Laminate bars are the right choice for small saws and occasional use or when weight is critical; solid bars should be preferred for long life and repairability in intensive professional use. Laminate bars can be designed to be lighter than solid bars – usually up to around 30% lighter. Affordable entry-level laminate bars may have a solid core plate and weigh essentially the same as a comparable solid bar.
Until yesterday I didn’t know it was possible to make a solid chainsaw bar, laminated seemed so much more logical. Good quality laminated bars are plenty tough and long lasting. Solid bars CAN be heavy…. I have not measured thickness of bars or weighed them on accurate scales but my Carlton German made 16″ Husky bar “Seems” much heavier than my Tsumura on the same saw and in hand…. Bill.
“Back in the day when I felled, limbed and topped for up to 2 skidders I went thru a tip a week. Bearings burn out quick after pinching the tip when topping especially when running a Stihl 064 with 18” b/c. I like to file my chain right down past the witness marks and when the cutters start to break off. Put a few days on a laminated bar and the rails start to spread and they can’t be reliably retighened.
laminated vs solid chainsaw bar Related Question:
Do chainsaw bars make a difference?
Regardless of where they are made, there is a huge difference between the two brands of chain and bars. They use different formulations of steel with different hardness levels. I can tell the difference in the chains just by how they sharpen with a file.
Are Stihl bars laminated?
The standard version of the STIHL ROLLOMATIC® Ematic™ bar consists of three electrically welded metal plates (laminated guide bars). A solid and particularly rigid bar with a sprocket nose which can be replaced as a whole.
Are Husqvarna bars laminated?
Laminated bars with nose wheel The gentle curve and small nose radius of these chainsaw bars reduces the risk of kickback and facilitates good cutting control. These bars are coated against scratches and corrosion. Husqvarna offers these bars in 3/8″ Mini .
How long should a chainsaw bar be?
The most common chainsaw bar sizes are 12 to 20 inches, but they come in sizes as large as 72 inches, typically for professionals. The longer the bar, the heavier the chainsaw.
How often should you change the bar on a chainsaw?
If you are looking for a general idea for how often you should replace a chainsaw bar, a rule of thumb is to replace the bar of your chainsaw once after you have gone through three chains on the same bar.
Can you drill holes in chainsaw bar?
Re: Drilling a Chainsaw Bar Drilling that bar may not be as difficult as you think. It will be best if you use a drill press, start with a pilot hole, and then drill to the size you need. Make sure you have a sharp bit, run at the lowest speed you can, and use cutting fluid.
Why is my chainsaw bar smoking?
This most commonly is a result of a dull chain and exerting to much pressure on the bar and chain trying to make the chain saw cut. This could also be either a lack of bar and chain oil ( tank empty, restricted oiler hole ) or an inferior type of oil that is being slung off the chain and not lubricating.
Can you put an 18 inch bar on a Stihl ms180?
Stihl recommends that its MS 170, MS 171, MS 180, MS 181, MS 192 and MS 211 homeowner models be equipped with guide bars between 12 and 16 inches. The MS 250 and MS 251 models are equipped with larger 45 cc engines and are capable of driving an 18-inch bar.
Will a Stihl chainsaw bar fit a Husqvarna?
Husqvarna uses as a standard driver width . 058 and Stihl uses . 063, so the Stihl chain won’t fit into the Husqvarna bar groove.
Why are some chainsaw bars wider?
The wide belly helps the chain keep from jumping off. Some of those saws are running 16 pins and bigger drivers. The belly in a production bar when running longer bars keeps the chain on the bar better. The chain cuts like a wave going down the bar.
Where are Husqvarna bars made?
Husky bars are mostly made by Husky in Norway (not Sweden) or by Oregon in Canada/USA. Some have been made by GB in Australia in the past.
What is a guide bar on a chainsaw?
Guide bars provide precise guidance to the chainsaw with minimal friction loss. They have to take on the toughest jobs without warping. The two basic types − the Rollomatic and Duromatic − have been designed to handle different requirements and areas of application. Rollomatic bars are ideal for everyday use.
How big of a tree can a 20 inch chainsaw cut?
A good rule of thumb is that the diameter of the trees you cut regularly should be no more than twice the length of the bar on a chainsaw. That means a 20-inch chainsaw can handle a 36-inch tree (remember, effective cutting length is roughly -2 inches of the bar length).
What size tree can a 16 chainsaw cut?
16 chainsaw would cut through a 14″ tree diameter. 10 inch chainsaw for 8″ in diameter. 6 inch chainsaw can cut a 4″ diameter.
Are Raisman chainsaw bars any good?
But even at the regular price, they are a great deal. I’m impressed that they balance so well on the 440, seem to be well made, and have a decent size Oil hole. I’ve been enlarging the oil holes on my Stihl Light bars, they are just too small. I have a 20″ Raisman bar on my Husky 257.