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Breaking in a new Dolmar 6100

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  1. ECsaws

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    The saw
     
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  2. Birddogtg

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    Ran both saws today in 20" red oak and they were very close,the 562 had 2 cuts that were a little faster but other then that they were about equal.The 562 is also well broken in.
     
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    Saw like that cause a lot of firewood. Which means lots to pick up.
     
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    You could have left that 562 here and took the 6100 home with ya
     
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  5. Birddogtg

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    No heated handles in that 6100 and I'm getting old and cold.
     
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  6. CoreyB

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    Ya I call bs why dolmar/ makita wouldn't bring the H version or at least the parts to the US. Yes I have heard the stuff on the safety crap and it would be to expensive. Yadda yadda
     
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    Can't believe this saw is still available! 20" oak it shines. Good job Ted and Eric.

    Ted, just finished up your grind on pro-sharp. Further back than I'd want but may satisfy internet wonders. Watcha say, Flappers on Thursday for wings and brews?
     
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  8. Birddogtg

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    Sounds good,I'll call you tue or wed
     
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  9. CoreyB

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    I took my stock 6100 out today and worked it. This is one of the trees I dropped today a 24"+ oak bucked and even noodled . This really is a great saw. If I had the money I would buy a second and even third in a Hart beat just to keep for if I could ever wear this one out.
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  10. Birddogtg

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    You should buy Eric's ported one
     
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    If I could afford it I would in a hurry. It will make someone a great saw. I know locally a new 6100 is $620 so this is a steel!
     
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    I see you're taking full advantage of the non-clogging clutch cover design too. That's a lot of noodles!

    And yes, a stock 6100 is more than capable with a 24" mounted to it.
     
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    Yep and those noodles are close to the garden so I will till them in next week. Noodles do great things foe gardens. When I bought the 6100 one of theach qualifications it had to pull double duty and be my wood splitter as well. But man I love felling with this thing. This is that same oak. Zips right through. I really need to come up with an extra $600
     
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