I found that the 8 tooth and 20” bar is dangerous. Now I want to get a mastermind build even more. The thing screams through the logs. Almost time to sharpen it up now. Get rid of that dull factory edge😄
And as everyone else has said, don’t over sell yourself to a potential employer. But also...
@TINYHULK the 8 tooth changes the gearing a little. Should be able to get one at any dealer for about $12 if even that much. I would only use it with the 20” bar. With a 32 on you wanna stick with the 7 tooth. I’m gonna pop an 8 on mine this weekend with the 20 just to try it out since I have...
I turn my oilers all the way up no matter what size bar I have on.
For the 500i I’d run skip over 28” since you’re in hardwood. If you’re going to run the 20” on it a lot I’d switch to an 8 tooth sprocket. Faster chain speed but will let the saw work a bit. With the factory 7 tooth it will just...
I’ve ran a 28” on my stock 462. Does fine but I prefer a 20” or the 25”. I’ve got a pair of 500i’s that run the 28&32. Occasionally one gets a 36. I’m thinking if you don’t like it with the 28 you could try it with a skip or semi-skip chain to reduce drag
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