best oregon bar for firewood cutter

[dannyupsolate]

i think our site sponsor has all parts I need to put that 455 rancher back together. which 20 inch bar is best for abusive saw operator.

 

[Genius]

Not Oregon IMHO

My experience with them has been that at best they are made out of cheese.

The Forester bars I've run have outlasted the Oregon bars that I've run by a long ways.

If you are looking for a bar that can take abuse I'd look into a Total. They are about the same price or slightly more than a Oregon.

 

[dannyupsolate]

all that pro am pro light is confusing. heard a lot of good about total.would of liked to make entire order from one vendor but may not be possible
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[odin]

IMHO, sometimes you've got to spend a little money to save a lot of money (and aggravation). Get ahold of forum member fordf150. He can set you up with good deal on a Total bar and some great chain. Order the rest of your bits from HL Supply. Assemble. Go forth and cut a sh*t-ton of wood. Be happy.

 

[Jon1212]

all that pro am pro light is confusing. heard a lot of good about total.would of liked to make entire order from one vendor but may not be possible
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@fordf150 can hook you up with a Total bar.

ProAm and ProLite are laminated models for Oregon, the Power Match bars are solid, with a replaceable tip.

Gone are the days of the old Oregon, Windsor, Sandvik, General, GB, etc...

I have had good luck with Oregon, Windsor and Sandvik bars, but most are brand new from 20+years ago.

A green labeled Forester is the only bar I have ever had that behaved like it was made out of modelling clay.

 

[tomscott]

As a firewood hack myself, I have to say that the Oregon Power Match bar has held up for me very well with an occasional dressing. The laminated Oregon bars are another story, I was killing those real quick, big difference in the bar rail hardness.

 

[dannyupsolate]

yes i know f150s discount code do we get a code for hl supply. there are typo errors on hl supply page Part #: 200RNDK095 says 3/8 on front click for more info next page says .325 but looks like Part #: 200RNDK095 is correct for 3/8 chain

 

[Black Dog Chainsaw]

yes i know f150s discount code do we get a code for hl supply. there are typo errors on hl supply page Part #: 200RNDK095 says 3/8 on front click for more info next page says .325 but looks like Part #: 200RNDK095 is correct for 3/8 chain

I would trust the part number not the picture, but I would tag the Canadian to fix the problem.

I still like GB for medium duty use. They can be had cheap on LCS and come with oregon LGX chain for a really good price.

18" 325 050 with LGX chain for $27.25
http://leftcoastsupplies.com/product/18-gb-arbor-pro-barchain-combo-325-050-k095-mount/

20" Protop 325 050 for $22 - No chain but call and I'm sure Greg will hook you up. Same Greg that used to be at Baileys.
http://leftcoastsupplies.com/product/20-gb-pro-top-bar-325-050/

 

[fordf150]

I have good deals on 20" oregon powermatch bars. $32 plus ship or $70 shipped for 2

 

[dannyupsolate]

thats the best deal wish you had spur gear and inner bar plate for 455 rancher

 

[bwalker]

Laminate bars suck from all brands IME. I have gotten very good service from Oregon Power Match bars. Start with .o50 gauge and as they wear move up to .058. About the only thing that kills them is the tips hitting snow in the winter. This is very hard on chain too.

 

[Fifelaker]

Not Oregon IMHO

My experience with them has been that at best they are made out of cheese.

The Forester bars I've run have outlasted the Oregon bars that I've run by a long ways.

If you are looking for a bar that can take abuse I'd look into a Total. They are about the same price or slightly more than a Oregon.

I Have Deduced That They Are Made From Limburger cheese! The green labeled Forester bar that I got from some smart guy has been a good bar.

 

[jake wells]

i have had good look with silver streak bars from stens.

 

[junkman]

Oregon powermatch bars hold up good for me .

 

[dannyupsolate]

@black dog great deals but I did not see a 20 inch in 3/8. I am in this mess because he ran 3/8 chain on .325 bar and spur gear. destroyed inner bar plate to. Worst thing is he runs tree service. maybe if I change it to 3/8 he put right chain on it.