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Ran my 290 and ruined a chain

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by firecracker_77, Aug 3, 2014.

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  1. clemsonfor

    clemsonfor

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    Got your point. Just a small amount of wood. My point was arsenic. And im done too :)
     
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  2. firecracker_77

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    Does it hurt a saw any to ramp up the chain speed like that? I'm picturing a bicycle where you shift into the highest gear and then run into a hill where you need to shift back down but can't. I guess it's ok with such a small bar.
     
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    That's the idea. With a small bar and a big drive gear, your 441 will have the speed and the torque to pull it..

    I may be buying a .325 rim (9 pin) and a 16"/.325 bar. Just for GTG's.
     
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  4. clemsonfor

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    Yep! Be fun to play with.
     
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