20 inch .325 Semi-Skip Chain Available?

[Dub11]

Mite not wanna do that.
Reggie mite mess you up. And if hes that big, you mite be alone on this one. Lol.

Wait a minute, how tall was jake?

I was only teasing cuz he sounds like hes built like my uncle and I always give him grief when he wants a light saw.

 

[Icepick69]

I was only teasing cuz he sounds like hes built like my uncle and I always give him grief when he wants a light saw.

Maybe he will post a picture, see if hes kin to Jake? Now you have me interested.

 

[CrystalRiver1]

Mite not wanna do that.
Reggie mite mess you up. And if hes that big, you mite be alone on this one. Lol.

Wait a minute, how tall was jake?

Knock it off fellers...I'm a man of peace--not war. lol
I think I may just slide up to a 18' bar & square chisel and relegate the 16' bar to my 026.
Just trying to be more efficient with my horsepower & back...

BTW...is 20' bar & with square chisel too much for the MS261c?
How bout if I do something to the "muff?"

 

[Brian72]

Knock it off fellers...I'm a man of peace--not war. lol
I think I may just slide up to a 18' bar & square chisel and relegate the 16' bar to my 026.
Just trying to more efficient with my horsepower & back...

BTW...is 20' bar & with square chisel too much for the MS261c?
How bout if I do something to the "muff?"

The 261 will pull the 20" bar just fine. For me personally, I find a good 50cc saw with a 20" bar my favorite combo. Good power and still fairly light. It's definitely my most used saw.

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[Dub11]

Knock it off fellers...I'm a man of peace--not war. lol
I think I may just slide up to a 18' bar & square chisel and relegate the 16' bar to my 026.
Just trying to more efficient with my horsepower & back...

BTW...is 20' bar & with square chisel too much for the MS261c?
How bout if I do something to the "muff?"

The sharper the chain the easier it is on the saw.

 

[huskyboy]

Good strong stock 50cc is fine with .325 20” full comp. 3/8 is a bit much at 20” unless you mod/port the saw. I like a 60cc better with a 20” 3/8. Lot more torque than a 50cc saw if your burying the bar or bore cutting.

 

[Icepick69]

Knock it off fellers...I'm a man of peace--not war. lol
I think I may just slide up to a 18' bar & square chisel and relegate the 16' bar to my 026.
Just trying to more efficient with my horsepower & back...

BTW...is 20' bar & with square chisel too much for the MS261c?
How bout if I do something to the "muff?"

Can you post a picture of you using the saw, so we can see just how long of a bar you will need.
Asking for a friend.
Thank you

 

[CrystalRiver1]

The sharper the chain the easier it is on the saw.

Amazing how that works!

 

[CrystalRiver1]

Can you post a picture of you using the saw, so we can see just how long of a bar you will need.
Asking for a friend.
Thank you

Hmm...reckon I'll pass on that request.
It's best you employ your creativity & imagination concerning this matter.

 

[Hedgerow]

I think @tree monkey carried some .325 skip chain.
Had a few rolls I thought.

 

[Philbert]

We discussed 'cowboy' alternatives in this thread:

http://opeforum.com/threads/anybody-ever-make-their-own-skip-chains.8465/

Philbert

 

[CR888]

I think 18" is a good compromise size for 50cc saws that ideally run best with 16''b/c. Yesterday I ran 20" 3/8 full skip & my ported 261 really struggled. But the wood density plays a big part in what performs. The good thing about .325 too is the small diameter sprocket giving you the most potential torque.

 

[Philbert]

The good thing about .325 too is the small diameter sprocket giving you the most potential torque.

I like 16" on 50cc saws, but it depends on the size and type of wood too. The new .325 low profile chain could be interesting.

Phiblert

 

[RI Chevy]

Biggest I go on my MOFO 261 cm in 3/8 is 18" bar. If I need bigger, I jump up to 036.

 

[CrystalRiver1]

We discussed 'cowboy' alternatives in this thread:

http://opeforum.com/threads/anybody-ever-make-their-own-skip-chains.8465/

Philbert

Good reading

 

[ChipsFlyin]

Understandable.
And here is another thought. This is a bone stock husky55 pulling 3/8s skip 24" bar. It really has no business doing this. I imagine your 261 would fair considerably better.

You just made me grit my teeth!

 

[Dub11]

You just made me grit my teeth!

I have a nack for that. And it surprisingly oiled the bar better than I thought. Dont worry that little guy is now wearing a 16" bar.

 

[RI Chevy]

Tough cut to judge the bar and chain. The noodle cut is tough on saws. Lots of variables involved. Maybe a cross cut would have been better?

 

[Dub11]

Tough cut to judge the bar and chain. The noodle cut is tough on saws. Maybe a cross cut would have been better?

oh for sure, that's a old piece of oak. I still have some of it left. Maybe I should make another video with a bigger saw?

 

[RI Chevy]

3/8 chain definitely puts more stress on smaller "unported" saws to pull it effectively. .325 chain is more forgiving. Probably why the .325 is recommended by manufacturers.