Husky 445e 3/8 low profile?

[jamallio96]

Hi there, I was wondering whether people think it would be worth converting my little Husky 445e from .325 15" oregon pro am micro lite bar and chain to 3/8 lo-pro 15" sugi bar and chain, and if so where could I get the appropriate sprocket, bar and chain?

J

[adw]

Cant imagine why you would want to do this?

[jamallio96]

Just looking at different chainsaw chains and some sites say that, on a small saw, 3/8 lo-pro cuts better than .325

Was wondering if any on here have any experience of the difference between the two?

[adw]

I am not aware of a genuine 3/8 Husqvarna sprocket to fit it, so would have to be some after market one, if you can find one,remember the back of the sprocket needs to drive the oil pump, you would also have to change the guide bar, i can see no advantage in doing this, .325 works well on this saw saw, the cost is going to out way any advantage.

[jamallio96]

Fair do's, though I saw that Rob D lists a 3/8 lo-pro bar and chain for the 445e on sugiharabarsuk.co.uk, but no sprocket.

[SawTroll]

Finding a 3/8" lo-pro sprocket that fits the saw may well be a show-stopper, and there likely isn't much gain (if any) over using .325NK (narrow kerf/pixel) anyway, as long as you stay with semi chisel.

 

The trouble with .325NK is that there isn't a chisel option available.

[SawTroll]

Forgot to say; Micro-lite is the same as NK/pixel.

[jamallio96]

Okay cheers, it cuts pretty nice how it is to be honest, I'm just always after more! :-P