Sproket sizes and faster chain speed

[Boogieman142]

Well, i use a 7 or an 8 on my 361 pends on what i'm cutting, and my 660 never sees anything less than an 8.

 

[wigglesworth]

24" and an 8 pin for me on my 460. Big difference between it and a 7 pin. Course mines modded

 

[redprospector]

Wow I really, I mean I wow; I am running 8 pins on two stock saws and neither has lost power both seem to have gained cutting speed. I will agree my modded one is better but all saws improved with the change I wonder how many not recommending the change truly tried it? I cut Elm,Oak, Hickory,Blackjack and even though I can stall the chain I could also stall it on my modded one as well There is not a saw I? have seen that can't be stalled with enough dogging imo.

rope,
There is a loss in torque when you switch to an 8 on any saw. If you're not noticing it, you are probably compensating for it subconsciously. That's the difference between those who like the 8 and those who don't. Those who do, know how to compensate.

Andy