chazzer
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Right, I'm going to go back to basics (sorry if it sounds patronizing) First of all i would suggest getting a kit like this which contains here is the demo saw a 62cc Komatsu with 22" bar Here is the chain This was a image i got from the internet as the macro wouldn't work on the camera but you can see on the "Tooth" that there is a semi circular mark this indicates when the chain is worn out and should not be used anymore. It also indicates the height at which you you should sharpen the teeth (I believe that you can rest the guide thing around the file on top of the teeth which will keep them the same height? although i cannot say as i don't use it!), this is on every tooth on the top of the Tooth there is also another mark which is straight across which also indicates when the chains life has come to an end but it also show the angle at which the file should be pushed through the tooth. You will see this when you get your 550Xp
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I'm sure i could take a few pictures while i go out to the shed... right about now Charlie
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yes makitas (dolmars) are good i have a little dcs340 that gets abused allot i bought it on a job cheap as i had some roots to cut and didn't fancy sharpening a 24" full comp chain! runs a 12" bar and chain and cuts fine just a bit slow for me though it even had a spell cutting thermalite blocks for a couple of months but then again you have the parts issue, although nothing has broken on mine Charlie
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That's why I said to buy both, one in each hand seriously though the 550xp may have some unseen problems and the problems that they have now. from what i can make of it some are good some are bad depends what your lucks like but you do get a 2 year warranty and by then the problems should be fixed. whereas the 346xp is tried and tested and a good saw. Charlie
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If you cant decide just buy both Charlie
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Having never held a 390xp i'm not sure but i think maybe a AV mount? Charlie
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I also have to carry some big bandages to wrap round peoples eyes when they see my chain :lol: No but a good quality first aid kit is essential I used a cheap one for a while and I slipped and cut the side of my hand on my chain (saw wasn't running but the chain brake was on) it wasn't a bad cut but I didn't fancy getting blood on my new saw but the plasters didn't stick! So at the end of the day that went in the bin and I got myself a good quality one. Charlie
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What about one of these? [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5GuT5dCpoY]DIY Alaskan chainsaw Mill - YouTube[/ame] Charlie
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Didn't see that the first time I looked Charlie
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That's a decompression button you push it in for starting and it should pop out when the saw fires if it doesn't try pulling it out when its running or before you start it see if that improves it there only a couple of quid from eBay if that's the problem. Charlie
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Its a Stihl contra lightning? (early 090 i think) very fast 137cc I believe. you are Lucky to have that saw! Charlie
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If you don't need your saw for a week or two PM Spudulike and he could port your saw clean it up and fit a faster chain to make it cut faster probably wont be as fast as a 440 but allot cheaper unless anyone on here has a bargain saw for sale. Charlie
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If you've got anything bigger than a 18" on then yes it would but if your using a smaller bar fitting a bigger one would slow you down that's assuming that your bar is dressed and your chain is sharp. What size wood are you cutting and how much are you cutting it may save you money in the long run to buy a bit bigger saw. Charlie
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If you hire a mulcher and get the brambles down then if you keep on top of it your brushcutter should be able to do the job. Charlie
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Does anyone know where i could obtain spares for a Komatsu 621AVS or maybe one of you on here has a saw they would be willing to sell? Charlie
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From the album: Saws
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saws I own and have owned
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For me it doesn't feel any different after about half hours work I don't do much climbing as I am not yet qualified so cannot comment on that. I tend not to wear gloves when sawing on a sawing horse for logs and it does give you a little more throttle control on bigger saws but i'm sure if you used higher quality gloves then it wouldn't be much different. with all these "new" safety devices on saws chain catcher and hand protector/foot pad there is a less chance of a chain hitting your hand but with longer chains they are must as they can wrap round you hand several times if they snap. You've just got to ask yourself do i want a fully functioning hand for the rest of my life or just for you to feel more comfortable while your doing the job? I guess its kind of like medicine it tastes bad but does you good Charlie
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Farmers delivering firewood using tractor and trailer
chazzer replied to WFWales's topic in Firewood forum
A bit off topic and probably not much help but, I heard a guy from Cornwall was prosecuted for cutting a cricket pitch (FOC) using red diesel. Charlie -
I've used a Stihl husqvarna and Dolmar chain on are one which we use for the same things it came with a 18" bar with a skip low kickback chain that was replaced with a 12" Oregon bar and a Husq chain (chisel full comp)which has been the best of the three. Charlie
