Rob D

Pretty freaky - but will she not just do something nasty to it?

There's a vid here [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKviz4VZH1c]DR Beaver Blade - YouTube[/ame] Not sure how useful this would be though...

Chainsaw files are a little bit 'rule of thumb' - there are other size files and it depends on how you sharpen... I find you need a larger file if using it freehand without a guide or it tends to undercut the tooth... A 1/4" file can be good for damaged chain in both 3/8" and .404... Seems to be some nice 3.2mm files about now for 1/4" chain which can be tricky to get a nice shape on with a 5/32" file. What size file do I need for my chain? As a rule of thumb use the following: .404 chain use 5.5mm (7/32”) round file 3/8 chain use 5.5mm (7/32”) round file .325 chain use 4.8mm (3/16”) round file 3/8 lo pro chain use 4mm (5/32”) round file

Thanks Mark 3/16" it is I'm away until Monday so all of the orders with the file test will be sent Tues unless you desperately need em in which case will send Mon. Usually there is someone who packs orders for me but he's just had a back op....

Yep Justin has taken a good fistful of bars! The courier was sweating a bit by the time he got them all loaded Here is a breakdown of all the bar lengths in both Stihl and Husky mounts. Bear in mind the bars up to and inc 20" are laminated and 24"+ are solid with replaceable nose. I think Justin will be taking a full selection of Sugi bars to the apf (as well as Alaskan mills as I'm not there this year). Stihl Oregon code Sugihara code Additional info Retail (+vat) 120SPEA074 SL2L-0L30-A Laminated bar £22.00 140SPEA074 SL2L-0L35-A Laminated bar £24.00 153SLGD025 ST2L-3J37-A Laminated bar £25.00 163SLGD025 ST2L-3J40-A Laminated bar £26.00 183SLGD025 ST2L-3J45-A Laminated bar £28.00 153SLHD025 ST2L-3Q36-A Laminated bar £25.00 163SLHD025 ST2L-3Q40-A Laminated bar £26.00 183SLHD025 ST2L-3Q45-A Laminated bar £28.00 203SLHD025 ST2L-3Q50-A Laminated bar £34.00 243RNDD025 ST2T-3Q63-A Solid bar - sprock nose £64.00 303RNDD025 ST2T-3Q76-A Solid bar - sprock nose £85.00 363RNDD025 ST2T-3Q90-A Solid bar - sprock nose £98.00 40" - fits MS880,090 etc SG6T-3S100-A Solid bar - sprock nose £120.00 46" - fits MS880,090 etc SG6T-3S115-A Solid bar - sprock nose £185.00 Husky Oregon Sugihara Additional info Retail (+vat) 158SLGK095 BM2L-8J37-A Laminated bar £25.00 188SLGK095 BM2L-8J45-A Laminated bar £28.00 158SLHK095 VH2L-8Q37-A Laminated bar £25.00 168SLHK095 VH2L-8Q40-A Laminated bar £26.00 188SLHK095 VH2L-8Q45-A Laminated bar £28.00 158SLHD009 VT2L-8Q36-A Laminated bar £25.00 168SLHD009 VT2L-8Q40-A Laminated bar £26.00 188SLHD009 VT2L-8Q45-A Laminated bar £28.00 208SLHD009 VT2L-8Q50-A Laminated bar £34.00 248RNDD009 VT3T-8Q62-A Solid bar - sprock nose £64.00 288RNDD009 VT3T-8Q70-A Solid bar - sprock nose £82.00 363RNDD009 VT3T-8Q90-A Solid bar - sprock nose £98.00 403RNDD009 VT3T-8Q100-A Solid bar - sprock nose £120.00 46" VT3T-8Q115-A Solid bar - sprock nose £185.00

Good good - so we're up to 8 people... hopefully if we can get a few more. I'll look to send all the samples out on Tuesday so anyone up until then please feel free to join in.

Cheers all.... Still need a few more people so if nothing else it's x4 files for £1-00 - it'll take you 3 minutes to sign up for it!

Do you have an MS260? I bought this off M Large - it is belt driven and runs blades x2 on the outside x2 in the middle. It worked ok but needed 'tweaking' in order to go on general sale and I don't think is CE marked... I think I paid £120-00 for it but want to sell it on £60-00 (+vat)..... I don't have an MS260 any more. It will only work on this saw...

Sign up as well if you like Steve... the more who do the more accurate the results should be.

You can do this as well morten - I'll send them out to you if you wish to take part. But I was more thinking rated by: 1.Best 2.Pretty good 3.Not bad 4.Not as good as the others! And then a few reasons as to why!

Well done Si.... If nothing else you'll have some cheap files!

There's been a few threads on chainsaw files - which is the best which lasts longest etc so I'd like to do a blind chainsaw file test to see which one proves itself in the field. It would work like this: Got to Products for the category: Round files and buy a single file of a size that you use the most out of 5/32" (4mm), 3/16" (4.8mm) or 7/32" (5.5mm). Just a single file any brand. On checkout put in 'freepost' as the voucher code. Checkout and pay for this file. You will then receive x4 files each colour coded blue, red, yellow and green. Each will have the brand removed Vote in the poll I'll set up on another thread. If you're interested reply to this thread and follow the above instructions. It would be good if at least 20 people took part.

Excellent - I've just got a bandsaw - max cut 20" - it's an old Lumbermate that needs some tlc but looking forward to getting here working!

Ditto the above.

Very original - he'll be lovin that

I'd PM spud for his advice - the only thing I think is a bit strange is why all the taking apart and pressure testing before looking at the carb? Poor idling - I'd have thought first change the spark plug, then start looking looking at the carb.... then if that doesn't solve anything start taking the engine to pieces.

Well said Andy and what an inspirational thread. Good on you for getting out there and making it happen (hat's off smilee!).

I wouldn't worry too much about it as it's only an add on type thing... yes Nick Speakman sent me a pic (as below). I'm not too sure about this many large holes as I'd have thought it would effect the rigidity of the bar. But I'll be getting some carving bars with x3 or x4 23mm holes every 2" or so to help give an idea of how far in the wood the bar is. But they'll be 4 months off yet....

Ha ha! I haven't got any of those in this time.... The reason is because I have to buy a minimum of each type of bar and I've had to re mortgage to get these in! They do x3 types: laminated bars similar to Stihl and Oregon where x2 plates are welded and the gap filled with resin. the lightweight bars - these are pretty unique in that the solid bars have sections removed and filled with resin (look in the pic below). solid bars - single piece of steel. The pic below is a solid bar with sections removed - these will then be filled with resin.

I won't be Jonsie will have them on his stand (as well as the chainsaw mills) so you'll be able to see them in the flesh there.

Ha ha! Not a chance - I could do buy a bar and chain and get the same chain free and free postage?

I can vouch for the quality of Jon's timber as had a double pallet of elm a month ago - loverly stuff!

I don't mind doing an introductory offer to launch them ..... So open to suggestions on what that offer would be? What offer would tempt you to giving one a go?

The build quality is supposed to be better and in short they should last longer than other bars. Also one thing I've found is that the company is receptive to new ideas i.e. the 46" bars they have made for me are the longest bar they have made to date - previously they made up to 42". I wanted carving bars with holes or markings that give an idea of how far the bar is in the wood - they will be available in a few months. I found that a refreshing attitude from a large multi national company willing to try new ideas.

Yep - will be interesting to see what you think. They feel a little lighter than the Stihl and Oregon solid bars - will have to weigh them to see if they are. They do lightweight versions as well which are supposed to be very good - but I'm not sure if the demand is here for them? I have had a Stihl lightweight 36" bar here for 6 months....