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Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:41 pm
by Jethro
Ive been tasked with clearing some fence rows that haven't been touched in 20+ years. That said, I've been using my only saw, a Stihl ms170. It has done great for what Ive needed so far. Ive occasionally had need for a larger, more powerful saw. I have 2 large locusts that need felled right now...plus the larger trees that sometimes fall on the fences. All that said....
Today I went to my local Echo dealer to get a couple chains sharpened. While he was sharpening them, I got to looking at new saws. Ended up leaving there with a new CS 590 Timber Wolf. Compared to the 170, this thing is a beast. Should be all I ever need. I can already feel it in my back.....what have I gotten myself into....
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:57 pm
by WG Taxidermist
Yea you definitely going to feel that after a days use! Lol! I've always used Stihl but I've heard Echo makes a good saw.
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:19 pm
by Jethro
WG Taxidermist wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:57 pm
Yea you definitely going to feel that after a days use! Lol! I've always used Stihl but I've heard Echo makes a good saw.
I think ive used most brands at some time or another. Ive had several Echo products, and never had a problem with them.
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:45 pm
by Rob R.
I don’t know what a cs590 is but it’s making my back hurt.
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:52 pm
by scat
Jethro wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:41 pm
Ive been tasked with clearing some fence rows that haven't been touched in 20+ years. That said, I've been using my only saw, a Stihl ms170. It has done great for what Ive needed so far. Ive occasionally had need for a larger, more powerful saw. I have 2 large locusts that need felled right now...plus the larger trees that sometimes fall on the fences. All that said....
Today I went to my local Echo dealer to get a couple chains sharpened. While he was sharpening them, I got to looking at new saws. Ended up leaving there with a new CS 590 Timber Wolf. Compared to the 170, this thing is a beast. Should be all I ever need. I can already feel it in my back.....what have I gotten myself into....
I've got one and really like it.
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 7:34 am
by hillbillyfab
I inherited a small Echo CS301, the first of that brand for me. It ran decent when I got it. I tweaked on the fuel mix screw and put a new plug in it. It's one of our favorite saws to use. I liked it enough when I was weed eater shopping this past spring, I bought an Echo brand.
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 8:08 am
by Wiley
Good luck with your new saw and your cutting. This post reminds me that before green I have to rent a tow-behind man lift and take down the 2 maple trees in my front yard. My back started aching as I typed this.
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 10:04 am
by caretaker
Lol, reminds me of when I went and bought a new chain for the saw at Rural King and wound up buying a box of 223 rounds to go with it.
Chain $16.95
Trash Bags $6.99
200 Rounds 223 Rem 55gr $159.99
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:45 pm
by snakester50
I have a small Echo with a 14 " bar on it great saw but it does need a tune up
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:47 pm
by Smokyrider
I have the Timberwolf and it's been a great saw, always starts right up. I have a 20" bar but it can handle a 24" bar, plenty of power and an all magnesium crankcase, it's cut up alot of trees.
Keep a greenworks 16" battery chainsaw in my vehicle for little stuff but for serious work the Echo timberwolf is hard to beat.
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 4:40 pm
by Huntaholic
I make my living using chainsaws, so I sorta know what Im talking about when I say "that saw you picked up today is most likely THE best saw in that size range on the market today BAR NONE".
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:26 am
by scat
I've ran nothing but Echo chainsaws, trimmers, and blowers for the last 20 years. Are they as well built as they were 20 years ago ? NO. but the other manufacturers aren't either. I currently have a CS590 and CS400 saws. I have 3 trimmers, 1 of which I purchased in 2001. I have a blower and it is the only one that gave problems. The ignition went out.
Re: Expensive chainsaw chain sharpening today.
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:45 pm
by Huntaholic
scat wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:26 am
I've ran nothing but Echo chainsaws, trimmers, and blowers for the last 20 years. Are they as well built as they were 20 years ago ? NO. but the other manufacturers aren't either. I currently have a CS590 and CS400 saws. I have 3 trimmers, 1 of which I purchased in 2001. I have a blower and it is the only one that gave problems. The ignition went out.
MOST OPE has a lifetime warranty on the coil, it might be worth checking into!
