A sharp chain should take relatively large flakes out. IF its making sawdust
like powder, the chain is dull.

"ValveJob" wrote in message
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On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:44:24 GMT, "Toller" wrote:

I have never had much luck with chainsaws, but then I have always bought
junk.

Currently I have a Craftsman 16" 36cc.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...BV Cookie=Yes

Although I haven't used it much, it barely cuts and when I push it the
blade
just stops. Getting through anything more than a branch is an ordeal; but
I
see professionals going through 3' logs like butter.
I concede my technique is largely responsible, I wonder if it is entirely
responsible.

There is an "new" Echo 440CS available locally for a very low price.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...de=cii_9324560

Since the normal price is more than twice that of the saw I have, I have
to
think it is somehow better.
Will the Echo do better for me than the Craftsman; or would I be just as
unhappy with it?

Invite someone else to try it out to see if it is working properly.

If you bring it home from the store and spend 20 minutes cutting the
sandy roots of tree in your yard, then it is dulled and that explains
it.