X-cut chain

[chiselbit]

I ran some that came with the mmws 550 that @Mastermind built for me (excellent job) and really liked it. Have been looking online for a roll of .325 .050. But it all has the anti kickback. Go up to the 3/8 and no kickback. HLsupply is having a sale on 100’ rolls, I called and guy said the anti kickback is all they offer in that configuration. Do you guys know if they make the .325 .050 without anti kickback?

 

[chiselbit]

Just went on Husqvarna’s website and it was worse than useless.

 

[old guy]

I just bought a loop of Oregon anti kickback .325 junk too,ran it on 55 husky, didn't like it, it dulled easylly, sharper it up, lowered rakers a couple of swipes. The cutters filled easy, Archer makes a better chain this.

 

[pbillyi69]

call madsens they will have what you are looking for if its available. 3607361336

 

[chiselbit]

Good idea. Thanks

 

[chiselbit]

And madsens doesn’t carry x-cut. Looks like I will await the chain gurus replies of omniscience

 

[pbillyi69]

oh well i tried

 

[300DMMAG]

Husqvarna makes a .325 50 chisel chain I will try to get the part# no safety crap.

 

[chiselbit]

Husqvarna makes a .325 50 chisel chain I will try to get the part# no safety crap.

Thanks. I’ve got some other rolls of chisel in that size, I just was really impressed with the one loop of x-cut that came with Randy’s saw. And it had the anti kickback. I’m thinking it would cut even better without that crap.

 

[old guy]

I have not liked Oregon's anti kickback .325, it seems ok in 3/8, but this last loop of .325 just cut slow, dulled fast and filed really easy.
Looking forward to the no. of that Husky chain

 

[Pincher]

I ran some that came with the mmws 550 that @Mastermind built for me (excellent job) and really liked it. Have been looking online for a roll of .325 .050. But it all has the anti kickback. Go up to the 3/8 and no kickback. HLsupply is having a sale on 100’ rolls, I called and guy said the anti kickback is all they offer in that configuration. Do you guys know if they make the .325 .050 without anti kickback?

HLsupply shows 20LPX100U available for $350. By the pictures on the oregon website, it appears to be a full chisel with a small bumper next to the raker.

https://www.oregonproducts.com/en/p...racut-saw-chain-and-guide-bars/c/duracut-sc-p

 

[chiselbit]

HLsupply shows 20LPX100U available for $350. By the pictures on the oregon website, it appears to be a full chisel with a small bumper next to the raker.

https://www.oregonproducts.com/en/p...racut-saw-chain-and-guide-bars/c/duracut-sc-p

Yeah, that’s what I saw too, then you move up to the 3/8 and no bumper. I just wanted to make sure I’m not missing a “bumperless” style in the .325 I guess I can assume it doesn’t exist in the x-cut chain.

 

[AVB]

Minor question here. What is X cut chain? Is it just chain that is extra durable? If so Then you need to go with M20LPX chain with is full chisel without safety bumpers. Just doesn't comes rolls anymore just loops.

 

[chiselbit]

Minor question here. What is X cut chain? Is it just chain that is extra durable? If so Then you need to go with M20LPX chain with is full chisel without safety bumpers. Just doesn't comes rolls anymore just loops.

The x-cut chain is just some real good cutting chain. I think it cuts better than any chain I’ve ran on my small saws. I’ve got some full chisel woodland pro (Carlton) that I’ve been running for awhile now and the x-cut cuts better than that. It’s a small difference but I make my living running saws and I like that feeling of being dialed in perfect, it’s kind of hard to put into words but I know some of you get it, like when you’ve got a good ported saw that’s just cutting as good as it can and it makes the task at hand more enjoyable.

 

[AVB]

This is why so many different type of chains are made. Different applications and operators require different type of chains. Here I like to use a ramped version for plunge cuts due the lower kickback then I switch back a regular style safety chain. I am just a home owner when it comes to using chainsaws as I cut mainly for my own use.

Now earlier this year I had customer wanting a skip tooth 3/8lp chain and it took a few days surfing to find it.

 

[Philbert]

I just bought a loop of Oregon anti kickback .325 junk too,ran it on 55 husky, didn't like it, it dulled easylly, sharper it up, lowered rakers a couple of swipes. The cutters filled easy, Archer makes a better chain this.View attachment 272362

You know that's narrow kerf chain, right? Type 95.

Philbert

 

[old guy]

No, I did not know that, that is no excuse for it being lead soft.

 

[Philbert]

No, I did not know that, that is no excuse for it being lead soft.

Nope.

But might be part of the reason it did not cut good on your standard kerf bar.

I generally like it on my 353.

Philbert

 

[BlacknTan]

I tried the X-Cut chain in 3/8 .058. C-85, and I was very impressed with it. I picked up a 100" reel. I had hoped it would come out it .325, but no luck as of yet. When I picked up my 550 MkII, Bob put a loop of Oregon .325 LPX on it. It's got a bumper, but again, very pleased with it. Oregon now puts out my beloved old LGX in .325 without bumper links. If I can't eventually get the X-Cut in .325 like the C-85, I'll get a reel of LGX.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I have it on my little Husky 440 with the X-Force bar and it works great. Stays sharp as well as anything else I have tried.