saltbranch
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Suggestions?
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BEST CHAIN FOR CUTTING RR TIES??
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murphy1244
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LD1
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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.
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.
TomSeller
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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.
DutchHenryBrown
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Any old chain I had, plus have lots of spare chains on hand.:2cents:
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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
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Your Brother in laws chain..........
DutchHenryBrown
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Now that's funny....mean but funny!LOL
TomSeller
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Good one. I have a POS Brother in Law I would like to borrow a chainsaw from for cutting ties if he were to have a chainsaw. Trouble is he doesn't have any tools and has a hard time changing the light bulb in his yard lamp post. Serious, he says he is not mechanically inclined. He seems to operate the TV remote control fine, but beyond that.....
cqaigy2
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Ok that there is funny.:laughing:
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i agree with the POS chain, but if you are gonna be cutting a lot you can get a carbide tipped chain. on the flip side you have to have a special sharpener.
Forget the chain saw use an 8 inch electric circular saw. Cut one side, roll the tie. continue until all four sides are cut. use a hand crosscut saw to finish the cut that the circular saw couldn't reach, sounds time consuming until you start changing and replacing chains.
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The rental center will not rent a chain saw for cutting RR ties but will rent you a 12 circular saw with carbide blade.
LD1
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How do they know what you will be cutting??
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Treemonkey1000
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A sawzall with a long blade would do the same thing. Maybe not as staight. I don't think the Rental shops ask what you are cutting. Pay the insurance if you want on the saw that would cover a chain replacement if it comes back too dinged up to sharpen. I do save my old chains for that stuff if I am too far from a power source to use the sawzall.
LD1
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So if they did ask me what I was cutting, and I told them "wood", "most likely just pine", I would not be lying right??
Not sure if the sawzall is the answer. I tried cutting some electric poles cause I wanted a cleaner cut than a chainsaw with one. Even with an agressive blade, it just gums up and quits cutting. Chainsaw dont even notice.
