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Smaller saws with longer bars…

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Hoytman, Oct 1, 2022.

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  1. buZZsaw BRAD

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    What size saw would you put a 32 foot bar on Jason??? :rofl: :lol:
     
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    My son was just fooling around with it and stuck a k095 bar on it....3/8" .050 full comp.
    I made a half dozen cuts in 6" fresh cut elm just for fun..... I wouldn't actually use it that way for anything like real work....
    I only posted it here to see what kind of reactions I might get.:D

    The only reason I have a 28" k095 bar, is that's what the Makita 6100 uses, and those saws are fat pigs, and just don't feel good to me with anything less than a 28 inch bar.

    For cutting 2" softwood limbs it might be pretty handy, actually.....:thumbs:
     
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    Husky of course, lol. Ain’t no squeal gonna pull that!!




    j/k as usual
     
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    I love my 490 I got a 20" on mine.
     
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    I have 16 and 18 inch 325 setups for it. But once I went to the 14" 3/8lp setup I never looked back.
     
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    I guess I would put one on the Predator v8 chainsaw but I might have to put nitrous on it :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol: JB
     
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  7. Rickyblazin

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    I hate long bars unless its needed then its great…you have a lot more agility around a wood pile with 16-20…also less time to file the chain..i run 20 in bar on 79cc saw and there is no shortage of power makes bucking fast
     
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    14in bar .325 58 cc saw…i like more speed and power if i need a 28 or 32 i will but any small diameter wood why waste the time
     

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    XS Ported 2511P... 12" narrow kerf 3/8 lp .043

    XS Ported MS201C... 14" with Picco Super

    XS MS241C... 16" with Picco super

    XS ported Makita DCS401...16" with PM3


    Each of these saws could easily run a 2" longer bar but I don't. 16" is the largest bar I own.

    Well, maybe.....

    My nephew gave me a Homelite 401 last night. I haven't even been out to see it yet. Its setting behind my garage. 68cc and 16.9 pounds according to acres site.
     
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    Nope....
    16" bar on this boat anchor. Boat anchor because its weighs 16.9 pounds empty sans cutting equipment, not because I'm a Homelite hater. IMG_20221004_092858032~2.jpg IMG_20221004_092906668~2.jpg IMG_20221004_092915218~2.jpg IMG_20221004_092922552~2.jpg
     
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    I got a 401 also! Great little saw
     

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    Bottom saw in my avatar. I really like it.
     
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    So I "need" the orange version of the 401.....

    I also have a sachs Dolmar 100
     
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    Here they are. IMG_20220702_185225028~2.jpg
     
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    Ill sell you mine I don’t need it i got more saws i can use
     
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    Just got carb kit done n i got extra bucking spikes and bolts for it a 16 in Oregon bar with like 5 chains
     
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    I'm interested.
     
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    So does he but wont sell me his 241! :D
     
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    I only have a couple....
    14 to be exact with the addition of the Homelite but that has a home to go to already.

    I have a sweet resto mod Mcculloch Mini Mac I'll sell you.
     
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