A journey with my boys- The Elf Barn as I call it.

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Have me a Echo CS590 20” bar. Its been great!!! Lots of low end grunt. Chain kept loosening. Checked the sprocket, no wear. Checked specs on bar. Should have 70 drive links. Chain on it was 72 DL. Came that way. Got some chains. Pro series, full chisel. Also got me some bar oil and some hand chain sharpeners. Old school sharpeners is where its at. Got to see it true up.

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New chains will loosen up. I always hand sharpen. There's a good tutorial on arborsite. It's a sticky in the hot saw section. After the chains been sharpened a number of times, the angle of the cutting edge to the raker changes. Filing down the rakers to a a proper angle makes a difference.
 
pb4ugo said:
New chains will loosen up. I always hand sharpen. There's a good tutorial on arborsite. It's a sticky in the hot saw section. After the chains been sharpened a number of times, the angle of the cutting edge to the raker changes. Filing down the rakers to a a proper angle makes a difference.
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Yep. Got the depth setter for the raker filing. Got flat file as well. Figuring out its not oiling. No oil streak on cardboard at full throttle and oiler screw wide open. Need to dig into this.
 
ceylonfj40nut said:
Need to dig into this.
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Or just go buy a Stihl MS400 with a 20" bar. You'll be absolutely amazed. I used to hand sharpen my saws. Too lazy now and it's only $5. I just keep a couple of spares and get them all sharpened as needed. But I think everyone that owns a chainsaw should at least know how to sharpen a chain.
 
WarDamnEagle said:
Or just go buy a Stihl MS400 with a 20" bar. You'll be absolutely amazed. I used to hand sharpen my saws. Too lazy now and it's only $5. I just keep a couple of spares and get them all sharpened as needed. But I think everyone that owns a chainsaw should at least know how to sharpen a chain.
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Oh I know. Thats an amazing saw. Pretty penny too. I dont do that much to warrant a MS400. Did figure out the oiling issue. Bar hole where oil feeds was clogged. My cs590 has less than 10 hours on it! Nothing like seeing a freshly honed kerf on the chisel. Hand sharpening it is for me. The Oregon full chisel pro chains eat!!!!
 
ceylonfj40nut said:
The Oregon full chisel pro chains eat!!!!
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CD, I need to try one of those. Do they need an Oregon bar to run, or can you use their chain on a stock bar?
 
1911 said:
CD, I need to try one of those. Do they need an Oregon bar to run, or can you use their chain on a stock bar?
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This is what I got. Works on any bar. I used my timberwolf bar. Your bar should have specs etched on it. Match Oregon chain to it. It cuts like budda!!! After you put it on the right direction🙄.

Amazon.com: Oregon 20" Latest Pro Chisel Chain 72EXL 70 Drive Links (D70/E70 Compatible) Fits Echo CS-590 Timberwolf, CS-600 (2) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com: Oregon 20" Latest Pro Chisel Chain 72EXL 70 Drive Links (D70/E70 Compatible) Fits Echo CS-590 Timberwolf, CS-600 (2) : Patio, Lawn & Garden
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Port is done. 40x30 gravel section for Hitachi metal crawler track rig. Will also use it to wash down rigs.

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and the vast amount of shade to protect against that TX sun is a bonus too :cool:
 
TRDdrew said:
and the vast amount of shade to protect against that TX sun is a bonus too :cool:
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Yep. Biggest impact on tires, weather stripping, hydraulic hoses, hydraulic cylinders. Plus rain/hail impacts
 
Moved things over today/

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Looks like you're going to have to put all of that to work CD :oops:
 
My best half and I spent a few days in Destin/Ft.Walton beach for our 25yr wedding anniversary. She loves the beach! Best beaches around. Emerald water, white sand, swimmable without a wet suit. Even @Broski would agree. We also met up with extended family @thatcabledude and his posse. He took us to some cool spots including the red bar (legit!!) and up river to his river cabin and the best chill spot of bubbling fresh water springs that feed the rivers. Pristine waters. Didnt see any crazy Floridaman shait which would have been icing on the top. The boat rides upriver were very cool. I had the rare privilege of seeing two bald eagles in their element. First time ever to see them! What a treat!

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We got to a royal welcome home from my third son Lonestar.

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thatcabledude said:
^ That must have been when I was contemplating the best way to intercept the bill before it gets to the table and CD snatches it.
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Nah you got through that time. Sneaky!
 
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