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Big, old, high-torque/low revs saws don't seem to behave so well with lo-pro. They also don't cut that much faster as the chain speed is down and they don't make up for it with big chips. There is a saving in kerf, but unless you cut a fair amount at 2" or less it is minimal. The torque does also have a tendency to break chains if you are anything other than very careful.

 

I would go for a roller or sprocket-nosed bar in preference to a hard nosed bar as it will increase available power and stop the chain stretching as much. I would stick to .404" for that powerhead.


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Thanks Alec, good advise, .404 does always feel very strong! Even compared to 3/8 (on my 462).
Also prefer filing with the bigger file!
Full comp or skip ripping chain. When milling larch and walnut full comp goes well, on beech and oak very slow. Just wondering if skip would help clear dust out of kerf? Beech seems to blunt chain the fastest.. re sharpen after 3 full width slabs (3m long).

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