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Thats the pre filter Dave, not all of them have it:thumbdown:
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Ok, so here goes for your latest bit of chainsaw awareness! These are only my findings so if you think your saw is fine then dont bother, but i want my 660 to last a few years! My 660 is just over 2 years old now and has always let lots of dust through the filter screen. On asking the dealer, they always say either thats how they should be, or fit a new filter. When you see the pics below you will se why i have been concerned. For those who want to care for their saws, there is a pre-filter available for these filters, and also a heavy duty filter that is said to overcome this problem. The part number for the HD filter is 0000 120 1654 and is available at around £18 +vat. The pre-filter is 0000 141 0300 and comes in just less than £4! This will fit either standard or HD filter. For your information, do with it as you see fit. Many thanks to guys in "The House"
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Has there ever been a "biggest tree felled" thread
18 stoner replied to David Riding's topic in General chat
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Has there ever been a "biggest tree felled" thread
18 stoner replied to David Riding's topic in General chat
I'll spill the beans Bob, he told me he was fiddling with the pics in foto shop and not finished em yet. Said he was trying to paste his head on the climbers body:001_tt1: -
Lol! 'Tis old Snoopy after she felled wee sycamore, bit of a big 'un. Both pics from the same tree.
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Oh, and one of the dog with a "was tree";
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Just while we are waiting..................... heres a pic of a tree......;
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Once dropped mine on a long strop, bounced my spikes out, thought i was goin down the stem:scared1: Sorry for derailin, my bad:blushing:
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I need to be feeling brave myself before i get that old girl out nowadays:banghead:
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If you wanrt to stop it shooting Tommy, open the cut up all round the base of the stem, then fill it with salt, should stop it for good. Looks like you are turning out some really nice stuff yet again, did you get the tennis elbow under control? Keep up the good work Tommy, you really are gifted.
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I do still have a stock Husky 288 if you fancy climing with it:001_rolleyes:
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From what ive been told, they are probably the most accurate aid there is Bob, not used one myself, but you still need a certain amount of skill to keep the angles correct. Good for depth control though.
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Sorry Bob, couldnt help but tease ya:001_tongue:
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So, do i win a prize at 11'6" being the nearest, like 4 tranny loads of hardwood logs?
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11'6":sneaky2:
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That Marc, was the whole reason why i started the thread! Some people think a new chain is as sharp as it can ever be and others really dont care! I really think its a poor thing that there is much talk of regulation, technique and stuff like whos climbed or felled the biggest tree, but very few know how to sharpen a chain to perfection! Perhaps some of us should look at more advanced maintainence methods to produce more efficient and safe practice. There only ever seems to be basic standard training on such though.
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Might as well use a depth guage then if you're using something to protect cutters anyway:sneaky2:
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Talk about petrol heads, guess they have to find something to do, they have no trees!
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Heating oil can be run in diesel engines and lube oil added for those needing pump lubrication, but it is tax evasion so therefore illegal to run on the highway. And Vosa can tell the difference between heating oil and derv!
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Spot on Marc, my thoughts exactly! In my eyes there are 3 different types of mechanical aids; Any file guide that clamps the file at either end. These have a tendency to allow the file to flex, often ending up with the file digging too deep, leaving a cutter too sharply pointed. The roller type that sits on the bar. Great for good depth control but still depends upon the user to keep two dimentional alignment correct. Electric grinder type. These are great for any large set up, or salvaging a really trashed chain, however, they still will only sharpen as good as a new chain. Anyone think of another thats better? The freehand as Marc says does take some mastering, but in my opinion is more accurate once learned.
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Great job and pics Ed, bet you will be ready for a hol after this one! Is it my mate Jim on the chipper... He will keep you right:001_tt1:
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Ive got plenty of Branston!
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Ok, let you into a secret....... Although i do use a depth guage regularly, i never use a round file guide! I find the guides are not accurate enough as they give a little, but the depth is crutial and cannot be wrong with a guide. As a result I can sharpen a chain sharper than new:001_smile:
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Think a 3/8 file might be a bit big to start with though:sneaky2: Think you mean 7/32:001_tongue:
