The torque's non existing influence on cutting speed.

[PES+]

Yah but...

Can we keep the rabbit?

 

[chowdozer]

Since horsepower is the amount of work done in a period of time, we should really be measuring chainsaw power in 'pounds of sawdust per minute' units,

I like pound of sawdust per minute. That's a nice measuable quantity

 

[Canyon Angler]

"Great taste!"

"Less filling!"

"Great taste!"

"Less filling!"

Now: Which is more important to the efficiency of a tire?

Its roundness? Or its rotation?

:monkey:

 

[PES+]

My old karting port guy used to measure crankcase volume with a wine decanter

 

[SRT-Tech]

we still yakking about this?

to the bar already!!!!

 

[gasman]

Steve,

Are we really going to have to wait 24 hours for your post? This thread is past ripe and heading towards compost.

 

[SRT-Tech]

everyone to the Bar!!

 

[Woodie]

"Great taste!"

"Less filling!"

"Great taste!"

"Less filling!"

Now: Which is more important to the efficiency of a tire?

Its roundness? Or its rotation?

:monkey:

I just wet myself.

 

[Freakingstang]

Steve,

Are we really going to have to wait 24 hours for your post? This thread is past ripe and heading towards compost.

Im trying hard to let it go, I really am..... been involved with too much drama on the internet lately....lol

 

[gasman]

Your right. The bar sounds good.

 

[SRT-Tech]

I just wet myself.

watersports! :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Marco]

When going to the bar an engine with a broad flat torque curve is better, eg. 460 Ford, if you have to have a manual transmission. You can concentrate more on driving and less on shifting.

 

[SRT-Tech]

^ disagree.... a taxi is much better

 

[Freakingstang]

When going to the bar an engine with a broad flat torque curve is better, eg. 460 Ford, if you have to have a manual transmission. You can concentrate more on driving and less on shifting.

yes, but even though the torque of the 460 starting off in third gear is less than a 441 at full HP.....

 

[Marco]

Taxi?! I'm lucky my road is paved, I'll just take the horse and let him find his way home. Just need to remember to duck when he goes through the barn door.:bang:

 

[RaisedByWolves]

How much torque does your horse have?

 

[SmokinDodge]

How much torque does your horse have?

Dunno, but he's rated right at one horse power!

 

[SmokinDodge]

yes, but even though the torque of the 460 starting off in third gear is less than a 441 at full HP.....

Get the cummins. Fifth gear take off no problem. Not that I would know.......

Hey what's that smell.............

 

[Sprig]

I just have to make a comment on this "torque issue" that I see in many many threads. Torque is a thing invented by car magazines that has totally overtaken peoples minds: Statements like: My car (or chainsaw like we discuss here ) performs so great because it has tons of torque... is totally BS IMO.



I take the point but...

The torque issue must be more important for chainsaws than cars as they have no gearbox. Peaky horsepower is fine whilst taking lots of small chippings with little loss of speed.

As soon as a saw bogs a bit it is the one with more torque that is likely to keep chugging and finish the cut.

Perhaps a few users of old beasts from the 80s might contrast using these against modern saws with similar HP.

Back to the cars - I have a car with an old Plymouth Fury engine. It has the same power to weight ratio as a Volkswagen Golf but weighs twice as much. On the flat they have similar performance, but when a steep hill comes along there is no contest. The bee in a tin is left for dust.

Maybe the torque thing is overused by the marketing Johnnies, but I'm not sure it should be dismissed as BS. Good topic for discussion though.

Big feller

Yes.

 

[chowdozer]

Get the cummins. Fifth gear take off no problem. Not that I would know.......

Hey what's that smell.............

Hopefully it's not a NV4500.