The new ms201T CHAIN, what do you think?

[Mesterh]

Just wondering what others think of the new chain by Stihl designed for the 201T.

 

For those who don't know its a full chisel chain but with the top handle low profile.

 

I bought some for the 020 an was fairly impressed at first.

 

It is an agressive chain and cuts really well.

 

But, after a couple of sharpens I just couldn't get it to cut, and I mean cut, it was like using a blunt chain!

 

Now, I'm going to suggest my sharpening skills must be to blame.

 

Have no prob sharpening the oregon super rapid 75LPX chains I use on the bigger saws so really baffled on this one!

 

Even after knocking the depth gauge and the safety ramp down and getting some nice hook in there with a sharp point it just didnt want to bite into the wood.

 

Anyone else having this prob with the chain or is it just me.

 

Gone back to the 91 VXL as it is a good chain anyway.

 

The only thing I could think of, well apart from my poor sharpening skills is that the top plate angle is too steep.

 

So then impressed or not?

[Peter]

Just you mate, I am loving it.

[Lorry thompson]

Me too Pete love it

[santacruz]

I find it takes chunks out of my pants when my saw is clipped in to my harness.

[Mesterh]

Just you mate, I am loving it.

 

Funnily enough I also aired my views to Stihl by email.

 

I got a call today from the R&D department asking if I could send the chain over (they will pay P&P) as they have had some problems with the steel on a few batches and want to inspect it.

 

Looks like its not my crappy sharpening skills after all.

[Rob D]

I got a call today from the R&D department asking if I could send the chain over (they will pay P&P) as they have had some problems with the steel on a few batches and want to inspect it.

 

 

That's not very reassuring.... I wonder how many others out there may be struggling but wouldn't know that it was 'dodgy steel'.

[Mark Bolam]

I can't wait till they send it back to you with a note saying 'Zis chain haz been really crappily sharpened, and ist now kaput'.

 

[Mesterh]

I can't wait till they send it back to you with a note saying 'Zis chain haz been really crappily sharpened, and ist now kaput'.

 

 

HA, ha, I'm way ahead of you there Ive already sent it off to get sharpened at landscapingsuppliesandequipmentforu.com

 

 

Just dont tell anyone.

[Mark Bolam]

Cheat.

 

Idiot.

 

Idiot.

 

[Mesterh]

Wheres the flag this post button gone.