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So you are happy with the 3/4 wrap handle?
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So you are happy with the 3/4 wrap handle?
I think so. Definitely better for me because of the type of cutting. It was crazy expensive, and I don’t like the ergonomics as well as the husky wrap, but it definitely improves the saw for me.
I think the biggest improvement has been the bigger clutch cover
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La tapa mas grande, en que mejora el conjunto? Que diferencias existen?
Gracias
I found that the stock cover wouldn’t clear chips on longer bars, and eventually the bar would clog with wood stuck between the bar and chain. The bigger cover moves the chips out of the way and it doesn’t seem to clog up.
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I'm a fan of of the Husky full-wraps as well. I wish Stihl would put full wraps on their saws, but the 3/4 wrap handles are stihl pretty good. For what I do, I won't even bother with half-wrap handles on any 60cc+ saw. I even jerry-rigged a wrap handle for my 550xp.
Once you get used to falling from one side of the tree it’s super hard to go back to a half wrap, even if the terrain doesn’t require a 3/4 or full wrap. I first put one one a 372 when I started a job falling and leaving the stumps high as possible on steep ground and since then I won’t set up a saw that I use for falling without a wrap.
I’d like to see what you did to the 550, I’ve thought of doing that before but haven’t had a good idea to make it work
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Full wrap is for disabled people, add weight too.
Oh stop
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I could have bought my brand new 241 with a handle heating, I would get the nice aluminum front handle bar - why didnt I?
Because it would weigh in at the same as a 261... and I dont need it. Plenty maneuverability, cutting with both top, bottom or tip of the bar.
Because it would weigh in at the same as a 261... and I dont need it. Plenty maneuverability, cutting with both top, bottom or tip of the bar.
Sounds like your cutting is different than mine and so your saw and setup is different too. I respect that.
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Its a versatile tool if you let it.. thanks - you too.
I believe it. I’m not very familiar with Stihl saws, but I don’t think they sell the 241 here in the US. Where are you located?
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At the other side of the pond just passing the british isles, they sell it in all the candy shops around here.
It's a miracle saw, no fatigue no sweat. With a 14" it is basically unstoppable, I would have no problem felling 28" of wood with it.
Bucking 28" I would ofcourse prefer to use one of my bigger saws, that said 18" wood is bigger than usual around here.
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Did I post this video earlier? I just like it, some skill presented there... thats logging with a 40cc.
Sierra_rider
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I said I Jerry rigged it...don't laugh too hard, this handle is cooter AF lol. When I get a Tig welder, I finish this up properly. I cut up an old Stihl half wrap I had laying around to make it.
Sierra_rider
Piss revver
A full wrap is the best thing since sliced bread, at least when it comes to a falling saw. Even if you don't have to double cut the tree, it's easy to make all your cuts from one side of the tree. It makes it easy to fine tune your holding wood when you're gunned at the same point in your back cut as your were in the face cut.
We also have some trees that are big enough that even a 36" bar requires double cutting. It just gives you more options and makes lining up your cuts that much easier.
I'll also add that it's a big deal for climbing with a rear handle IMO. It's really nice to not have to move around, or contort your body when bringing down a spar.
Looks good I dig it
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