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Good bar size for an 056

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  1. Chris G

    Chris G

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    I have an older 056 with a 36 inch bar, which is overkill for most jobs.

    I am about to bring this saw to my saw guy and get it tuned and hopped up a little. I want to use it more for bucking big firewood. But the 36" bar is too big. What size bar would you recommend? I know 24"ers are pretty common, but a little longer would be nice. What says ye?
     
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    Why not get a 24, 28 & 32" bars? That way you are ready for anything.
     
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    Personally I picked a bar for bucking that with my arms extended it just cleared the ground.
    I don't have to bend over as much and less chance of hitting the ground.
    It wound up being a 28"
     
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    ^^^ is great advice
     
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    I’ve got a 056 that I put lite lazer 24”.
    No matter the size, I recommend a lite bar
     
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    I run a 28 on my 056 super, although I think it's wearing a 32 at the moment.
     
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    28" would be my recommendation. I have 28" and 42" for my big saw. Covers anything I need it to.
     
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    I like the 28" answers. I will do some shopping!
     
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