Dolmar PS-401 Chain Recommendations

[foche911]

What is best chain for this saw? Hardwood. I plan to Mod it and heavy clutch. Love it already

 

[SawTroll]

Assuming it is set up with 3/8" lo-pro, the first chain I would try is 63PM, (not PM1 or PMC3).

I believe Oregon has developed a good alternative as well, but my memory slips regarding the exact model name.....

 

[foche911]

Yes 3/8 LoPro....would .325 be better?

 

[SawTroll]

Not really sure about that, I believe the 411 is the same saw with .325, hopefully narrow kerf.

 

[tdi-rick]

I have my sisters 411 here (it came for a service and never left ) and it sports .325 chain.

I have a fresh Carlton K2 (semi-chisel) chain to go on it, the original Oregon/Dolmar bumper link chain (21BP ?) only has a few more sharpenings in it.

 

[CGC4200]

If I had a PS-401

I would probably leave original 3/8 LP setup & run Carlton N1C-BL; it is
anti-kickback but still cuts well. Sawtroll was probably referring to
Oregon 91VX, it has longer cutter too, but no safety features.
.325 NK would be another good choice for a saw this size, but I
think they came with 3/8 LP.

Dolmar seems to have dropped PS-401 from USA lineup, it doesn't show
on their website anymore.

 

[HEAVY FUEL]

91 vxl

 

[Termite]

The 401 I had came with 3/8 lo pro. I switched it to .325. The .325 was a little better but I don't think it was worth the cost!
One member on here said quarter inch chain was better than 3/8 lo pro. He remarked about the shorter links turning easier around the small sprockets resulting in less stretch and wear.
However, I have no experience with quarter inch stuff!

 

[blsnelling]

Yes 3/8 LoPro....would .325 be better?

No. Too much chain for that small of a saw. I like WoodlandPro 30LP, LINK.