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Re: Chainsaw bar weights
« Reply #40 on: December 07, 2015, 08:40:46 pm »
Oregon is introducing a new line of lightweight 'professional' guide bars.  As I understand, they are laminated bars with an aluminum core, and no sprocket lubrication holes (big change for Oregon).  No RSN models planned.  Available in 'Spring - Summer 2016'?

(Quoted from an Oregon Rep - edited for length.)

"These bars use completely new sprocket nose assemblies which are designed to outlast the bar rails. Our lab testing and field testing . . . have confirmed this.

. . . the nose shield is packed with grease at assembly and its purpose is twofold: 1) it keeps the grease in the nose while still allowing the bar and chain oil to enter the nose assembly for continual lubrication and 2) it prevents debris from entering the nose and causing wear on the nose components. So there will no longer be a need to add grease to the nose as long as you are using bar and chain oil.

. . . the new design(s) also feature our LubriTec system which has an angled oil hole at the tail that increases the velocity of the oil that is delivered to the chain and bar for better lubrication.

. . . these bars will eventually replace the Pro-Lite family.

- 'SpeedCut' is a narrow kerf (micro-lite) bar . . . for use . . . on saws up to 55 cc

- 'ControlCut' are standard kerf bars (.050, .058 and .063 gauge) with small nose radius which helps prevent kickback . . .

- 'VersaCut' are standard kerf bars (.050, .058 and .063 gauge) with large nose radius which are suitable for use in a variety of applications."



Illustration from the 2016 Oregon Forestry Catalog
http://content.yudu.com/web/y5b2/0A...h/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=#noRedirect

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I have had the new catalog for a month or better and had yet to notice the new bars.
200VXLHK095 $55.19 list price but realistically can be bought for around $45. not a bad price when compared to other light weight bars. might have to try one out and see what the weight is

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Re: Chainsaw bar weights
« Reply #41 on: December 07, 2015, 09:02:24 pm »
I have had the new catalog for a month or better and had yet to notice the new bars.

I saw it in a new products video from GIE, so was sort of looking for them.

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Re: Chainsaw bar weights
« Reply #42 on: December 17, 2015, 02:43:56 pm »
Oregon is introducing a new line of lightweight 'professional' guide bars.  As I understand, they are laminated bars with an aluminum core, and no sprocket lubrication holes (big change for Oregon).  No RSN models planned.  Available in 'Spring - Summer 2016'?

(Quoted from an Oregon Rep - edited for length.)

"These bars use completely new sprocket nose assemblies which are designed to outlast the bar rails. Our lab testing and field testing . . . have confirmed this.

. . . the nose shield is packed with grease at assembly and its purpose is twofold: 1) it keeps the grease in the nose while still allowing the bar and chain oil to enter the nose assembly for continual lubrication and 2) it prevents debris from entering the nose and causing wear on the nose components. So there will no longer be a need to add grease to the nose as long as you are using bar and chain oil.

. . . the new design(s) also feature our LubriTec system which has an angled oil hole at the tail that increases the velocity of the oil that is delivered to the chain and bar for better lubrication.

. . . these bars will eventually replace the Pro-Lite family.

- 'SpeedCut' is a narrow kerf (micro-lite) bar . . . for use . . . on saws up to 55 cc

- 'ControlCut' are standard kerf bars (.050, .058 and .063 gauge) with small nose radius which helps prevent kickback . . .

- 'VersaCut' are standard kerf bars (.050, .058 and .063 gauge) with large nose radius which are suitable for use in a variety of applications."



Illustration from the 2016 Oregon Forestry Catalog
http://content.yudu.com/web/y5b2/0A...h/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=#noRedirect

Philbert



These remind me of the techlite bars for the smaller huskys. 




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Re: Chainsaw bar weights
« Reply #43 on: January 11, 2016, 05:28:23 pm »
just weighed these for fun the other day. good example of why the lightweight bars are popular.
20" 3/8 .050 bars for all.

20 stihl bar weights 024 by nathaniel vansickle, on Flickr
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20 stihl bar weights 025 by nathaniel vansickle, on Flickr
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20 stihl bar weights 026 by nathaniel vansickle, on Flickr
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Re: Chainsaw bar weights
« Reply #44 on: January 11, 2016, 06:29:11 pm »
11 ounces lighter then the ES bar.  :o

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Re: Chainsaw bar weights
« Reply #45 on: January 12, 2016, 08:29:22 am »
About the same weight savings in the 24/25" bars also.

All adds up by the end of the day.  :)

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Re: Chainsaw bar weights
« Reply #46 on: April 28, 2016, 06:16:23 pm »
Total Super Light and Tough 20" 3/8 .050 K095

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Re: Chainsaw bar weights
« Reply #47 on: June 13, 2016, 08:56:33 am »
@Gatekeeper  just in case you missed westcoasters post.

K095 mount 16" Oregon prolite and Cannon

westcoaster = Both 3/8's .058 16". Not an 18" but i'm sure the results would be similar. a 346 550 balances perfect with a 16" 18" cannon and i feel there is no need to go lighter.



I just weighted a Sugihara "Superlight" laminate in 16" (66dl) .325 .058 K095 with a 10t nose. It came out at 690 grams = 1.52 lbs = 1 pound 8.3 oz.

It isn't a surprice to me that the Oregon ProLite weights as much as some RSN bars, as those are heavy for laminated bars.

I'm not claiming my scale is accurate, it is an old mechanical postal scale.  :D

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Re: Chainsaw bar weights
« Reply #48 on: June 13, 2016, 09:01:46 am »
Total Super Light and Tough 20" 3/8 .050 K095

AS 001 by nathaniel vansickle, on Flickr

My scale just showed 2 pounds 0.4 oz on a similar (.058 though) Tsumura branded bar - so I guess it isn't that far off.

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Re: Chainsaw bar weights
« Reply #49 on: June 21, 2016, 05:03:47 pm »
Familiar looking name brand bar Tsumura with Laser name. Sold at CuttersChoice http://www.cutterschoice.com/templates/product.aspx?ProductGuid=41117&GroupGuid=122



 

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