daveindales

Used the saw today. Went fine, so it seems like it was the coil after all.

It's got decompression on the side, spud with a blue electronic ignition unit. Probably about 5 years old. I've had a really good look at the fuel line, pulled it out an inch or so. Can't see any sign of damage. Have stretched it a bit and it still looks ok. Petrol coming out of open carb end, but no sign of a split or leak near bit where it goes into fuel tank. I'm lucky as I have an old 372 that I run a Lewis winch off, so I've put the coil from that on to the problem saw. Have tried it. Starts and runs ok, but I really need to try it in timber for an hour or so, before I'll know if problem is fixed. Will keep anyone interested posted.

Cheers spud. First job in the morning. Will report back.

Thanks spud. Was hoping you'd comment. I've cleaned the carb gauze filter, so,i t's not that. The saw idles perfect. If it's a split fuel line, should there be fuel leaking?

Ok, my 372 has been playing up for a while, but it's got worse now. It first started by not going to full revs for a few seconds, then cleared itself. This had gradually got worse, until it seems to be choking itself, then goes fine, then chokes itself again. Seems like it's running on half power when the problem occurs. I thought it was a carb problem, have taken the carb off, taken jets out, cleaned gauze filter and rinsed with petrol. Problem still occurring. There's plenty of fuel getting through to carb. Have taken tank vent out and all seems ok. Beside, it still did it with petrol cap loosened. It has started suddenly stopping when cutting through wood. Not a slow stall, but very sudden. Have replaced spark plug with another and it's still occurring. Leads to coil seem OK, nothing frayed. A work colleague suggested the coil may be playing up, and I'm beginning to think he was right. Does it sound like a faulty coil to anyone else?

Just read all six parts. What a great read, and a piece of ww2 history. Made my day reading that.

I knows one people used to gather them up and chip them

Yes, holes in one were great. got me in the mood for this Friday's round already.

Doing really well Leicester. But what about Danny Willett, US masters champion. Great viewing last night, had to stop up to see the finish.

By yourself a planting bag, if plants are small enough. Look a bit like a newspaper delivery bag.

Think that's a bit of sound advice.

The trouble is finding someone else. Many around here are local farmers, and are just starting lambing.

It was 'word of mouth' to him that it had to be finished and invoiced by end of March.

Trouble is, he hasn't finished any of the fencing, just got posts and strainers in.

I'm halfway through a planting and fencing contract. The job has to be finished and invoiced by the end of March. I am doing the planting and I've sub contracted the fencing. I am being constantly being fobbed off with one excuse or another by the fencer. He's halfway through the job and is hardly ever on site and even when he is, it's only half a day or so. I don't want to let my client down, but at this rate, the fencers not going to be finished in time. Can I impose a late completion fine or something half way through the job? First time I have used him. Anyone any ideas.

I got a new one for mine a couple of years ago. Think it was around £300. Including fitting from orange plant. If I were you, I'd try and do a deal that they fix it, if you buy it.

I've a ch25. Had it over 10 years. No plans to change it, as it will chip all day, is light to move, and has been fairly reliable. More power than the tw125. Great machine

Just bought a 'heavy duty' tarpaulin off the internet. When it arrived, the packaging said its guaranteed to be waterproof for '18 months'. Don't think it will last as long as the one I've been borrowing off my dad. Used it when we went on holiday in 1981, and it's still 100% waterproof.

Put the stake in first. If you can get a stake in, you can always get a tree in. But if it's hard going and you put tree in first, you must get struggle with stake. Don't plant in lines unless asked, it's a pain and slower. If you have to screef, put a stake in a bare patch of soil, or in an area easier to screef. Make sure you plant all trees on same side, keep ties tight. Looks a lot better. Take a look down the guard before you tighten ties, as the tree can sometimes get caught on inside of tie. Good luck

Made my day to be honest.

So, I went last week to price up a few jobs. Furthest one away was about 17 miles. Small white beam, good shape, nothing wrong with it. Told this to the client who offered me some petrol money for taking a look at the job. I said no, as I was passing nearby anyway. Anyway, he must of found out where I live, and when I got home later in the week, there was a box of shortcake biscuits, hand delivered to the wife, as a thankyou. Still some decent folks out there.

Take a look at the 'one reason I use aspen' thread. It can't do you any good breathing in 2 stroke fumes. I use aspen In hedge trimmers. As far as dust masks are concerned, I use mine because you just don't know what damage dust does to you. Why take The risk. And by the way, it doesn't matter how sharp your saw is, it will still produce dust. Just try cutting dry dead Dutch elm. However I do agree with mick on one thing, I've been in the industry since 1985 and don't know anybody with farmers lung. I'd just rather not take any risks myself.

Anyone who doesn't take dust exposure seriously needs to wake up. I use p3 masks quite a lot. Especially when ringing up certain woods in windy conditions.

Whist working at Royal lytham, I once had a mate hit on the head by a golf ball. One of the funniest things I ever saw. golfer came up and wasn't a bit concerned about his head, but wondered if he saw where his ball had gone after it hit his head. At the time, blood was pouring from his head and dripping off his chin. Hit him just above the eye. He had a helmet on, but visor was up