28" reduced weight or 32"

[MR4WD]

I run the 32" cause i like the reach in blow downs and limbing, cut a lot of stuff between 28" and 40" and yes the big dawgs do take away a little useable bar.

I agree 100%. I may only cut 28" wood, but the extended reach is why I have it. The odd time I cut greater than that, the 32 is nice.

This is a 33" RW...

 

[mdavlee]

Yeah I'm having a hard time deciding if I want to get one $$$$. I already have 2 28" bars.

 

[Evan]

MR4WD

set that thing on the bathroom scale and see what it weighs compared to mine with the ES ill even swap handle to make the weighs even exscept for the bar

 

[JTinaTree]

There's been a run of Oregon RW Bars on Ebay lately check them out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230401889792&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


28in http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230405188862

 

[MR4WD]

MR4WD

set that thing on the bathroom scale and see what it weighs compared to mine with the ES ill even swap handle to make the weighs even exscept for the bar

That saw's 390. Are you asking me to throw the 372 on a scale? With that RW bar and chain?

 

[Evan]

ohhh sorry i thought that was the 372 in the pic.

yeah id be curious how much lighter the rw bar is compared to my 32" es on my 372

 

[MCW]

I run a 28" on it right now. It is a GB Total bar. Here's what it looks like now. Maybe this will help Evan decide he wants one.

That isn't a GB made Total bar but a Jap made Tsumura branded Total. The GB Total bars I've seen in Oz have a Pro Top style, 3 rivet tip and are just repainted Pro Tops. That tip is a Tsumura (unless copies are around from China?) and you'll find it is Japanese made (Tsumura). Nicer than a GB by the way but both bars excellent
Don't be fooled by the potential weight savings if going for a 32" RW Sugihara, they are only JUST lighter than the same sized, non RW, standard GB Pro Top or Oregon Power Match Plus. Apparently the RW Oregons are as light as they say.

 

[mdavlee]

Yeah it is a Tsumura. I read it on the bar the other day. I don't know why I called it GB. I bought a couple square ground chains and some files instead of one of the bars for now. I couldn't get over the price.

 

[redprospector]

There's been a run of Oregon RW Bars on Ebay lately check them out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230401889792&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


28in http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230405188862

Daaaaaaaang!!!!!
That first bar went for $255 with a chain. Seller stated bar was worth $150, and chain $30. :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: Friggin Ebay.

Andy

 

[mdavlee]

I bid on the first one. In the last 4 minutes they went crazy. I quit around $100 and they kept going and going. Somebody just didn't want someone to win it.

 

[Outlaw5.0]

Yeah I don't understand paying more on ebay than the part costs new!.

 

[Ghillie]

The 32"rw balance nicely on my Sling'r 390Xp..The bar weighs the same as a 24" normal bar worth every penny

 

[Jacob J.]

I bid on the first one. In the last 4 minutes they went crazy. I quit around $100 and they kept going and going. Somebody just didn't want someone to win it.

I've had several people outbid me on certain things purely for spite. I kind of like playing that game though, because then I make them pay an outrageous amount for something common.

 

[Evan]

Ghillie

thats a sweet saw.

 

[MCW]

The 32"rw balance nicely on my Sling'r 390Xp..The bar weighs the same as a 24" normal bar worth every penny

Nice saw and bar mate but Bumper Link chain? My god man...

I suppose it cuts too fast with standard chain...

 

[Evan]

I didnt notice the bumper links.

but after looking closer it looks to be a Oregon LPX wich is a ver good cutting chain

i wont doc him to much for the bumpers

 

[Ghillie]

Nice saw and bar mate but Bumper Link chain? My god man...

I suppose it cuts too fast with standard chain...

i also have carlton non-bumperlink. i got confused when i ordered the oregon chain so that is what i got

 

[MCW]

i also have carlton non-bumperlink. i got confused when i ordered the oregon chain so that is what i got

I'll let you off this time. The saw makes up for it

 

[Ghillie]

I'll let you off this time. The saw makes up for it

its actually 33rc woodland pro chain. no worries just a little slow right now. trying to remember things. i will try to get iton a scale. and yes it does rip and the extra reach is real nice.

 

[treelizard]

I agree 100%. I may only cut 28" wood, but the extended reach is why I have it. The odd time I cut greater than that, the 32 is nice.

This is a 33" RW...

nice pic. that is sweet