chain for carving...help please.

[Monikieman]

Hi folks.

 

Needing a new chain for my Husky 350 with a 15" bar as I have quite enjoyed my wee bit carving.

 

Is semi-chisel the best bet? Would I need to do anything else to the chain etc.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Brian

[spudulike]

Hi folks.

 

Needing a new chain for my Husky 350 with a 15" bar as I have quite enjoyed my wee bit carving.

 

Is semi-chisel the best bet? Would I need to do anything else to the chain etc.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Brian

 

That saw with 15" 0.325" bar will have a typical 1.3mm gauge and 64 drive links.

 

Semi chisel is easier to sharpen and the edge will last longer in dirty wood but it won't be as aggressive in the cut as full chisel which will need a bit more care when sharpening.

 

If your bar is getting a bit tired, fit one of Oregons Microlite pro bars and 95VPX chain, it will liven it up a bit, not that the 350 isn't already:thumbup:

 

I used Husqvarna semi chisel on my 345 for years and it always worked well.

 

Just re-read the thread, saw you are using it for carving - not my thing but the comments above stand for general logging

Edited June 6, 2012 by spudulike

[Monikieman]

Cheers Spud.

 

Just wondered about the carving aspect. Will try the semi chisel then.

 

I have 3 loops of stihl RSC and just thought it might be a bit aggresive.

 

thanks again.

 

Brian