Shop talk Dolmar chainsaws

Just me rambling...

[@jacquesblaque7728]

Still loving my 7 y.o. 6100 Dolly- one sweet, smooth BEAST. Great fuel endurance, really rips with a 24". Am I the only one? C'mon.

[@IndianaDoug]

I’m a Dolmar guy first and foremost. My PS-9010 is my go to for big wood. Happy to see someone giving them some love👍🏻

[@ehpsaws]

I have built and ran a ton of 5100's and 7900's , very good saw . I cut alot of timber with my ported 7900's . I like these saws and wished the company would of did a far better job getting those saws out for people to see and buy

[@zenjon7892]

I have a 421 and a 6100, both of them will run all day with that characteristic "pop can full of gravel" sound from the muffler. PS: they're Dol-Kitas, but I call them Dolmars because fuck battery-powered Makita

[@AutodidactEngineer]

I recently picked up a Sachs Dolmar 120s version 68cc awesome saw!

[@ralphveasey7274]

17 or 18 years ago I bought a house with a fireplace and woodstove and planned on heating with wood. I grew up with wood and electric heat. I started researching saws and kept coming back to the Dolmar 5100s, its specs were right there with the Husqvarna 346 and Stihl 260. Bought the 5100s and never looked back. I later bought a used Makita 6401 from the Home Depot rental dept and it is my "big" saw. I've ran my Dolmars next to guys with the big brands and they always want to check out my saws.

[@JS-oy6nn]

IMO 7900 has the best ergonomics of any saw I’ve put in my hands. The wrap is big but extremely comfortable. Great all around saw👍🏻

[@jimbusmaximus4624]

Best saw I ever owned. Mine was stolen and I've missed it ever since.

[@jerryekhator790]

Thanks, well explained. I got some few collections, Dolmar 133, 120,153, 116, the 166 dolmar too expensive to get here in Germany. Thanks for the video.

[@darrellpickering8535]

In southern IL in the '70s a local auto parts business sold these. Damned expensive back then. A 114 sold for $500! Thing was those would outcut anything around here. I rebuilt a 114 many years ago. Had to replace the crank assy, lower rod bearing gone. 1st fire up I was amazed how mean it sounded, so was everyone in the shop. Checked the rpms, it was turning 14500! This was when most saws turned around 11000-11500. I turned it down as much as possible. It's still doing it's job 30 or so years later. Worst thing about 'em was the lack of dealers & parts. Some of the biggest 1s should've had wheels as an option.

[@rbahr8214]

Used to run Husqy's then I bought a 7900 and was so impressed. Also have a Makita/dolmar 6400 and it starts on two pulls.

[@jamesmitchell9872]

I came by a dcs 6421.....and it's my new favorite.....even before my 661 I'm thinking about selling. Love the torque it's like a sewing machine... thanks for the video.

[@texhill6504]

Very nice explanation of the Dolmar saw. I have reached the ripe old age of 78 and l have the 7900 running a 32” bar for bucking and some pruning with absolutely no issues.

[@kendallbyrne2788]

I love the dolmars like the old 116 si's and 120 si's. I love the look of the orange with the black top cover

[@n3qdz]

The biggest thing that you first pointed out, that Makita is going all battery. I never owned a Dolmar but have run one for a short time man they run awesome! Shame to see them go away

[@georgedavall9449]

They are not! Someone is spreading false information.

[@BigBear--]

I mean talk to Makita...cause they issued press releasea in multiple markets and languages that no new production Makita/Dolmar saws will be made after March '22.

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

I grew up country broke in the woods, and growing up I only had access to the worst saws. Plastic Craftsman and green Poulan. My first name brand saw was a Husqy, and my heart belongs to them. I built a sizable collection of Husq over the years, and then I got my first Dolmars. Got a 120SI and a 143 for $250 and those saws blew my mind. A 73CC Dolmar gave my 372s a serious run, and the build was better. I bought a 100 Super at a yard sale for $25. I bought a 114 on Craigslist for $100. Every one of them runs, and runs well. 4 World Class saws for $375 and I have a hard time lately giving my Husqys much attention. Dolmar/Solo/Makita are probably the greatest chainsaws in History, and I don’t think I’m being dramatic.

[@TheDabomb57]

My outdoor power equipment teacher back in high school was a Dolmar Dealer. That's what we learned to work on, and learned to cut with.

[@jdullemond]

Have a 111 here (50cc) and it always puts a smile on my face.

[@KM-os4be]

I always like the older Dolmar chainsaws. It to bad they never really took off here in the US. Even here in the PNW where there was a lot of oddball chainsaws in the old days, they were never common. The parts seemed like they were always hard to come by.

[@joehackett9471]

Great video, I currently have a 7900 makita out for spa treatment! Love the vintage Dolmars too, want to get a 166 if I can find one!

[@brettblack7049]

I've got a real clean 5105 with heat, nice in the shoulder season when it's raining. I like all my 7900 and 7910's too👍.

[@mweba1]

Sometimes I look at my 5105 and think, is there any way it could get dirtier...

[@shelbywilson114]

I have a dolmar 6100 which I absolutely love

[@vinzer8808]

Hey bud, i requested you in fb. I got something interesting to talk about, loved how you nailed every detail about the dolmars! You're absolutely right!

[@edbeck8925]

I love Dolmar saws. I have 5 of them and they always start with 2 or 3 pulls.

[@Blakerobby18]

Dam shame being discontinued highly underrated saws love them i have the 7901and 6100p

[@georgedavall9449]

They are not!

[@johnlincicum6390]

Have a Sachs Dolmar 114, 119 (just recently got it), and the Poulan Counter-Vibe S6000 version of the Sachs Dolmar 153 (which needs the fuel line replaced that I got this summer from a guy in Texas). Have only run the 114 so far, but the 119 runs right now.

[@andyfrancis5277]

Got a Black top 7900 thats been hot rodded a little and its a beast. I've quieted a few of the Orange and White guys bragging 😂

[@jaydee2620]

That 119cc saw is a monster. I don’t even think I would feel comfortable cutting wood with that thing. I’d probably lose a leg

[@tc3603]

As a chainsaw addict I have all the brand's but there is something about my dolmar 112 that I just love. There is just a feeling of quality to it and it screams. Love Ur vids man . You are very talented

[@mweba1]

Add the 112 to my list. Never run one. Thanks for watching

[@tc3603]

@@mweba1 dolmar 112 used in chainsaw massacre movie. Limited edition silver model getting scarce

[@vinceoleyar9411]

My 111i is an absolute beast. It'll out cut the bigger stihl models. It's a gem.

[@tc3603]

@@vinceoleyar9411 yes Vince Dolmar deserve much respect. They are fast reliable saws

[@i1bike]

Any old al-ko there ?

[@eduardo_k]

I just ordered a Makita EA7900PRZ2 yesterday. I can’t wait to cut wood with it.

[@antnotforwar]

I bought new Dolmar PS- 350 a little over a year ago for $250 out the door. I have a Stihl 021 from the early 90s and this Dolmar makes it feel like a toy.

[@darrellepickering8433]

In the '70s a local company sold the 114s for $500. Didn't sell good at that price but they'd outcut anything then. Thing was most would run so fast (14000) it would destroy crank/rod bearing. I overhauled 1 35 years ago for a friend & he's still using it.

[@BigBear--]

Just snagged an EA6100P lightly used as a Home Depot Rental. Paid $315. I'm not a pro, but this was one of my dream saws for occasional home use...and I couldn't believe that Home Depot Rental was selling a used newer model EA6100P. Asked the guyt to start it up for me, it took 2 pulls to burp on choke, and then single pull to start, followed by all single pull starts (like 5 in a row just to test). Had a new carb installed, and came with 20" bar and chain. Guy threw in an additional brand new 20" chain. All in all, I think it was a steal... PS: even though I personally don't really have a use for anything bigger...I really want either a DCS 6421/7300/7900, or a newer EA7300/7900. Just to have since Dolmar is getting killed off by Makita.

[@douglasengle2704]

Thank you for the talk and display of Dolmar chainsaws! In the early 1990s I was very involved with volunteer trail work and highly reliable highly performing chainsaws were at the top of my most have list. Shihl was my first highly desirable brand way over Homelite and McCulloch chainsaws by far. Then I saw a display of Dolmar Sachs chainsaws with the chainsaws all stuck into a pretend standing tree in a showroom in Warrenton VA and all the Dolmar prices were over $1,000! The Dolmar chainsaws looked sleeker then the Stihl chainsaws and from the Dolmar display it appeared that Dolmar only made a professional line of chainsaws priced more than Stihl. If somebody would ofd given me a Dolmar I would have been concerned about getting parts for it, but I would of found a way! I don't think there is really room in the USA for Dolmar in the 1990s when it was seen and likely is very close to Shihl in culture, but higher in price. It maybe a slightly better saw than Sthih. I don''t really know. Especially for hiking trail work where every pound counts as you carry the saw up a mountain on a shoulder strap the Dolmar was seriously attractive for trail work. It also really pumps up the other trail volunteers to have a high performance highly reliable chainsaw backing them up! Brand choice a side, high reliability comes chiefly from the person field caring for the chainsaw.

[@UserRandJ]

Most Stihl owners I've seen struggling to start them. The thing about the Dolmars was they just do what you need them to do- and that makes them a treasure. They have a very sweet engine, no bs. And the hardware matched the engine. It would be nice if this world was doing things this way- but no, everything is junk now. I saw a guy trying to mow his corner block with a battery mower- a stihl one, he had to keep stopping to unclog the grass, and he also had to keep stopping to pull the battery to reset the over temp cut out. Then he dragged the thing into the garage and had not even finished half of the job. His grass was about 4 inches long that he was mowing. It was out of its league. They want to save the planet with batteries, yet it's still okay to have horse racing and all the transport, plus breeding and food production. Good times Jake

[@vromandieter9268]

I just got a Dolmar 116 from 1985 for free… a nonstarter, i took it apart and cleaned it. Gasolinefilter was clogged up. It started form the first pull after years 😃can you believe it? I will keep it forever as i read up to the history i like it even more❤❤❤

[@billycollins1757]

There’s room. Dolmer Saws are great. But marketing would make or break. But if parts are easily available and price was competitive they’d hold their own.

[@NothingButChainsaws]

Got to love the older saws. Not built like that anymore!

[@n2slugs]

I’ve got a Sachs Dolmar 111 I bought moons ago and love. Now that I am older I wanted a light trim saw and bought a 35 about five -seven years ago. I love that saw like my first born. I went to buy a second one this week and found out about the Makita deal. I did find a 35 new old stock just like mine (no easy adjust gizmo) that I am going to buy and put on the shelf. The farm can be a hard place for saws and I want to be prepared. Easily better saws than my Efco, Stihls, Homelite Super XL’s and steel case Craftsman’s.

[@brandonaldrich496]

There quality is so heavy duty compared to stihl and husqvarna....There built like tanks

[@willssmallenginerepairllc5060]

They are nicely built saws. Currently working on a ps-341.

[@quappelle3637]

I've got my Dolmar 5105 and it will outlast me.

[@stevepetz8892]

Just bought my third Dolmar today 10-13-2022, a Dolkita EA5000PRGG, thru Home Depot $360!! Brand new!! Stoled it!! 👍👍🤣🤣

[@westesh]

Very sad to see them go, love my 5100s! Majority use to be Made in Germany. Doubt the Makita electrics are/will be.

[@madhatte73]

Oh man "32:1 Gary Goo" on the back wall is some old school AS jokery right there

[@mweba1]

Good ole days.

[@madhatte73]

For sure!

[@toddallison4390]

I'm about to pick up a 7900 that is a few years old, but looks new.

[@zytekfan]

Once ported and carb modded, it's hard to beat a 7900

[@forestfaller4412]

ive always wanted a 7900... hard to find though

[@timfreeman476]

when I worked in a dealership that had dolmar and was dropping them I bought all they had they would not sell the spare parts

[@dobbinslarry]

I am looking at a makita ea3500 / Dolmar ps35 . I do not want another saw that oils at idle like the husqvarna 120mkii I have . I have not heard any complaints about this saw but by looking at the diagram it looks like another crank driven oiler . I have contacted makita and they say it does not oil at idle and is oils only when chain is running . Is there another type of oiler that I do not know about ? It is adjustable but looks like it is running off of the crank . Just do not want another mess maker . Thanks in advance

[@matthaug3104]

Nice piece of true history ! I have a older 117 needs a coil almost impossible to find any leads? And the 5105 is great 👍

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

KZbin won’t let me send an eBay link, but there are German ignitions for the 117 on there right now, and also less expensive aftermarket options. Just search “Dolmar 117 ignition coil” and they’ll pop up. You probably already know this, but make sure to visually match your old ignition to the picture of the new one. I made the mistake once of buying the wrong ignition for an old 394. Hope you get the old saw up and running!

[@MrsSunshine75]

Would you give me a brief opinion on the Poulan Pro 505; how or what it compares to good-bad etc? Thanks for your knowledge!

[@ronhagar2206]

I've got a 120s I need fixed was my father's need it gone threw good would you wanna do a restore video with it.

[@keithstarnes7009]

Just got a Dolmar 115i that was one of my papaws saws.

[@yotaismygame]

Dang I thought this was going to be about porting and Dolmars.

[@mweba1]

Hold on....

[@yotaismygame]

@@mweba1 yeah buddy!

[@happydays454]

Sweet I just picked some up not working

[@tbruce-sawsandsplitting]

Absolutely love my 7900, have 6400 I put a big bore kit on, gotta weedle out the usual tuning issues then will be all good, as a chippy I'm a makita brand hoe and as a saw addict when I heard they bought dolmar I could of died I was so desperate to get my hands on them hahahha

[@paullyngkuist2906]

How is the big bore running for you?

[@tbruce-sawsandsplitting]

@@paullyngkuist2906 tuning issues which I think is quite common, haven’t really had the time to go over it but I’ll let you know what’s up when I do!!

[@ez7977]

Ha... i got a 6421. Freakin awesome saw!! Ive heard makita will run them out in a little over a year, march 2021. Too bad, the makitas are still great saws, basically dolmars with the mak sticker. A local saw shop picked up the makitas a couple years ago, the mechanic raves about the engines. Loves them compared to the stihls and husky’s

[@zytekfan]

March 2022

[@ez7977]

Cameron Hartshorn -yep, thanks for the correction!

[@zytekfan]

@@ez7977 I'm hoping someone will step in and buy up the assets. Dolmar is too good to just let die.

[@ez7977]

Cameron Hartshorn -i agree, i was hoping Dolmar, as a wholly owned subsidiary to Makita (i think), could be purchased out from Makita ...

[@clint4004]

Interesting vid. I just picked up a ps420 190psi, carb clean kit on order. Piston looks mint... Has spark but suspect it..saw only will pop once won't run.. pulled flywheel it's aligned not a fan of the "key" design...

[@hikemoreh96pro]

if you have time, a shop talk comparing echo 7310 vs husqvarna 572. Also what is your fealing about those 2 saw

[@FYMM69]

They’re great saws. Too bad Makita is discontinuing them.

[@georgedavall9449]

Who says?

[@FYMM69]

@@georgedavall9449 corp informed their dealers over 6 months ago now. Shame

[@georgedavall9449]

@@FYMM69 aww, thanks! Must be why I can’t get the 6100 off Depots website? In stock, then Out of stock? That is a shame This old World is a changin’

[@georgedavall9449]

@@FYMM69 I called Makita Corporate North America, and they told me there is no plans to eliminate their saws. Yes, they are having supply problems, but the 6100’s should start shipping again in a couple of weeks.

[@richp5321]

I have a 116. My favorite saw ever! Its almost 40 years old. They used to cut graphite electrodes with it at the plant my father worked. Ive been cutting wood with it for close to 15 years. It finally stopped working literally last week. Cant find an ignition coil for it. Help anyone?

[@claussorensen4269]

Guy has one for sale for $150, no bar or chain. I was thinking about picking it up.

[@JosephSmith-sg9yv]

Makita buys Dolmar in 1991 ,I'm sure expensive then ends them in 2022 . They are going with the new green deal. I enjoy my 5105 and 6100 . i would like to get a little more oil to the bar on the 6100, of course it's at max flow

[@mweba1]

Maybe I'll do a video on oiler modifications.

[@BigBear--]

I Know you can do pump conversions on these to increase potential flow rates. But I'm not a builder, talk to some of the saw mod guys, they'll tell you what you need.

[@lennyadanfigueroasobino1921]

Te saludo desde Chile, quiero preguntarte si el sinfín de la Husqvarna 372 es compatible con el de la Dolmar 7900 , aquí no hay repuesto Dolmar pero si Husqvarna y Stihl necesito cambiar esa pieza.ayudame en eso por favor.saludos.

[@UnderSprayedWhiteSkies]

I have (West Germany vintage) Sachs Dolmar 117. I ran it last fall and it worked well, I would have sworn I drained/stored it properly for off season (like I did for my SD 120 and my Husq Rancher 55) but when I tried to fire it today it refused to run. I found some syrup like fuel in the tank. I flushed tank several times and replaced filter, but still would not run. I think either the fuel intake line and/or the carb is blocked w/the goop. I briefly attempted to remove carb, and intake fuel line, but it wasn't obvious. What appear to be the mounting (allen) screws to the cylinder head, seem to be partially obscured by the carb body, or really hard to access. Please if anyone has insight on removing carb, and accessing the intake fuel hose, I'd appreciate the tip(s). Thanks

[@shelbywilson114]

I also hope that's my echo sitting in the back. I can't wait to try it out

[@mweba1]

Sure is. One that is assembled yet. Sometime this week.....

[@TroutNTrees]

@@mweba1 I just ordered one of those myself. What would you charge to make it absolutely scream like yours?

[@mweba1]

@@TroutNTrees $275 return shipping included.

[@TroutNTrees]

@@mweba1 badass do you have a work email? I'll be in touch once it's broken in

[@mweba1]

@@TroutNTrees Yes sir. [e-mail]

[@jadeolin8514]

I've wanted to try a dolly for a long time.. just couldn't find the right deal on a 7900. Dolmar is pretty much non existent in my area

[@jaimecornejo2185]

What do you think of the 133 supers? I have one that starts cuts. Needs a new bar but cant find one.

[@iamtbone333]

Is it common for these saws to lose fire I lost fire on my little dolmar

[@davidzuelke8599]

i was gonna buy a couple of new makita to upgrade a little but now i heard they will stop making them in 2022 so now i dont know/

[@stevepetz8892]

FYI - no part problems per technical support, @( Dolkita, still made in Germany) even for 25 year old saw, I now own 3!! No brainer!!

[@Chainsawmidget046]

Any common issues on the oilers leaking on the 7900s? It’s my go to but it’s not potty trained. I need to hook up with you sometime, I’m in NE MO

[@zytekfan]

There's an updated oiler hose. Fixed my 6401 that leaked bar oil like crazy

[@jaydee2620]

I wonder if Dolmar will come back after Makita stop gas equipment production. How do u feel about a single ring piston vs double ?

[@Andyshine77]

Nice overview Mitch! The 7300 and 7900 actually never had a cat muffler, instead it used a bleed off system, it was even heavier than the cat muffler.✌

[@mweba1]

See, I learned something today. Dang thing is heavy...

[@Andyshine77]

@@mweba1 😄😉✌

[@dolmar7844]

My makita EA7900 have SLR valve in muffler for 15% less consumption and 0.3kw less power too....EU standards...bullshit if you ask me...and limited coil...

[@zytekfan]

Pull the SLR bullshit out and they gain their power back

[@dolmar7844]

@@zytekfan do I need to adjust the carb after I take out SLR? My H is blended only L I can adjust ...I' ve got limited coil 12.800rpm...

[@kennethstephens8046]

Makita just came out with a new 56cc farm saw a year or two ago. Idk if they are gonna get rid of their gas line up

[@obeconoberougle9497]

From a Makita press release I saw, spring of 2022 I believe Makita will cease all production of gas powered outdoor equipment and focus solely on battery power.

[@kennethstephens8046]

@@obeconoberougle9497 wow. That sucks. I hope they continue production of dolmars in europe at least. Even if we can’t get them it would sucks to lose out on another brand like we lost jonsered

[@obeconoberougle9497]

@@kennethstephens8046 gonna be world wide. Only hope is that someone else is able to buy the technology and assets to continue the gas powered line.

[@kennethstephens8046]

@@obeconoberougle9497 yeah. Maybe they’ll sell off the dolmar name

[@shelbywilson114]

F makita

[@BWGpolishing]

Back in the early 80s, we’re they not “Sachs-Dolmar” ?

[@zytekfan]

Yes

[@leesanders8824]

Can you do a video on adjusting the carb on a ported saw that has a limited coil.

[@mweba1]

I'll add it to my list.

[@Szeghjani]

hi your videos are very good! I can't decide between two machines I want a new one according to echo cs 501sx or dolmar 5105 which one to choose for firewood cutting ?

[@stevepetz8892]

I hope you bought a 5105 I have owned one for ten years!! No problem!! Love Dolkita!! Ha,ha!!

[@benbradshawjr2856]

Any dolmars are only gonna go up in value.i live in SW pa you dont find any dolmars in my area,but yet i did find a 111i. I had to pay over $100 for it but thats no problem it was pristine.

[@stevepetz8892]

I have owned one for 25 years, it cut 3 full cut the last two year's, the Best!!

[@RichlesAK]

Glad you talked about the 7900 I was wondering how you ranked it against the husky’s as far as power

[@mweba1]

Basically, at the top for stock saws.

[@civilianarmory4610]

Have you messed with any of the Makita 7900s? I think the one on the current market is ea7900prz. Thoughts on them?

[@mweba1]

I've run a couple of the new versions but haven't modded any. Modded several of the Dolmar 7900 which is possibly the best 70cc class saw built.

[@NorthWalesspearfishing]

I just got a ps342 but it has ps400 on the chain brake side panel, is that normal?

[@jonbrockman5308]

My father has some big ass poulan/dolmar saw. Any idea where to get parts?

[@jonbrockman5308]

Same saw as the last one

[@mweba1]

Likely a Poulan 6000 or S6000. You'll have to find another saw as a donor. Everything is discontinued. Shoot me an email.

[@sundial6919]

Where you been man ?

[@bobbymcgee227]

What oil do u use in ur 7310s

[@sundial6919]

I use the Echo red armour , runs great and No carbon build up

[@Witschor]

Hey, i would like to buy the 166,it would be a nice Big Brother to my 133 and 143 Dolmars.greetings from germany

[@Witschor]

Ok, it looks like you dont like to sell the 166. Here in Germany, they are barely to find, because they were not sold very much. We just don‘t have these big Trees to fell hier. I hope to get one 66 someday. I‘m glad You’re back making Videos after that long Time. 👍👍👍