New Saw today...

[SuperiorStihl]

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

But I figured today was a good day to start since my new 461 Wrap model came in! I'm very excited.

 

[stihlaficionado]

Great saws. Congrats! What size bar will you be using?

Oh, and Welcome to AS

 

[SuperiorStihl]

I got it with a 32" ES Bar however it's currently wearing a 25" ES.

Mostly got the 32" for the occasional big stuff, however after reading lots of reviews I also have a 28" ES Light on order that I think will be the daily driver.

 

[stihlaficionado]

Ever try a 20?

 

[1Alpha1]

Congrats and enjoy!

No need to post a picture if you don't want to. Some might feel otherwise though............

 

[SuperiorStihl]

I've got one. Haven't ran it on the 461 yet. It was my primary bar on my 361. I'm sure I'll put it on at some point, but with the big dual spikes it'll kinda be like an 18" on there lol and that's what the 261 is for.

 

[SuperiorStihl]

Congrats and enjoy!

No need to post a picture if you don't want to. Some might feel otherwise though............

Oh don't worry I will. I'll get them on the bench and post them up tomorrow.

So far I'm loving the 261/461 combo though.

 

[stihlaficionado]

Yes, that's true on the 20. I usually run the 25" , but my arborist friend always runs a 20"

 

[1Alpha1]

Oh don't worry I will. I'll get them on the bench and post them up tomorrow.

So far I'm loving the 261/461 combo though.

Yeah, I never thought I'd fall prey to a two-saw plan.

 

[SuperiorStihl]

Yes, that's true on the 20. I usually run the 25" , but my arborist friend always runs a 20"

Yeah I planned on running the 25" but after reading a lot on here, I'm excited to try the 28" ES Light though. If it's the same weight as the 20" (which I heard it was) I could see leaving that on most of the time

 

[SuperiorStihl]

Yeah, I never thought I'd fall prey to a two-saw plan.

I know. I never saw myself selling my trusty 361 but with a 18 on the 261 and wanting a 461 for big stuff I really didn't see myself using it. God I loved that saw though. Nothing better for a 20" 3/8 bar and chain than a 361...

 

[Hero]

Love my 461 with a 20". You'll never regret it

 

[SuperiorStihl]

Love my 461 with a 20". You'll never regret it

Good to know, thanks. I look forward to finding out for myself. Just running it with the 25" all I can say is

 

[blsnelling]

Awesome saw you got. I love them with the 28" ES Light.

 

[SuperiorStihl]

Awesome saw you got. I love them with the 28" ES Light.

Thanks Brad, I've read a lot about your work on here (you have a great reputation by the way) and it was actually a couple of your posts regarding the 461 and the 28" Light bar, that helped make my decision on the bar. So thanks for costing me an extra hundred and some bucks lol

 

[SuperiorStihl]

What's the deal with these Outerwears A/F covers? Yay or nay? Better or worse than stihl original prefilter?

 

[Hero]

I don't see why someone wouldn't like the outerwear, keeps chips from clogging up the filter

 

[SuperiorStihl]

Congrats and enjoy!

No need to post a picture if you don't want to. Some might feel otherwise though............

For those of you "pics or it didn't happen" people, here ya go.

After a little late afternoon cutting. Proudly wearing the 32" bar.

 

[SCHallenger]

Congrats! I'll be in & say hello someday this week. Is this Brian or Dan?

 

[SuperiorStihl]

Congrats! I'll be in & say hello someday this week. Is this Brian or Dan?

This is actually Zack. I'm a little newer than Dan and Brian. Who's this, I'll keep an eye out for you.