Tungsten Chains

[Jamie]

Hi all,

 

Quick question, we have a job removing part of a stump next to wall that is being re built. how well do the tungsten chains stand up to cutting through soil and all the crap buried within a stump. I've never used one. i've searched the old forums etc but looking for some reassurance. if they will be ok, the company has no problem buying a few as throw away items so longevity isnt too much of an issue.

 

jamie

[Steve Bullman]

Hi Jamie,

 

Long time no read. I have used them in the past. From new they don't cut like a normal chain. Perhaps buying a few piranha chains as throw always might be a better option?

[Jamie]

It has been a long time. branching out into new ventures. Missing the trees though.

 

I have previously cut most of the stump i can down, it's now down below ground level. Are the piranha a standard chain. i just don't fancy changing chains every 10 minutes. (or more importantly, getting the random chainsaw user to change chains every 5 mins).

 

I've looked at stumpgrinding but it's pretty inaccessible and atop a crumbling wall 15m above a railway line.

I've thought about slinging it witha rubber duck and teasing it out but the client are concerned about ripping the wall apart.

 

Jamie

[redmoosefaction]

The tungsten chains do go blunt and then you have to send them away to be sharpened. Where are you...I know someone with a stumpy that goes down to 14" wide!

[Rob D]

It has been a long time. branching out into new ventures. Missing the trees though.

 

I have previously cut most of the stump i can down, it's now down below ground level. Are the piranha a standard chain. i just don't fancy changing chains every 10 minutes. (or more importantly, getting the random chainsaw user to change chains every 5 mins).

 

 

 

The tungsten chains can also snap heads - and prob will trying to cut into the ground if there are stones. You are better (as said) buying the cheap and cheerful piranha chains, give them a harsh and fast sharpen a couple of times then replace.