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Saw chains
By: rls8836 Date: March 21, 2017, 8:15 pm
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I've been sharpening my chains for my 3300 and see 2 of them
have a 33 stamped on them every other link. The other chain has
a K1 stamped every other link. I just replaced my clutch
sprocket on the saw today and wonder if these chains are the
same. Or should I start with a completely new chain from or
especially for a Poulan. Also the chainsaw shop where I bought a
new chain file today recommended a 5/32" file. I have misplaced
the one I have been previously using and it was 3/32". Which is
the correct one for this saw?
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Re: Saw chains
By: Chainsawrepair Date: March 22, 2017, 11:27 am
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K1 is 325 050 also.
Some of the 325 chains have small cutter and use 5/32 files.
Most 325 today use 3/16 files. You can file the smaller cutters
with 3/16 files as I do it too.
33 oregon is 325 050 too 5/32 file
If you get a chance buy you some oregon LPX.
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Re: Saw chains
By: rls8836 Date: March 22, 2017, 1:02 pm
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Cut4fun what is Oregon LPX, I'm a novice at this.
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Re: Saw chains
By: fossil Date: March 22, 2017, 3:49 pm
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Your K1 is a Carlton chain but there are many models.
The 33 Oregon chain is a safety low kickback chain. The chain is
no longer made. A friend of mine spent a day at the Blount plant
in Ontario where they make much of the Oregon chain. They said
that 33 type chain was terrible at clearing chips and was slow.
The LPX that Kevin referred to is a pro type chain and cuts much
faster but has no safety bumper links.
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Re: Saw chains
By: Chainsawrepair Date: March 22, 2017, 3:55 pm
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About different oregon chains
HTML https://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/pro_home.aspx
20LPX x your drive link count
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Re: Saw chains
By: Chainsawrepair Date: March 22, 2017, 3:56 pm
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Thread on testing 325 stock chains
HTML http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/chain/fastest-325-050-stock/
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Re: Saw chains
By: OldJack Date: March 23, 2017, 11:56 pm
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Type 33 chain. I had a similar 3/8 low profile chain some years
ago and it was slow even when new. You can see why the
fish-backs interfered with chip clearance. Click on detail view.
HTML http://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/products/chain/33_34_35SL.htm
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Re: Saw chains
By: Billyram Date: April 16, 2017, 10:40 am
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I can attest to the LPX chain. We had some high winds like we
usually do this time of the year to blow over some oaks. I run
72DL loops of RS or LPX chain on my 357xp and had a sharp LPX on
the saw. I cut up all the wood I wanted haul and then some with
out going to the box for another chain. The LPX chain stays
sharp, clears the chips well and cuts fast.
Billy
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