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880 minor upgrade

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  1. Woodsnwoods

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    Got the new 30 inch bar, square ground chain and drive sprocket on the 880 tonight. Saving for the big logs:dex: IMG_5319.JPG IMG_5317.JPG
     
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    :dex:
     
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  3. Armbru84

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    Love those big saws. Tare it up!!

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  4. Woodsnwoods

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    Nice, I don't have wood big enough to support that bar. But to you I say:dex:
     
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    Very nice:)
     
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  6. Armbru84

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    They like square ground :woodsign:
     
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    Nice! I like a 20" for limbing. :rofl: :lol:

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    Seriously though it should OWN that bar. :dex: The smallest I normally use is 36".
     
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    Does a ms880 have more cubes than a 166 dolmar? Running those 100cc plus saws for limbing duty is pure torture. The guys who packed a mac 125, dolmar 166, or a stihl 084 for a shift of cutting big timber on even moderately steep ground were tough. Using an 880 to mill lumber is probably fun and rewarding. And much less likely to cause a back surgery.
     
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    Nice saw, bar, and chain. That square ground should make short work for you. Just do not get close to any dirt with it.
     
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    166 is 118cc and 880 is 121cc

    After running my 84 for an hour I am whooped. Normally run it to quarter large chunks or anything needing a 36" bar.
     
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    I use a 310 or 461 for limbing duty. Once in a great while I will whack some limbs, but it's too heavy and ackward for limbs.
     
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