Hi Guys
I have a huge Oak tree to buck, it was felled last year and is getting harder as we speak. It is 7 ft diameter at the base, and lying flat in a field.
I have a couple of small Makitas, and a Stihl 390 with a 20" bar.
I am thinking of getting a new Makita 9010 and understand that it is the same as the Dolmar, but just a different colour.
I want a saw that will do the job and last, and I understand that the Dolmar Makita is an old proven but heavy design.
When bucking, the weight of the saw will not be a concern, but I am worried about starting a 90 cc monster with no decompression valve. Have any users had experience with the saw, and is it easy to start?
As regards bars, again I understand that the studs can be changed to fit longer bars, but would this invalidate the Makita 3 year warranty?
It would come with a 30" bar as standard, but that would not go through the 7" diameter trunk, so I would have to cut the trunk into smaller pieces.
Is it worth buying the Makita, and should I stick with the standard bar, or go for a modified one that would take longer bars, or should I persevere with my 20" Still and just spend the money on lots of shiny chains?
One last question, are the Oregon M chains worth using in hard oak?
Many thanks