MattyF

So for those that are not Scottish we can carry on... as kevin has already pointed out.

Long and short of it.

They are not far off from putting a 880 clone out.. And ripped of sugihara bars too ,they have also put there prices up due to rona on there face book page.. I don’t think they will continue to be as popular, especially with the red neck saw builders.

My experience with auto tunes is never run them blunt, I sharpen mine as soon as it is , but I have worked with guys who don’t and this is when you seem to get problems.

Using them both side by side today and the 462 is faster in the cut , it does not feel like a stihl .. it feels more like a 562xp on steroids with a femme handle and trigger... I do really like it though and would choose that and a 550xp for my woods saws. 500i just won’t bog down will pull a huge bar and loads of torque ,needs air filter cleaning daily though.. it’s very nice to use in a tree or felling big stuff.

Looks like Norway spruce to me , maybe a little sparse down to aphids in the lower crown? ... not blue enough for Sitka and they are not usually regarded as a Christmas tree.

I would tell your neighbour to mind there own and if they are a tree expert I’d be more concerned about the ash tree on the left that’s over them but never mind. But just a thought , the tree has clearly survived every storm thrown at it since it’s been planted , why all of a sudden is it an issue now?

Sorry to hear this .. maybe a better chance of tracking it down with not many vehicles on the road.

Is the water dropping much in the finally the lack of rain we have had ? Are the trout Triploids?

Never had any real issues with the mk1 550 never had any with the 261 it just didn’t feel a better saw in the woods , there is a rumour a 261 replacement is on its way but if stihl have shut down that could be delayed... or you will pick a 261 up cheaper in the future.

Does that mean 3.5 t vehicles ? I’ve got a Landy that’s plated at 3.5 coming up next month and we where just talking about what to do with it.

This one Jamie, vid should work , was just a quick clip of it in action with no other friction device , showing what it will do really...

Out of all of them I would use the safe bloc the most, it’s the most versatile and has the most point.. best tool for rigging compromised trees in my view. Capable of stopping a decent lump too

Here’s the thing , we have two surveys on the books left in and I’m tempted to do them today , in light of recent storms and they are in heavily used public areas I would argue it’s essential?