8 ten bar and chains

[Skeans1]

Wearing out a bar in just a couple of chains is usually a sign of a lubrication problem, or occasionally a problem with how the chain was sharpened. Sometimes it's a reflection of the conditions in which you are cutting (pulling in abrasives as you cut).

Stihl bars have a good reputation for a reason. While it's possible you just got a bad one, I'd be looking for other causes.

Stihl bars aren’t known for the hardest rails in the world but more then likely with [mention]nyone [/mention] hand filing the chains were pulling to one side causing the rails to become soft.

 

[Skeans1]

Is it worth the few extra less dollars for this brand vs a brand that you know? How strong are the rivets in the preset? How is this chain test for things like chain shot?

 

[CS2210]

I decided to get the 24 inch bar and a couple chains for the heck of it. First impression is it is Heavy. I knew it wasn't a lightweight bar but man I wouldnt want to have to sling that thing in the woods all day. I dont cut much wood, just cleaning up on my property and helping my dad with his firewood so I wont be a good judge of longevity simply do to the lack of use. I do however like the longer bar. I've always just had a 16 inch bar on it.