Outfit the new Dolamr 7900 with Bar & Chain Setups

[Bow_Extreme]

So the new Dolmar 7900 is on it's way here. My new HD filter kit is here already and I need to pick it up today. Now I need a god bar and chain combo for this beast. I will first buy a 20" & 24" bar for it and work my way up from there to 32" or so at a later date.

Which Bar and Chain should I run on this. I've investigated the Sugihara bars. They have no 24" sprocket nose bars in stock until the end of April. They will come in at a cost of $100.00 which seems a bit steep to me. They do have the 20" sprocket nose bars in stock at $67.00. I've also been looking at the clearance bars from Amicks in a GB branded Husqvarna 24-50 at $40.00 each.

The local Dolmar dealer has Oregon Dolmar branded bars in stock at $60-$70 each or more for 20-24". I know the Windsor, Carlton, and Tsmura bars are around a well. I would like to order or buy today or tomorrow.

Also, what type of chain? I was thinking Full Chisel or Semi Chisel chain but not sure which chain to run. All your help is again greatly appreciated.

 

[Eccentric]

So the new Dolmar 7900 is on it's way here. My new HD filter kit is here already and I need to pick it up today. Now I need a good bar and chain combo for this beast. I will first buy a 20" & 24" bar for it and work my way up from there to 32" or so at a later date.

Which Bar and Chain should I run on this. I've investigated the Sugihara bars. They have no 24" sprocket nose bars in stock until the end of April. They will come in at a cost of $100.00 which seems a bit steep to me. They do have the 20" sprocket nose bars in stock at $67.00. I've also been looking at the clearance bars from Amicks in a GB branded Husqvarna 24-50 at $40.00 each.

The local Dolmar dealer has Oregon Dolmar branded bars in stock at $60-$70 each or more for 20-24". I know the Windsor, Carlton, and Tsmura bars are around a well. I would like to order or buy today or tomorrow.

Also, what type of chain? I was thinking Full Chisel or Semi Chisel chain but not sure which chain to run. All your help is again greatly appreciated.

The answers to your questions depend on what you're planning on doing with the saw. Felling? Bucking? A bit of both? What size and type of wood? Clean wood only..............or are you going to cut windfalls, skidded logs, and other dirty wood? Do you sharpen your own chains?

Do you really need/want a lightweight bar in that length? The Sugi's are cool but damn expensive (and not available to you for a while it seems). Since your Dolmar runs a large Husky mount bar, your options are wide open. Have you looked at Baileys? They're a site sponsor, and have lots of bars for that mount...

 

[komatsuvarna]

The chain really depends on the wood your cutting, and/or what you like. Semi chisel will stay sharp longer in dirty wood. Chisel will cut faster.

Myself, I like full comp chisel chain for most my work, but Ive got a few semi chisel loops around for when the time comes.

 

[Bow_Extreme]

I will be cutting mostly timber that I drop, no skidding timber that I know of yet but it is possible if I need to get it out of the woods that way. I will be using this for felling & bucking.

I will be sharpening my own chains and I still have a bit to learn when it comes to sharpening and getting ahold of the right tools for it. I would take suggestions for sharpening tools. I will be reading up on this in the forums here.

 

[Bow_Extreme]

The chain really depends on the wood your cutting, and/or what you like. Semi chisel will stay sharp longer in dirty wood. Chisel will cut faster.

Myself, I like full comp chisel chain for most my work, but Ive got a few semi chisel loops around for when the time comes.

I was thinking full comp chisel chain but again I have alot to learn.

 

[Eccentric]

I will be cutting mostly timber that I drop, no skidding timber that I know of yet but it is possible if I need to get it out of the woods that way. I will be using this for felling & bucking.

I will be sharpening my own chains and I still have a bit to learn when it comes to sharpening and getting ahold of the right tools for it. I would take suggestions for sharpening tools. I will be reading up on this in the forums here.

I suggest a 20-24" replaceable sprocket tip bar and a few loops of Semi-Chisel chain. The semi-chisel will cut slightly slower than full chisel (but not by much) but will stay sharper longer. It's easier to learn to hand file too. For that length of bar, go with full-comp (whether chisel or semi-chisel). There's no need to go with semi-skip or full-skip with a 24" bar on that saw. "Full comp" does NOT refer to the type of cutter. It refers to whether or not the chain is a 'skip' type, which has less cutters for better chip clearance and less load on the saw when running long bars.

If those clearance GB bars are 'old stock' and not the new chinese/taiwanese stuff, then you may get a great deal on a very good bar. If I was in your shoes I'd check the clearance section of the Baileys website for bars too. They've carried the old GB bars in the past, and they still sell Carlton, Windsor, Oregon, and Woodland Pro branded Cannon bars. I'd buy a few loops of Woodland Pro 30SC for the saw. If you want a bit more cutting speed and don't mind sharpening a bit more often, then get some loops of 30RC instead.

 

[komatsuvarna]

Not trying to talk you out of a 20 and 24'' bar, but I think there too close together to have both for 1 saw, JMO again.

Ive got a 372 that wears a 20 and I have a 28 for it. I like to feel of the saw with the 20, but it only has 17'' of useable bar. When the 20 is wore out, ill probably get a 24'' for it and forget the 20''....but I have a 346 to take care of the smaller stuff, and a 395 for the bigger stuff. Ive never even seen a 7900, but the useable bar lenth might be something worth looking at. Just a thought.

 

[T_F_E]

My 7900 BB wears a 28 and 32 that could be because us PNW do it best though.

 

[Bow_Extreme]

Great suggestions!! I believe I will just look at the 24" bar for now and larger in the future. I will try out the Full Comp chisel or semi chisel chain as well.

Yes, I believe the bars are old stock GB. If they aren't than I have a supplier up north that has old stock GB bars on the shelf for around the same price.

 

[Bow_Extreme]

My 7900 BB wears a 28 and 32 that could be because us PNW do it best though.

LOL....Well I will check out the 28" bar as well. I don't have an immediate need for a bar that size yet but I'm not afraid to try it. I think a 24" would get me by just fine at the moment and move onto 28"-32" bars when the need arises.

 

[Evanrude]

I'd start with a 24" bar, which would be perfect for that saw and our hardwoods. When you think you may need a bigger one, pick up a 32". Not worth having bars that are 4" different in length for one saw. Remember you'd have to buy chains for all those bars as well.

 

[Bow_Extreme]

What do you guys think of this bar?

Bailey's - 24" Windsor Speed Tip Chainsaw Bar

 

[komatsuvarna]

I'd start with a 24" bar, which would be perfect for that saw and our hardwoods. When you think you may need a bigger one, pick up a 32". Not worth having bars that are 4" different in length for one saw. Remember you'd have to buy chains for all those bars as well.

:agree2:

 

[komatsuvarna]

What do you guys think of this bar?

Bailey's - 24" Windsor Speed Tip Chainsaw Bar

Never used one, but If I bought one it would be that one, or the oregon power match. I dont know which one, if any, would be better than the other.

 

[nmurph]

my 346's wear the 20"'s and the 7900's wear the 24". i have longer bars for other saws if needed.

 

[Bow_Extreme]

my 346's wear the 20"'s and the 7900's wear the 24". i have longer bars for other saws if needed.

What's your preference for the brand of the 24" bar?

 

[nmurph]

i have all different brands.....i like the sugis on the 346's to shave as much weight as i can and not destroy the sideways balance!! i have carlton and oregons on the 7900's.

 

[komatsuvarna]

i like the sugis on the 346's to shave as much weight as i can and not destroy the sideways balance!!

Not the sideways balance!!! LOL.

Are you running .325 on the 346's with a 20''??

 

[nmurph]

Not the sideways balance!!! LOL.

Are you running .325 on the 346's with a 20''??

3/8" chisel....but they ain't exactly stock.

 

[komatsuvarna]

3/8" chisel....but they ain't exactly stock.

Mine wont be for long. Im wanting a 20'' for it.(16 now,too short). We probably cut cut close to the same wood and I was thinking about going to 3/8 when I got the 20, but wasnt sure if it would be a good idea or not. Thanks

Sorry for the derail, back to the 7900!