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That they are. I've seen the electric one in action. Just as fast, but very quiet. I can see the draw to that model. Thanks for stopping in!

Being scared is pretty much being respectful of it. They are dangerous tools that need to be respected. Luckily, there is safety gear to help mitigate the hazards . Some good chaps go a long ways in protecting your legs. There are smaller gas-powered saws that are similar to your electric saws in power. I'd suggest starting there if you ever make the leap over to gas powered. If the electric ones work for you, just stick with them. All in what you're comfortable with.

Metal isn't cheap and a person who can weld well isn't either, but I know where you are coming from. When you add in electric motors and the engineering of it, I can kind of get the price to a point. This one is very simple and I think I could weld one up if I didn't already have this one. At the time I bought this one, I didn't have a welder yet or the very limited skills I currently have sticking metal together...

After running it the level came down and I was just slightly over the "full" mark. I ran it like that and had no issues. Hope that helps.

Thanks, it's been a great addition to the wood yard.

Thank you!

It's a win/ win situation. Free except for my time. Helping some folks out as well.

It's a huge help. Good luck on your build!

It's a fairly small part that only cost $8 so I'm not concerned about the saw. Thanks for stopping in and commenting!

yeah I think it must have been a faulty part but those motors are bullet proff..look at lumber gill video's she know about ever thing about these 500i

@mtnviewtow88 ill have to check it out. Thanks

Can you be more specific? I'm not saying I'm not at fault, but what exactly would you suggest caused it? I'd like to keep from having it happen again. This isn't my first saw. I have a 660 with more power than the 500i and have run the piss out of it. Have never had the adjuster break on it.

@@timbervisions the bar being incorrectly fitted , overtightened . And there is absolutely no pressure on that when the bar studs are tightened. It could be a weak piece of metal and broke when you fitted the bar and not noticed until you removed the bar . But its not a part that would break when the saw is in use .

@@timbervisions I.e when you fitted the bar you over tensioned the chain and it broke or the bar was not properly against the saw and sitting at an angle then you tightened the studs thus applying more pressure to the pin . I have however seen the actual pin coming away from the tensioner slide

@@richardsneddon2976 thanks for the input. It helps me and anyone who sees this comment.

@@timbervisions think about it mechanically. All it does is tension until the bar studs are tightened . Then all the force is applied to the studs when cutting that's it

I can see the value in doing that. I may just stock up on some of those parts to I'll be covered if it's the weekend and my dealer isn't open. Good info, THANKS!

It's a great saw, and I've been enjoying having it. Thanks for stopping in!

Dremel style sharpener

I had started the process with the dremel. Seemed to be working to get it back into shape.

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Ya, 8 dollar part. Not a big deal really. Just sad I couldn't use the saw anymore that day. That was the worst part.

Thanks for the very lengthy opinion. Have an awesome day!

How is noodling with a saw abuse? It’s the same as burying a bar in a large cut. I’ve got saws with hundreds of hours spent just noodling and have never had issues, a saw is a tool that’s made to be used not treated as if was as fragile as glass. And in my experience unless someone straight gasses a saw 90% of crib deaths in saws are 100% on the manufacturer. I’ve seen chain tensioners snap instantly due to poor materials, bearings seize in the first tank, I’ve torn brand new saws down for porting and found bad bearings or seals, I’ve even taken apart a few saws that came right out of the factory sealed box and found parts installed improperly. In this case I don’t see how he did anything to break the tensioner especially when they are a cheap wear item that will break over time and I’ve seen them break this fast.

That's what the sticker reads on it...

@@timbervisions good, my guess is you had the bar nuts too loose and you were maybe running a skip tooth chain that tends to be rough on the saw and the jarring fatigued that part instead of the bar nuts taking the load. After two tankfuls it is not broken in yet and you won’t be running it at high speed yet. It’s a good saw.

@D-B-Cooper oh I agree, it's a great saw. I was running full comp yellow stihl chain though. Couldn't been the bar nuts though, I agree. She's a ripper, gets better every time I grab it. Thanks for stopping in!

Oh, that was a few years ago... around 4 to 5 inches? I'm pretty sure it's in a video somewhere

I'm not sure...

Thanks! Guess it can happen to anyone.

You're saying the pusher wasn't seated in the bar hole correctly, then when I tightened it, that broke it? That could be, I'm not sure. Thanks for the input

Thanks!

That would be interesting

The pto hp on the kioti CS2520 is 18.5. Had to take my time, but it will get it done. The main thing is to set the slip clutch to the pto HP of the tractor it's being used on. Hope this helps!

Thanks! Great insight 👍

Good info, thanks Larry!

HA, very observant of you Jeff. SMH

@@timbervisions Did you actually get the "pun"?

@@JeffGeorgalas I did Jeff. That "Dip" sign has been the topic of comments before. HA

Luckily it was an easy fix. Thanks for stopping in!

It wasn't a big deal. I didn't want to open that can of worms to warranty this. Especially when it the part cost $8. She's been cutting just fine since. Ripping through that wood!

@@timbervisions Good deal. I hope that saw gives you many years of trouble-free ripping!

@@JeffGeorgalas she's been waking up a bit more. I've been really happy

I'm guessing that is was, but for $8 I'm not going to mess with it. Thanks or stopping in and commenting!

Ha!

Ya, I didn't feel like splicing wires. This should work out fine

Ha, ya I always seem to find something to go wrong. Self induced usually

This is a 22 ft. 6 ft stationary and 16 ft tilt. I looked hard at a deck over, but the approach angle is pretty steep and unless you have wireless remote, you gotta get out and lower it down at that angle. That's didn't appeal to me personally. Best of luck!

@@timbervisions the one i am looking at doesn’t tilt. Has ramps. My other option is building my own. With a 9’ hydraulic tilt

@puddlejumper3534 ah, got ya. I had to go tilt as I use it to haul my zero turn as well. Would be a trick to hit those ramps just right. If you're doing equipment only, deck over is the way IMO

Sam, I've seen that technique. It seems to work pretty well. I've also seen guys use a winch and hook to turn those larger logs in a similar fashion. Turning from the log stop side, up and over the log. I didn't have a strap with me, so lifting and rolling was my best option at this time. Thanks for the input. Always good to hear of different options.

Thanks Larry! I'm pretty happy with it

I was impressed with this log. Can't wait to mill the crotch section. It's going be amazing. Thanks for stopping in

the 026 is a turd.

I've heard those little 111s are beasts.

Thanks Gary

It's thirsty, but not as bad as the 660 clone. I think the 500i tank is smaller as well, but I've heard great things about the 462 as well. I did consider it as well, but after I picked up the 500i, I had to have it.

I love learning new things. It keeps me going.

Thanks, they work best in the bundles.

It's all regional to honest with you. I do charge less that the tree service guys locally, but not by much. Each area has it's prices. I do OK with it, but don't make a living doing this either. I have a full time job and pick these up on my days off. Thanks for stopping in!

You'll have that lmao. I'm there with you. Did I give the same answer? Lol

This was basically a heat cycle and quick video. I put her to work yesterday a bit more, and wow! Can't imagine what it will do when it's broken in

@@timbervisions ya, it will wake up more after 6-8 tanks once the rings seat well.

@JeffGeorgalas that's what I figured bud. She's still a ripper right now

I sharpened that chain and used it yesterday again. Wow! She's a ripper! Thanks for stopping in Larry

I don't regret buying the knock off G660. Just keep in mind to check bolt tightness and maybe loctite some of the important ones. It's been a good saw and cuts really well. Just the weight of the thing is the only drawback. Good luck!

Those old saws are awesome too! Heavy, but really good saws. I try to be safe so I can go to bed each night the same way I woke up that morning.

Glad it was helpful. Good luck on your decision!

It helped with stability enough I could feel it. It seemed to be enough with 2 inches. I had a 48 inch tiller and it still worked out on it ok, but the tiller was behind the wheels tilling so keep that in mind. Best of luck!