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southsoundtree · 19th April 2008, 08:23 AM

I've used a 28" on my 361 with full skip/ sharp chain.

The Stihl Saw shop guy told me that it would be alright. Didn't know that Stihl didn't advise it.

I think that if you go for a 28", using sharp, full-skip chain would be easier on the saw, along with not trying to max cutting speed. Mostly I use a 20", but had to cut some 40" rounds, so upsized without any noticeable harm.

On the big wood, I suggest moving the bar in and out of the kerf occasionally to help clear the chips so they don't bind up between the chain and bar.

Stihl would know best though.

19th April 2008, 08:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
southsoundtree Sappling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olympia, WA, USA Posts: 19	Re: Longer bar for a 361? I've used a 28" on my 361 with full skip/ sharp chain. The Stihl Saw shop guy told me that it would be alright. Didn't know that Stihl didn't advise it. I think that if you go for a 28", using sharp, full-skip chain would be easier on the saw, along with not trying to max cutting speed. Mostly I use a 20", but had to cut some 40" rounds, so upsized without any noticeable harm. On the big wood, I suggest moving the bar in and out of the kerf occasionally to help clear the chips so they don't bind up between the chain and bar. Stihl would know best though.