Nailsbeats
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I am wondering what size you guys use on your 346xp's. .325 or 3/8lp or something else? What works well?
What chain on 346xp?
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mantis
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It calls for .325,but I don't think that 3/8th would hurt anything
.325 20NK from Bailey's.
Using .325 21LP Oregon ,already used 3/8 chain and i didnt feel difference on cutting time.
stevethekiwi
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.325 nk, either 16" or 18"
Ole Farmerbuck
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3/8 chain with Dolmar bar, 64 links. Same with my 5100
STLfirewood
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I have been looking for a 3/8 bar for my 346. I guess I'll get a dolmar bar. Either baileys doesn't have one or I'm to stupid to find it on the website. I'm leaning towards me. Mine does good with the .325 but I want to try the 3/8. Does anyone know where i can get an 8 pin for it.
Scott
Scott
nikocker
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Also using .325.
I have mine set up on a Husky 16" solid bar with roller tip running 21 LP.
It cuts just great!
Al
I have mine set up on a Husky 16" solid bar with roller tip running 21 LP.
It cuts just great!
Al
stevethekiwi
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You are pissing into the wind if you think that 346 is going to run a 3/8 chain with a 8 pin sprocket. the 346 is the 2nd best saw ever made, but it aint no miracle worker. If you wanted a saw to competently run an 8 pin 3/8 chain, you should have started with a 395 / 660
STK
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Howdy,
With our new bar selector we were trying to get all of the stock set ups first. Then through time, modify to give all possible combinations. .375 x 7 drive rim on that saw isn't a problem. The problem with going to an 8 tooth is that there isn't a oil pump drive gear with a standard spline that'll fit a 346.
SawTroll
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Definetely not 3/8" Low Profile, but regular 3/8" is an option.
SawTroll
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That sure would be a problem, but I sure 3/8x8 would be too much anyway, so it is just as well!
wildbio
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SawTroll
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I have mine set up on a Husky 16" solid bar with roller tip running 21 LP.
It cuts just great!
Al
Sprocket tip, not roller tip - otherwise I agree!
bowtechmadman
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Sharp chain
nikocker
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SawTroll
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I stand corrected!!
Al
A pretty usual mistake - but a roller nose is something totally different, with a rail around a rolling bar nose.
panhead9
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Im running 3/8 on my NE 16" no problem. original came with .325 but I had a ton of old 3/8 chains to use
