562xp Mods/ Bar length change
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Sean McGillicuddy
Minister of Fire
Now that you mention it, I did not adjust the oiler for the longer bar. It is only 4" though. Would that 4" make a difference like that? The oil oozing out near the end of that bar and around the cover just seemed strange to me.
The oiler is turned up all the way. I sharpened it and played with the chain tension. Sent the weekend cutting up a cherry that was starting to die and had no issues. I didn't run it very long at any one time and the cherry is a lot easier on the saw than the old, hard dead ash I was cutting. Maybe it wasn't as sharp as I thought. Ill keep running it and see if that was the issue.
Nealm66
Minister of Fire
One thing to consider when modifying a saw muffler is fire season. Especially if your dawging in making low stumps and any moss. Just thought I should throw that out there from my experience with hot rod saws
Didn't want to start a new thread just to ask this question...
Is there supposed to be a screw in here. The lower one has an Allen bolt in it and to be honest, I've never paid attention to it. Felt a little more springy the other day and I am just not sure.
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Is there supposed to be a screw in here. The lower one has an Allen bolt in it and to be honest, I've never paid attention to it. Felt a little more springy the other day and I am just not sure.
hobbyheater
Minister of Fire
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It's been handling the 24" with no issues. However, it is heavier out on the end. I think if I were to jump up to 28" I will save up a bit more and buy one of the lighter bars.
So after a while running the 24" bar, I love the extra length. I think 24" is the perfect length for my needs. However, the woodlandPRO bar really tips the saw out on the end. I am researching lighter bars and I've come down to the sugihara and the oregon versacut. The sugihara is about twice the price, and I know you get what you pay for, but it seems that the oregon is 2.4 and the sugihara is 2.8. The woodlandPRO I currently have is 3.25. Am I really going to feel the difference in this amount of weight? I know oregon makes a lot of good products, but is it that much cheaper for that price because its junk? Any experience would be appreciated before I purchase. Thanks
I am also going to purchase the 3/4 wrap handle so I will post pictures once I have it all put together.
I am also going to purchase the 3/4 wrap handle so I will post pictures once I have it all put together.
sloeffle
Minister of Fire
I have a 24" Husky Light bar for my 562XP. When I bought it from Stahls they told me it was made by Sugihara, and it costs less money than a Sugihara or Tsumura light bar. They don't have them on their site but I'm sure if you call they'll get you setup. The 562 has enough power to pull it with ease in hardwood.
I'm not too far from you I believe. If you want to come over one day and give a test drive, let me know.
I'm not too far from you I believe. If you want to come over one day and give a test drive, let me know.
I did not even know Husky made a light bar. I am very interested in that. Looks like amazon has the 24" for 108.00.
Not sure exactly where you are, but I appreciate the offer. It seems you are as much a fan of your 562 as I am.
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sloeffle
Minister of Fire
If I remember correctly mine was even cheaper from Stahls. I was like a kid in a candy store and ordered all kinds of stuff so the shipping price might off set the savings if you are just ordering a bar. If you have not used the X-Cut chain I'd recommend getting at least one loop. Based off of my experience it stays sharper than Stihl OEM chain.
I went from a MS 290 with green / safety chain ( rakers were filed down some though ) to a 562XP with full chisel X-Cut non-safety chain. It was like going from a Honda Civic to a Porsche. I'm about 20 miles east of Mt Vernon.
Recently built a 372XP clone but I haven’t ran it enough to compare it to the 562XP.
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I've pretty much made up my mind that I am going to get the 3/4 handle and dogs kit from baileys as my next step. This summer, with a little extra cash, I think I will for sure buy the X-tough light bar. The more I read, the more I like that it will balance the saw better.
I have mentioned above about maybe a muffler mod, but I don't think I want to damage the OEM one so I have it. What about a custom made muffler on ebay like this one? Am I looking at more problems then gains?
Not really looking to make the saw louder, because it hurts my ears as it is lol, or so much performance improvement, but to keep the saw cooler. It is one of the original 562s and it still is a hard starter when its hot in the summer.
I have mentioned above about maybe a muffler mod, but I don't think I want to damage the OEM one so I have it. What about a custom made muffler on ebay like this one? Am I looking at more problems then gains?
Not really looking to make the saw louder, because it hurts my ears as it is lol, or so much performance improvement, but to keep the saw cooler. It is one of the original 562s and it still is a hard starter when its hot in the summer.
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Got a 3/4 wrap handle and bigger dogs form baileys. Under $60 including shipping. Going to give it a run later today.
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Do you not wear ear plugs or muffs? My hearing is not great, and I couldn't stand to run my 562 for any length of time without hearing protection. For the past several years, I've worn one of the forestry helmets. I bought one after I took a falling branch to the head after felling a tree, but it's nice to have a face shield and muffs all in one. I still have to wear some kind of eye protection for the finer dust that gets through the screen.
I think this is the one I have, although it's been a few years since I bought mine: https://www.husqvarna.com/us/helmets/functional-forest-helmet-wheel-ratchet/
Yes I am big on ear protection. I spent my entire childhood on our farm running anything from weedeaters for hours to clear fence or sitting on a 120 horse tractor with a silo blower running. My grandpa was full deaf in his right ear (which was a good thing because he could't hear my grandma complaining about his driving lol). I wear ear protection even when I run my table saw or other louder power tools. I have already started developing some hearing impairments. I make my son (12 now) wear protection all the time as well.
I do wear the same helmet also because I had a branch hit my shoulder one day as well. A baseball bat sized chunk of ash. Enough to wake you up to the situation. I do not fell without a helmet on.
I do wear the same helmet also because I had a branch hit my shoulder one day as well. A baseball bat sized chunk of ash. Enough to wake you up to the situation. I do not fell without a helmet on.
Ah. I wondered because you mentioned about it being loud, and thought you may be like my dad. I'm not sure if I've ever seen him use any kind of hearing protection. Chainsaws, guns, powertools. Doesn't matter, he doesn't use it. I've always been somewhat careful with my hearing. Ironically, I started to develop tinnitus at 16-18, and he still doesn't have it at 68.
hobbyheater
Minister of Fire
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First, can someone tell me what part I am looking up here to replace it? I know it should be bigger than what it is so I know its worn down. I just can't seem to ID it.
Second, I've ran the saw with the new light bar a few times now. Simple review is that its worth it. I won't run this saw without the light bar ever again. I noticed a significant fatigue difference, especially in my left hand an arm. The only change I need to make now is the chain. I did not get a skip tooth chain yet so I picked up one at TSC that fit. Its a Husky full house semi. I like the chain until I get the saw in a hardwood thats anything bigger than a foot or so. It does make the saw work more than the skip tooth I used to run. I will be getting the skip tooth for sure.
Second, I've ran the saw with the new light bar a few times now. Simple review is that its worth it. I won't run this saw without the light bar ever again. I noticed a significant fatigue difference, especially in my left hand an arm. The only change I need to make now is the chain. I did not get a skip tooth chain yet so I picked up one at TSC that fit. Its a Husky full house semi. I like the chain until I get the saw in a hardwood thats anything bigger than a foot or so. It does make the saw work more than the skip tooth I used to run. I will be getting the skip tooth for sure.
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2-in-1 does not work on skip or semi-skip chain. I suppose you can use it, but you lose the main advantage, which is that it holds the file at the correct height in relation to the tooth.
If your saw saw not "self feeding" into the cut (i.e. if you had to push on it at all), then you were past the point of needing to sharpen. An instructor for the Game of Logging and for LEAP (Logger Education to Advance Professionalism) had a good description for this: "You don't sharpen a chain because it got dull, you sharpen it to keep it from getting dull." His point was don't wait until it's cutting poorly. Dress it up as soon as you feel the self-feeding action starting to fade.
I'm guessing you mean "Full Comp" (Full complement) chain. That is standard chainsaw chain. Full house refers to a specialty chain where every link has a cutter, so twice as many teeth as standard chain.
Full House:
Standard, Semi Skip, and Skip Chains:
Thank you for all the responses. You are correct it is a Standard chain. I am going to order a semi or skip chain for hardwoods. I think I am going to work on my touch up more and learn a bit more about racker depth. The new light bar seems to oil great and I am wondering if the woodlandpro bar just didn't oil well. The DGP oil seems to work great as well.
