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Got a little bling for the dolkita

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Horkn, Mar 24, 2022.

  1. Horkn

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    I needed a new bar anyways.
    It was only a few more bucks to get this versus the stock or similar bar.
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    I'll put it on tomorrow. I'll also check my chains to see if I need to take a couple to get sharpened.
     
  2. The Wood Wolverine

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    If you’ve never owned a Tsu/Sugi, you’ll see what all the hype is about. You can go much longer between rail dressings, at least this is the case vs. every other bar I’ve owned.
     
  3. Horkn

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    I've never used anything better than Carlton or stock Stihl, or Oregon.

    This bar also doesn't need to have the bearing greased and the tip can be replaced.
     
  4. Backwoods Fellin'

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    Have always wondered if it was worth the money. Might have to invest in one:yes:
     
  5. Ronaldo

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    They are actually not much more expensive than an Oregon or Carlton, etc.
     
  6. T.Jeff Veal

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    Nice addition for your saw.
    We bought a 28" lite bar and 3 chains.
    Good bars.... IMG_20190726_080155140.jpg
     
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    Steve is good to deal with. I bought my 2 Sugi's from there. :yes:
     
  9. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Nice! Just got my first tsunami bar too. Came with the saw. What length Hork? Mine was a 24" comparable to a Stihl 25"
     
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    Good to know. Thank you for that
     
  11. Horkn

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    This one was $9 more than the factory Makita bar.
     
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    20" it says 72DL so it should be the same. I hope so as the dolmar spikes are long and eat up some effective bar length.
     
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    Yup. My .375 20" bar takes 72 DL chain. Wanna see some pics of it on a saw!
     
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    Here it is on the saw.

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    Yep, same size as the original bar that was on it.

    No, I didn't weigh it compared to the old bar. This tsumura bar is a "light & tough" bar though, so it might with less.
     
  15. Canadian border VT

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    That saw is too clean.. ;)
     
  16. Chud

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    I like the bare metal look. Wish it continued to the tip and the labels were decals that could be removed. I have a Forester Platinum bar that I used brake fluid on to remove the label, but it removed the finish off the bar too.
     
  17. Horkn

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    I wiped it down and cleaned all the gunk out from under the sprocket cover just for you. :thumbs:


    I fired it up a few times to shorten a few too long of rounds of the ash haul I brought home a couple weeks ago from my buddy's place with the bobcat Toolcat.
     
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    So your saying your buddies toys are better than yours!! I mean a Makita with a Tsu bar is nice but not toolcat nice
     
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    Sweet looking there! :thumbs: When you gonna take its virginity?
     
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    Is their pricing he cheapest? Thought of replacing the 20" Oregon for my .375 saws.
     
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