Chainsaw Repair

50cc class saws that have "enough power to pull 3/8" are still better off with .325, which takes less power. (and is far smoother) Aside from the common chain/file argument there's no reason to run 3/8 on saws until they approach 60cc.

Not sure how it got started, but it seems there are a lot of guys on these saw sites who think it's a cool thing to switch these saws to 3/8 and to go from 7 to 8 pin rims. Why not just hang 5 lbs of dead weight on the saw? If you're going to slow it down, why not weigh it down at the same time.