I guess things must vary between regions. I cut a fair amount of red and white oak, and while it varies in density & hardness I've not experienced any that was much of a challenge - even long dead stuff. If it was throwing sparks I'd be looking for embedded metal or some bar & chain problem. I find white ash is often much harder.I consider it a test because I was actually pushing pretty damn hard on it for a 50cc saw in a 20" log buried. This is red oak so hard it throws sparks on a brand new chain and oiler turned all the way up. White oak is worse as well. Not saying a Cs 490 is the most amazing 50cc saw out there but I'd say it compares pretty well to the husqvarna 545 which costs 180$ more and is very simular in power. It's definately not 180$ better saw. The echo actually noodles way better than the 545 which always clogged up. It's got a roller chain catcher, a lighter weight and is built better IMO.
The only thing I want to add. Is there's a huge price difference between a 590 and 620!Just looking at the 2 saws side by side, my impression is if I had to buy one to use every day for a living, I would pick the 620P. It looks to be more robust in its build and should be able to handle heavier use. But for my use, the 590 would be better. There is no way I am going to wear out a 590 let alone a 620P.
I have cut a lot of hedge. Just make sure you keep your chain sharpWell whatever saw I end up with I will try to shoot a vid of it cutting some hedge apple. I know that stuff is hard.
It probably does vary between regions and forests. A 8" red oak in the forest that I cut was over 70 years old. Hard as a damn rock.I guess things must vary between regions. I cut a fair amount of red and white oak, and while it varies in density & hardness I've not experienced any that was much of a challenge - even long dead stuff. If it was throwing sparks I'd be looking for embedded metal or some bar & chain problem. I find white ash is often much harder.
I guess things must vary between regions. I cut a fair amount of red and white oak, and while it varies in density & hardness I've not experienced any that was much of a challenge - even long dead stuff. If it was throwing sparks I'd be looking for embedded metal or some bar & chain problem. I find white ash is often much harder.
Hey GeorgiaVol, You certainly are getting the pros, cons, and suggestions.What I am looking for is a good medium duty saw. Like many others, I'm not professional just another home owner firewood collector/property improvement guy. I would like a saw that can run a 16-24" bar to cut anything from pine to hedge apple. I have looked around and found these saws and would like to know any pros and cons on them. Feel free to add any other suggestions.
Echo CS590
Husqvarna 455/Jonsered CS2255
Dolmar 510A
Shindawa 491S
Still MS270
Only brand I don't have a local dealer for is the Dolmar. All run 400 to 450 locally.
Hey GeorgiaVol, You certainly are getting the pros, cons, and suggestions.
You never know what's gonna set these crazies off.
But a good bunch of crazies I must add.
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