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    What current 60cc class saw is best?

    There are good 60cc saws available from Stihl, Echo, and Husqvarna. The 66cc MS400 looks like a great chainsaw and it's expensive. Two years ago, after researching 60cc saws for cutting firewood, I got an Echo CS-620P with a 24" bar. These are a good value! I cannot rationalize spending 40%...
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    Saw suggestions

    BiltHard is a horrible company to deal with, they make junk and do not have any sort of customer service! I bought a splitter from them that was terrible at best. It leaked oil, wouldn't retract without percussion persuasion. I contacted BiltHard and they wanted me to send a video. Their system...
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    Accurate Firewood BTU Values | 100+ woods rated

    This is great, thank you! A major area of curiosity is the flaming burn temperature of different woods. It feels like white pine or spruce warms the house up faster than most hardwood. I like having some available when I get home from work to get the stove cranking from a bed of coals. Perhaps...
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    Echo chainsaws-How are the different grades identified?

    My Echo dealer told me that over the past few years he's only had two warranty claims & both were honored by Echo. One was likely caused by operator error, but he got Echo to cover it. I have 3 Echo saws and all are fantastic. They start easily and are a good value; perhaps not as fast as...
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    Echo chainsaws-How are the different grades identified?

    A CS-501P is on my short list. How does the actual weight compare to your 550? Echo claims that the CS-501P is the lightest 50cc pro saw. I have a Husqvarna 450e (Rancher?). The 450e is decent weight and power, but I can't shut it off. It sucks to start when hot!
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    Tips for folks starting to sharpen their own chains

    Definitely Rocket Surgery!
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