Rob D

Just thought I'd do a quick resume on Oregons multi cut chain. All the range of oregon multi cut are based on their existing chains the only difference there is a thicker layer of industrial chrome on the top plate. The chain doesn't look much different from 'normal chain' but it is a little more expensive (40% to 50% more give or take). At some stage every chainsaw user asks 'surely with all the modern technology around there must be chains that don't dull so easily'? Oregons multi cut seeks to address this but what's it like and why isn't everyone using it? One of the members 'Rover' on here summed it up well: "Just wanted to say thanks for the multicut chain you sent me for the 346. I don't like it very much, but my "brash monkey" (I get invoiced for brash monkeying, it's his term) does. It seems to never get as sharp as a normal chain, not even close to a normal semi-chisel, but.... It does cut at that slower speed for so much longer, I reckon I sharpen the semi-chisel on my 550xp (also on 15") twice before the multicut starts to slow down considerably. I prefer to take that time, sharpen up and go at it again, but he likes the fact that it will just keep cutting. It's no different when hitting metal or stones etc (hedgelaying, close to the ground cuts, rubble, rubbish and ingrown barb wire in abundance)." So it performs pretty much as designed - it'll cut longer in dirty conditions but it does not cut nearly so well as the steel equivalent and it is more expensive. Pic below as M22BPX - .325 .063 oregon semi chisel multicut chain.

Many thanks... Will continue to do free postage on all orders I think and soon all of husky equipment should be live on the site.

Very professional looking work indeed!

Had a look at your website by the way - very well set out and particularly liked the inclusion of videos showing you carving

Always check with the LA even if people cross themselves and hope to die... I almost came unstuck a couple of times taking others word for it and each time felt stupid that I'd left it so late to check for myself.

Great work - how long do you think one of those takes you?

Thanks for that although I will admit that I am not the best in the world of sharpening but hopefully it gives the general idea. I'd ditto the aboves in that sounds like to large a file being used freehand. Although sometimes with those smaller chains in can be tricky to maintain the curve of the tooth with the file plate on...

Nicely done Rob and the word count I think is a bonus as makes it a good short read.... sometimes when you're faced with pages of stuff it puts you off starting!

Ditto above which is what dadio was asking - and it's prob more relevant to working in the woods where you're felling several trees and avoids having to get a pull line set up.

I've had this before on some sycamore I was milling.... got halfway down the log and the mill just stuck fast.... I'd already cut 3 or 4 planks fine.... couldn't understand it..... My theory (and to ditto agg) is worn bar where the groove has widened and the chain is sloppy. This chain slop causes the bar to pull one way which causes more wear on that side of the bar which in turn makes the bar pull up (or down) causing even more wear on that side which causes even more pressure until.... it sticks! So why does it suddenly stick fast and not gradually? I dunno.... You can get over it temporarily by taking the bar and chain off, dressing the bar and then spending some time getting the chain perfect but personally I'd say a new bar and chain is on the cards (and new drive rim while you're at it!). When you get a new bar and chain after milling with an old set up it's like those first kisses from your wife all that time ago and the magic of milling is back You'll tell me it's a brand new saw you had on there now!

Exactly why bother looking to use a cheaper alternative when it's cheap anyway?

Great vid and very refreshing

Cool vid - liked the custom saw dogs on the Stihl (model?) looked handy.

I think when milling you have to be mindful of the saw. The main reason I think people may have problems is overheating the saw. You need to idle the saw at periods down the log and after finishing a plank let it idle a couple of minutes to cool off. Trouble is when you get tired you tend to force those last couple of planks out with a slightly dull chain and as soon as you're done switch the saw off.... My MS880 of 2 years still runs perfectly and idles well all down to be kinder to the saw. I'd agree with the comments about Stihl though... they do come across as arrogant and above everyone/everything else....

That first un is def a big un!

Ditto above - as Charlie says the 560 may have come with the 3/8 pitch chain though... double check that each is running .325 .058 chain.

Sorry Rob forgot to answer this question in your e-mail This mount is the same as the small huskys. I have all these bars in stock but have not translated to website yet. If you put in MS180 into the guide bar search all the 14" oregon bars here I have the equivalent in the Husky mount. You can order one of these and I'll send Husky equivalent.

Def worth the time to quarter saw as have heard on good authority that through sawn plane has pretty much nil demand.... any buyers will want that lacewood effect.

Nothing too serious and some fun felling today [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnTQfjyAnuI&feature=youtube_gdata]Felling with Dave - YouTube[/ame]

I was just thinking that it could be the throttle is slightly sticking somewhere and maybe wants a bit of lube.

Such a shame this isn't the norm.... As said we are truly an undervalued profession.... Our time will come (I hope)!

Very nice - how'd you get the blue colour on the poplar?

Thanks gents - it's on display in a little known seller of teak garden furniture! Am not looking forward to delivering it if it sells.

Very much like the attention to detail and particularly the individual shingles! Also the little chimney!

Good point - and also an idea to supply these to the homeowner as part of the kit! Next one I do will have a larger base anyways....