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  1. Chris Sheppard
    We're in a similar position - Got tiny bit of info emailed through by importer plus prices but other than that it's youtube videos. I want to get hold of a few bags of product from one and go see if it will sell first.
  2. Chris Sheppard
    My 353 did that last week too, I'd never encountered it happening to a saw before then. You might find the little ali bit which sits behind the chainbrake handle and holds the small spring may have worn away too - apparently that part is to stop the crank case itself wearing and it's only a couple of quid for the part.
  3. Chris Sheppard
    Alder is really not bad at all, just needs to be dry - if it's not it's really really bad to try and burn. One year I had nearly nothing but Alder and was a bit worried but needn't have been.
  4. Chris Sheppard
    Sounds like you did pretty well getting to the A1 that quick They really do need to sort themselves out.
  5. Chris Sheppard
    It'll feel a bit funny, whilst it should cut like a husky, the ergonomics are jsut a little different - things like the front handle being square to the body of the saw rather than angled like a husky and the back handle bieng a slightly different profile. I quite liked mine when I had it and would have another. Some do Keep up Charlie
  6. Chris Sheppard
    I do agree, but the actual difference in volume between the two if compared over the course of a day, for instance, would vary depending on species quite a bit too wouldn't it? yes, spruce burns like billyo but I've found things like Corsican and Scots to burn quite steadily. Likewise, some hardwoods burn really quite fast too. I blame the misinformation that can be found on the internet and also those blooming firewood poems for the lack of uptake on Softwood.
  7. Chris Sheppard
    looks very much like my old 2163, though maybe, just a tad smaller. the Two spring clutch makes me think it's not bigger than a 63, but it could be a 2159 maybe. Does it not have an ID plate just under the front handle above and to the left of the clutch?
  8. Chris Sheppard
    We're mid to high £20's depending on size/spec/species
  9. Chris Sheppard
    They reckon it should make a bit more power, it's 1mm bigger bore but we shall see. Once it's sorted will put it against mates slightly older 357 and see how they comapre (hope it's at least as good) - probably spend most of its time with 13", 3/8 full chisel with very low rakers in softwood
  10. Chris Sheppard
    Got a reply back through ebay apologising for the delay as they've been closed for holidays and they'll get it sorted Monday when they're back in the shop Hopefully I'll have it built up next week sometime
  11. Chris Sheppard
    I can only imagine how they feel, btu can't help thinking that sort of amount of money will only end up bringing a lot of unwanted attention. Would be pretty cool though
  12. Chris Sheppard
    Do you know what made me think top handle? Bearing in mind I know very little about Stihls at all - the angle of the spark plug hole Figured that it was hardly likely to be a husky TH as everyone says they are pants. Powers of deduction
  13. Chris Sheppard
    Quick update: still no word back from ARB via email so looks like might be just as easy to bang the new one on damaged as it's holding everything up now. pics should show the damage - do you guys think it'll be OK? I reckon it should be
  14. Chris Sheppard
    200t or similar? EDIT: should have said - complete guess
  15. Chris Sheppard
    I reckon you might just drop lucky on the tyres at the show, but somewhere like withams usually have them if not
  16. Chris Sheppard
    What you tend to get at most land rover shows recently is a load of scrap over priced in the auto jumble, and stuff on the stands for no cheaper than online depends what you're after though. Only reason I usually bother is to catch up with mates I've not seen for a while
  17. Chris Sheppard
    Not sure yet, can't decide whether to work all weekend (should do really) or blast down to Jonesies show and then call in to Billing on the way back up. TBH, Billing last year was a bit quiet.
  18. Chris Sheppard
    I always wondered what that plastic bit on one leg was for I've had a set of those for years and never knew that. I've never got on with a pulp hook and only bother with tongs (a small set) when shortwooding) The big ones, I find, are too clumsy and chances are if the small ones won't fit round a stem then it's big enough to stay where it is til a helper or the forwarder comes along
  19. Chris Sheppard
    I really like that a lot
  20. Chris Sheppard
    I've a pair of Sordin helmet mounted ones that have lasted really quite well - something like 7 years now I think with only the aerial needing a bit of re-attachign and a broken wire re-soldering. One thing I noticed with them though was that they dont seem to stop as much outside noise as the standard husky ear defenders, but still plenty fine enough when cutting.
  21. Chris Sheppard
    we were havign a similar conversation today, although husky based. My 353's shelved for the mo while I sort out the replacement bits it needs so my 372's getting drafted in as little saw alongside a borrowed 346. The 372 is fantastic for the fellign and the crosscutting but drinks fuel and is a bit numb for snedding out the smaller stuff, whereas the 346 (or 353) is a lot more nimble, les thirsty but a bit slower in the heavy branched edge stuff. Conclusion we came to was 357 for it all
  22. Chris Sheppard
    I'd agree, it looks like it could be sawn up and sold very shortly afterwards - I don't think it's that dear, just sounds it compared to freshly felled.
  23. Chris Sheppard
    with any new landy, I tend to replace anything worn, make sure it's on some half decent tyres and then save the rest of your cash for repairs/replacing stuff. They are fine straight out of the box
  24. Chris Sheppard
    I know - but only coz I saw it elsewhere I'd never have guessed it was her either.
  25. Chris Sheppard
    Are you meaning £15/T standing? If it's failry small diameter stuff and you have to burn up I'd say it's a little high maybe.

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