TSRuff
ArboristSite Member
I just picked up my brand new MS 880 (to me) and a 36" Mark III Alaskan Chainsaw Mill, have some big oaks felled, and am missing only the bar. I'm looking for some advice on what the best solution is.
I've used a roller-tip bar before, but you have to set the clamp fairly far down the length of the bar to avoid pinching the sprocket bearing, so I'd be looking at a 50" bar which is significantly more expensive than a 42".
Solid-tip bars obviously don't have this issue, but I'm concerned about chain durability. Problem is, I can't find a 42"+ solid-tip bar (granted, I didn't try very long before posting here).
Anyone wish to share their experience and point me in the right direction? Any and all advice is appreciated...
I've used a roller-tip bar before, but you have to set the clamp fairly far down the length of the bar to avoid pinching the sprocket bearing, so I'd be looking at a 50" bar which is significantly more expensive than a 42".
Solid-tip bars obviously don't have this issue, but I'm concerned about chain durability. Problem is, I can't find a 42"+ solid-tip bar (granted, I didn't try very long before posting here).
Anyone wish to share their experience and point me in the right direction? Any and all advice is appreciated...