404 .050 chain?

[CFPerformance86]

What length do you need? I found two used .o5o - 404 chains One is 62 drives 5% left of chain - $2.00. Second is 64 drives 50% left $15.00. pus shipping. Reglr chin not skip tooth.

They are too small. I ordered a 3/8 sprocket and chain. Gonna make my life easier in the future

 

[Huskybill]

At the time 404 was still widely used heck they were still cutting old growth out here then.


Do you really need that big of a saw for that short of a bar? Probably not it’s more of a kick back risk especially if it’s a newer power head that spins more rpms. Take a 395 I’ll run up to a 60” bar on one for the here and there either place with no footing or oversized/special order tree that needs to come out of a stand.



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Try a 2100 or your 395 with a 16”/18” bar in smaller diameter hardwoods. Up the rim one size and set the rakers deeper. Wow this setup tears trees up.

 

[Skeans]

Try a 2100 or your 395 with a 16”/18” bar in smaller diameter hardwoods. Up the rim one size and set the rakers deeper. Wow this setup tears trees up.

I wouldn’t do that with our alder it’d be a good way to get killed fast bar length is a must.


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[Remle]

I’ve switched most of my saws to .404. I just like the way it holds up longer without sharpening. I also have my doubts about it needing significantly more power to pull. The difference in kerf between .404 and 3/8 is minimal. In my own limited experience, .063 .404 just seems to be a better chain. It cuts fast, oils well and lasts longer.

 

[Huskybill]

They recommend .404” chain for 80 cc and up saws.

I was running 404 short bars many decades ago.

 

[CFPerformance86]

Well i got the 3/8 clutch drum and the 3/8 chain and swapped the saw over from 404.

Still need a muffler and muffler cover.