john-o
New member
I have a STIHL Farm boss 290. The chain that came with it is a 3639 005 0074 26RS 74
It seems that the life span of this type of chain (low kick back) requires sharpening a lot.
I'll go through three, 20ft, ok logs, then the chain is not cutting. If I do get a cut, sawdust
is the output. Is this life expectancy - usage, normal. Would a longer bar - I have 18 inches
for a bar, and/or a different model chain serve me better?
I'm not a professional. I use the chainsaw about twice a year for cutting wood for my
wood burning furnace..
It seems that the life span of this type of chain (low kick back) requires sharpening a lot.
I'll go through three, 20ft, ok logs, then the chain is not cutting. If I do get a cut, sawdust
is the output. Is this life expectancy - usage, normal. Would a longer bar - I have 18 inches
for a bar, and/or a different model chain serve me better?
I'm not a professional. I use the chainsaw about twice a year for cutting wood for my
wood burning furnace..