carlos
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FR Jones Chainsaw Sale: Stihl MS 261 vs Husq 550XP
carlos replied to Mark Wileman's topic in Chainsaws
id go local dealer if there is not a massive difference, handy to build up a good two way relationship( they give you a fair price, you give them your custom) with your local dealer, can come in handy down the line when you want minimal downtime from broken tools. carl -
they were probably all the current old timers now saying how great they are:001_tongue:
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any takers?? got about 12 foot up and decided the adjacent healthy sitka was a better option. of the remaining wall wood id say less than 10% was actually alive not quiet sure how the tree was staying up. managed to get a fell on the stem with a tirfor and side guy line.
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looks like a nice job to get hammdog.
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inside of an antivibe spring???
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so what single vehicle that goes off road, tows, can carry some chip + tip and get 4 people in should he have chosen??
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er i didnt say srt climbing was essential! i thought a foot assecender was essential for srt climbing?? maybe some people use just spikes when dismantling on an srt sytem. the spike assender is out of my budget but id say its a nice bit of kit though.
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i think one of the main reasons people buy the spike assecnder is for use with srt climbing systems where a foot assender is essential.
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yep id agree with that, especialy the tracked chipper bit, rarely take chip away with it, ( rural area mind)
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tried to cut a mossy concrete pipe once, which was stupid enough but then to make sure everyone new i was an idiot i edged up the saw and did it all over again on the same pipe!!!
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check out the echo 360 tes, seems to get good reviews on here, iam happy with mine although havent really used it much. not as good as a stihl 201tcm id say but around half the price so if your on a budget it may suit. i have no experience with makita saws. carl
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Beginners climbing guide, hints, tips and general climbing techniques
carlos replied to Adam Bourne's topic in Climbers talk
ive added celox granuals to my first aid kit ( not on the harness) could be good if one got a serious cut. -
def get a ride on , make sure its got lights too! often go mowing after dark with my radio ear defenders blaring , great fun
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cool thanks for the detailed reply, i think i will change it as i do a fair bit of towing crap round our hilly 4 acre garden. ive just got some 5w 30 as i read that was right but shall change it for the 5w 50 as i imagine replacing it with the wrong oil would be highly counter productive! thanks again for the info. carl
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i have a john deere lx 279 with a tufftorque k62 gearbox , just wondering wether it is wise to change the oil as it hasent been done for a while? thanks carl
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i have a john deere its old 1999! seem very well built, decks starting to go but with its age and the fact the grass is always wet id say fair enough. mine is a mulch only deck and i find it hates long grass which is a pain if you miss a cut. carl
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cool let us know what you think of it in action, maybe a vid too, most of the demo vids appear to use specially selected branches:001_rolleyes:
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hi iam after a " freedom 42" mulching deck to fit a jd lx 279 ride on mower, just need the shell ideally as rust has almost killed mine. thanks carl
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DK800 B&S Wood Chipper with 15cc, 4 stroke gasoline engine. Professional Use. anyone use on of these?? look kind of well made for the price ( well in the photos!) carl
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just googled it and it appears he did ,i have read of a few over the years, id imagine only when rigging.
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a mewp is just another tool available for the job i dont think there is anything stupid about choosing the tool you feel is best suited to the job. trees are crazy strong but also can ( rarely) fail whilst being worked on. carl
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interesting logic is it best to set up the mewp the night before for extra stability
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do a half way measure! get in the mewp then rig off big bits to find out how strong the tree was!!! if they are happy to pay then its going to make your job easier and safer then why not. good luck with it. carl
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my first question would be -what qualifications and experience do you have? working on windblown, storm damaged trees on the road around traffic and the public, id say you would want to be competent, i certainly wouldnt rely on the public keeping a safe distance away. maybe your talking little country lanes etc, not sure. another issue is are the remaining trees safe to let people pass? carl
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its funny all these swl mbl mbs etc , whilst i look at them all and take them seriously and try and use the appropriate gear, i can honestly say i have never once known the weight of anything i have ever lowered or the force of any pull in my whole time doing tree work.! any one else agree or do some people have accsess to dynometers ?? would love to have one for a few days. carl
