warailroader
ArboristSite Lurker
My hobby is woodturning and as such I'm offered a lot of free wood. I can turn up to 24" in diameter. For wood harvesting I currently have a Stihl 290 with a 20" bar. If I'm offered some really big stuff, I have a friend who has a Stihl 461 with a 32" bar. However, sometime when I get the big pieces home I need to resaw them and it would be nice to have a few more inches to work with, 24-25. I've been told by some fellow turners that I can put a 24 inch bar on my 290, but have been reluctant about overstressing the engine. So what's my step in motor size to accommodate my desire for more bar length? Thanks.