Wide Kerf Chain/Thin Bar? Sharpening for Palms?

[davidwyby]

I avoid palms (usually dead) because as I cut in, the fibers spring back and pinch the bar. Solutions/ideas?

Thanks

 

[Maintenance Chief]

050 guage .404 chipper chain.
Semi chisel might be ok .

 

[davidwyby]

Gonna try this Archer 404