Posted by M Diesel on January 29, 2010 at 14:17:33 from (12.24.61.12):
In Reply to: 450 Chain posted by Red Mist on January 29, 2010 at 09:52:59:
Chris450 said: (quoted from post at 10:52:59 01/29/10) I have a 5/16 chain. Is that big enough for pulling logs. Or should i go bigger. I guess what im saying is will a 450 break a 5/16 chain.
The problem is always how it is unintentionally used. Snags are a concern, as are pulls that tend to kink the chain. An improperly set hook can cause link damage, and the main reason for bad links is people wrapping them around a drawbar. Links don't like to be drawn over a sharp edge. Using a grab clevis will generally stop most of that. In 5/16 you generally need a grade 70 to avoid breaking stuff, and 3/8" would be my choice. They are a bit spendy yes, but will serve you well for years to come.
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