Recent content by MHHPartner

Thanks for the tip, Wood Doctor!

No, I had just filled them with the new oil, and neither it nor what was already in the tank was vegetable oil - just common bar and chain oil - probably either TSC or Itasca brand. Guess it's just one of those freak coincidences.

Hello, all: Own three Echos - 409, 590, and 680. Couldn't have been more pleased with them over the year that I've had them. Last week cut up a neighbor's downed tree with the 400. Toward the end of the job noticed the chain was getting slack and shut it down to tighten it. Realized it was dry...

Learned my lesson a couple of weeks back. Getting a Hurricane Ida tree off of a house. Walking the trunk cutting limbs off and got a little careless in tight quarters. Thankfully it wasn't as bad as it looks. Blood thinners make any injury more dramatic!

No, the details didn't work out, but I appreciate the assist. I enjoyed connecting with the seller and look forward to possible future transactions.

Oh, ok...

That's what I assumed, but every forum I've visited says I have insufficient privileges to post, so I don't know how I'll ever get to the minimum.

Thanks so much!

Stihl 066

OK, I know it's weird asking questions about AS on here, but see no alternative. I know a lot of you folks use both sites. I joined OPEForum and AS at the same time. Already own several chain saws, but looking to start milling my own lumber next year and also always looking for tips on keeping...

Not sure if this is what it needs, but anyway: https://www.ebay.com/itm/JONSERED-2083-Poulan-CASE-MOUNT-Isolator-Spring-475-505-2450-2550-FREE-SHIP-/154323229249

Happened across this listing and thought some of the Echo fans may be interested. Looks nice! https://www.ebay.com/itm/334011250241?hash=item4dc49f3641:g:DR0AAOSwqlpgqnkN