Thoughts on a new bar for my 562xp

I'm thinking of getting a new 20" bar for my 562 what prefences do y'all have?

 

Tsumura is the nicest for those.

 

Absolutely!

 

I think the total ones are sexier. Lol I like the tsumara as well.

 

That's what I was leaning towards but never having anything but factory bars on most saws I thought I'd get opinions from guys who have been there done that. Learn from other peoples experience it's cheaper.

 

There's cheaper options as well depending on your use

 

Price isn't a big concern within reason. I mainly do firewood and select cutting our woods on the farm. I just finished cutting a right of way for the pipeline going through our place and thought a new bar would be nice. The one on it now is about 10 yrs old and been on a couple saws starting to show its age.

 

But don't dismiss some cheaper bars. I have a forester pro that other than being heavy it has been a fine bar. Many have good things to say about gb, windsor, Carlton, and the Bailey's woodland pro have some good reviews.

 

The new forester platinum bars look good and are very affordable. Haven't tried one yet. My sugihara was well worth the money.

 

Slowly converting over to Tusmura L&T's. I have one Total Super Bar (non-lightweight, sprocket tip) and several Stihl E and ES and have liked all of these too. I tried a couple Sugihara lightweights but these seemed flexier than the others (not scientific). As said, already, if you are not looking for a reduced-weight bar, there are a myriad of good choices for the casual/non-pro user.

 

I like the looks of the tusmura, sugihara bars growing up I was the main cutter for our sawmill wouldn't say a pro by any means and mostly used husky bars and the held up well just think the 562 deserves a pretty bar for a pretty saw

 

Couldnt go wrong with a Tsumura or Sugi. fordf150 had some pretty darn good deals on the Tsumuras IIRC a while back. He is a real good guy to deal with.

 

Thanks carbine I will check with him when I decide.

 

Total Super Pro, which are made by Tsumura, either regular or light version would be my choice. $54.11 or $74.95 respectively from Performance Outdoor, 20" 3/8 .050. Great seller, highly recommend.

 

I'm running a sugi on my 562. It was a Sexy bar when new. Now it's a well worn work horse.

 

Thanks RJames I didn't know that. Mine is on the way there GrJfer how is yours treating you?

 

Been good to me so far. Was originally running a stock 20" Husqvarna bar. Really only got the sugi cause I wanted a spare bar. Not to mention it's just good looking.

 

Nice looks like a wicked work saw sticker on there too. I hear good things about Mr landrum.

 

Funny thing is, it's just a sticker. The saw is totally stock. I bought the saw used, and was told he puts the sticker on all the saws sold.

 

Sorry for the hijack, but I just like this picture. Sugi bars are sexy.