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The loggers here run .404 chains on their 460's here for the the simple fact, they get longer chain life, more time between sharpenings and that they will still cut even dull.
ms441 with a .404 chain?
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The loggers here run .404 chains on their 460's here for the the simple fact, they get longer chain life, more time between sharpenings and that they will still cut even dull.
I was hoping some one would have menchaned durable, last longer, and oh it don't rob to much power.
These :censored: rocks out here kill a man cutting firewood on a daily basis and if it ain't a rock :censored: barbwire grown in a tree from 30+ years ago. Normally when we clear land we cut all the wood into firewood and burn the brush. I also want the saw to looks as darn cool as it can since my dads going to buy a crappy big echo. Sorry about the crappy echo thing just not my type of saw but my dad has an home depot card. :monkey: Why buy good when you can get junk on credit.
These :censored: rocks out here kill a man cutting firewood on a daily basis and if it ain't a rock :censored: barbwire grown in a tree from 30+ years ago. Normally when we clear land we cut all the wood into firewood and burn the brush. I also want the saw to looks as darn cool as it can since my dads going to buy a crappy big echo. Sorry about the crappy echo thing just not my type of saw but my dad has an home depot card. :monkey: Why buy good when you can get junk on credit.
Thats what I want to hear.
Slamm
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We you guys may have a point there with the longer chain life.
How would the 404 compare to just running semi chisel 3/8" chain. That is what I like to use especially for firewood and dirty conditions and it lasts and lasts.
Sam
How would the 404 compare to just running semi chisel 3/8" chain. That is what I like to use especially for firewood and dirty conditions and it lasts and lasts.
Sam
kevlar
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I like 3/8 chain too, way faster cutting but hard to argue that in cetain conditions it dulls quickly and when dull it won't cut.
Burvol
Bullbuck
Oregon x chain has long teeth as well. Much like the longer cutters on 404.
Burvol
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So here is the question some bars run 3/8 or .404 so what do I need just a .404 sprocket and chain right. Where can I get a sprocket and chain. I will buy it if I don't like it take it off.
404 is .063 gauge. You need another sprocket on your bar and that is it. Not to be too hard on you, but doing it for being macho is rediculous.
There are other ways to display your manliness.
kevlar
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You need a bar with with a .404 tip sprocket, matching .404 rim sprocket and correct gauge ,77 driver chain for your bar
Burvol
Bullbuck
Yes, forgot to metion your sprocket on the saw.
GASoline71
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I wanna be macho too!!!
Gary
Gary
kevlar
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You already are!
While we're at it, can I run 1/2" pitch on my Echo CS3400? I want to have the biggest nuts in the tree, and I think this will do it. What do you guys think?
Slamm
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You already have your own line of "oils", isn't that enough?
Mercy, don't be so greedy, LOL.
Sam
Huh? A dull 404 chain won't cut any better than a dull 3/8 chain. In fact the larger tooth will rob more power.
kevlar
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They will, if you are at a point where you absolutly have to make a cut
kevlar
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I don't understand some of you guys,you make it sound like he is trying something stupid,when it is actually a common change. wider kerf,stronger chain, larger cutting tooth for a loss of a second maybe more in the cut, GIMME A BREAK!! So if I put a more durable oring chain on my streetbike I'm a fool? He has a 70 cc saw not a god**** echo, its not going to make his saw a dog.
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maybe there is a good reason or two that 0.404 is not so common except on processors?
kevlar
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now you are getting really carried away 80 thou drivers please! I guess the saw manufacturers must be stupid for even making .404 chains then huh? or .404 bars for that matter!
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