Rapid Super chain causing kickback in bore cut? Advice needed!

[Big T]

Thanks for all the replies! I have sorted it now, got an Oregon semi chisel chain with guide links, what a differance! Did some practice bore cuts with no probs at all! Happy bunny now!:)

[marsonpee]

I have the stihl rapid super chain and hate it. Kicks back at every opportunity and a nightmare to do bore cut with. Got myself a rapid micro comfort instead, also to help reduce vibes.

[Mesterh]

I would chuck the full chisel back on after your assessment as its a nicer chain to cut with, its not very often we have to bore in.

[doobin]

We had exactly the same problem a couple of days ago with some tough old ash, about 14" DBH and leaning. Halfway up the downs they grow very slow and tough indeed- I've seen them barberchair with less than half an inch of hinge left- just incredible.

 

Anyway, none of us could get the chain to bore (036 running Stihl SEMI CHISEL on a 15") In the end I have to admit we resorted to the polesaw . Spectacular barberchair running to about 18' up

 

I didn't bother trying the 034 running an Oregon setup on 16" as it was full chisel- I wonder if it would have been better anyway?

 

Depth gauges were on the button BTW.

Edited January 18, 2012 by doobin

[Tom D]

I find semi chisel is rubbish for boring, stick with full chisel, just try a different brand if you can't get on with the one you have.

 

One tip I have is to apply pressure in the direction of the pulling side of the bar as you bore in, rather than just go straight in.

[blazer]

Semi chisel on a 15" bar was my secret weapon for my cs31 (yonks back) giving me so much control 'but' with practice you will be able to put a 25 " bar through with a full chesil no probs.

 

Saying that after a few sharpens it's a bit easier.