Will The Still MS261C Handle a 25" Bar?

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  • Stihl parts used
    25” stihl light bar- 3003-000-2231
    7 tooth 3/8s stihl sprocket- 0000-642-1231
    3/8s full skip 25” chain- 33RSF 84

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  • @perryknisely1684
    @perryknisely1684 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @jandblawncare8570
    @jandblawncare8570 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Glad this popped up! I have a 462 with a 24" regular bar and the wood Im cutting now and for a while is all tops so everything is tangled and not easy to get to but that thing gets so heavy after about 30-45 minutes so I un-retired a Husquvarna 350 (my first saw) that was barley used at all and its been my go to saw for weeks now but it only has a 18" bar and bending over gets old! Might look into this

  • @outdoorsinthe608
    @outdoorsinthe608 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It did pretty good!

  • @cisco5400
    @cisco5400 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @FirewoodMidwest
    @FirewoodMidwest ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @drewr13NJ
    @drewr13NJ หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a great video. Gives a different perspective. You want a small saw for limbing where you need reach and you don’t want to bend over so much. Not like this saw would cut through 24” round. That’s what the big saws are for. I run a 20” on my 261 and a 25” light on my 500i.

  • @whatsthebuzz1
    @whatsthebuzz1 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah it looks kind dangerous 🤣

    • @ChippyOutdoors
      @ChippyOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm left handed and definitely looks weird 😂

    • @maik0190
      @maik0190 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm lefthanded too, but I can hold my chainsaw in both ways...that's really practical

    • @stevenblake6939
      @stevenblake6939 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's no right or.left handed saws you idiots!!!

    • @kevo5512
      @kevo5512 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Left hand must be on the front handle at all times as the right hand will be going straight across the chain very dangerous as chain tend to rip not cut

  • @johnnewell5025
    @johnnewell5025 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @765Guys  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @BobbySixguns
    @BobbySixguns ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ericblair3498
    @ericblair3498 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood
    @clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @dennisthemenace57
    @dennisthemenace57 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @georgehofgren6123
    @georgehofgren6123 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 🧡 ~

  • @alan-dr8uo
    @alan-dr8uo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @GDonut23
    @GDonut23 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You need a 24" 0.325 bar and narrow kirf chain combo. Probably pull it better. I have done this to my Echo CS-4910. Have not ran it yet but I plan on using it for mostly limbing and smaller pieces so that I wont have to bend over.

  • @frankbaine3918
    @frankbaine3918 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.👍🏼

  • @stannelson2582
    @stannelson2582 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Stan!

  • @robert4027
    @robert4027 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nicely ported 261 👍👍👍💣

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Stock engine 👍

    • @robert4027
      @robert4027 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @woodruffwoods
    @woodruffwoods ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! Great idea

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir!

  • @OpenAirAdventure
    @OpenAirAdventure ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @cappy7676
    @cappy7676 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cappy7676 glad it helped, yes the 20” 3/8’s bar would work as well.

    • @cappy7676
      @cappy7676 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@765Guys Thank you. I'm new here so I have a few questions. How much do the mods play a part in the overall performance in the video. I want to run this setup before doing my WCC mods and wondering if it's worth it.. plus it will be a brand new saw. Just thinking ahead. I ordered the bar, chains, and sprocket. lol I'm going with the 24inch light bar. Thanks again.

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cappy7676 all the saw has done is a muffler mod, I don’t think it increased the performance much at all. You’d be just as fell off to run a 20 or 25” with a stock saw as with a muffler modded saw. Just be careful running the 25”, as if your pushing it to hard the clutch Will chatter. If your going to run a 25” let the saw do the work and don’t crank on it.

  • @billbrearton275
    @billbrearton275 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s a great idea!

  • @turtlewolfpack6061
    @turtlewolfpack6061 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jeffcarpenter1891
    @jeffcarpenter1891 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @EsFirewood
    @EsFirewood ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video guys!👍

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

  • @richardrhodes5536
    @richardrhodes5536 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you have any problems with MS 261 CM vapor locking (not restarting) after being run on a hot day. Over 75F. GP outdoors told me to let saw idle 30-60 seconds before shutting it off. This seems to have fixed the problem. Just curious if you have similar problem?

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@richardrhodes5536 I have problems with that on every saw, more specifically when they are sitting in direct sunlight on a hot day. thanks for the tip on idling it before shutting off, I’ll definitely do that!

    • @richardrhodes5536
      @richardrhodes5536 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@765Guys thanks for responding and you are absolutely having the same problem. I am especially in direct sunlight. I did notice that as well ever since I started putting the saw in the shade and lending it idle before I shut it off I haven’t had a problem I was mostly asking, if you had the same problem so that I can get the word out there, so maybe people can use their chainsaws on hot Summer days

    • @kevo5512
      @kevo5512 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If you open and close the petrol cap before staring it should release the pressure

  • @FirewoodMidwest
    @FirewoodMidwest ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!😂

  • @davidedwards3734
    @davidedwards3734 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @southernfirewood2533
    @southernfirewood2533 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @charleswalton5132
    @charleswalton5132 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @OOOOOO12345
    @OOOOOO12345 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @bashdenny1768
    @bashdenny1768 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best

  • @williamgrissom1995
    @williamgrissom1995 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Make sure to turn the oiler all the way up.

  • @littlemechanicshop
    @littlemechanicshop ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @littlemechanicshop
      @littlemechanicshop ปีที่แล้ว

      @@765Guys it was a great experiment.

  • @mtnviewtow88
    @mtnviewtow88 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @765Guys  ปีที่แล้ว

      It definitely handles a .325 better.

  • @sheenagerlinksy5465
    @sheenagerlinksy5465 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @sheenagerlinksy5465
      @sheenagerlinksy5465 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @markshechter8473
    @markshechter8473 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How does it oil?

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very well

  • @joeysewellunfrigingrealitw985
    @joeysewellunfrigingrealitw985 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You know you can cut a tree or log bigger then the bar! pointless really!

    • @765Guys
      @765Guys  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@joeysewellunfrigingrealitw985 the point isn’t to cut bigger trees, the point is to have more reach and be able to cut without bending over.