Anyone Here Run Stihl Bars on Husky Saw With Cannon Adapter?

[Allanb8d]

Got a 395XP and would like to run Stihl bars. Looking at these bar adapter from Cannon.

With the adapter, do you still have to mill the bar, and/or have to add extra link to the chain for it to work?

Thanks for any info.

 

[jacob j.]

I think @dall is the only one here crazy enough to do such a thing...

No, seriously, it depends on which bar you're running. A 32" bar generally has the same driver count between Stihl and Husqvarna, but there are minor differences between brands of bars.

28" bars usually require a longer chain on the Husqvarna chassis.

 

[Allanb8d]

I think @dall is the only one here crazy enough to do such a thing...

No, seriously, it depends on which bar you're running. A 32" bar generally has the same driver count between Stihl and Husqvarna, but there are minor differences between brands of bars.

28" bars usually require a longer chain on the Husqvarna chassis.

32" is 105 drive links for both brands. I know it's crazy but my bard. Stihls. I've got adapters for a Makita 7900 & Echo CS-620 and they work perfectly. Non eed for any adjustments.

 

[huskihl]

Sometimes you need to lengthen the slot in order to get them to fit a husky. And sometimes they are alright. Just depends on which bar length, bar manufacturer, and how stretched out the chain is

 

[Duane(Pa)]

I guess the oil holes line up OK? That would be pretty important... I've had no luck drilling bars.

 

[Allanb8d]

Sometimes you need to lengthen the slot in order to get them to fit a husky. And sometimes they are alright. Just depends on which bar length, bar manufacturer, and how stretched out the chain is

Tried a 28" Stihl light bar. Slot is definitely too short.

 

[Allanb8d]

I guess the oil holes line up OK? That would be pretty important... I've had no luck drilling bars.

I'll have to check. Adapters take care of oil holes lined up in my experience.

 

[huskihl]

I guess the oil holes line up OK? That would be pretty important... I've had no luck drilling bars.

The oil holes are in almost exactly the same location

 

[huskihl]

Tried a 28" Stihl light bar. Slot is definitely too short.

A good quality drill bit the size of the original slot, and a cut off wheel in a grinder is a pretty quick way for the home hack, myself included. But I’ve done it with a carbide burr also

 

[Allanb8d]

Oh, I need to clarify that the reason I'm going through all this hassle is because I only run light bars on 25in and up. I tried to source lw bars specifically made for Husqvarna but I'm having a hard time finding ones for the configuration I want. 32" 3/8, .063.

Ordered a Tsumara light bar from Amazon but got the wrong one, .050 instead of .063. It's about 5,6oz heavier than advertised. The .063 version will likely be heavier.

My dealer stocks Stihl lightweight bars and prices are pretty reasonable. $150 for 32in and 36in. $5 price difference.

 

[Allanb8d]

A good quality drill bit the size of the original slot, and a cut off wheel in a grinder is a pretty quick way for the home hack, myself included. But I’ve done it was a carbide burr also

Are you able to use Stihl specified drive links after drilling? Or it still depends?

 

[huskihl]

Are you able to use Stihl specified drilling after? Or it still depends?

I don’t follow….

The Stihl bar will still work on a Stihl after you modify it to fit a husky

 

[Allanb8d]

I don’t follow….

The Stihl bar will still work on a Stihl after you modify it to fit a husky

Sorry, for my typo. I meant after slotting bar, are you able to use chains with drive links written are the bar? No need to add an extra link.

I am ok with milling the Stihl bar as long as I can buy Stihl chains. I don't have the tools to add additional drive links.

 

[Dennisthemenace]

Got a 395XP and would like to run Stihl bars. Looking at these bar adapter from Cannon.

With the adapter, do you still have to mill the bar, and/or have to add extra link to the chain for it to work?

Thanks for any info.

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Usually need an extra link, as mounting slot is shorter.

 

[Dub11]

Sorry, for my typo. I meant after slotting bar, are you able to use chains with drive links written are the bar? No need to add an extra link.

I am ok with milling the Stihl bar as long as I can buy Stihl chains. I don't have the tools to add additional drive links. Please my dealer is solid so I really want to buy Oregon chains or whatever brands specifically made for huskies.

You might have to trim the heel of the bar some if you still want to use Stihl chains. I had to do it one 1 bar. Flap disc made easy work of it.

 

[huskihl]

I meant after slotting bar, are you able to use chains with drive links written are the bar? No need to add an extra link.

That has been my experience, yes. Once I slotted the bar, they took the same drive links as the Stihl bar called for. But again, I’ve only done it three or four times. And the 28 is already the oddball with some being 91 and some being 93. But I believe it should work

 

[Mycamaro_68]

https://workshoppist.com/stihl-husqvarna-bar-compatibility/

I know the 3003 Stihl mount to large Husqy mount is pretty common but I was searching about adapting the 3002 Stihl mount and stumbled upon this article. It's a pretty interesting and thorough article which might help someone out. I have no idea exactly how accurate the info is though.

 

[Stump Shot]

Oh, I need to clarify that the reason I'm going through all this hassle is because I only run light bars on 25in and up. I tried to source lw bars specifically made for Husqvarna but I'm having a hard time finding ones for the configuration I want. 32" 3/8, .063.

Ordered a Tsumara light bar from Amazon but got the wrong one, .050 instead of .063. It's about 5,6oz heavier than advertised. The .063 version will likely be heavier.

My dealer stocks Stihl lightweight bars and prices are pretty reasonable. $150 for 32in and 36in. $5 price difference.

The new Husqvarna light bar.
https://www.hlsproparts.com/category-s/3960.htm

 

[davidwyby]

The new Husqvarna light bar.
https://www.hlsproparts.com/category-s/3960.htm

What’s the pocket filled with?

I run a 30” cannon with Stihl adapter on my hooskies, 98DL, stock size chain.

 

[Allanb8d]

The new Husqvarna light bar.
https://www.hlsproparts.com/category-s/3960.htm

Nice, struggling to find the bar weight information online. Let me email them and ask.