Dolmar gone and Makita stopping saw production?

[ballisticdoughnut]

IME expiereance with the 7900 it wasn't as durable as a Husky 372 or Stihl 440 I had around the same time.

I’ve had zero problems with my dolmars. I have husky, stihl, echo saws as well. Sometimes you get a lemon but so far I’ve had no issues.

 

[bwalker]

I’ve had zero problems with my dolmars. I have husky, stihl, echo saws as well. Sometimes you get a lemon but so far I’ve had no issues.

Are you logging with them?

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

Are you logging with them?

Seasonal firewood and a little tree work for friends, family, neighbors, etc. I’m not running them five days a week but I do use them frequently.

 

[bwalker]

Seasonal firewood and a little tree work for friends, family, neighbors, etc. I’m not running them five days a week but I do use them frequently.

If you were using them more you might notice problems.

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

I’d certainly be interested in knowing what problems you’ve encountered with them.

 

[bwalker]

I’d certainly be interested in knowing what problems you’ve encountered with them.

Oiler issues, electric issues, plastic covers brittle, etc.

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

I know some people say they don’t oil enough, I run a 28” bar on mine it seems to oil fine from what I can tell. I believe there’s a oiler rebuild kit that comes with a “high output” option. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for the other issues you’ve listed.

 

[bwalker]

I know some people say they don’t oil enough, I run a 28” bar on mine it seems to oil fine from what I can tell. I believe there’s a oiler rebuild kit that comes with a “high output” option. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for the other issues you’ve listed.

Mine oiled ok when the oiler worked properly. It often didn't. The crush fit of the hose to case was too light and it would often leak out nearly all the oiler output into the case never making it to the bar. Replacing the hose fixed it temporarily, but it would always have the same thing happen again sooner or latter, but especially during the Winter.
Saws like the 7900 have a really unknown reliability record because so few were ever sold and they had nearly zero use in the logging market which really tests saws durability.
Personally I can't think of a single reason anyone would buy a Dolmar/Makita now. And even back then there was no sane reason to.