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jose
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My guys put a new chain on a 201 top handle, groundie did up up to tight. The climber  used it for a couple of days before i realised and loosened it a bit but it feels dull. Nothing has been hit and it all looks good but just doesnt cut like it should. 

Is it possible it got too hot which has affected the actual chain ( ie heated up and cooled too rapidly)?

Or can anyone else think of why it now feels dull. I havent sharpened it yet as it looks factory sharp still and ive never been able to improve on a brand new chain.

Its a Stihl chain.

Cheers

 

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1 hour ago, jose said:

 ive never been able to improve on a brand new chain.

Its a Stihl chain.

Cheers

 

See , I have aleways been able to improve on a brand new chain . I would at least give it a tickle before you junk it . What you got to lose ? .

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1 hour ago, Stubby said:

See , I have aleways been able to improve on a brand new chain . I would at least give it a tickle before you junk it . What you got to loose .

Not too loose Stubs, Too tight!

 

If it’s been work hardened the file will slide run through without taking any metal.

Edited by Mick Dempsey
Too late Stubby...
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