solid tip bar vs. sprocket tip bar

[Mongo]

Does anyone know the advantages of, or pros and cons of a solid tip bar vs. a sprocket tip bar?
The reason I'm asking is because I want to purchase a 24" bar for a Makita DCS 6401 that I just purchased. I've only used saws with a sprocket tip and it seems to me a solid tip bar would have more friction and wear out chains quicker.

 

[computeruser]

The topic has come up a couple times recently:

http://arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=28594

http://arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=27682

Long story short, odds are you don't need one.

 

[skwerl]

Solid tip bars are old technology. A few diehard old timers may still use them, hardly anybody else. If you've never used one then you don't need to try one.

 

[Mongo]

Thanks!

Thanks for the info! That was a big help. I think that I will stick to the sprockets.

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