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  1. 02-15-2010, 03:12 PM #1
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    Need some Dolmar advise.

    I go today to put the purchase on a Dolmar 5100. Get there and see the shiny 5105. $40 difference in the two. Guy says the 5105 is same saw just 2010. Said well if its the same it should be the same price, got a good laugh from him. Anyway question is the 5105 worth $40 more? I had him switch the bar over to a 20" 325 .058, not sure if that was the right decision or not. Thought I would buy a 18" 3/8 bar for an option.

    Make me feel good about the Dolmar, Please!!!!!!!!!!
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  2. 02-15-2010, 03:29 PM #2
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    if it's the same saw.....................

    why pay another $40? for a different sticker?
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    A 16" bar sure would be better, if you want a fast saw.

    If .325, don't accept the the 34SL chain that Dolmar offer (with their own designation), insist on 21LP - it is a much better chain!

    I suspect the 5105 gained a tad of weight, even though the specs doesn't reflect it - but if it is easy to remove the cat in the muffler, I would take that one. There are changes that aren't obviously related to EPA.
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    Witchys saw, Dolmar PS5100SH (also may 2007). Rest in peace, my love!

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  4. 02-15-2010, 04:10 PM #4
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    The 5105 has a mod. that gets a bit more air flow to cool the cylinder.
    I went with 18"/.375 but there's at least one member here that really likes the 20"/.325
    Lots of 16" fans here.
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    21LP is the Oregon chain, right?

    Does Oregon make the Dolmar chain and bars?
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    SawTroll, please tell me the story behind the RIP beside the Dolmar in your signature.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lilcatdaddy View Post
    SawTroll, please tell me the story behind the RIP beside the Dolmar in your signature.
    It's in reference to his late wife, not the saw. The saw was hers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian VT View Post
    It's in reference to his late wife, not the saw. The saw was hers.
    Yes, that is true!
    Firewood saws: Jonsereds Raket 621 (1970), Husky 353G (2003), Euro Stihl MS361W (2004), Husky 372xpg (nov 2006), Husky 339xp (may 2007), Husky 346xpg New Edition (sept 2007), Jonsered 2153WH (april 2010), Husky 560xpg (nov 2011).

    Witchys saw, Dolmar PS5100SH (also may 2007). Rest in peace, my love!

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  9. 02-15-2010, 04:39 PM #9
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    very sorry to hear that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lilcatdaddy View Post
    21LP is the Oregon chain, right?

    Does Oregon make the Dolmar chain and bars?
    Yes, but the "Dolmar" chain all are pretty lame (= bad) "safety" chain....

    Oregon makes much better chain than that, some of them are state of the art!
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    Witchys saw, Dolmar PS5100SH (also may 2007). Rest in peace, my love!

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  11. 02-15-2010, 04:46 PM #11
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    The 21LP is the best 325 chain for the 5100?
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  12. 02-15-2010, 04:54 PM #12
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    I went with the PS5100SH instead of the 5105.I got the 18" with .325.I tossed the stock chain(have it somewhere) and went with the Oregon 20LPX.Any thoughts on this chain?I have not cut with it yet I put on my 16" bar with 3/8 30RC for a try.
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    So, the Dolmar chain is made by Oregon. Or not?
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    heres my thoughts on the 5105. this was the first saw i ever owned ran great with a 20" 3/8's but here's my gripe.. the air filtration is BS!! i'm not joking after only 10 minutes of cutting i could take the air filter off and there would be a fair amount of dust in the intake and along the inside of the air filter. to me that's not cool. i went round and round with my dealer about this, even tried a new filter. no luck. so we struck a deal and i traded my 1 month old 5105 for a 6400 and put an HD air filter and no problems! i love it. it's a bit more heavy than the 5105 but that's alright i don't make a living with a saw. i live in NM which is dry perhaps in a more humid climate the air filter problem doesnt exist?
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    Quote Originally Posted by woodyman View Post
    I put on my 16" bar with 3/8 30RC for a try.
    That must be pretty quick.
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