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"George E. Cawthon" wrote:
The 346XP uses as .325 pitch chain, and spins it at close to 15k RPM. I
think my confusion was caused when I switched from softer wood into
seasoned oak, things became much more difficult and the saw required
much more force to cut. After a new chain, I now understand that the
saw shouldn't require much force to cut even the oak.

Spins at 15K? You gotta be kidding?

Well, I haven't measured it, but it's somewhere around 14.5k according
to Husky. Anyway, I can verify that it's fast. But, as I've learned,
it is not tolerant of even a slightly worn chain. I think I'm going to
have to buy at least one more chain in order to make it through a day
without having to stop and sharpen.


JKG