Hatchville Homesteader
ArboristSite Member
Thought I would post some pics of this wrap handle conversion on a 261. I got a couple DM's asking about it so here it is. I wrap all my chainsaw handles with high quality cycling bar tape for improved comfort and grip.
...and for how it was done
![IMG_0074.JPEG IMG_0074.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751819-650bca92abb044a4efae87849aed038e.jpg)
This is where I cut the 362 wrap handle on the clutch cover side so the anti-vibe would line up.
![IMG_0075.JPEG IMG_0075.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751821-6faca21e5db22cfb0b1b8a24dcaef6f8.jpg)
I cut the 362 wrap handle on the flywheel side just before the handle started to curve.
![IMG_0076.JPEG IMG_0076.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751822-5322018c33c2a5e3455152055f124544.jpg)
I purchased a second 261 half wrap handle from ebay and cut it just before the vertical bend.
![IMG_0077.JPEG IMG_0077.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751823-73d0c7c0ef320ff30d5c48a5c5a4ef4b.jpg)
I then shaved down the plastic 261 half wrap handle so it would insert into the metal 362 full wrap handle.
![IMG_0078.JPEG IMG_0078.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751824-be6657788da9d9febb851de0ef5d24b2.jpg)
Getting everything to fit nicely.
![IMG_0079.JPEG IMG_0079.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751825-8e8201c2c143f5f64aa58a5f607f250a.jpg)
Relocating clutch cover side mounting holes.
![IMG_0080.JPEG IMG_0080.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751826-5dc9d705e0cd1e51bf031dd8f264ed9a.jpg)
New hardware test fit. Using "Chicago" binding screws to replace the missing fastner. New mounting holes do not interfere with standard assembly disassembly.
![IMG_0082.JPEG IMG_0082.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751829-f990ba0c9b736d6a5dfc0fd433dbb7ea.jpg)
Using binding screws to hold the 261 half wrap to the 362 full wrap.
![IMG_0083.JPEG IMG_0083.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751830-1fb8d17c2adbca5dbf43cf004fc725a4.jpg)
Mounting the full wrap handle.
![IMG_0084.JPEG IMG_0084.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751831-b7f278af493189bea0ac16aa5deae7bf.jpg)
Using the provided 362 anti-vibe from the kit lines up perfectly.
...and for how it was done
![IMG_0074.JPEG IMG_0074.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751819-650bca92abb044a4efae87849aed038e.jpg)
This is where I cut the 362 wrap handle on the clutch cover side so the anti-vibe would line up.
![IMG_0075.JPEG IMG_0075.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751821-6faca21e5db22cfb0b1b8a24dcaef6f8.jpg)
I cut the 362 wrap handle on the flywheel side just before the handle started to curve.
![IMG_0076.JPEG IMG_0076.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751822-5322018c33c2a5e3455152055f124544.jpg)
I purchased a second 261 half wrap handle from ebay and cut it just before the vertical bend.
![IMG_0077.JPEG IMG_0077.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751823-73d0c7c0ef320ff30d5c48a5c5a4ef4b.jpg)
I then shaved down the plastic 261 half wrap handle so it would insert into the metal 362 full wrap handle.
![IMG_0078.JPEG IMG_0078.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751824-be6657788da9d9febb851de0ef5d24b2.jpg)
Getting everything to fit nicely.
![IMG_0079.JPEG IMG_0079.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751825-8e8201c2c143f5f64aa58a5f607f250a.jpg)
Relocating clutch cover side mounting holes.
![IMG_0080.JPEG IMG_0080.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751826-5dc9d705e0cd1e51bf031dd8f264ed9a.jpg)
New hardware test fit. Using "Chicago" binding screws to replace the missing fastner. New mounting holes do not interfere with standard assembly disassembly.
![IMG_0082.JPEG IMG_0082.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751829-f990ba0c9b736d6a5dfc0fd433dbb7ea.jpg)
Using binding screws to hold the 261 half wrap to the 362 full wrap.
![IMG_0083.JPEG IMG_0083.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751830-1fb8d17c2adbca5dbf43cf004fc725a4.jpg)
Mounting the full wrap handle.
![IMG_0084.JPEG IMG_0084.JPEG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/arboristsite/data/attachments/751/751831-b7f278af493189bea0ac16aa5deae7bf.jpg)
Using the provided 362 anti-vibe from the kit lines up perfectly.