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I'll try that now! just going to the workshop, thanks for that snippet!

Calm down you hothead 🤣

@Fatboy2017 I've just looked at pics of your battery online: is that a reset button beside the indicator lights? If not read no further; if yes read on... I recently had an Ego 56v battery 'die'; it got what's known Stateside as the red ring of death in its indicator lights and wouldn't take charge even directly connected in parallel to a good battery. It needed resetting which in that case was done by pressing the reset button three times, holding down for 7 seconds on the third press. Bingo!

For info what 1/4 chains does everybody use? I've only used the Stihl chain which cuts well and smooth, but still a bit pricey, any alternative worth using? As muddy42 says limiting factor is old eyes, I have set up good lighting a break out the reading glasses to even attempt filing! I'll have to try the 4mm file, I use the file holder method to keep the file from bending on this and on the top handle saws.

Thanks for the relies. I agree on all the info, I picked the saw up with a family members elderly father in law in mind who wanted a 50cc or slightly larger, either Husky or Stihl , got a MS260 as well so he could have a choice, both are in pretty ok condition for the years and just required the usual suspects, fuel lines, filters, clutch bearing, and mounts on the 260 and fuel line ( filter line lying in the bottom of the tank!) of course carb clean as screen full of crap, clutch bearing and clutch retainers and the wing nut as fitted with the stupid quick tensioner also on this MS261c plus this easy start issue I found. I will photo it and also look at seeing if I can look to make a good repair on it. This saw also has a 20" Stihl 0.325 bar on it! in as new condition. I got a part number for the easy start housing only as 1141 080 1808, but haven't checked if it's available, price listed £82

Paying 35 euro a gallon really has no bennefits other than to the seller.

Its my eyesight that is the limiting factor with 1/4" chain!

Yup....if we get a saw in with a 1/4" chain, we just replace and return the old one back to the customer with the saw if they want to have a go manually themselves. Like i posted earlier a pro grinding machine isnt suited great for sharpening 1/4" chain, and for us to manually sharpen one whilst the saw is in for a service isnt cost effective. I am referring to domestic users here...if it were a pro user we would ask them if they want a new chain fitted first.

Pic comes up blank with a question mark on iPhone Les?

Les, we worked for the Turner's, you are lucky to get the steam off their waste.....

Look forward to that Les

281 or xp was a beautiful saw , cant knock it, as an early teen i had the chance to use that and some of the other 2 series Huskies, saw i never liked or struggled to handle was the 3120xp. With a long bar on it - like some of ther bigger Huskies were never balanced right

Hey, yes did try but my coils made in sweden, and didnt look like that!😔

Also depends on the log. A large diameter but short log will dry faster than a long small log as the wood dries much faster from the end grain than through the bark. This is also why you should cut into logs and split early, the wood will dry faster.

You seemed perfectly happy with uncle Joe's dithering fingers on that nuclear Armageddon button. Or out very own kier/Corbyn, sat listening to Kremlin hold music as the ICBM makes it's merry way.

Worrying that the most powerful leader in the world is loosing his marbles is nothing then? Commander of the most powerful military might not be all there... and that those around him are worrying as well should be a cause for worldwide alarm really. How many other world leaders are subject to repat cogitative tests then?

Three again. Wordle 1,637 3/6* 🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩⬜🟩🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Frame backpacks work well, this is my second, first one was over kill, much bigger, probably better for what you’re doing. just look for a 2nd hand hikers frame backpacks and rip the bag off and get some small ratchet straps to strap kit to it. Good to get one with hip and chest straps if carrying big weight far then there’s this, but I reckon the fuel can looks too far away from your back with the saw head where it is

I would file most chains freehand but the 4mm files had to be in a guide to prevent snapping.

I assume someone must have dumped it. Reckon it was a good 16” long so pretty good size! Looks like it may have had a damaged fin

Guys i am going to start a new thread next week, How i imagine you all in my mind only by knowing you all through the forum. Example (Stubby)

I broke a 3.2 mm file and now use it 2" shorter, makes it much less bendy! They definately require more patience than bigger ones but theres not too many cutters. I have one this morning i will chuck away as it is worn down enough to have lost a tooth🤦‍♂️

Cheers Les 😉

Morning all, Raining here, day off anyway. Surprisingly had three requests for quotes in last two days, just when I thought it might slow down. Not complaining though. Have a good day whatever you’re doing.

Good morning Big jase, Give pete a back hander out of the dosh you got for redundancy 200k 🤣 He might squeeze you a new job with a desk 80K Best wishes jase Les