brepat
New Member
Picked up a CS-490 for cheap but it's got a 20" bar. That's more than I want/need, plus it sounds like the saw does better with a smaller setup.
First off I'm wondering if I should go 16" or 18". I'm not going to be using this thing a whole lot. Xmas tree and not-giant firewood kind of stuff. Should I go with a 16" or is it no real difference to put an 18" on there?
Second, are the Oregon bars & chains the way to go? Seems like folks really like them around here, but they also appear to be pretty pricey. Other options that are good (and less expensive)? Again, this thing is only going to be getting occasional use on not-big wood (lol).
Thanks for the info!
First off I'm wondering if I should go 16" or 18". I'm not going to be using this thing a whole lot. Xmas tree and not-giant firewood kind of stuff. Should I go with a 16" or is it no real difference to put an 18" on there?
Second, are the Oregon bars & chains the way to go? Seems like folks really like them around here, but they also appear to be pretty pricey. Other options that are good (and less expensive)? Again, this thing is only going to be getting occasional use on not-big wood (lol).
Thanks for the info!