Forester bar dealers?

[Boomer 87]

I may not be in the correct place for this but im looking for any forester bar dealers.
Looking to (in the near future) getting set-up with a 56" forester bar and ripping chain to go on a stihl 056super. Should be 3003 mount.
I already know 56" is a tall order for a 056 super, its going on a granberg mill and more than likely wont ever encounter that wide of log, but id like to be prepared. Thanks

 

[huskihl]

@Genius

 

[TreeLife]

You need more saw than that to mill efficiently in my opinion. An ms661cm ported for the job or a 395xp would be a better fit overall. Just one man's opinion it's interesting that this pops up about the time I consider getting a chainsaw mill...

 

[beaglebriar]

A friend of mine has been milling with an 045. It gets the job done. Was talking with his father the other day who has been milling some hemlock with it. He said it has a terrible air leak but he's been mixing the fuel at somewhere around 20:1 and the old girl keeps chugging along. Lol

 

[Boomer 87]

A 660 is what 92ccs?. Im not too far off at 87ccs. Really a full 56" is probly too much for both. I intend on getting a granberg style ripping chain as they take less power to pull.

Ive been told the forester bars are soft, but i cant afford a general or cannon bar as a 56" could be as lofty as 500 bucks. Im tryin to maks a go at selling live edge slabs to the least ammount i have invested the better. And the 056s only cost me 250$

I was thinking about the huztl 660 kits for a mill power head. What do you guys think about them?

 

[TreeLife]

I like the 056, but it won't have power like a ported 661, but you are right about that much bar being too much for both saw.

 

[Fifelaker]

I have got a Forester bar on an 026 that has been through at least 40 cord and the paint is just starting to wear. It is not even close to needing the rails dressed yet. They are better than the last two Oregon bars I have had.

 

[Jon1212]

I may be wrong, but I also believe @MG2186 is a Forester dealer.

 

[MG2186]

I may be wrong, but I also believe @MG2186 is a Forester dealer.

Yes I am


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[Boomer 87]

Shoot me a pm on the cost of a 56" 3003 mount when you get a chance