chain types links 2 and 1?

minesmoria · February 04, 2005, 05:14:41 PM

I have a chain oregon 73 20" this chain has a cutter than two drive links and another cutter.

I like this type of chain it seem to cut faster and take bigger chipes out also much faster to sharpeing.

Second i have an oregon 72 24" which has a cutter than one drive link than another cutter this chain has more cutters takes longer to sharpeing and does not work as good.

So why does one chain have 2 links apart from cutter and the other only one.

Is the 73 full chisel?

jokers · February 04, 2005, 07:03:40 PM

73 refers to the particular chain being .058 gauge while the 72 chain is .050. Those numbers have nothing to do with cutter sequence.

The 73 chain that you describe is a full skip chain while the 72 chain is full or standard compliment. What type cuts better is a matter of application.

Russ

minesmoria · February 04, 2005, 07:38:07 PM

Quote from: jokers on February 04, 2005, 07:03:40 PM
73 refers to the particular chain being .058 gauge while the 72 chain is .050. Those numbers have nothing to do with cutter sequence.

The 73 chain that you describe is a full skip chain while the 72 chain is full or standard compliment. What type cuts better is a matter of application.

Russ

I find the full skip chain cuts faster stays sharper longer and works faster.

I never will buy standard chain again!

jokers · February 04, 2005, 07:42:23 PM

OK! But you didn`t have to say it twice! :D

Russ

minesmoria · February 04, 2005, 08:16:17 PM

Quote from: jokers on February 04, 2005, 07:42:23 PM
OK! But you didn`t have to say it twice! :D

Russ

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leweee · February 04, 2005, 08:30:52 PM

Russ .. I don't think he has a sense of humour ....from the looks of that last post :

jokers · February 04, 2005, 09:34:17 PM

Quote from: leweee on February 04, 2005, 08:30:52 PM
Russ .. I don't think he has a sense of humour ....from the looks of that last post :

Jeeese, I guess you`re right leweee!

I didn`t mean any harm in that minesmoria, just making light of human imperfection! Stick around and watch me, you`ll feel better in the long run. :D :D

Russ

ontario026 · February 06, 2005, 07:50:03 AM

Minesmoria, Typically the full skip chain will work better in bigger wood where chip clearing ability is very important, but it cuts a little rougher in smaller wood.

Matthew

tony_marks · February 15, 2005, 11:08:23 AM

just read ole russes post an cut up with him.. you will lean much..
basically a good man.. mo
sometimes we just agree to disagree. an why wouldnt we

Frickman · February 15, 2005, 08:45:20 PM

I too run a full skip chain. When I bought a new MS460 a year ago the dealer had already installed a full complement chain. He knows I like the full skip and offered to change it but I said what the heck, I'll try it. I couldn't wait to wear that chain out. In the big hardwoods I cut a full skip doesn't really cut faster, but cuts alot smoother than full complement.

rebocardo · February 16, 2005, 12:46:15 PM

It is much faster and easier to file and sharpen a 28" full skip then full comp, that is for sure. I cut a lot of 20-36" oak and when you have the full bar (28") buried, full skip makes a big difference in speed and not bogging down.