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500i action

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  1. Scottish 80

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    500i with 20" bar and new chain cutting whiteoak. Anyone know whats wrong with this tree?
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    It’s too small?
    Weirdish bark at the top.
     
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    It got all cut up. But there's nothing wrong with that.:thumbs:
     
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    Did lightning cook the top?
     
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    20 inch bar? Looked like that dude wasn't hanging on to the saw tight enough. I'm thinking the 500i needs a 28-36 inch bar. Impressive saw but total overkill for anything less than a 28 inch bar.
     
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  6. Scottish 80

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    Thats what i was thinking maybe
     
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    I bought it with a 28, and does real good. But this tree didnt require it. And come on, no such thing as overkill! Lol
     
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    AWESOME! Bet your loving your new toy! I was fixated on the saw and didnt pay attention to the tree.
     
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    Even the heartwood seen in the video looks off.
    Strange.
     
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    Some sort of fungus on the upper part? Nice saw!
     
    imwiley1, Sep 7, 2020
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