Hate to say it...

[Gary Courtney]

Any particular reason, or "just because Tree Monkey says

That statement probably applies to 99.999999% of the members here who has done something to their saws because ------------ fill in the blank said it!

 

[Stump Shot]

That statement probably applies to 99.999999% of the members here who has done something to their saws because ------------ fill in the blank said it!

99.999999% of the time, he was right.

 

[Gary Courtney]

He has a pretty good batting average.

 

[dustinwilt68]

I personally believe there are many good oils out there, pick one. I would trust Honda, Yamaha, scheaffers, VP, Amsoil, etc...

 

[Deets066]

Wow this thread is still going, I never trusted the dominant bearings in a work saw.

I'm gunna try it

 

[Deets066]

I been mixin my benol with some husky low smoke. Works well enough. How you liking the blend?

Seems fine.

 

[jakethesnake]

Seems fine.

Bout where I’m at with it

 

[blsnelling]

I had ceramic bearings in my 346XP for years, turning 15-16K and running a 20" B&C a lot of the time. I sold it to a full time arborist and it's still going strong.

 

[Wonkydonkey]

I’d play golf with her

I think it wouldn’t be long before you. Lost your balls

 

[bwalker]

I had ceramic bearings in my 346XP for years, turning 15-16K and running a 20" B&C a lot of the time. I sold it to a full time arborist and it's still going strong.

An example of one isnt very comforting.
There are reasons they are not widely used in two cycles.

 

[blsnelling]

Where's the idea coming from that they don't last?

 

[p61 western]

Where's the idea coming from that they don't last?

The Internet lmao.

 

[blsnelling]

An example of one isnt very comforting.
There are reasons they are not widely used in two cycles.

An example of one failure isn't very concerning either, and certainly no reason to label them negatively. They're not widely used because they're much more expensive.

 

[CR888]

Ceramic car brakes are not widely used either only a few makers use them like Ferrari, Bugatti, Lamborghini etc. The option often costs more than a small European car...

 

[bwalker]

An example of one failure isn't very concerning either, and certainly no reason to label them negatively. They're not widely used because they're much more expensive.

BS. A Premium brand like KTM doesnt use them and for a good reason. IE they dont work well when exposed to dirt and vibration. Plus the cost for the gain just isnt there. Especially in a crude motor like a chainsaw.

 

[bwalker]

Ceramic car brakes are not widely used either only a few makers use them like Ferrari, Bugatti, Lamborghini etc. The option often costs more than a small European car...

Because brake pads and bearings have lots in common..

 

[blsnelling]

Show me evidence of them not working in chainsaws.

 

[Mastermind]

Show me evidence of them not working in chainsaws.

They work in saws of course. But, they don't seem to be really well suited to a harsh environment. For instance, if you have a saw that is eating dust, or fines, the ceramics seem not to be able to handle that as well as a steel bearing. I guess you could say that they are a bit more fragile. Maybe?

And.....in all fairness. This is just me parroting things I've been told by guys that I consider more experienced in all things saw related than me. I've never installed, nor do I plan to ever install a ceramic bearing in a saw engine.

 

[Wood Chopper]

Has anyone ever done that...

Yesum

 

[bwalker]

They work in saws of course. But, they don't seem to be really well suited to a harsh environment. For instance, if you have a saw that is eating dust, or fines, the ceramics seem not to be able to handle that as well as a steel bearing. I guess you could say that they are a bit more fragile. Maybe?

And.....in all fairness. This is just me parroting things I've been told by guys that I consider more experienced in all things saw related than me. I've never installed, nor do I plan to ever install a ceramic bearing in a saw engine.

The manufacturer will tell you the same thing.