Bar Ratings

[Iron Head]

I have Stihl saws driving Stihl bars.
I'm thinking about getting a few new bars and would like you guys opinions for the highest quality bars.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Guido Salvage]

The ABA and Martindale-Hubbell rate lawyers....

Oh, you are speaking of saw bars (no Hooters jokes either please).

I think that in order to better help you we will need to know the powerheads you will be using as well as the length and type of bar (roller nose, hard nose, etc.) you want.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Stay with the Stihl bars, they are as good as any of the rest out there IMO.

 

[mdavlee]

Tsumura, cannon, gb, stihl, carlton, oregon and forester in that order for me.

 

[Iron Head]

I'm looking for a 20in and 25 or 28 in for my 261 and 460.
Currently I have Stihl roller noses so I really don't know the differences.
I only want quality material, craftsmanship, and best oiling.

 

[jus2fat]

I have Stihl saws driving Stihl bars.
I'm thinking about getting a few new bars and would like you guys opinions for the highest quality bars.
Thanks in advance.

Stihl is the only saw manufacture company that makes their own bars and chains.
You're always going to get a true fit and super quality...at a reasonable price.
If it works great...why stray..??
You can pay more for sure...but for regular use Stihl bars are a good value...imho.

J2F

 

[Iron Head]

Stihl is the only saw manufacture company that makes their own bars and chains.
You're always going to get a true fit and super quality...at a reasonable price.
If it works great...why stray..??
You can pay more for sure...but for regular use Stihl bars are a good value...imho.

J2F

Yes sir, you are corrrect. I never had a problem with my stihl bars. Just wondering if the grass is greener on the other side.

 

[jbighump]

ive only used stihl bars,,,, buy the es bars they are second to no one as far as quality and for the price they are a bargain only 3 dollars more than a laminated stihl bar

 

[jus2fat]

ive only used stihl bars,,,, buy the es bars they are second to no one as far as quality and for the price they are a bargain only 3 dollars more than a laminated stihl bar

Please give dealer and phone # so I can take advantage of this bargain opportunity.
Sure can't get it here locally. Thanks in advance..!!

J2F

 

[pops21]

Yes sir, you are corrrect. I never had a problem with my stihl bars. Just wondering if the grass is greener on the other side.

It sure is greener on the other side! Its called a 346xp and 372xp.:msp_biggrin:

 

[Iron Head]

All of mine are narrow tips. What's the performance differences between the narrow tip and the wide tip?

 

[jbighump]

Please give dealer and phone # so I can take advantage of this bargain opportunity.
Sure can't get it here locally. Thanks in advance..!!

J2F

really, seriously i dont know if it was a fluke or not but the dealer sold me the solid bar for 3 dollars and some change more than the same size laminated bar should have bought 2

 

[PA Plumber]

I like Stihl ES bars. I believe they are much better than GB Ti bars.

I've got some new Forester Pro series bars, but haven't run them yet. They were cheap, so I picked up a handful.

 

[jus2fat]

really, seriously i dont know if it was a fluke or not but the dealer sold me the solid bar for 3 dollars and some change more than the same size laminated bar should have bought 2

Let's just say...you're..."living right"...and leave it at that..!!!

J2F

 

[Simonizer]

Tsumura, cannon, gb, stihl, carlton, oregon and forester in that order for me.

I will second this particular order.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

Any Total bar that says Jonsered on it wins in my book.

Tell me that isn't slick.

 

[young]

Any Total bar that says Jonsered on it wins in my book.

Tell me that isn't slick.

not as cool but kinda close.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

not as cool

I know.

but kinda close.

I win.

 

[Stihlman441]

I like Stihl ES bars. I believe they are much better than GB Ti bars.

What makes you say that ?.Have you had a bad one or what ?.
All my bars are GB Ti bars every single one so what does that tell ya,i have 11 of them,from 18'' to 50''and between them they have hads over a hundred hrs use.
Afew of them

 

[gmax]

I will use any major brand bar if the price is right... which rules out stihl.