New toy/tool
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On my 2 7900 I run 24” and 28”.
what brand do you like for a 24''?
Matt93eg
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It’s a 22”. I have a full comp chisel chain on it right now and it will pull it like a boss in red oak. Very smooth saw to run.
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I use TsuMura, when the 28” Husky bar wears out I’ll switch it to TsuMura.
i really like the idea of a 22'' bar, seems like it would be a good balance.
anyone know what tail mount this 7901 uses?
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Yotaismygame
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Stihl light weight. Lightest 24” on the market I think. Their 28 is great too
pavel408
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Dolmar PS7900 = Makita DCS7900
Dolmar PS7900HS = Makita DCS7901 (+decomp. button)
Dolmar PS7910 = Makita EA7900P (+EPA stuff, coil)
I have never seen one of these babies sold for less than $400, even the 6421. Yep, you stole the saw, no doubt about it. This saw will rip logs with a 32" bar and chain and an Alaska saw mill, even wood as hard as ash:
That's awesome! Actually what attracted me the most about this saw and deal was the ability to eventually get a Alaskan saw mill to use with it.
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Yotaismygame
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I see them fairly regularly for cheap here in Oregon. Cheapest I’ve gotten a 6401 was for $150. But I often see good deals here in Oregon compared to other parts of the country.
Can someone tell me if I can get smaller, less aggressive felling dogs for this 7901? I like them but don't need them to big. Any aftermarket or smaller Dolmar or Makita saw have some that will fit? Thanks!
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Yes they do take up useable bar length but I’m pretty sure your stuck with them unless you reduce their size yourself. Be warned, they are EXTREMELY hard. I modified a couple pair to get rid of the standard chain catcher and went to a roller catcher. Had to use a solid carbide drill to drill them out, they ate standard and tungsten bites like a fat lady at an all you can eat buffet.
Yotaismygame
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Could probably buy the newer version of the spikes and just grind them down. Just buy a single and run it inside. Or check ebay for falling spikes and see if you can make something work.
Stihl calls these bumper spikes rather than felling dogs. I actually like the Dolmar version better than Stihl's version. Dolmar's (and Makita's) are a better design in my book. Just MHO.
Yeah I like them, but like said above, they take up usable cutting space. Not a big deal but I wanted a 20 inch bar for my purposes and now feel like a have a 18 after having the 20 on there lol!! Probably need to have the 24" back on but I like the balance of the 20" better... First world problems.
Yotaismygame
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Light weight 24” is the way to go.
