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New CS590 Timber Wolf is in! ( Review )

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  1. Loon

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    Great day and got quite abit done.:yes: Booms even made it out.



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    Having some trouble figuring out what this tree is? Hard as a rock and redish in the middle.

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    Last load of the day and the second pic is the sparkly house i was a heading.:cheers:

    The Echo's are doing great Pete.:yes:

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    You just keep going at it don't ya :tree:
    Good to here the Echo's are doing great:saw:
     
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    I'm glad to hear it loon! I love those pics too keep them updates coming!
     
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    Still cutting for 2 houses Rock and dont like watching TV :yes: These saws are worth the cash so far! :)

    Not used to using the 20'' bar and is not needed all that much Pete, so thinking another 18'' is coming home next week for the 550.:coffee:
     
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    If you have a 20" on your 590, I'd go smaller yet, like 16" on the 550. Save the weight, less time to sharpen (ok, that's a stretch ;)) but mostly just less weight to sling around. It's all about how the saw feels in your hands however.
     
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    The 590 came with an 18'' and the 550 came with the 20'' MM? But with what i pick out around here the 16'' on the 550 is sounding like a great idea.:yes:
     
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    Slap that 20" on the 590 (are they the same mount? I'm no expert on Echo's) and save the 18" for a backup!
     
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    Yeah, the 590 being the bigger saw, the 20" on it, and a 16" for the 550 sound perfect. 18" goes on the wall.

    Either way you have to buy a bar, and the 16" bar and chains will be somewhat cheaper than an 18".

    My pennies. .

    Beautiful saws and beautiful pics Loon.. Thanks for sharing! ! :)
     
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    I really wanna try a 16" for chits and giggles.. :hair::saw::rofl: :lol: I use the 20" heavily but I can defiantly see and will probably buy an 18" for it after I pick up the 680 and or 800p.

    Actually I'm pretty sure I'll save up for Randy to Mastermind my 590 after I get the new toys :D. I just can't resist this time.

    Hey DexterDay what is the big advantage of a sugi bar? I'm considering buying a new 72dl right now and removing the 70 on it....
     
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    Gotcha thistle. Heading into town Monday and will check out whats what.:yes:
     
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    The durability on the guide rails and the lighter weight..

    The Tsumara is a tad lighter and the color scheme will go better with the Echo. The Tsumara has a double row of lightweight inserts, as opposed to the single row of inserts in the Sugi.
     
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    Nice pics. Those rounds will be easily split by hand. I prefer that to the log splitter.
     
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    Are the Tsumara bars Carlton brand? Making sure I'm looking at the right bar....
     
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    Carlton sells a bar that is made by Tsumara. But a Tsumara light and tough bar looks like this ..


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    Carlton branded like this.. Still made by Tsumara. But it's not a lightweight bar.


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    Out getting some ironwood this afternoon and still having a great time with the Echo's ;)


    Stihl gonna get the 16'' bar for the 550 though! :D

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    Booms had enough so we cut it short. :shiver:



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    Cool!
    I got a CS590 for x-mas but have only run a half a tank through it 'cause I had relatives in and then it got too cold. I'm apprehensive about sawing into frozen wood. It seems like one nice saw though.
     
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    Good stuff Fred! :)
    I dont mind the frozen wood ;) Its the whats underneath the snow that gets me a thinking..:cheers:
     
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    Had to bring em in lastnite as i left them on the bike last week and had to use the 4 wheeler exhaust out
    in the woods yesterday to free up the 590. :whistle: This is the second time the chain came off the 550? both times has been with me cutting an 8inch tree and it hitting a little limb in behind it,so aint blaming the saw.

    They are gonna get a good cleaning today and might head back out later for some more of that ironwood.:yes:


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