hows you thread

Sugi's are possibly the hardest and longest lasting bars out there from what ive read. New ones are too rich for my blood. And they rarely get sold as used. I do have a few rebranded tsumuras though

 

I have looked at them online. I have been using the Stihl light es bars. They are 1/3 the weight of the normal bar. They balance the saws out so well. The sugi's online are cheaper than my local Stihl dealer. I like having a good local small business and am guilty of buying there. He does not carry Sugi. He is all Stihl, he has been good to me, I am loyal.

 

Businesses up there depend on guys like you. Michigan's upper penninsula would struggle more without the snowmobile and atv community

 

The 18 & 20’s aren’t so “light” when compared. They out last others so that justifies the $65/70.

 

That is a good price. Tree stuff has the 20 inch 3/8 is $99 and a Stihl light is $150 local.

 

I remember the Wal-Mart effect on small towns years ago. No one likes over paying, I do like have a damm good, well stocked dealer a few miles away. He has pull a lot of NOS parts for my 034 super and 036's. That kind of inventory is not cheap or free.

 

They are 80 @ woodcutters but if you watch the Black Friday sales, they can be had for 10/15$ less.

 

Walmart kills everything close. Sucks.

 

That is what I do for work chain anymore. Files aren't cheep. Just need whatever the raker height is sharp down the side plate. But for learning you need to see a clear corner. Then after that we can address side plate lean.

 

Very true, Wal mart is tough on everone else. Had to look up woodcutters, am check it out now.

 

I've not known life without Wal-Mart. Mom worked there from when I was little till she retired last year.

 

Woodcutters Garage LLC. Chainsaw guide bars, bar tips, Sugihara bars

 

Thank you.

 

Good to hear I am not the only one not wanting to waste perfectly good chain. I will bring another saw and chain to work tomorrow. And have another go at it.

 

huskihl Looks like the saw make it to the post office today. I will bring her into work. I will stop by and pick up a sprocket, bar and chain. 16-20 inch bar what are you recommending. I may just stay with 20, keep things common.

 

Found some of my file position pictures Tom. Hope they help.

 

Yes Sir that does. I am at a totally different angle. Where is the light bulb emoji?

 

Your angle of the files seems to be a few degrees off of being inline with the chain. My angle for the file is way more to the outside of the tooth. I was more of 25-35* from inline.

 

Just thought of something to watch out for when converting... The point of the cutter can hang the file and chip it. I'll start with a slightly lower angle (up & down) then bring it up after a stroke or two.

 

Wanting to put a sugi on my newly purchased saw.