Hello everyone i'm new to the forum but have used chainsaws for many years and several brands over the years for work and firewood. I have had a 60/70s Homelite XL (rebuilt in 80s) for about 30 yrs and it still runs but needs R&R. I recently got a new Stihl 291 w 20" E bar and have run one tank of gas through it following the factory break-in recomendations. I like the saw alot and have used several Stihl models over the years. I noticed a few days ago the saw seemed slow to cut some 16/18" Oak and Hickory logs that were cut down a year or so ago. I'm wondering if I can put 24" bar and a more aggressive chain on this new fuel efficiant saw, or if that will be impossible or damage the saw? I know how to let a saw work and not force or overload one and always sharpen my chains frequently, sometimes w every use. The old Homelite has a wider/larger toothed chain that is well worn but it would outcut this new saw in terms of hard wood and the bar being full of log. I have read that the Stihl will gain a little power as it breaks in and it seems to have plenty now w/o using the wide open throttle, but I assume it could cut better w a more agressive chain. Any replies to my questions are appreciated, thanks Randy
OH boy, I goofed and put this in the wrong forum, can it be moved to the Chainsaw forum? Newbie mistake and I opalagize.
OH boy, I goofed and put this in the wrong forum, can it be moved to the Chainsaw forum? Newbie mistake and I opalagize.
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