346xp vs. Echo CS-520

[cobey]

I really regret selling my 600p. Good news is that i have a BNIB 590 timberwolf waiting in the wings. Maybe a good candidate to get ported?

i got a 590 from them junk pile at HD...... AWOL just got done porting it, i get to try it out next week at hedgefest in carthage MO

 

[merr6267]

The CS520 is a nice saw. Having a chance to run one is what made me want to get a 50cc saw. Ended up with a ported 346XP but would have been happy with a ported CS520

My 346 is planning a winter vacation to Jamestown, TN.

 

[zogger]

i got a 590 from them junk pile at HD...... AWOL just got done porting it, i get to try it out next week at hedgefest in carthage MO

HD throws busted saws out?

 

[cobey]

HD throws busted saws out?

it was a recon faliure

 

[Matt81]

i got a 590 from them junk pile at HD...... AWOL just got done porting it, i get to try it out next week at hedgefest in carthage MO

Nice! Let us all know how it performs after your get a chance to run it.

 

[ummagumma]

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/mastermind-meets-the-echo-cs-520.188552/
In this thread Mastermind said that the Echo cs520 is a 346xp killer. Off memory in the video that saw was making 5 second cuts. Kinda regret selling it. That was fresh off the roll Oregon chain ( i sent the bar and chain with it). First saw I ever had ported. Started an Obsession. 25 port jobs now and several lined up in the near future.

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/mastermind-meets-the-echo-cs-520.188552/
In this thread Mastermind said that the Echo cs520 is a 346xp killer. Off memory in the video that saw was making 5 second cuts. Kinda regret selling it. That was fresh off the roll Oregon chain ( i sent the bar and chain with it). First saw I ever had ported. Started an Obsession. 25 port jobs now and several lined up in the near future.

How can I get my 520 modded-ported around Baltimore?

 

[bryanr2]

How can I get my 520 modded-ported around Baltimore?

USPS or FedEx to

Randy Evans
140 Cottle LN
Jamestown TN

 

[ummagumma]

USPS or FedEx to

Randy Evans
140 Cottle LN
Jamestown TN

I think I'd like to discuss this with you before sending it off? Price for one thing, maybe what is suggested to be done if there c are several things?

Maybe email me a phone number?

 

[SawTroll]

Both great saws! 510/520/530 and the new 500p are all very overlooked and underrated IMO

As it looks to me they are highly overrated by some - and particularly the 500P, that has a true power rating of 2.1 kw/2.9 hp (Euro version, they don't post power specs in the US, for obvious reasons). The 500P also is a design that was outdated decades ago, regarding operator interface.

 

[leecopland]

I'd almost given up hope of the Troll turning up. Love my 520, ex HD rental although I'm also rather partial to my JD CS-56 (the Italian one)

I'm surprised at how little interest in Echo generally on the site.

 

[Full Chisel]

We all know the troll can't resist busting the Echo guys balls!

 

[rynosawr]

I will keep an eye out for one of these local to Denver. Echo saws don't bring much money at all used here... I learned that on a big one that I had, a CS-680. It was a good, torquey saw, but an old Husky 162 with a base gasket delete would outrun and out-cut it by a little, so the first buyer bought the Husky. The guy who bought the Echo really wanted it, but I didn't get much for it.

Looks like these saws have a ton of potential when ported and aren't bad stock... a little outdated but can be made to really run.