Skip vs Full... Let's discuss...

[junkman]

Get out and cut some trees and you'll find out what really works.

That sounds like a lot of work .

How you been sir ,have not talked to you in a while now .

 

[RI Chevy]

Too hot to be cutting wood right now.

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[jakethesnake]

That sounds like a lot of work .

How you been sir ,have not talked to you in a while now .

Looks like he been growing big potatoes

 

[MustangMike]

I tested RSL against RSLH in Red Oak, and the full comp was noticeably faster than the half skip. Cut time went from aobut 15 to 13 second (with the 044). The 044 now runs full comp.

A local tree guy runs full skip 20" on all of his 460s, + 461s. When I discussed it with him, he stated he routinely hits too much metal to be messing with full comp. OK, that made sense to me.

I have not hit any metal in a long time (fingers crossed). but I have seen it in trees I have cut. Sometimes by luck, and sometimes by spotting it, I have avoided it for a while now.

 

[fearofpavement]

I use all sorts of chains and don't really give it much thought. If they're sharp they all cut wood. Being I'm mostly doing tree work, the actual time running the saw is a very minor time element of a job. Whether a cut takes 15 seconds or 13 seconds really is unimportant to me. I can spend several hours on a tree removal and maybe only burn through a quart of gas. As far as skip getting dull faster than full comp, I haven't noticed that myself but as stated, I don't pay that much attention. If the chain's dull I sharpen it. This thread is interesting though.

 

[MustangMike]

When your bucking logs for firewood, it is nice to either have more firewood at the end of the day, or to end you day a little earlier, and a 10-15% difference will be noticeable.

As you state, for tree removal, the skill of the operator is the most important factor.

 

[Icepick69]

Ok I've heard this from a LOT of people about how less filing on a skip chain which I can agree with but I can't help but think about the logic. Guys come in "I only want skip so I don't file as much!" Each cutter is going to cut 'x' amount of wood. If you run skip obviously its going to have less cutters so yes in theory it does take less time to file.

Ok this is where my thinking has taken me (scary I know) but if you are running skip vs full in my theory wouldn't you be filing more often so in theory you will spend the same amount of time filing for the overall span of a work day?

Let's hear it...

Skip, skip, skip.
I need some .325 skip in .050 or .063.
If anyone has any.

 

[jakethesnake]

Skip, skip, skip.
I need some .325 skip in .050 or .063.
If anyone has any.

What you wantin on that for? It's out there. Just curious why

 

[Icepick69]

What you wantin on that for? It's out there. Just curious why

Where?
It's all I run. But can't find it in .325

 

[jakethesnake]

Oregon makes it.

 

[Icepick69]

Oregon makes it.

That's 20jpx.
Not what I'm wanting. I have a tad bit of .058 .325 skip.
But would like to find it in .050 or .063.
Like the Oregon 72jgx but in .325

 

[jakethesnake]

That's 20jpx.
Not what I'm wanting. I have a tad bit of .058 .325 skip.
But would like to find it in .050 or .063.
Like the Oregon 72jgx but in .325

They make it in .325 also. Carlton does as well. I believe you'll likely only find it in .050

 

[jakethesnake]

That's 20jpx.
Not what I'm wanting. I have a tad bit of .058 .325 skip.
But would like to find it in .050 or .063.
Like the Oregon 72jgx but in .325

K1L SK is the Carlton version run a google search on that one. I dunno who has it on shelf. Loggerchain likely has the Oregon. I can't recall what it's called. I think it's jgx or something. It certainly is available in 325 50

 

[jakethesnake]

I'd like a loop of semi chisel skip in 3/8 if you ever run cross any o that.
In .058

 

[Icepick69]

K1L SK is the Carlton version run a google search on that one. I dunno who has it on shelf. Loggerchain likely has the Oregon. I can't recall what it's called. I think it's jgx or something. It certainly is available in 325 50

I have the .325 Oregon skip.
I'm looking for the nos Carlton.
It's not the same as the Oregon. Don't get me wrong, the Oregon 20jpx is fast, but I'm wanting to try something.
Loggerchain has great prices, but

 

[jakethesnake]

I have the .325 Oregon skip.
I'm looking for the nos Carlton.
It's not the same as the Oregon. Don't get me wrong, the Oregon 20jpx is fast, but I'm wanting to try something.
Loggerchain has great prices, but

How much you lookin for. I found a 100ft roll of the Carlton on a quick google search. Seemed high. My opinion .325 in skip isn't likely gonna be really fast. I'm certainly not sure of that Just kinda wondering why skip in .325 in the first place.

 

[Icepick69]

How much you lookin for. I found a 100ft roll of the Carlton on a quick google search. Seemed high. My opinion .325 in skip isn't likely gonna be really fast. I'm certainly not sure of that Just kinda wondering why skip in .325 in the first place.

Link please.
My google search is slow. Thank you

 

[jakethesnake]

382 shipped for 100 ft I never buy rolls o chain less it's on flea bay cheap. Like partial rolls is all I've ever bought. So I dunno if that's high or bout right or.

 

[jakethesnake]

Outdoor power deals.com. Never heard of em. I havnt a clue how to post links my man.

 

[jakethesnake]

Make sure that site is legit.