Any time I've had the "starts but then dies when the trigger is pulled" issue with my MS290, it's been because i, um...tighten the chain up too much...
It's good usable material for small projects, both built by hand and for CNC work. I acquired a "whole bunch" of excess Tiger Wood decking in similar...
The potential issue with a frame is that the frame itself might damage the material being slid over the surface. But yes, maintenance of the machine...
Not familiar with the brand, etc., John. But be sure to read the specifications carefully if these are not waterborne products as you may need proper...
What's nice about the HDPE, Jeff, is that it's very durable while also being reasonably "slick"...perfect for the application. The biggest challenge...
Always good to test as I noted because yes, some species benefit with the oil vs just the oil based finish. For those of us that don't use oil based...
I agree with Andy...I'd choose the long leg vertical for more weight under a narrower shelf and short leg vertical for a wider shelf for bigger bulk...