Slade McCuiston
ArboristSite Member
I've been using a Husqvarna 435 for most of the cutting around the farm, and I've finally wore the chain out. It came with a .325 pitch, .050 gauge pixel chain (Narrow-Kerf).
I've been itching to put an 18" bar on this saw for a while, and I've got to ditch this safety chain (H30/95VP) as it makes it nearly impossible to perform bore cuts. So, does anyone have any suggestions as far as chains go? I've had many people suggest the 20LPX.
Another question I had... I've never owned a saw before that had a narrow-kerf set-up. I don't need to change anything else (other than the bar/chain) out to make it go from a narrow-kerf to standard chain, correct?
Finally, which bar would you suggest? I'm leaning towards the 18" Oregon Pro-Lite Bar.
Any help is appreciated.
I've been itching to put an 18" bar on this saw for a while, and I've got to ditch this safety chain (H30/95VP) as it makes it nearly impossible to perform bore cuts. So, does anyone have any suggestions as far as chains go? I've had many people suggest the 20LPX.
Another question I had... I've never owned a saw before that had a narrow-kerf set-up. I don't need to change anything else (other than the bar/chain) out to make it go from a narrow-kerf to standard chain, correct?
Finally, which bar would you suggest? I'm leaning towards the 18" Oregon Pro-Lite Bar.
Any help is appreciated.
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