alleyyooper
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I have two chainsaws. When I purchased the newer saw, I fitted it with the same size bar and chain as my older saw. I figured by doing this I could easily swap the bars and chains between the two saws. But, I digress, this is not my issue.
My issue is both saws run .325" chains, not 3/8" chains. My logic tells me that a chain with a narrower tooth (.325") will be easier on the saw's engine and cut faster than a chain with a wider tooth (3/8"). Giving a set engine size, a narrower cutting tooth would be removing less wood, so it should not tax the engine as much as a wider tooth. And, as a consequence, wouldn't a chain with a narrower tooth move through the wood faster?
Al
My issue is both saws run .325" chains, not 3/8" chains. My logic tells me that a chain with a narrower tooth (.325") will be easier on the saw's engine and cut faster than a chain with a wider tooth (3/8"). Giving a set engine size, a narrower cutting tooth would be removing less wood, so it should not tax the engine as much as a wider tooth. And, as a consequence, wouldn't a chain with a narrower tooth move through the wood faster?
Al