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Another one of my potentially boring questions :) blakes hitch problems?
morten replied to YoGi_93's topic in Climbers talk
What exactly do you mean by "the knot became loose"? Was it not loose in the first place? How could you tell? -
Another one of my potentially boring questions :) blakes hitch problems?
morten replied to YoGi_93's topic in Climbers talk
Another reason to exclusively teach prussik loop at college. It is virtually impossible to get wrong (tie, dress, set), and will bite consistently. -
Another one of my potentially boring questions :) blakes hitch problems?
morten replied to YoGi_93's topic in Climbers talk
The Blakes hitch does not have a tendency to come undone (roll). The only reason I can think of, causing it not to "bite", is that it was not dressed and set properly in the first place. -
I forgot to mention that the saw has been acting like that since day one. Guess I'll take it back to the dealer and see if they can come up with a fix. Not holding my breath, though. I'm afraid it's a common problem with the 261's. I'd be really happy if someone told me: "I've got a 261, and it decelerates really fast"
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Thanks, I'll try making the L mix a little richer. Thought it would only make acceleration quicker, though, but it's worth a shot!
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Chain is as tight as a chain should be ;-) And I can't see how the slow deceleration of the engine could be fixed by over-tightening the chain.
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I'm getting increasingly annoyed about a single aspect of my 4 month old MS 261. It seems very slow to rev down, when you let go of the throttle. The consequence is that the chain takes "forever" to stop. I have adjusted the idle speed down as far as it can go without stalling, but it didn't fix the problem. I believe the problem is worse than my old 260 (which was stolen). One of the reasons I like the Husqvarna 346 XP, is that it is extremely "snappy", both in rev-up and rev-down. Perfect for snedding. - Did any of you guys (and gals) experience this MS 261 behaviour? - Anything that I can do to "fix" the problem (except buying a Husky)?
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I guess I should have written "less safe" rather than "unsafe". Longer bar => less safe when using in tight spaces (conifers), and much greater risk due to kickback, which is difficult to control with a top-handle in the first place.
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Could you find out what product the number/name is for the full chisel Stihl 3/8" Picco chain. I'd like to order some, too. Until reading this thread, I never considered using a full chisel chain on the 200T. Partly because I never had the choice presented to me. But the more I think about it, the more it seems like the perfect match. Fast cutting. Good bite/no skidding. And the issue with sensitivity to dirt and foreign objects is virtually non-existing at 20ft+ where the 200T is being used.
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Why on earth would you want to? Unsafe and underpowered - bad combo!
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I don't quote think it is good value when comparing the two saws. In Denmark where both MS 192T and MS200T are marketed, my local Stihl pusher sells the 192T at a price of 51% of the 200T. See STIHL motorsave (prices ex VAT, in DKK)
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It seems you can actually read that book online Comparative wood anatomy: systematic ... - Google Books
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Here's how I have attached the Petzl Caritool (large) to my Komet Butterfly harness. It was a bit of a squeeze to mount it, and I have attached a cable-tie to keep it in place, as it otherwise worked itself loose. Mind you, it's a lot easier to install the Caritool on the Petzl Sequoia harness (but coming from the same company, it would be).
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What about providing a picture of HOW you did it? That would be helpful to the guy that can't seem to fit the Caritool.
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I can highly recommend the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10. It is "point and shoot" but has good Leica optics, 12x optical zoom, excellent low-light performance and build-in GPS that automatically geo-tags you photos, so you can see where they are taken (in Picasa and other photo albums). Whatever you end up buying, check out reviews on the following sites before making the final decision: Digital Cameras: Digital Photography Review, News, Reviews, Forums, FAQ Steves Digicams - Digital Camera Reviews, Camera News, and Photography Information
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Green laser pointers - a water-resistant powerful device
morten replied to morten's topic in General chat
The reason green is better than red is that the human eye is much more sensitive to green than red color, see FAQs - OdicForce Lasers Online Shop The high power (20+mW) green laser pointers can be easily seen in daylight and even in sunlight at distances of 100+ft. I would like to warn about one of the (internet based) suppliers of laser pointers, who is running a scam, taking payment and never shipping any goods. Forum rules prevent me from naming the supplier, but my recommendation is to double check that all business details are disclosed on the web site (full address WITH street number, telephone number, VAT number etc). I have described my experience in this posting http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/lounge/26494-reporting-internet-fraud.html -
I can highly recommend the water-proof green 20-50 mW laser pointers from ocicforce.com (UK based), see PowerCheck Laser: Waterproof Green (532nm) Laser with Power Options of 20 - 50mW - Detailed item view - OdicForce Lasers Online Shop This laser is constructed similar to a Maglite from solid alloy and sealed with o-rings, making it suitable for outdoor all-weather use. Furthermore, the toggle switch at the base of the unit is preferable to the press-type switch on common laser-pointers, which may drain batteries when accidentially pressed while in a bag or pocket. I have found it a valuable aid, when discussing position of cuts with customers, or pointing out things to a climber, since it is clearly visible at distance in bright daylight. Prices range from £20 to £40
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Steve's review of the Drift innovation X170 Helmet Cam tells you everything except for video quality and other new features of the HD, like time lapse recording (e.g. mounting on a tripod and recording a working day's activity to be played back in a minute) See http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/business-software/12105-drift-innovation-x170-helmet-camera.html
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MS460 Air Filter - seems to be leaking fine dust...?
morten replied to TimberCutterDartmoor's topic in Chainsaws
Stihl part numbers for Heavy Duty (HD) Air filter and pre-filter: 0000 120 1654 and 0000 141 0300 respectively. See also http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/8589-ms660-ms460-air-filter-upgrades.html and http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/22974-hd-air-filter-ms660.html -
A low-maintenance wife/girlfriend that doesn't mind doing the dishes
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I actually have a narrow kerf (1.3mm) 25" Stihl bar with matching Stihl Pico ripping (10 degree) chain and sprocket for my 660. So Stihl does manufacture them. Don't know about longer lengths or 880, though. Let me know if you need part numbers.
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If the bar is marked 058, I'd say the gauge is 0.058, wouldn't you
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What is the weight of the lightest self-propelled chipper?
morten replied to morten's topic in Large equipment
Sure they are very different. So is the weight of the self-propelled chippers, which ranges from 220kg to 1,400kg. And considering the thread-topic, I find it a little OTT to suggest a 1,400kg chipper at all. -
If it had been so, I would agree but it isn't. STIHL USA don't make the service manuals available online Excerpt from Frequently Asked Questions - STIHL USA
