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  2. s.varty

    Top handle saws

    Speaking as someone who bought a similar £70 top handle just for fencing so i didnt ruin my 020 , you are spot on mick.
  3. Hi guys, What friction cord would you be running on this, maybe cousin armadillo 10mm?
  4. Hello! I found this recently in Croxteth Park, Liverpool, UK, whilst walking my dog. I assume that it is tree resin that has formed inside a hollow branch or trunk? I also took a pic of the trees at the location where I found it. I've never seen anything like it and I can't find any information on the web to help me get more information. I would love to know more about what it is? I would really appreciate anyone's thoughts? It is about 10cm in diameter and about 25cm long. It is very light in weight. I found it on the floor, in the woods. There was no indication of what or where it had come from. There was nothing else like it in the general area. It looks like it has been clean cut at one edge, with equipment? Thanks for any help in advance. I have tried to research on the internet, but can't find anything. I probably don't know the correct vocab to get the relevant results?
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  6. Thanks for that, can’t fault the logic. Have to admit to being negligent as far as checking further, I know I should but it looks pristine in the bottom end. Plus I can’t think of anything in there (brgs, cages) that would provide flat debris like that. I like the screw driver theory ….. right opposite the spark plug hole. Ties in with a DIYer trying a Chinese replacement plug sourced from an online store, cheap as chips. Why am I leaning towards boggery rather than mechanical unreliability ? 🤔🙄
  7. The Chainsaw From a rope and harness ticket should really incorporate some basic rigging into it, as in the German SKT-B ticket - if you're using a chainsaw in the tree it's not long before you'll be needing to do basic rigging, and not having the rigging ticket is a can of worms waiting to be opened as soon as something goes wrong as far as insurances and liabilities go. Yes, as long as a competent person is on site and has the rigging ticket and the climber is working under their instruction you'll be fine, but how often is that actually the case? The Aerial Rigging ticket is so basic (as is the use of chainsaw from rope and harness IMHO) that they could easily be combined, with a more advanced rigging ticket to cover all the other techniques that everyone uses week in week out.
  8. I put this together a few years ago when I ran Avants. Standard PTO 3 point linkage winch, avant 3 point adapter and then a Hydraulic - PTO pump.
  9. Still and quiet today. Started to watch the Netflix thing about Ed Gein. What a sick bloke he was and I wonder how many more there like him who got away with their crimes. Odd jobs etc today.... Bow, Team, Murk, Beatrice.
  10. Good starter for two today Wordle 1,569 2/6* 🟨🟩⬜🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
  11. Interesting, thanks.
  12. Theres a plug on the wiring from the paddle switches and stop bar limit switch to the stress control box that can become damp and corrode over time. worth checking and cleaning out. happened mine a few years ago.
  13. Yesterday
  14. I used to stomp around to Venetian Snares in early 2000's.
  15. So were back in business, electrics all sorted and made a few upgrades too. got the little McCulloch sorted, and got a McCuloch Pro Mac 6 and that's now running too. the 350 Husqvarna that I was not particularly impressed with has been rebuilt and I have to say as given some decent reports here has been given a second chance,, I have to say it's a lively little thing, and very light and well balanced. and I picked up an Alpina 70, and there's a Poulan on it's way to me soon. I may have to build more shelves.
  16. any ideas tw230 loads of black smoke wont turn of on key changed pump solenoid no difference thanks all
  17. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-ZNJvUiXyk
  18. It should be 3.5mm on the 372. As a very rough guide 50-90cc 261/550 - 462/572 use 3.5mm, 90+ 661/395 use 4mm for Husqvarna and 4.5mm for Stihl. Small top handles and machines with easy start use 2.7/2.8mm, small saws and regular top handles use 3mm. The average length of the cord is 800mm but this can go up to 1000mm for blowers and brush cutters. Its always worth having some 3.5mm cord in the van as this will fit most machines and can sort out the bigger machines for a quick fix although you may not manage to get it to fit through the starter handle or pulley on the smaller machines. Its always worth changing starter cord once a year as if it does go out in the field it can be clips, springs and recoil springs flying in all directions and a lot of cursing. To give it a quick check pull the starter handle out then pull the handle down the cord and check the cord where it goes into the bottom of the handle as that is the most common place for it to wear. If you have the starter cover off check the cord at the point just after the stopper knot in the starter drum. We sell cord by the metre so you dont have to buy 30 feet of cord at a time.
  19. The sections that have narrowed are where they pass through the muscle wall so not suitable to stent. I’m now stuck here for at least another two days while they check the medication is doing it’s job
  20. Cant advice for you, only you know. I know a arbor guy over 70 years old. He is not you, and i doubt my friend would ask for advice if he can or not do it. you either do it or you don't. you wont beat a 20 year old confident guy, your only road is being your own boss. You won't be able to get the experience i have, from starting from age 12, you starting at age 50 or so, the only thing you need to focus on is understanding the tools not killing yourself. First thing i would work on is confidence, and go from there.
  21. Let us know how it goes, refurbishing the carb is always a good idea but don't ignore looking at the condition of the piston as it may have slightly seized causing your issues.
  22. Hi all Just wanted to let guys know running a predator 38 the difference in changing the pulley from 200mm to 225 mm. The difference was remarkable, quicker recovery time when rev goes down, and better torque, had to do some cutting here and there to fit it. but was well worth it. Less bogging down and faster grinding, specially deeper down.
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  23. As above. And you’ll have to find somewhere else to put your washing line.
  24. HI is this still for sale?
  25. Time Left: 29 days and 45 minutes

    • FOR SALE
    • USED

    Compact, productive commercial stump grinder 2021 Predator P38X Owned from new 137 hours Excellent condition Electric start Petrol 38hp fuel injected Kohler engine - no carb to deal with! Tracks come in so machine is only 26" wide for tight access 1000kg Engine and machine recently serviced with Kohler specialist Spare teeth Possibly can deliver- call for details/delivery charge Could sell with a 2 ton plant trailer for an additional fee. Price is £15000 plus VAT

    £15,000

    Warminster, Wiltshire - GB

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