toolmaker
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- Jan 31, 2020
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- Tyrone, Pa
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I have an 026 Pro that has been with me for a long time. Always really liked this saw. Since day one, had a 16" .325 pitch bar and chain.
I've been wondering how it would do with a 20" bar simply because I would like a lightweight saw with a little more reach so I don't have to bend over so far. No intentions at all for cutting big wood.............. just for cutting small stuff and cleaning up brush and bushes around the yard.
I bought a new clutch drum and sprocket for 3/8 pitch chain and threw a 20" bar on with a 3/8 .050 chain.
Man.............. I was really impressed!
I was cutting some 16"-18" dry white oak today and it did way better than I expected! Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a powerhouse that will run with my built 462, but it was a LOT better than I thought it would be.
Gonna use this a lot from here on out!
Now I have a couple 16" bars and a bunch off .325 pitch chains for sale!! LOL
I've been wondering how it would do with a 20" bar simply because I would like a lightweight saw with a little more reach so I don't have to bend over so far. No intentions at all for cutting big wood.............. just for cutting small stuff and cleaning up brush and bushes around the yard.
I bought a new clutch drum and sprocket for 3/8 pitch chain and threw a 20" bar on with a 3/8 .050 chain.
Man.............. I was really impressed!
I was cutting some 16"-18" dry white oak today and it did way better than I expected! Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a powerhouse that will run with my built 462, but it was a LOT better than I thought it would be.
Gonna use this a lot from here on out!
Now I have a couple 16" bars and a bunch off .325 pitch chains for sale!! LOL