TonyRumore
ArboristSite Guru
I've been cutting wood for a long time, and I have heard quite a few guys mention (incorrectly) that long bars cut faster than short ones. But it has taken me 30 years to figure out why. It all comes down to the dealer salesman.
This is generally speaking of course, but when Joe Homeowner buys a saw, it will many times come with a safety chain. But then when he goes back to buy a longer bar, the salesman sells him a normal pro chain with it. Keep in mind, the homeowner has NO IDEA there are different types of chain, so when his new setup cuts faster, he figures the longer bar is the reason.
I'll tell you how this happens. When Joe Homeowner walks in, the salesman sizes up the customer and decides right then if the guy looks like a wimp. If so, he gets safety chain. But when he goes back and buys a long bar the sales guy thinks he must be alright and slips him the good stuff.
Now you know why long bars cut faster than short ones.
Tony
This is generally speaking of course, but when Joe Homeowner buys a saw, it will many times come with a safety chain. But then when he goes back to buy a longer bar, the salesman sells him a normal pro chain with it. Keep in mind, the homeowner has NO IDEA there are different types of chain, so when his new setup cuts faster, he figures the longer bar is the reason.
I'll tell you how this happens. When Joe Homeowner walks in, the salesman sizes up the customer and decides right then if the guy looks like a wimp. If so, he gets safety chain. But when he goes back and buys a long bar the sales guy thinks he must be alright and slips him the good stuff.
Now you know why long bars cut faster than short ones.
Tony