JJM
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I have been running a variety of bars (20 - 25") but not satisfied with how long they last. Any rec's? Opinions?
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What is the best bar for the $?
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CrufflerJJ
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If you go with LCS (as I have several times), place your order by phone. Their "shopping cart" shipping method is UPS, which can be $$$ when shipping shorter bars. Ask about shipping cost by USPS Priority Mail and save some $$$.
TreeswingerPerth
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Sugihara , practically all I use these days . Last for ages and look good too .
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
GB are likely the best value with LCS prices. i get them to ship USPS too last time i ordered. for me i think the best bang for my buck was the tsumura's but the local dealer now beats the tsumura bars but with a stihl light. i would never switch back after running them. stihl lights are lighter, and the tips last alot longer. if you want the longest lasting a cannon will likely be it.
JeffGu
Antagonist/Heckler
Sugihara, Tsumura/Total, Cannon... all good stuff. Can't speak for the GB bars because I haven't tried one, yet, but I've been led to believe they're in that same league of fine bars.
Yeah, the power in those 311's will tear up any bar
. Sorry hard to resist after that thread.What are you doing with that little 350
.I prefer the ones I get for free, they last the best for me.
If I was cutting every day i would spend the money and opt for any of the japanese bars personally.
But I never wear them out as I normally get another one each time I acquire a saw, and I change saws like some people brush their teeth, once a week wether they need it or not.
I am curious though what the pros say.
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
have you ever wore one out? in the pics it seems you own a few but have never used one lol
JeffGu
Antagonist/Heckler
Well, the pics of those two are from when they were new!
I've worn out the factory bars, but haven't worn out any of the high-end ones, yet. Oldest one is a Cannon bar on a 200T that's probably four years old. I've gotten lots better about taking good care of them. I flip them fairly often, dress the rails and make sure the oilers on the saws are pumping enough oil onto them. I don't let them ever touch dirt, and clean my saws religiously. Saws and bars/chains are expensive enough to warrant a bit of obsessive cleaning and maintenance. Well, for me they are, anyway. I live over on the po' side of town.
I've worn out the factory bars, but haven't worn out any of the high-end ones, yet. Oldest one is a Cannon bar on a 200T that's probably four years old. I've gotten lots better about taking good care of them. I flip them fairly often, dress the rails and make sure the oilers on the saws are pumping enough oil onto them. I don't let them ever touch dirt, and clean my saws religiously. Saws and bars/chains are expensive enough to warrant a bit of obsessive cleaning and maintenance. Well, for me they are, anyway. I live over on the po' side of town.
I have 3 total super bars and they are all holding up wonderfully. They are really not much more $ than oregon bars that seem to be made of swiss cheese. I think they are the best buy from a cost/durability standpoint.
I dont know if anyone here runs square chisel, but the grind (more or less cant on the bits can make a big difference. I cut with a guy who was trashing cannons every few months. Rails kept spreading. I like stihl es or es lights. Oregon power match or reduced weight. Never liked oregon pro much.
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