.325 18 72 bar options 346/2153

[Orangeinthebarn]

Has anyone ran a veracut? How is it holding up? Anyone know if Tsumura is worth the extra money or does the versacut hold up good enough. Want to keep the cost under 60

 

[Backtroller]

I ran a .325 20” on my ported 346 for a while. I bought the bar used and in all honesty it was not bad. Does it compare to a sugi or a Tsumura? No.

However it was decent enough that I picked up another 18” version for my 026. They are super light.

@huskyboy just posted few pictures of one that was well used. Not speaking for him but in my opinion he got a lot of use for his money.

 

[cuinrearview]

You should definitely be able to find a bar for less than $60. The Tsumuras and Sugis aren't all that much lighter, the steel is real good and they last a long time. Depending on your opinion they look pretty good too.

 

[cuinrearview]

Where's Julian? @Redbull661

 

[Backtroller]

All 18” Stihl bars. I’m sure that the Versa is lighter than a sugi or Tsumura...but it’s not earth shattering I bet that the cannon will last the longest

 

[Orangeinthebarn]

I can get a 18 speedcut with the txl chain combo at ace hardware for 39. Which I know is super cheap but I’m just unsure of the narrow kerf. I have .325 nk on my stock 346 and seem to prefer standard .325 better

 

[Ryan Browne]

I can get a 18 speedcut with the txl chain combo at ace hardware for 39. Which I know is super cheap but I’m just unsure of the narrow kerf. I have .325 nk on my stock 346 and seem to prefer standard .325 better

Should be able to run regular .325 on a NK bar. MIGHT need to make a thin shim between the bar and the clutch cover or saw if there isn't clearance for the regular chain though.

 

[beaglebriar]

I paid $45 apiece for 18" Tsumuras from Jules. That's the standard bar not lightweight. Definitely a better bar than Oregon IMO.

 

[huskihl]

I bought an Archer Mini 18” .325 with chain for my 346 for $30. Shortly thereafter they went up to $40. It’s on it’s 3rd chain and seems worthy. Paint is still 9.5/10. Also have a Tsumura LW 20” 3/8 that was about $70 from Julian. I have no real preference either way. I’d guess the Tsumura is still worth the $70, but I’d also buy the same Archer combo again, too

 

[beaglebriar]

I bought an Archer Mini 18” .325 with chain for my 346 for $30. Shortly thereafter they went up to $40. It’s on it’s 3rd chain and seems worthy. Paint is still 9.5/10. Also have a Tsumura LW 20” 3/8 that was about $70 from Julian. I have no real preference either way. I’d guess the Tsumura is still worth the $70, but I’d also buy the same Archer combo again, too

Turned a customer on to the Archer bar/chain combo. I think it was $70ish for a 32". Not a bad deal at all.

 

[huskihl]

Turned a customer on to the Archer bar/chain combo. I think it was $70ish for a 32". Not a bad deal at all.

I kinda like the weight savings of that skinny little “mini” bar. Not much to it at all. Seems perfect on a sub-50 CC saw

 

[Orangeinthebarn]

I bought an Archer Mini 18” .325 with chain for my 346 for $30. Shortly thereafter they went up to $40. It’s on it’s 3rd chain and seems worthy. Paint is still 9.5/10. Also have a Tsumura LW 20” 3/8 that was about $70 from Julian. I have no real preference either way. I’d guess the Tsumura is still worth the $70, but I’d also buy the same Archer combo again, too

Kevin could you give me the source of purchase. Thanks

 

[huskihl]

Kevin could you give me the source of purchase. Thanks

Same combo

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/381600295226