Only in the last couple of years have I been interested in learning about my chains and saws. I used to just accept that the stihl dealer knew best and took his recommendations ( he has had that business for over 20 years ). However I am learning some subtle differences in chain type and the...
So I had to delete that post, went and checked what chain I had on my older 200T and realized that I was running the 63PMC 50. These are chains that are made from a reel of chain that came from my buddy. So I have been using REAL chain as ya call it. The new saw with a 16" bar came with that low...
Butch tell me as I am not a fan of safety chain either. When I go to Westport Mass next week I will source some there, because I only get stihl chain here.
My Stihl dealer and I are buds and I have in my person all product books, service manuals and parts manuals for all my saws. Here it states that PMC3 chain is low kickback and my description of PMC is " picco micro comfort 3 chain is the successor of 3/8 PM1. It cuts faster and smoother and has...
Swingdude are the trees you cut generally soft? A 16" bas on a 200t here would cut so slowley that it would ruin a saw & make cutting difficult. 14" max - usually 12" used
Hey Pete, mostly concrete wood here in the tropics but a little softwood now and again. My 14" bar has been kicking a$$...
Take it back Nick, I just bought a new 200T and the dudes tried to pass that chain off with a 14" bar to me saying it would cut faster blah blah blah. Used it for 1 job and then sold that setup to a friend who runs 192s. Put a 16" bar with .050 chain, and am happy with that which I knew was the...
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