So an update on the Dolmar 5000. Had a chance to use it all day yesterday. Nice solid first impressions. Worked fine with one or two observations. Weight feels about the same as the 346. Holding them both together but with a lightweight oregon 18" bar on the 346 and 15" husky bar on the Dolly.
The pick up is much faster on the 346 but then again it is ported. The Dolmar is smooth, maybe because of the throttle cable as opposed to rod on husky. The Dolmar is a bit plumper but nothing to shout about. The hand bar seems wider, but more important thicker! It was only when I was holding the two in each hand that I really noticed. It is quite nice having a few mm thicker bar, especially if you have carpel tunnel, tennis elbow and everything else going! I did not notice it when I was using it, I think that´s good. Cutting wood seemed fine, plenty of power. No causes for concern.
So at the moment I am happy with the two saws. The 346xp is an Italian sports car, will always need a little tinker, but the ride is wild. The Dolly is very German, solid, dependable, you know the one you take home to meet your mother.....
I also wanted to say I love my Stihl 192c. This is my snail, put it on the floor ticking over and it will walk away leaving a track in the sawdust like a snail.
Great for small logs and firewood, takes no effort to turn over, light and just fun to use. Ok, I could improve it with a better bar and chain combo but for now its fine.
The pick up is much faster on the 346 but then again it is ported. The Dolmar is smooth, maybe because of the throttle cable as opposed to rod on husky. The Dolmar is a bit plumper but nothing to shout about. The hand bar seems wider, but more important thicker! It was only when I was holding the two in each hand that I really noticed. It is quite nice having a few mm thicker bar, especially if you have carpel tunnel, tennis elbow and everything else going! I did not notice it when I was using it, I think that´s good. Cutting wood seemed fine, plenty of power. No causes for concern.
So at the moment I am happy with the two saws. The 346xp is an Italian sports car, will always need a little tinker, but the ride is wild. The Dolly is very German, solid, dependable, you know the one you take home to meet your mother.....
I also wanted to say I love my Stihl 192c. This is my snail, put it on the floor ticking over and it will walk away leaving a track in the sawdust like a snail.
Great for small logs and firewood, takes no effort to turn over, light and just fun to use. Ok, I could improve it with a better bar and chain combo but for now its fine.