Charlieh

Has any one used the Kania traps for squirrels? got a few to many getting about in some blocks of woodland i help look after. Poison hoppers arent an option on site, and im loathed to use fens on the ground (and i dont think the site managers would allow it) I could use some of my bethal rhodes mink traps but i just think the chance of by-catch is to high in the woodlands, The other option is multicatch cages, but i haven't seen one of these made well enough for my liking, they all look a bit rubbish, There have been air rifle shooters doing the control in the past, which would be my first choice being two people with decent air rifles, but the last few people didnt stick to squirrels and really have done shooting no favours. I would go and do a few hours with my air rifle but i cant put the hours in to do the job justice. So Kania's yes or no? any feedback on them for those that dont know what they are, this is a picture of one, they are a spring trap that can be baited and attached to a tree trunk so only targetting squirrels

if you have the full bar burried then probably yes, but i have only run my upto 36" and it certainly doesnt loose any torque on that, so i would say see how you get on try the 8pin on it, one thing i didnt mention the bigger issue with increased chain speed is chip clearance from the cut i noticed on mine since going to full compliment of cutters from a couple of loops of semi skip that i got with it, it can pack the cut up with sawdust very quickly

i run an 8pin on mine just makes it quicker on 36" with no loss in torque. Any bigger than 8pin you need to start modifying the tail on the bars to allow for a larger sproket! so i would consider that the upper limit without pratting about with bars etc, you can then also have issues with the chain entering onto the bar groove if you go any bigger. also it will be dam tight getting a new chain on, be prepared for a bit of screwdrivering to get it all on

is the 880 on .404 or 3/8?

did you get to try the rev boost feature?

depends which other huskies you have i suppose, tbh i would probably go for the 560xp as it will take the bars that my 346 and 340 take, and i only have bigger bars on my 372xp which wouldnt run on the 560. Main limitting factor will be what bars you want on it, <17" go for a 560xp, 15"> 562xp

560 and 562 are the same saw just with the different bar mounting size, 560 will be small same as 346, 562 larger mounts same as 372/576 ect

thats just teasing, not due over hear till the autumn at the earliest

looks sweet that does, how did you cleave the rails?

interesting guys but i think he was after info about which husky anyway here is a thread from a few weeks back about 372 vs 576 http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/27355-husqvarna-372xp-576xp.html and another http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/21252-372xp-576xp.html

never seen a 16" 084 bar over here but i have two 17" both the oregon and a stihl rollomatic ES do you run yours on .404 or 3/8 as by the looks of them they are set for speed cutting

yes mate, its mint done a fair bit of ringing up with it recently on some big poplars, its normally on a 36" bar but i put the 17" on when i need some fun and power, its also running an 8pin .404 sprocket so a bit quicker than the factory 7pin chuffed with it, missed my old one when it died

cant imagine who you mean 390xp and 395xp's on 18" bars wedged down the step on the tractor those boys know how to roll

i was really torn between the strauss and the sips as jonsie had them on offer at the time so they were the same price as the strauss's, and i needed some other bits so got the sips, may try the strauss's next time if they get some favourible reviews (although im not sure my body could pull of the tight fitting look in tree_beards pics )

17" on an 084 wouldnt want to be lumping it round in the wood for long though, you may want plenty of cider to numb your hands a bit

they are type a's but not vented, but its very thin stretch material on the back, something to remember when in brambles etc definatly cooler than type c hiflex but i do wonder if the husky or straus with the vents would be cooler, but i wanted something i knew would be hard wearing

i know, sorry it was a bit tongue in cheek, i think they are dear to sort if they have problems, its probably had a hard life, and not very powerful, also are they all on air systems like unimogs, such as clutch breaks etc which can be a real headache

but thats why it has a complete spare machine with it!

i have just got a set of sip progress about 2months ago, seem a lot cooler than hiflex, did look at the strauss ones but figured i would wait for a few reviews, although the rest of their work kit is pretty good

big stihl everytime, and thats from someone whos other saws are all huskies

if you where just planning to pull individual stems of that size out you would do that with an 4x4 ATV should manage 2 with an arch behind if its on levelish ground. Compact tractors seem to make significantly more than older tractors as has been mentioned, especially if you look for older cases and internationals, eg Case 4wd chilton joystick loader with spike and grab | eBay UK currently the same price as a basic ATV

nice little set up Chris, is that the trailer that was ebay? bet its a bit quicker that skidding them out

oh if it doesnt have an elastostart handle on it, the ms460R started handle as pictured on the 2nd 084 in on the above picture has makes it a lot nice to start its a big D handle and means the cord doesnt snatch the handle back out your hand as much when it fires

sounds about right if its spot on, i assume its got a 36"+ bar on it at that money? they are a good saw, but my last one died on me the bottom end bearing broke up and took out the piston and cylinder, as it had done a fair bit of work as i bought it from canada. So be prepared that they are an older saw and have been out of production for about 12years now, parts are quite hard to get, i now have a spares saw as well as a box of bits like oilers, coils and clutches etc as you struggle to find many of these bits. oh and they drink fuel but they are great

brushcutter isnt clearing saw, which if your doing forestry thinnings is what you would really want, tbh i think needing training to use a strimmer is a bit weak really