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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Equipment => Topic started by: Bluegrass Wood Burner on February 09, 2016, 06:54:05 AM

Title: Falling Spikes
Post by: Bluegrass Wood Burner on February 09, 2016, 06:54:05 AM

I noticed that people are putting larger falling spikes on their 460 Ranchers. What's the advantage to larger beefier falling spikes? Why are the factory spikes not enough. Just curious. I really like the way they look. Been cutting wood for 45 years or so and have never put bigger falling spikes on a saw. I may want to if its practical.

Title: Re: Falling Spikes
Post by: juddspaintballs on February 09, 2016, 08:40:15 AM

my guess is that they work better on larger diameter logs

Title: Re: Falling Spikes
Post by: gspren on February 09, 2016, 08:51:15 AM

  While most won't admit it they add the monster spikes for looks, like jacking a truck up till you need a ladder to get in. For the few that need larger spikes it's for coarse bark trees.

Title: Re: Falling Spikes
Post by: Bondo on February 09, 2016, 09:49:47 AM

Quote from: juddspaintballs on February 09, 2016, 08:40:15 AM

my guess is that they work better on larger diameter logs

Ayuh,...    That's why I put a bigger spike on the inside of the bar, 'n didn't bother mountin' the one that goes on the clutch cover,...

I put it on my blockin' saw,...
It helps, Alot, as ya get closer to the ground to control the cut,.....
Especially on rounds bigger than a couple feet diameter,....

My limbin'/ fellin' saw has the factory Stihl spikes,...