Opinions on Dukes and Woodland pro

[STOVE]

Looking at some bars for a 590, done see much on the boards about the Dukes bars. I see some positive reviews on the chain

I also am looking at the baileys woodland pro (Carlton) but don’t see any reviews from recent.

Thoughts on either? Weight difference in the two? Both chain reviews I have seen are good. Not as hard as Stihl but not as soft as Oregon

 

[chunky]

I run the Baileys woodland pro for my milling with no complaints. They stretched very little and for milling hold the edge good for a few slabs. I haven`t the rigids yet to say much but I would assume they would be close to similar.

 

[Wiscombobulated]

Not to hijack your post Stove, but I'm also looking at a replacement bar for my 545 m2 (18" .325 NK bar) and was wondering if there was a noticeable quality difference between the woodland pro, duke's, or oregon bars. Does anyone have any advice on which bars are durable and balance well and which bars to stay away from? Are there any other mid price brands to consider (aside from premium brands like Sugihara and Tsumura)?

Thanks

 

[Franny K]

Oregon has some aluminum core laminated bars. In .325 the speedcut with a 10 tooth nose and another model with 12 tooth nose. they are really lighter. To ask these questions and not even specify solid or laminated what is the idea to get folks to write big paragraphs? The mini speedcut nano for the .043" gauge .325 is just a steel core so speedcut does not necessarily mean aluminum core read the descriptions carefully.

Why do you say the woodland pro bars are Carlton? I won't dispute that the chain seems that way at least a number of years ago.

 

[WoodmanSr]

these questions and not even specify solid or laminated

Agree. First & foremost the buyer needs to make decision on 1-use disposable laminated bar, or longer life rebuildable solid bar. Usual cost equals quality. Seems many prefer laminated for lighter weight.

Personally only buy solid RNB bars (replaceable nose bars). Just my preference that sprocket tip serviceable ($20) without buying new bar $$. Have Oregon bars over 40 years old & wearing 3rd or 4th sprocket tip.

I've never spent money in Sugihara or TsuMura but they're nice products. Just cutting firewood been happy with Oregon power-match bars (now power-cut?)

My experience has been good on Oregon style 1-rivet replaceable tip bar. Many manufacturers; Oregon, Forester Pro, Laser, Carlton, GB. I thumbs up the Forester Platinum series... doing fine service on 3/8 .050 D025 Stihl. But, imo the Forester .325 & 3/8 tips is a bit softer than Oregon OE 1-rivet sprocket. So, when worn at 7 o'clock just install Oregon tips. Never have failed a tip.

Bought an Husqvarna X-tough .325 bar on a whim as cheap. Real disappointment, cheap feel, non-greasable tip. Hung on peg might use down the road.

TsuMura L&T # 365SK2 18" .325 .050 72dl [ex., replaces Oregon 180RNBK095]. Can find reasonably from ArcherPlus.com

Edit, apologies 1st OP. This applies same to Echo 590 but norm tends to be 20" 70 dl odd ball lengths. If look can find resized 20" 72 dl for Echo (D176, right?)