Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Good chain for the Tsumura bars?


beetooex
 Share

Recommended Posts

Hey Rob,

 

Everyone seems to say you're the chainsaw guru around this neck of the woods- can I  beg a little advice please?

 

I'm intending to pre-order a couple of Tsumura Pro Solid bars off you for my 560XP, (15" & 18" @ .325 / .058.)

 

Could you recommend me the best value for money chain to run on them please? I'm doing sweet chestnut coppice & smallish broadleafs.

 

I'll eventually set myself up to buy reels and make my own but it'll have to be pre-made loops for now. I don't want cheap crap but I'm wary of over-speccing as well.

 

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Ben

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Log in or register to remove this advert

Hi Ben - I'm really not a guru of much of anything!

 

Oregon chains are the benchmark chain ie. good value good quality - I'd go for either the chisel or more likely the micro chisel [less prone to dulling and sharpen easier].

 

Best thing ref saws is keep going back to how to improving general maintenance and sharpening. This can always be improved and will always pay off.

 

Get your order in fairly sharpish for the discount as these bars are here very very soon!

 

21BPX

 

WWW.CHAINSAWBARS.CO.UK

[button size="medium" style="alert" bg_color="#e40514" border="#e40514"] Please make sure you order the correct...

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 months later...

Hey Rob, sorry I never replied. You must think I'm so rude. I had to sort myself out sharpish and actually put my order in with you a few days before your response.

 

I eventually realised that I didn't need the performance of a solid bar so I went for the cheaper Sugi ProLams instead of the Tsumuras. I've found them to be incredibly hard wearing compared to the bog standard Oregon laminates I always used to use, let alone the Husqy bars that come with a new saw and wouldn't even last the first season. I'm amazed nobody talks about the ProLams. They're the best value for money bars for general use I've ever come across.

 

I also discovered your deal on the chain breaking/making tools. With the savings on my bars I bit the bullet and got a reel of the bpx21 to see me through. I always find it hard to stop the chain twisting on the anvil but I'm muddling through.

 

Thanks for your help and great service on my order. I'll very likely be getting some small milling bars and chains off you after Xmas once I've properly figured out what I need.

 

Cheers

 

Ben

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.