Echo CS-306 ? carving bar

[Fixun]

Hello, i just bought a Echo CS-306 chainsaw and i want to get a 12" dime tip carving bar for this saw...but i'm having a hard time trying to find one.

does anyone know which bar i need, or parts...i read i need some specialized tools and a 1/4" sprocket? and 1/4 inch chain?

sorry, i've never used a chainsaw and want to use one for roughing out some stuff i'm using my arbortech mini grinder on...but who knows, if i can pick this up i might not even use my arbortech =)

any help would be most greatful

[Tom Stiglich]

Bob King is the man you need to contact. He is on the Echo chainsaw carving sponsored team. He would be able to provide you with parts, bar, and chain.
I have his address and phone if you are interested. Good Luck Tom

[Colin-Partridge]

Just a tip if you are roughing out you wont need the carving bar. The carving bar is used for doing detail work. Yes you will need a 1/4 sprocket and chain
Try this link they will have what you need.

www.baileysonline.com/search.asp?CatID=68&skw=KW119 - 49k

Colin

[Tom Stiglich]

You had mentioned you were using an abortech grinder to roughout carvings and since I have one I felt the attachments to your chainsaw would definitely speed up the work. Mr. Partridge is correct if you are doing chainsaw carvings or large carvings no need for the carving bar. Since we don't know what the size or dimensions your carving it makes it difficult to give an accurate answer if you need a different bar. I use my Redmax 3200 w/ carving bar for much of roughouts that I can't get through my bandsaw. I guess it's relative to what your carving as far as bar and size.Good Luck.

[Fixun]

the stuff i'm trying to do is about 2 ft tall...i was trying to use the arbortech for much of the roughing out....i glue up 5 blocks of 2"X10" at 2ft tall and i cut front profile out before gluing up the boards, but the side profile still has alot that needs to be cut away, it just takes up alot of time trying to roughout with the arbortech....so what i'm reading here is that if i get a 1/4" chain and sprocket, i can leave my existing bar on and it'll be ok for roughing out?

if that's the case that'll save me $$ =)

thanks for all the responses and the link...i'm gonna go check them out and see about just getting the chain and sprocket

[Tom Stiglich]

The reason a 1/4" chain is used is to go around the smaller tip bar,quarter or dime tip. The 1/4" chain will not benefit you in more detail used with the standard bar. Personally, I would use what came on the Echo (as is) and see how it works. For safety sake, make sure you have your carving piece secured to a vise or wood screws to another log etc. Carving small pieces such as you are working with can be very unpredictable under the best circumstances. Hopefully this helps and saves you some $$. You might check this forum out if you haven't 54 Forum 118564. It's 90% chainsaw.

[louis]

Welcom to the club. I too have just bought a 306 but make sure that you stand behind it when starting with the bar facing away from you as it is very light and can bounce toward you if not held firmly. Good luck Louis

[GeorgiaCarver]

I agree with all that has been said.

I read that you were new to chainsaws. Here are a few things you need at a minimum! (seriously, many have learned the hard way)

Safety glasses that wraparound your eyes tightly on the sides. I don't know how but flying wood will find a way into your eyes. Literraly every carving caused me problems until I bought a new pair of safety glasses. It still happens but not as much.

Safety chaps, this is a must. As much as I carve I hit my chaps again a week ago with my saw. They have protected my leggs more than they should have needed too but when you are carving you are holding the saw at strange angles and it can get away from you.

I use Kevlar safety boots. Obvious why. These are expensive but if you ever start carving bigger stuff you might want to consider these.

Vibration gloves with open fingers. Should really help you with the numb hands and fingers that you will experience.

Hope this helps.

One final woord of advice, especially if you use a regular bar. Always keep the bar in an orientation such that you can see the same side of the bar with both eyes at the same time. By doing this when you experience kick-back your head will not be in the way (notice I said when, not if...)

Greg

Happy carving

[louis]

Thanks a ton GReg,
All duly noted and gratefully acknowledged but do you mean that I now have to start wearing shoes? Hells bells.
Regards
Louis the barefoot poet

[Keoma]

Hello, I just did a quick search at Baileys Logging and Arborist supply, this is the page I found. Maybe they will have more of what you need? Hope this gives you some more direction.
Chainsaws, Outdoor Power Equipment and Tree Care Supplies from Bailey's

you need a 1/4"pitch chain and sprocket
and 1/4 or a dime tip carving bar, to give you the results I think you are looking for.
You can get it all in one package at that site.