BEST CHAIN FOR CUTTING RR TIES??

[saltbranch]

Suggestions?

thank you

 

[murphy1244]

disposible

 

[LD1]

Chainsaw chain.

I find that log chains dont cut very well:laughing:

seriously, dont over think it. I cut ties and electric poles with just whatever saw I happen to grab. Worst think it can do is dull it out and you'll have to re-sharpen.

 

[xyz123]

I've used whatever is on the saws at the time too. If I had a choice before starting, I would put on semi chisel for ties.

 

[TomSeller]

If the RR tie has dirt and rocks on it or in the cracks, I would be concerned. I would not cut in the spike area or at the ends if the steel S is in the end of the tie. If the tie is solid without cracks you should be good. You might consider a chain or blade that is already worn.

 

[DT86]

I would grab the oldest POS chain I had for cutting RR ties.

 

[DutchHenryBrown]

Any old chain I had, plus have lots of spare chains on hand.:2cents:

 

[the old grind]

Use one that you're ready to toss anyway and grind the 'rakers' down a bit extra when you sharpen for the job. Brush a bit of #2 or kero on the bar & chain if they gum-up with creosote when cutting. Embedded gravel/sand will be 'the end' of the chain ...

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Your Brother in laws chain..........

 

[tcartwri]

Do not get the creosote on your skin. learned that the hard way as a teen whilst taking an old bridge apart.