steve collins

supposed to say yes you are right but!!

Hope this link works

Thats not a soft dutchman though ....

yes you are right nut the cornetto is a standard dutchman, ive seen a variation to the "soft dutchman" where instead of the two cuts in the scarf a vertical cut is made behind the hinge. Il Post a vid up is bet way to explain

What i call a cornetto cut, its just a tapered hinge to swing the tree, also can be done with two ears on larger timber when the middle is bored out and two smaller hinges left to control the fell

Id say any bar apart from husqvarna as they seem to not last at all, the jury is still out on the sugihara bars at the moment for me but they do have replaceable noses but the bars are more expensive than other brands

IF more than a two days since the transaction i would just leave it, Lots of scams going on at moment people saying its broke and not and then wont return, sending it back with parts stripped off and Cheap parts put on.

Been working on a Stihl MS460 today, it was in the workshop to port, one thing that always makes me smile is when the saw that the owner needs making faster comes in with a real claggy air filter that must rob the saw of a good 15% of its power.

 

Anyone tried running a mile with a face mask on or with a bad cold:lol:

 

Anyway - the saw is done, exhaust widened, piston windows opened up considerably, the dual port muffler opened up and the squish lowered.

 

It came in with a healthy 170psi but now has nearer 190psi so it should pull well, pickup is pretty nippy for a large saw:thumbup:

Just like to say the saw was out last week and ran a treat, it picks up instantly and pulls like a train through the timber. Had a good mix of timber as well some oversize larch which it just flew through and some big oak and chestnut which made me laugh when crosscutting at how much quicker it was.

I would highly recommend spud for modding your saw:thumbup:

use save edge to knock out damage only then other file to finish or your chain wont last as long as are quite coarse compared to others. its what i find works best

Any cutters out there getting bitten the hell out of by bugs recently??

Anyone got any good preventions

Steve

I knew the defender lovers would come to slate the jap hilux, mitsi, nissan etc but its run its course and is world renowned but things move on and we can argue till the cows come home, Ive owned loads of pickups to say the least including a defender and my opinion is hilux is my prefered choice and its never got stuck ever and i drive to the woods all day its just down to tyres!!!!

at last they have seen sense to get rid of it, maybe they made the latest ones too well so no one is needing repairs on them so profits dropped

heard there are a few which are problematic, if you can afford it get a ford raptor king cab:thumbup:

i would say take a l200 and a rodeo for a drive and compare, l200 seem to go through parts for no reason, rodeo build quality is good and comfy to drive

By Steve youve had some motors! Man after my own heart. I have a mk5 hilux but would like something far newer but still great for towing. Poss a RR Sport or a Disco

Ive had a few! only used a RR p38 diesel nothing newer ok for towing but problems with them are the airbag suspension and compressors have a shelf life not sure about new ones, new ford ranger is supposed to be a really good truck not sure bout towing

if i did lots of towing id get a landy but cab room and reliability are a problem, hilux are bomproof reliable had one for 4 years and only needed regular oil change and flew through all mots good off road, not great towing. mitsubishi tend to go through parts and engine probs on earlier models. navara avoid 02 to 04 plates as have dodgy engine. fourtrak are good but rust nissan patrol drink a lot.

thats all i have experienced with 4x4s

not being funny but seems the landowner is the only one making a profit with these prices being mentioned!!

Hi looking to get my 460 ported just wanted to see if anyone else has and the results??

Ive seen a few port saws on here just wondered if they could send us a pm as not sure who they are

Cheers

Steve

No connection to the seller, but have just spotted this Peterson sawmill posted on ebay.

Peterson Mobile Saw Mill/ Forestry | eBay

Haven't seen these come up often!!

Hi im a self employed grounds man/ cutter with lots of experience,based in Tunbridge wells, Kent, looking for work.

I have all relevant NPTC certs CS 30.31.32.38.39 and chipper.

Have all own saws and PPE, I am hard working and willing to travel (have pickup).

if your interested leave a message and ill get back to you!!

Many thanks,

Steve 07751057259

sorry its a keto !!

riko do a head for hardwood its got chains with stubs which push the limbs through the knifes, seems ok on chestnut and can take about 20"

Hi there,

Im looking for work in the kent area grounding for someone or felling. I have CS 30, 31, 38,( 39 recently )and chipper tickets, have my own saws and full lolered climbing kit. I also have a level3 national diploma in forestry and arb. Have a truck, hard working and willing to travel.

If you are interested either reply to this post/ or pm with details and i will get back to you!!

Cheers Steve

check the local woods around edenbridge i heard of a theft happen a few months back and loads of kit was found stashed in the local woods and recovered

Ok im due to purchase a new harness soon and have tried many and have whittled it down to these:

Treemotion

treeflex

petzl sequoia

edelrid tree magic

What im after is people who have owned one or even more of these to give an opinion on them good and bad points plus how long it lasted!!

Cheers

steve

Hi stu i dont know if you got my reply message, have you got a number i can contact you on??

Steve

If you have some felling work that would be great, do you have any idea when this would be?? and where abouts are you based?

Cheers steve