Stihl MS 880 15-18" bar availability???

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Stihl MS 880 15-18\" bar availability???

Hello again from the uk

I have a 880 which im really really pleased with, heres a picture of it

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I have the 48" bar and also a 25" one which i use on there most of the time.

Now im looking to put a 15-18" bar on it because i have alot of cordwood to cut up, i want to see how quick it can cut and the 25" is too big.weight of the saw is not a problem

Can anyone help me find a new bar please?

Thanks Mark
 
Re: Stihl MS 880 15-18\" bar availability???

Seems a foolish idea, a waste of fuel and putting hours on a big saw running and cutting very little.

A smaller higher rpm saw would out cut the 088 with a minature bar.
 
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Seems a really foolish idea, a waste of fuel and putting hours on a big saw running and cutting very little.

A smaller higher rpm saw would out cut the 088 with a minature bar.

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What stihl model do you suggest then???
 
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What stihl model do you suggest then???

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The Stihl 460.
 
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17" Rollomatic ES
3005 000 9715

**have to drill your own oil holes through the rails.

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.404 pitch???
 
Re: Stihl MS 880 15-18\" bar availability???

let me re-phrase the original posters question:
"Hi, I am running an MS880. Is there any way to jimmy-rig a bar designed for an 021 on it?" It's just silly. Have you ever seen anybody with an 066 or an MS880 with a 15" bar? No, because it flies in the face of all manufacturers recommendations and common sense.
 
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Didn't know you could run 404 pitch chain on an 021.
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Sounds like he wants to play around a bit, I say go for it.

If Boston says it's possible than that's good enough for me.
 
Re: Stihl MS 880 15-18\" bar availability???

I've he's going for speed he ought to consider 3/8 pitch. It's faster due to cutting a narrower kerf.
 
Re: Stihl MS 880 15-18\" bar availability???

Thanks for all the great replies.

Yes i do want to have a play around with it, im really interested to see what this saw can cut like with a small bar.

Is there a 3/8 pitch rail and sprocket which will go straight onto this saw then??
 
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let me re-phrase the original posters question:
"Hi, I am running an MS880. Is there any way to jimmy-rig a bar designed for an 021 on it?" It's just silly. Have you ever seen anybody with an 066 or an MS880 with a 15" bar? No, because it flies in the face of all manufacturers recommendations and common sense.

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LOL
 
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The bar is not "jimmy rigged" on. It is a stock bar from Stihl, that comes with the caution that you have to drill. Loads of people play with their 880's like this, although a 16" is a LOT more common on a 660/066.

Yes there is a 3/8" sprocket availale, I thought you wanted .404, Ill grab the numbers later. I think only a 21" bar is available with 3/8", although I could be mistaken.

I think a 460 with an 18" will outcut an 880 with 18" in small wood though......?
 
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The bar is not "jimmy rigged" on. It is a stock bar from Stihl, that comes with the caution that you have to drill. Loads of people play with their 880's like this, although a 16" is a LOT more common on a 660/066.

Yes there is a 3/8" sprocket availale, I thought you wanted .404, Ill grab the numbers later. I think only a 21" bar is available with 3/8", although I could be mistaken.

I think a 460 with an 18" will outcut an 880 with 18" in small wood though......?

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Thanks for all your replies, running a 16" bar is something i would like to have a play with, im just trying to find out all my options but a 16" .404 sounds real nice.

So i take it the bar you were on about earlier obviously has the oil holes but they are in the wrong position for an 880??

Look forward to hearing more from you.
 
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17" Rollomatic ES
3005 000 9715

**have to drill your own oil holes through the rails.

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.404 pitch???

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Im trying to find this bar on the net, all the sites show a 021 as a 3/8 pitch, am i missing something??? can you point me to a page on the net please.
 
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17" Rollomatic ES
3005 000 9715

**have to drill your own oil holes through the rails.

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.404 pitch???

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Im trying to find this bar on the net, all the sites show a 021 as a 3/8 pitch, am i missing something??? can you point me to a page on the net please.

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Ive found the bar here :


http://www.chainsaws-etc.com/stihl_chain_saw_bars.htm

3002 000 9715 - 17" .404 to fit the following

08, 051, 076, 084, 088, 090G -68
07,08 SUPER,050,075,E30, S1

How easy is it to drill the oil ways correctly?? has anyone got a template of where the holes should go??
 
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