Bar length, weight, balance, kickback and why I use short bars
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Showing some examples on how different bar lengths effect the saw weight and balance.
For a much better explanation and demonstration of kickback watch this video from Game of logging. • KICKBACK!!
Interesting information, CZcams is usually clattered with American n Canadian information. Nice to hear an Aussie opinion 😊
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That 16 inch bar you used would have had a 3/8 .058 60 DL
chain,if I am correct,just subscribed to your channel, I’m in Melbourne Australia,regards.
@@giuseppelatina2640 It is marked as 60DL but I have been running them at 59 due to some issues with some Oregon chains stretching over their life. The C85 has been good and could be left at 60
The original 7900 like yours has the same power to weight as a 500i. So obviously it’s a lightweight powerhead. You’re certainly tipping with a 36” solid bar. In fact, a 36” solid bar nearly tips my 9010, and it’s much heavier.
Shhh, don't say that too loud or we will upset the 500 guys. We also can't say it has a wider torque curve and uses less fuel to do the same work.
It's not the best example but I used the 7900 and those bars because everything except the tsumura bar is now discontinued. I wanted to show this without feeling like I'm trying to sell something to people.
I don't think I own a saw that isn't nose heavy with a normal 36" even the 880 loses its balance at 25", but at that size it just doesn't matter because it gets used differently.
One day I'll find a 9010 for the right price, I regret not buying one when I had the chance
@@SawChainTheories it’s wild how Dolmar and Solo did it 18+ years ago and Stihl is just catching on. All great German made machines though.
I have a 500i but have always wanted a big dolmar
I only see long bars on the internet, all the local fire wood guys run short bars. I have a 20 inch bar on my 660 clone with small dawgs, my buddies call it a long bar lol.
@@nseric1233 It's somehow become an arms race to see who can have the biggest setup. I understand why guys logging on the west coast of the US do it but for the average person cutting firewood it's just silly.
The only bars I have for the 660 are 18 and 25". The 36" bar in the video was bought in 2008 and that's its original chain, I just don't use it. I have worn out multiple 16 and 20 inch bars over the years while that's just hung on the wall.
@@SawChainTheoriesit's not silly when your back is shot and it's the difference in cutting firewood all day or for an hour. You seem like a smart guy Don't discount other people's experiences because you don't agree with them.
@@Mightycaptain I can only share my own experiences. I no longer have discs between L1-2, L2-3 and L4-5 and this is what allows me to continue to run saws.
Everyone is different but getting the saw on to the log is what works for me. At the end of the day if you prefer running long bars, go for it. I can bend over but can't stand up and deal with the pull in force of the chain.
Short bars are more fun. Less parasitic loss of power throws chips farther. Haha