Did Oregon discontinue pro-lite bars?

[SteveSr]

Thanks for letting me know! What Oregon bar that they sell now would be comparable to the pro lite?

Take a look at the Tsumura bars. They still have riveted (and not glued) bars.

 

[Philbert]

when looking in the rail you can see glue or epoxy or whatever they use to stick them together.

They still have riveted (and not glued) bars.

Has anyone had a issue with these 'bonded' bars delaminating? Or any other issues?

I know that some of this 'adhesive' holds aircraft together, holds signs up over Interstate highways, . . .

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/bonding-and-assembly-us/https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/bonding-and-assembly-us/applications/material-bonding/metal/
Philbert

 

[sean donato]

I use 3m pannel bond to glue body panes in, if you do it right you'll tear the sheet metal before the glue give way.

 

[Tin-knocker]

I know they make some very high quality glues/epoxies but I just decided to buy a stihl bar. Less than 100 for the bar and chain at my local dealer who I’m happy to support. Neighbor loves it too so win win.

 

[SteveSr]

Has anyone had a issue with these 'bonded' bars delaminating? Or any other issues?

I know that some of this 'adhesive' holds aircraft together, holds signs up over Interstate highways, . . .

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/bonding-and-assembly-us/https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/bonding-and-assembly-us/applications/material-bonding/metal/
Philbert

I have heard from Nate @fordf150 that the glued bars were problematic. I think that the main issue is that if they get hot due to lack of oil or cutting with a dull chain that they will delaminate. Rivets won't do this.

 

[Philbert]

Rivets won't do this.

The laminated bars are usually spot welded.

But they also have issues: more flexible, broken / sheared welds, rust between layers, etc.

I don’t sell any bars, but I would be interested in hearing specifics from any users, as well as how Oregon handles any warranty claims.

I have one, but very little use.

Philbert

 

[Woodslasher]

The laminated bars are usually spot welded.

But they also have issues: more flexible, broken / sheared welds, rust between layers, etc.

I don’t sell any bars, but I would be interested in hearing specifics from any users, as well as how Oregon handles any warranty claims.

I have one, but very little use.

Philbert

My dad's 445 came with a laminated Husky-labeled bar, it was used until the paint was long gone and the rails and nose spur were shot with no issues. I think it was about 10-15 years old when it was replaced, fyi. I believe an old 3-rivet tipped 36 inch Oregon bar I drilled out for a mill the other day was laminated too, and while the tip was rusted solid when I got to it the rest of the bar is solid and structurally sound.

 

[Northerner]

Interesting topic since iam just in the process of starting to stock Oregon bars in my saw shop. Trying to decide what I want to stock.
Mostly backyard firewood cutters around these parts. A few that get used commercially.
I have a few old stock pro-lites and was wondering today which new bar replaces it.


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[Tin-knocker]

Interesting topic since iam just in the process of starting to stock Oregon bars in my saw shop. Trying to decide what I want to stock.
Mostly backyard firewood cutters around these parts. A few that get used commercially.
I have a few old stock pro-lites and was wondering today which new bar replaces it.


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I had sent an email to Oregon and they did verify that the versacut is the replacement for the pro lite model. I would imagine your backyard customers wouldn’t mind it as it’s pretty inexpensive and probably would handle occasional use just fine.

 

[Dickried]

Interesting topic since iam just in the process of starting to stock Oregon bars in my saw shop. Trying to decide what I want to stock.
Mostly backyard firewood cutters around these parts. A few that get used commercially.
I have a few old stock pro-lites and was wondering today which new bar replaces it.


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Do you stihl have any of those pro lite bars? DO25 is what I'm searching for.

 

[Northerner]

Do you stihl have any of those pro lite bars? DO25 is what I'm searching for.

Msgd you