Bar buying question

Darrel · February 08, 2016, 12:32:41 PM

I'm planning a chainsaw slabbing mill build powered buy a 18 horse vertical shaft lawnmower engine. I'm wanting a 60" bar on this mill and I'm having trouble finding a bar of this size online. Google is pretty much worthless or maybe I just don't know what to search for. Admittedly, I'm a bit ignorant when it comes to chainsaws but I have learned that the forestry forum is a good place to learn.

Thanks

footer · February 08, 2016, 02:14:53 PM

I don't think Links are allowed, but I got mine from Baileys online. I thought they were a sponsor to this forum, but I don't see them in the list now. I have a Woodsman Pro. Its a Heavy SOB though!

Darrel · February 08, 2016, 02:25:02 PM

Thanks footer. I'll check that out. I don't mind heavy as I'll be building it heavy and running it on a track.

footer · February 08, 2016, 03:19:31 PM

The one I have is 404 pitch with large stihl mount. I run it on a 084

beenthere · February 08, 2016, 04:02:23 PM

footer
Once upon a time.. they were a good sponsor. But changed hands and made the comment that we were "insignificant" to them. Also, several have commented on poor service since the change took place.
Check out our sponsor "Comstock" for bars.

footer · February 08, 2016, 04:09:05 PM

Quote from: beenthere on February 08, 2016, 04:02:23 PM
footer
Once upon a time.. they were a good sponsor. But changed hands and made the comment that we were "insignificant" to them. Also, several have commented on poor service since the change took place.
Check out our sponsor "Comstock" for bars.

beenthere, Thanks for the heads up and pointing me towards Comstock. I will check them out for sure.

Darrel · February 08, 2016, 05:45:03 PM

If we are insignificant, they won't miss my business. I'll check out comstock.

Darrel · February 09, 2016, 08:52:59 PM

I checked out Comstock but they didn't have the length I needed but not to worry, Left Coast Supplies has what I need and they are on the right side of the country for me. But my wife looked over my shoulder while I was looking at their website and had a panic atack when she saw the price of the bar and chain. It will happen however, all in due time and she will be happy when I buy her something with the money it makes for her. And I'll be happy because I'll have a new ~~toy~~ tool that I made myself.

mmartone · February 14, 2016, 01:01:34 PM

There are a bunch of cannon bars on ebay

DonnerParty · February 14, 2016, 02:24:16 PM

I went back and forth for quite a while on which type of bar to buy. Had decided on a GB, but changed my mind and bought a Cannon. Very glad I did. The Cannon bar is an absolutely fantastic bar; rigid and tight tolerances. Regardless of the vendor you buy from, I would wholeheartedly recommend Cannon.