3/8 chain on standard 550 xp

[MattyF]

Sorry to derail the thread some what but why would you want to run a 3/8th chain on a 550. Surely it would cut slower as it is creating a wider kerf.

 

Have been running the narrow kerf oregon chain but finding it a bit delicate- snapped a couple of cutters but does seem to cut fast in the timber.

 

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If you have a reel of 3/8 chain it covers all your saws .. you don't have to order another £300 reel of chain just for one saw.

[Gray git]

👆🖕what he said

 

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[markieg31]

I can appreciate that matty and must save some doh over time.

 

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[eddystihl]

Good question mark

Want all my saws on the same bars so I can use them on different saws

[markieg31]

Okay who thinks that a 550 running 3/8 cuts faster than standard? I can't see how it is possible- a colleague is sure he can out cut a 660 running a 20 inch bar with his 3/8 550.

 

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[CutterSy]

Okay who thinks that a 550 running 3/8 cuts faster than standard? I can't see how it is possible- a colleague is sure he can out cut a 660 running a 20 inch bar with his 3/8 550.

 

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It does cut faster than standard as it's effectively geared up.... but, it bogs down easier. So long as the revs stay high it cuts faster.

I have used a 550 with 13" 3/8 8tooth and it cuts incredibly quickly, but bogs very easily in bar length timber, thus loosing the speed gains. For small diameter stuff it's amazingly quick though.

Don't know about racing a 660, but feel free to try it out, make a video and post it.

[markieg31]

I can appreciate the chain is moving faster but it will get bogged down easier. Bit like hitting a steep hill in your car in 5th instead of 4th

 

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[woodwizzard]

Hhmm, not sure when a comparison to a 660 came into the conversation:confused1:, think it was more a comparison to a standard 550 running a .325 chain.

[Stubby]

Hhmm, not sure when a comparison to a 660 came into the conversation:confused1:, think it was more a comparison to a standard 550 running a .325 chain.

 

Post number 25 is were it came in

[markieg31]

Post number 25 is were it came in

Was ment as a joke[emoji2]

 

 

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