Squish9

 

[mainer_in_ak]

Running 3/8 DPX for thinning alder, at least 200-300 ATV loads drug off into the woods. Had to take the rakers down a bit. Crawling through alder jungle, cutting clumps, the anti-kick back is appreciated.

Stays sharp, will take a few hits to dirt before it needs sharpened. Actually hit a piece of drill rod near a well site. Cut right into the thing. Teeth were all intact.

Been running this same loop of DPX to cut up whole/frozen cows for dog food.

Also running a loop .404 dpx for milling with 42" bar.

Neither the 3/8 or .404 is fast cutting but the durability is great.

 

[Ryan Browne]

Been running this same loop of DPX to cut up whole/frozen cows for dog food.

Also running a loop .404 dpx for milling with 42" bar.

Neither the 3/8 or .404 is fast cutting but the durability is great.

Uhhhh....

 

[FergusonTO35]

Running 3/8 DPX for thinning alder, at least 200-300 ATV loads drug off into the woods. Had to take the rakers down a bit. Crawling through alder jungle, cutting clumps, the anti-kick back is appreciated.

Stays sharp, will take a few hits to dirt before it needs sharpened. Actually hit a piece of drill rod near a well site. Cut right into the thing. Teeth were all intact.

Been running this same loop of DPX to cut up whole/frozen cows for dog food.

Also running a loop .404 dpx for milling with 42" bar.

Neither the 3/8 or .404 is fast cutting but the durability is great.

Nice saw, but strangest looking wood I've ever seen!

 

[JimBear]

Uhhhh....

The dogs gotta eat too, much cleaner cutting up frozen than thawed.

I had to take a second look at that hairy log, lol

 

[JimBear]

Running 3/8 DPX for thinning alder, at least 200-300 ATV loads drug off into the woods. Had to take the rakers down a bit. Crawling through alder jungle, cutting clumps, the anti-kick back is appreciated.

Stays sharp, will take a few hits to dirt before it needs sharpened. Actually hit a piece of drill rod near a well site. Cut right into the thing. Teeth were all intact.

Been running this same loop of DPX to cut up whole/frozen cows for dog food.

Also running a loop .404 dpx for milling with 42" bar.

Neither the 3/8 or .404 is fast cutting but the durability is great.

I am stealing that photo & putting it in the wood ID thread on FHC.

I like the way you are thinking.