"New" Stihl .325 NK chisel chain.

HolmenTree · October 15, 2019, 03:03:17 PM

Just found the latest on the new .325 Pro series guide bar and chain from Finland.
Will be available on all new MS261 & MS271 at the start of 2020.

Reddawg · October 15, 2019, 06:09:50 PM

Excellent news my friend, I'm glad I decided to hold off on the WP from that dealer we don't use.
So it looks like a 9 tooth sprocket nose, which would be nice on the plunge cuts. Just to refresh, the NK chain would be only is a full chisel and not in a semi chisel version?
Thanks for tracking this down, and looking forward to 2020 availability.

HolmenTree · October 15, 2019, 11:07:36 PM

Reddawg, the chain is available in both semi chisel and chisel.
The 23Pro chain is already available in North America (Canada at the moment, the US very soon)
So we now have part #'s and information on the bar and will be along soon too.

ChrisRoss · October 16, 2019, 12:54:16 AM

use stump vise to sharpen the chain.

SkeeterKev · December 04, 2019, 08:15:12 PM

Seen lots of this chain in stock in Espanola, Ontario.
Thinking of trying some on a NE346XP with a new Husky NK 16"bar and maybe a 8 pin drive.

I use 63PS on a stihl 241 with a 16" bar with a 7 pin drive and it is great for my use, I am thinking this new chain will make the 346 run better than it is now with 325 LPX.

I cut mostly hardwood for firewood 14" or less.

I am new to this form- lots of great info. Thanks guys.

SkeeterKev · December 12, 2019, 03:23:54 PM

This chain is 0.150" across. With about 0.2" tie strap height. (measured some today)
It looks like a .325" version of the 3/8 63PS (Picco).
It should run great on a Oregon Narrow Kerf bar.

Old saw fixer · June 15, 2020, 12:58:47 PM

Can anyone help with sourcing some of this new chain and a bar to go with it? I want an MS261 CM, and would like to buy it with the saw if available or just buy the powerhead and get my own bar and chain loops. We are kind of short of knowledgeable pro saw shops (at least that I want to deal with) in this area of South Central Virginia. My current preferred Stihl dealer carries NO yellow label cutting products.

Maybe this narrow kerf chain has reached us yet...

TIA, Rick
ps. who is magicman?

gspren · June 15, 2020, 06:07:52 PM

Quote from: Old saw fixer on June 15, 2020, 12:58:47 PM
Can anyone help with sourcing some of this new chain and a bar to go with it? I want an MS261 CM, and would like to buy it with the saw if available or just buy the powerhead and get my own bar and chain loops. We are kind of short of knowledgeable pro saw shops (at least that I want to deal with) in this area of South Central Virginia. My current preferred Stihl dealer carries NO yellow label cutting products.

Maybe this narrow kerf chain has reached us yet...

TIA, Rick
ps. who is magicman?

I might try this new chain/bar in 18" on my 261
@Magicman is a good guy that performs magic with his saw and wit. Maybe he will respond to you.

Magicman · June 15, 2020, 09:57:54 PM

What did I do?? :

Tacotodd · June 16, 2020, 03:52:41 AM

You are just a good guy that happens to have one of those different kinds of names!

Magicman · June 16, 2020, 09:52:24 PM

But I ain't a magician nor do I perform miracles?? I also know nuttin about "New" Stihl .325 NK chisel chain. :-\

barbender · June 16, 2020, 10:59:40 PM

Magic, I have no idea why you were brought into this🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Tacotodd · June 16, 2020, 11:27:01 PM

He just has that magic personality.

gspren · June 17, 2020, 06:35:18 AM

Old saw fixer asked who was magicman so I rang your doorbell, it doesn't look like he has been back.

Old saw fixer · June 20, 2020, 04:24:03 PM

I'm here.... sorry magicman, I must have been in a daze that day.

Magicman · June 22, 2020, 08:40:47 AM

Oh no Sir no apology please. I was having fun and all of my comments were made in jest.

I am normally found on the Sawmilling, General, and Food boards. I am only a "user" when it comes to chainsaws, even though I do own 4 Stihls.