Well i ran the half skip for almost two tanks later playing around. It was still plenty sharp. Not saying that to be arrogant, but that’s how I’ve been filing lately with no problems.
Not saying this to be arrogant, but I've yet to see a 90cc saw very fuel efficient. I would hope you could get more than two tanks on 404 before it needs sharpened, if not it's time to try some different angles
Dang buddy, I said I went nearly two tanks on that chain. Seeing how sharp it was after, it prob would’ve gone 3 easy.
If you are going with "work" angles you should be able to get that much. Especially with 404, the teeth are twice as big...
I was only speculating. That log was pretty tough, but I plan on running it more before filing.
Red oak is hard, wasn't saying that it wasn't. There are definitely harder woods out there that will give your chain a true test. Imo, majority of it is in the bark. That's what will show you if you have a strong corner and good angles.
Takes a lot to get me riled up. I’m a pretty humble guy and if someone has a better way of doing things then I’ll listen. Hardest wood we have around here is live oak, it’ll ruin chains. Confederates used it to line ships with during the American revolution, called them ironside. Don’t want to use that for testing.
Thank u sir. I thought it was a good test for the tree monkey saw as well. You can’t stop that thing! Lol
Its hard for sure it while make yor chain throw sparks.
Yes sir. I’ve got a live oak stump out here, I’m going to use for an anvil block. May as well cut some off while we’re testing chain.
To me, this chain was smooth as full skip. It surprised me, I was thinking it’d be rough.
You should try some 404 Jeff, this stuff holds an edge a long time. Now I want to buy a 404 tip and chain for my 36. Lol Thanks @Redbull661.
