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28th November 2008, 09:30 AM #16.
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I agree with you sidgi these numbers sound a bit odd.
I can't believe chains need swapping on softwoods after only 64 sq ft. That's only 2, 4' x 8' slabs. I'm not familiar with slabbing with a Lucas but with a CS mill I can cut ~ 256 sq ft of clean softwood on one sharp chain.
In hardwoods, it really depends on the hardwood. On a really clean Jarrah I cut over 100 sq ft without changing the chain. On harder woods like lemon scented gum my chain touch up skills have improved to the point where it is quicker for me to touch up rather than change the chain in between slabs. I used to swap chains between slabs but now only change the chain when the rakers need attention as I measure these at home with a caliper. So I will generally cut 4 or 5 slabs with the same chain, touching up in between slabs.
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