Saw video thread

[chipper1]

Pics?

Fabz is that you .
I'll get video proof later.

 

[Mastermind]

Fabz is that you .
I'll get video proof later.

Fabz ain't here man....

 

[chipper1]

Fabz ain't here man....

Aint there no more either, he left.

 

[RI Chevy]

FabZ flew da coupe?

 

[ChipsFlyin]

Has to make a chain to run on this odd length roller nose I had. Pretty cool bar...wide.

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I wonder if that Oregon is originally from a Poulan or Poulan rebadged 245/306 frame saw. To be a .063 it would have had to be worn pretty good though. Poulan had goofy lengths - 17 and 21 - and wide bars back in the day. D176 mounts - 8mm slot, 0.50 , 64DL for the 17".
This is a 21" on my 245SA

 

[chipper1]

FabZ flew da coupe?

Looks like he got a new gig .

 

[chipper1]

I wonder if that Oregon is originally from a Poulan or Poulan rebadged 245/306 frame saw. To be a .063 it would have had to be worn pretty good though. Poulan had goofy lengths - 17 and 21 - and wide bars back in the day. D176 mounts - 8mm slot, 0.50 , 64DL for the 17".
This is a 21" on my 245SA
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That's sweet.
Is the chain sharp.

 

[ChipsFlyin]

That's sweet.
Is the chain sharp.

The barracuda chain is super sharp to touch on the cutting corner but does not cut that great. It's an innovative idea and cool looking but would say it's more of a novelty and fun item. Take a look at the new powersharp videos o, not real impressive.

The cutter geometry is weird with the top plate cutting angle being very steep nothing like a traditional new cutter. To me it seems like the chain gouges chips out rather than slicing. The side plate is not real sharp either so there has to be more drag.

I think it can be improved but only with files and side plate stoning. Somewhere down the road I'll take closeups of the chain and post it on the square filing thread and have guys tear it apart with recommendations. I have some Ideas but hate to destroy the chain figuring out how to improve then have nothing, The old barracudas are pretty rare and new powersharps are way different in construction.

 

[ChipsFlyin]

The barracuda chain is super sharp to touch on the cutting corner but does not cut that great. It's an innovative idea and cool looking but would say it's more of a novelty and fun item. Take a look at the new powersharp videos o, not real impressive.

The cutter geometry is weird with the top plate cutting angle being very steep nothing like a traditional new cutter. To me it seems like the chain gouges chips out rather than slicing. The side plate is not real sharp either so there has to be more drag.

I think it can be improved but only with files and side plate stoning. Somewhere down the road I'll take closeups of the chain and post it on the square filing thread and have guys tear it apart with recommendations. I have some Ideas but hate to destroy the chain figuring out how to improve then have nothing, The old barracudas are pretty rare and new powersharps are way different in construction.

There's already a thread here with pics of the old and new versions.

http://opeforum.com/threads/powersharp-chains.5620/

 

[Nutball]

Stock vs Mitch ported

I was able to press uncomfortably hard on the ported saw, so it could use a bigger sprocket if only they make one

 

[chipper1]

There's already a thread here with pics of the old and new versions.

http://opeforum.com/threads/powersharp-chains.5620/

Thanks for the link.

 

[ChipsFlyin]

Stock vs Mitch ported

I was able to press uncomfortably hard on the ported saw, so it could use a bigger sprocket if only they make one

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Check with @Definitive Dave . He may be able to track down an 8 pin pico rim for ya or have sitting around in old stock. There are aftermarket ones ones available but are custom and pricy. ($34)

 

[Definitive Dave]

Share a pic of da chain?

 

[ChipsFlyin]

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HD closeup goodness!!!

 

[Definitive Dave]

 

[Dub11]

I wonder if that Oregon is originally from a Poulan or Poulan rebadged 245/306 frame saw. To be a .063 it would have had to be worn pretty good though. Poulan had goofy lengths - 17 and 21 - and wide bars back in the day. D176 mounts - 8mm slot, 0.50 , 64DL for the 17".
This is a 21" on my 245SA
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I had a Dolmar 510 with a goofy "18" inch bar and 64dl chain. Irritating it was.

 

[p61 western]

I had a Dolmar 510 with a goofy "18" inch bar and 64dl chain. Irritating it was.

Must have been .058.

 

[RI Chevy]

I have 3 chains. I think they are for a 19" bar. I think they are 70dl. 3/8" chains.
I will make them into 18" 66dl chains.
Weird.

 

[huskihl]

I have 3 chains. I think they are for a 19" bar. I think they are 70dl. 3/8" chains.
I will make them into 18" 66dl chains.
Weird.

They're for an Echo 20 inch bar

 

[RI Chevy]

Hmmm. Damn Echos, echos, echos....

TY Kevin. [emoji106]