Anyone mount a 36" bar on a echo cs-590? Need to make a few cuts in some larger wood
36" bar on a echo cs- 590? Anyone try? Looking to use one to make a few cuts in some large wood.
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I will be using skip tooth chain if that matters.
Get an 18-20 and cut both sides.
Kind of over kill for that saw.
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36" is too much for that saw. You can cut some huge trees with a 24" bar.
I think Piltz does it! 
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I have 2 590 and one is ported, wouldn’t think of putting a 36” on either.
How much difference did the porting make? I seen alot on the muffler mods but saw is still under warranty.
Its not ideal but for only a couple cuts i’d try
Edit: i thought he meant a few bucking cuts. After seeing the pics...nope, i wouldn’t try it doing that.
Edit: i thought he meant a few bucking cuts. After seeing the pics...nope, i wouldn’t try it doing that.
42+" center for cottonwood
Sorry for the multiple pics just trying to learn the website.
That tree is an advanced cut. Looks rotted out and a split stem to me. Maybe I'm just not seeing it correctly. Very easy to lose control on something like that if it is the type that I think it is. How tall is it?
That’s not a 36” 590 sort of tree.
I will acknowledge I haven’t run a 590. But I have cut big trees, including tangled, wind blown stuff and hollowed out trees like what you have pictured. These higher risk trees and situations require a powerhead that can cut quickly and with authority, a saw that can out-cut the tree’s desire to move, in essence. This is not a place for an over-barred 60cc saw.
I will acknowledge I haven’t run a 590. But I have cut big trees, including tangled, wind blown stuff and hollowed out trees like what you have pictured. These higher risk trees and situations require a powerhead that can cut quickly and with authority, a saw that can out-cut the tree’s desire to move, in essence. This is not a place for an over-barred 60cc saw.
I agree with lostone, without seeing that tree in person, and personally knowing your ability, that looks like a Good tree, to have a professional fall. Once it's on the ground, a 24" bar cutting from both sides can buck up a 42" log
A LOT could go wrong with that tree, seriously consider having it taken down for you, that would be a lot cheaper than getting Hurt, KILLED, or having it fall on something that you don't Want a tree laying on
Doug
A LOT could go wrong with that tree, seriously consider having it taken down for you, that would be a lot cheaper than getting Hurt, KILLED, or having it fall on something that you don't Want a tree laying on
Doug
Exactly, that tree requires more knowledge than the average home owner behind the saw IMO. I have an idea of what would have to be done but would never say it on a forum and have someone try it.
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Be afraid. I do most of my cutting in the forest, and passing up a risky tree is done regularly. If it was on my property and it has to come down, get help. Even if you plan to do it yourself, get help. Cables, chains, snatch blocks and someone pulling (tractor, truck, come-a-long, etc.) goes a long long ways in making sure nobody gets hurt.
These are underrated. Get the best one you can.
These are underrated. Get the best one you can.
I usually fell Popple trees aka big tooth aspen which when big enough are a scary beast and done alot of dead ash felling which in itself is scary business.
