That Ash is gold! Not everyone has access to it but it is very hard, low moisture, and when it burns, it smells amazing! It is my favorite wood to burn. The 261 did great! Good video guys.

That's great info and I can see the 261 w/ the 25 inch bar being a great combo. Well done fellas.

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

It runs it ok, maybe he needs a bigger saw soon, thanks for watching!

Great video, thank you! The thing with clutch on the outside of the bar like Husqvarna has for a reason, here in Sweden where Husqvarna is made where there are alot of spruce, there are alot of branches to be cut so the saw roll from side to side when you cut them and center gravity is a focus on so the bar is put more to center and clutch on outside on the 560 and 550 just to make you roll the saw from side to side. Thx

Great video! That 261 handled the 25” bar like a champ!!👍👍

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

It did pretty good!

Wow...saw the title and thought "yeah, right, gonna do nothing but bog." I'm amazed and what you're saying makes a ton of sense. Well done, gents.

@765Guys

Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you found some good information in this video!

Well guys ,nice video. I just purchased a 261. I thought they were setting it up with a 20. Now that I need to order new chains I find it has an 18 on it. You 2 make a good video. Informative but yet funny. All I know any good brother would have done the trade as Alex wished like 3 times he suggested Best to be on the right side of the swap. I don’t know how I missed this video. Later my friend.

Thank you for the video. This is exactly what I need. Saving me money and saving my back. Subscribed. Just thinking out loud. The sprocket and chain mod could also work with a 20 inch bar, yes? Since the 20 inch bar drops the power when used stock. Thanks again

Excellent video! Great idea

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

I run 20inch 3/8 full comp on my 261 with dual port muffler has no problem

Very helpful vid. I wanted to know if my 261 could handle a 25" chain & now I know! Thx for the parts #s too, most appreciated. Until you put on the chaps, you were running with possibly less protective gear than a Pakistani melting scrap iron on a dirt floor wearing a man-dress & safety sandals😉, but you have eye pro & full coverage footgear.👍🏼

Going to keep 18 inch on mine i found out over the decades to do what the owner manual says keep sharp chain i cut up a 38 inch oak with my 2

As long as it’s oiling good it looks to be a good combo. Long bar light saw works. Wish my husky 460 was as light as that 261. I switched from a 24 to an 18. The shorter bar really woke up my farm saw. To be honest it made it as fun as a farm saw can be. Hope to get a 70+cc some day. But I really don’t need it lol. Wink wink lol. Good video!

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

It definitely oils well, no one needs a 70 but we all would love to have one 🤣

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Stan!

I have a "Short-reach Pole saw" (Echo). They don't make them anymore. Too dangerous for general use i guess... Works PERFECT for what you are trying to do here... Even less power, but the Balance and Reach blows everything else out of the water... I can limb and break down smaller size wood (which ppl Should be burning) all day, with zero back issues or discomfort. Just picture a lightweight Pole Saw, where the bar is just a couple feet long.. You *could hit your boot with it, but it's actually a safer tool because you don't get exhausted and off balance using it. Love the thing 🧡 ~

Good video guys!👍

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I hear ya. I have an 18" on my 545 and I would benefit from a longer bar because I cut a lot on the ground, small rounds. I like the feather weight saw and 50cc is enough for me but if i could just straighten up a little more. Not many options with 325 but I noticed in your comments someone mentioned 24 325 050, ill check that out. I noticed little sister is a lefty. Kenny

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

I’ve wanted to put a 24” on my 545, but I’d have to find a small mount husky 24” bar, I like how stihl uses the same bar mount for a quick test. Yes he is lefty, kind of scary to watch use a chainsaw.. thanks for watching Kenny!

Looks like the 261 handles a 25” well! For me a 18” bar works best. I use the same cutting technique you used in the video. I think it’s the safest, but you bend over the same amount no matter the bar length. If you’re gonna use a longer bar so you don’t have to bend over as much, you need to change cutting techniques. Move to the “stand up and buck” technique. Also, I’m not the safety police by any means, but your brother really needs to watch it. Running that saw left handed makes himself even more susceptible to cutting his leg. His lead leg is on the same side as that bar which puts it a lot closer than a right handed guy. JS. Sorry so long winded! Great video guys, take care!👍🏻

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

I agree he needs to change his technique, it’s painfull to watch🤣. I’m more of the stand up and buck and he goes low.

I have to wonder if the added weight of the chain may apply additional stress to the internals and cause premature failure?

nicely ported 261 👍👍👍💣

@765Guys

2 ай бұрын

Stock engine 👍

@robert4027

2 ай бұрын

I believe you...was just kidding .. I have same saw also it's fun to use

I little to slow for me lol but it pulls it really good a 20in bar works really good on mine at least love the video 👍🏻👍🏻

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

It is slower than I’d like, I’d rather just pick up a 70cc. But! If it’s what ya got and you want a longer bar, it will work. Thanks for watching!

It might just be serviceable in soft US timber but in Australia it is a 16 inch saw

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

Yep we don’t have any hard woods here, only extremely softwoods.

Is it just me or does it look awkward when a left handed guy runs a saw. 😂

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it looks kind dangerous 🤣

@ChippyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I'm left handed and definitely looks weird 😂

@tuberocker69

Ай бұрын

There are no left handed chainsaws. Extremely dangerous and not advised under any circumstances!

Any saw I purchase have dealer put on .50 3/8 sprocket so no extra charge. I purchase 100 ft roll each other year n so can run any bar on any saw n have had 16, 20, n 28 on 261 saw like the 16 for speed n in boom basket but know can put 28 on n still fall one if have to

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea!

Can you list the part numbers for the bar, sprocket, and chain? Nice video, interesting test.

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

I have listed all the parts in the description, thank you for watching!

Make sure to turn the oiler all the way up.

I know my comment is 6 months old but how did the saw handle oiling? Is it a stock oiler?

@765Guys

6 ай бұрын

Oiled very well, no problem. Just turned the oiler all the way up. Thanks for watching!

@sheenagerlinksy5465

6 ай бұрын

@@765Guys thanks just got the bar on mine and honestly balances almost as good as the 20 inch bar.

Throw a 460 oiler in it and you’re good to go for 25”/28” bar

How does it oil?

@765Guys

6 ай бұрын

Very well

I would think a cannon bar 24 325 050 would work great.

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

I think so too! This was just a quick experiment with parts we already had. Thanks for watching!

@littlemechanicshop

Жыл бұрын

@@765Guys it was a great experiment.

I bought my ms261 with a 20 inch bar, hadn't thought about a 25 inch bar!! Please send me the chain number, I have a 25 spare bar!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

I’ve added the parts list to the video description David. Thanks for watching!

It’s 5 inch’s longer and a little thicker. I’m sure it will be a good time either way……..🤦🏻‍♂️ That’s what she said!🤣 Ok, now that that’s out of the way I’ll watch the rest of the video!😂

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

🤣

Carrying the bigger saw will make a man out of you,and get MUCH more work done

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

That’s right, everyone’s needs are different though and not everyone wants to lug around a heavy saw.

i have a 261 put a 3/8 sprocket full skip on a 20" bar and no it dont handle as good as .325 full house ! bogg's to much! like i said i use a 261 most days advice if you wanna run a bigger bar or thicker chain spend the extra $$ because the 261 really don't handle it!

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

It definitely handles a .325 better.