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Just sussed it, ive just been reading on another thread that when hes on a tree job, he doesnt mind being on the ground....... I recon its so he can dissappear into the customers house when the climber is aloft, and sneak a bit of afty telly:lol:

Whats Kilroy Andy?

Al, when filing square, do you free hand or use a guide? Also in your pic you are showing that you file "inwards". How do you feel about filing the chrome into the cutter, do you remove it as some do, or not bother?

Perhaps a few should do as i do, have a stack of manuals next to the throne in the downstairs lavvy, at least one of them should get thumbed through once a day:biggrin:

No,no, no! Definately not. I would say you are among the few who are trying to advance knowledge and get that little bit more from chain sharpening. I probably generalised a little too much. There have been a few threads started about maintenance and sharpening (including my own) but there never seems to be much interest or knowledge of the subject. Here (in the UK) we seem to be all in for getting the latest high tech gear, the biggest chippers in our area, finding out what day rate everyone is on, making sure our kit is tested, our trucks arent overloaded and making sure we run with the right licences and permits, finding out the latest LA regulations, but there never seems to be the same enthusiasm about saw maintenance! Just look at the number of views the thread "Hitchclimer" had by tree thomas. Over 1500 views in one month. The thread started by apbell "Landy Tool storage /Side lockers" had over 1000 views in just over a month. The thread i started "Basic chain maintenance guide" nearly 3 months ago has had a total of 432 views. I think that explains how interested people are in maintenance. Sorry again for the derail. Pete. PS, thanks for the thread in the first place:thumbup1:

What gets me is, a very high percentage of climbers go to the far end of such as if the bearing type of hitch climber is better than the standard, or chipper operators will decide what chipper to buy based on how long it takes to change blades, etc etc But, a very low percentage of saw operators know basic sharpening and maintenance skills, such as what file to use with what chain:confused1: It beggers belief to think that something that is so important to 95% of us on here, that the knowledge of them is so basic. Rant over, im going for a beer:001_tongue: Or four:beer: Happy new year:cheers:

Yep, sure does now i looked again, but the operator just seems to be more hesitant in general. In my opinion, the only way to have a comparison side by side like that is to do it yourself. That way, you know the facts about all possible variables.

As it says in Petes link square filing will give a marginal difference, but will not last as long, and is mainly aimed at softwood cutting. As a result of that, i would say it would only have limited uses. I dont believe it would keep its edge well in general arb work and even most forestry, but could have a use in perhaps softwood thinnings where there is little chance of "dirty" timber

I noticed that Charlieh, and i also noticed how long it was taking to put the saw into work on the round filed cuts:sneaky2: Not a big fan of these types of comparison:thumbdown:

Your saw man is wrong Lee:001_smile: It amazes me how little people know on the subject of chains in general:thumbdown:

:lol: Trouble is ive just gone from green to vermeer:blushing:

I think the exchange rate was having a bearing on the jensons when i spoke to him last, and said the greenmech price was more affordable in comparison, hence more sales. Always had good dealings with Alan myself:thumbup1: Still a good run up the road for Bob though

Didnt know that Johnny, is that why they are selling greenmech now?

Beaver Plant, Stamford Bridge Bob.

In that case i better spend my pennies on a 361 then, as i dont think the 036 & 360 will last till then:blushing:

I have klein long gaffs, dont have any bother unless your on thin poles, I just lean back a little more and it stops the cockling.

:lol:

I knew of prototypes a few months back, but just expected it may come out as they usually do, i.e. UK market last! Lol! Guess it could be months yet before we hear when and if it will be coming then:001_rolleyes:

Do you know anything about the 362 Dave, is it coming out here soon?

Thats a little strange, why has he done that?

Same here, mines all with NFU though. Started with car and landy, now got two landys, car and ldv.

Where is Ed, Im sure he would give some good advice

Might be worth a try for a few quid; LDV PILOT/CONVOY/CUB DIESEL WORKSHOP MANUAL on eBay (end time 24-Jan-10 09:09:14 GMT)

Surprised Mr Ed has not got in on this thread, he is the man to ask:thumbup1:

Either that or the one on the front bumper:thumbup: