I run an 18” on my 261, 20” on my 461 and 25” on my 661. There is a 36” in reserve but so far it’s only been used for milling, not felling or bucking. On a 400 you may find a semi skip or full skip better if you have the bar nearly or fully buried in the wood from a power standpoint. You get the benefit of the 25” length with less cutting resistance and better chip clearing. On a 661 full house Stihl Rapid Super chain completely buried isn’t a problem but the number of trees I put saws in that need it is relatively small… when I need it I need it. Keep in mind that for felling 2 1/2 times the bar length is the max diameter you can handle… that requires carving out the middle through the face cut. Bucking is another issue… generally no more than twice the bar length.

I runa 36" bar to save my back ... running a skip tooth chain there are not that many more teeth to sharpen using a light bar it balances nicely and I can stand up straight bucking .

I feel the 25 inch bar is perfect for almost everything. Good video. Subscribed

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No, real men weld up their own log splitter....lol......ps. love the music!

Good technique, well done ! And funny how that helmet appeared all of a sudden...😂 Stay safe Bro !

Does the longer bar makes cutting easier ? I use 45 cm long bar and it's long enough for the work i do. Thank You for sharing !

Hello from East TN, new sub ,can't wait to catch up on videos,watching in the woodyard,and you popped up,I appriciate it

No matter what they say it’s a hard way to make a honest living and very few people are willing to work let alone freeze all day 😮😮😮

Dang it looks cold there, hate the cold weather, heat over 104 is not good but I know how to handle it better 😊

Hell Yeah 💪 Don`t stop untill the work is done ! Respect for the hard working man !

Well done 👍

What are the dimensions of your trailer, and also what size axle? I’ve seen a few 5x8s online. They’ve gotten my attention, as I sell 1/4 cords. I’m thinking one would be a nice addition to my equipment lineup. I stack into my trucks,…but I think a small dump trailer would be better than my trucks and my 7x14 dump trailer.

That’s all some good stuff right there. Oak is like gold in my area. Just got my hands on some for the first time this fall. It’s all split small and sorted into three different grades. I can’t wait to start selling it with my other wood.

Those are always a little nerve wracking, glad you know what you are doing!!👍

Kick it - my favourite removal technique - never gets old 😂 A pickaroon would come in handy tho 😉 Good job Brother 👍

pine, spruce...just add some plastic bags, oil, maybe some old tire tubes.....itll burn fine.....folks just dont know

hell, a cummins has 12 quarts in it...just wait about every 10k miles, dump it in all ya want...no worries about loosing a lil

100 bucks? good grief your killing the industry here!!!! if any one sees this, just message me, i got some green pine, fresh cut ready to go!! 99.95 you pick it up!!

no knee or groin protective devices used here......

sir, do you even keep your wood color coded and it would seem you treat it a lil harshly, I identify as a stump, this video offends my 2nd cousin earls grandmas sisters plumber...poor guy...have some consideration just tossin it around like this

totally wrong sound effects here....should have used the bay doors opening from the battle star galactica or imperial falcon ramp when it entered the death star ......very concerning

sir, one must ALWAYS split wood to some Brittany spears or some tiny tim....good grief man

well, for a 1rst time cutter, this is a epic nice job!! id maybe suggest put that notch and cut a lil lower, maybe about ankle high...that a ms 29? ya might need to step it up to a Poulin pro, never wanna be under or over powered ya know? also you wasn't wearing osha approved cutting chaps, this could be a issue if noticed by the higher ups, or any random stray Karen's watching I was also slightly concerned by your choice of foot protection, id recommend Matterhorn logging boots maybe? couldn't quite tell if the hammer was a appropriate weight and type, almost appeared like a carpentry hammer...ya, wanna watch that part to! Did you have tech service help get a properly fit and sized hard hat? kind of seemed visor wasn't in correct safety position? I'm gona stop here or soon, was going to mention the position of the sun, not sure if you was cutting close to beer 30 or had jumped the gun on 2nd coffee union time in the morning? lets keep it 100% out there!!! glad to help! when ya get ready to seal coat that driveway please put it on here so myself and the rest of us arm chair geniuses living in are mommas house can run out her wifi and have a reason to get off the couch to type these very important details. great drop on that palm tree, next time though, ya we probably better spread a tarp on that drive way and have the neighbor kids on standby with a few rakes and wheelbarrows...just to be sure, also they serve as a back up spotter system. dangit i almost overlooked that propane tank back there, ya we might wanna consider shielding it with a piece of 3/4 inch plywood just in case of flying debris? last thing, didn't see any lighting rods on those structures.. ya that's a issue for those trained eyes here knowing other younger persons will potentially be looking here for "how to" and its gona matter!! don't listen to these other guys here...they're just jealous, sure hope you charged the customer at least 1500$? you didn't include the grinding the stump as part of that didja? hey glad to help, but i got to go my moms says I got to go walk the cat

His big ass was in the way!!! Don’t video much , huh???

So many things wrong here...

Would have done the same thing without wedges😂😂 VERY SMALL TREE

I hadn’t watched the video the first couple times due to that funky beat 😂

Now do it with out the wedges

Love this song so much, fuckin slaps

Be careful . Lost your hinge quick

Nice one Bro !

Only 361 shopping days left- better get cracking, don’t want to wait to the last minute again!!😁🇺🇸

I think that's a good idea regarding Oak - it takes a lot of time to dry, single row stacking will surely help. Thanx for sharing !

Three words: Emerald Ash Borer

Nightshift+music=🤩

Good work, love that tune !

Practice makes perfect...😉 Keep trying & You`ll get there !

Great boiler firewood, great song choice !

Good video Santa !

Full load of high quality wood, a good example for other people to follow. 👍

Factory style, mass production what ever you call it= getting it done!! Happy New Year my friend 🇺🇸

Hit it ! 🤣 Not easy to work with frozen wood - always stuck together, dulls the chain fast...yeah, the joys of working in the winter 🥶 Thanx for sharing Brother !

I love the story : guy calls You on the phone, leaves the money under the doormat, You deliver the wood, and You guys didn`t even meet...Those are rear thing these days - trust & honesty... Merry Christmas !

What is the reason for splitting in the dark just asking

Santa and his V8 powered sleigh! Merry Christmas

Why no flood lights? Could use a generator??

Dang it is cold and dark there, be as safe as possible and watch out for each other 😊

Having lots of stuff is good! Can’t do everything at Genius level, that would be showing off😁 Merry Christmas to you too my friend

The days are short and the nights are long and cold... Respect for the hard- working man !