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  1. samuelanali

    What's the most common MISTAKE newbies make while sharpening a chainsaw chain?

    We were all beginners once 🙃, and making mistakes is part of the learning process! Comment down at-least one MISTAKE (even the SILLY ones!) you've made while sharpening a chainsaw chain (or, you see others making!) Let me START - 🏁 I've done this a few times, and one mistake I made was not...
  2. samuelanali

    How Do You Know if Your Chainsaw Chain is Worn Out?

    I wanted to ask this question for LONG! How do you guys know if your chainsaw chain is worn out? Are there any signs you look for? Any tips or tricks that can help me figure out when it's time for a new chain? Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks in advance :) Cheers!
  3. samuelanali

    How Does Dirt Dull a Chainsaw Chain?

    “Cutting into dirt dulls a chainsaw chain” - I know that. ( In fact, I've lost 4 of my chainsaw chains this way!) But I'm curious to know the SCIENCE behind it. Dirt is soft, wood is much HARDER, then how come dirt dulls a chainsaw chain (almost) INSTANTLY? This question might sound a bit...
  4. samuelanali

    How Long Does a Chainsaw Chain Stay Sharp?

    Let's say it's a SUNNY day 🌞 , and you're out in your yard. Your chainsaw chain is sharp and ready to cut off those logs. You start cutting through wood without any BREAK! Now, here's what I want to know: 👇 How long does your chainsaw chain stay sharp? Or in other words, How often do you...
  5. samuelanali

    How do know you if your chainsaw chain is tightened properly?

    The question may sound a bit newbish, but I really want to know how you guys make sure your chainsaw chain is properly tightened or not. Hit me with your favorite METHOD! Also, It would be COOL if you give me some advice on how I can keep my chain tight for longer. Happy sawing! 🪵:chop:
  6. P

    Chainsaw chain

    Is it normal for a chain to barely fit around the bar when installing?
  7. O

    Stihl ripping chain

    Anyone know the reason(s) Stihl doesn't sell ripping chain in the US? Liability issues perhaps?
  8. Nritter

    Want to Buy 140SDEA041 Chainsaw Bar and chain

    Looking for a Oregon 140SDEA041 chainsaw blade and chain for a reasonable price. My chain is completely shot and the bar has definitely seen better days. Will even make a trade with someone if interested. Thanks everyone and have a great day!
  9. BackyardlumberATX

    Echo CS-306 questions and suggestions

    Hello all, I have an Echo CS-306 that i purchased from a Home Depot that closed a few years ago, it was one of their rental saws and was rebuilt before they put it for sale, it came with no bar and chain so the fellow there recommends an Oregon 16in bar so that is what i purchased there at the...
  10. spruce488

    Can't seem to find a chain for echo cs-590, 18 inch bar. Can anyone help?

    Recently picked up a cs-590. I'm beginning to regret getting the 18 bar. It calls for an 3/8 pitch, .50 gauge, 64 drive link chain. I'm looking w for a semi chisel chain and finding one with 64 links seems damn near impossible. Any suggestions on where to get one, or do I need a whole new bar...
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