steve collins
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Im all good mate!!
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no i didnt, but the helmet did the trick just a massive bruise on chest/shoulder as it glanced off The protos does have better adjustability than others and also replaceable top if you take a hit
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Just got a protos, have used the husky helmets for years then got twatted by some blow back felling and thought i need to invest in my head as much as i do my feet and legs for protection. Good Boots and trousers are £150 + each so why save on protecting your brain as that's the most important part, just my thoughts
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I believe there are problems already with the 500i, i keep hearing about the oil cap protector breaking of when snedding, not seen any pictures though!!
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was it darren you were speaking to?? saws are going same way as cars, just glad i got hold of some new 3 series husqvarnas as i have a big box of spares so should keep me going till i cant cut no more
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not in the same league!! might have something to do with the extra CCs but if it has some "work" i think it could be close
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both are great, one is better made but heavier the other lighter but with fast throttle response but not so good on a 24" bar
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Okay, so i got to use a 572 the other day in some scabby horrible beech and oak around 20" which was the ideal test material for me!! it wasnt quite broken in yet but you could feel the power was always there when you needed it compared to the 462 which has a slight lull when introduced to some wood at full revs but carries on through- its kind of hard to explain!! Its well built and the rear handle didn't come apart in my hands!! air filtration is miles better than the stihl, ive owned a 462 for 9 months now and you can notice the weight difference. Overall i think its a more all round saw compared to the 462 which has super fast pickup which is good for snedding but is more suited for softwood.
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okay, cutters must have a professional refresher in the last 3 years and also a first aid +f, this is mandatory on all fc sites i guess they have this also multiple windblow. Radio comms essential as im guessing its a remote location you need to think of basic scenarios with one tree or multiple trees like: one blown tree in one direction, windsnapped trees, hung up/part blown trees, trees under sever tension and the dreaded lots of trees all over in a mess. this is all advice i can give as this is all i have encountered
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cheers dave, how do you find the air filtration? do you get many fines through in the carb elbow?
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Do you think the 572 out cuts your ported 372xpw/375? just asking as i own one too. Yes i saw the re vamped 550 with the hi top type air filter never had any problems with them, i think the new husqvarna 59??? will be out before a re vamped 562 imho
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I have that filter on now must admit it is a lot better but still get fines through!
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I did see that as im a subscriber!! Do you think it could handle that size bar 24/7 ? is the clutch cover magnesium as some have said?
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I haven't had a chance to use a 572 yet, I have ordered one but no answer yet!! , I missed out on one and ended up with the stihl equivalent. the 462 is a great saw on a 18" or a 20" and the anti vibes are great, just feel they have tried to shave too much weight. The first thing i noticed was how the back handle was fixed and even said to my dealer that will come apart and it sure did. I know they test saws in real world but im sure its only on birch, clean beech and fir! what about knarly spruce, hornbeam, ash, oak, larch ?? I have heard about 572 side covers breaking but i believe this is due to it being so light( magnesium?) sure someone will answer that and a few others having nightmare autotune problems. saws now days only last a few years till there worn out and become non economical to fix, the old 3 series husqvarna's are a hard benchmark to beat but will become hard to find soon
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Bit of a hijack what is the saw like on a 25" in timber like oak, ash, beech, hornbeam, larch?? cheers
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Good saw all round- would not use for production cutting tho as too fragile! weak points are the top cover you mentioned with the 90* twist locks hd2 air filter lets too much small particle through-there is another filter available!! Fuel solinoid can be troublesome-there are different types available Rear handle has come apart in my hands twice as only mounted by prongs so clean the recess should solve this. If it lasts a year il be happy, these are just my findings from cutting a lot of hardwood!!
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Purchasing 25 acre oak stand in France
steve collins replied to JonnoR's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
il try to remember to take some photos when back near where i cut the coppice next week, there are simple different ways to prevent deer browsing the shoots -
Purchasing 25 acre oak stand in France
steve collins replied to JonnoR's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
oak can be coppiced ive been lucky to cut some over the years, have your trees been previously coppiced? if yes crack on and get a rotation going, if single stems then its a thinning programme but you could cut cleft oak and rail fencing from the thinned trees and firewood from the lower grade -
yep the black , white and a green i think
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spoke to a stihl rep last week regarding a idle problem, asked what the most common problems were back handle, anti vibe and fuel solenoid
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What did you think of the build quality of the saw? anti vibe/ air filter/ back handle
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Stacking in chestnut is important!! as could you tell the difference looking from a machine from 6' stakes 5'6" stakes 6''6" posts 7'6" struts 8' strainer 9'posts and 9'6" rails?? some things need to be stacked 90 degrees to others to avoid confusion, also your not learning nothing your learning to set you wood out right and in turn means if its spot on then the forwarder driver would rather pick yours up than someone who is rather untidy and you will get paid!!
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I own a 462 and have run it hard for around 6 months, personally its a great saw with plenty of power but its just not well made, the anti vibes are too soft, the hd2 air filter clogs up like nothing and allows particles into the carb elbow and the rear handle came apart in my hand! plus the chain tensioner mechanism is suspect as im sure it doesn't hold tension either that or the sthil chain expands when it gets hot causing constant sag and re tensioning
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Looking for an extra experienced?? hand cutter, must have own transport first aid +f, cs 30/31/32 and windblow a bonus Work is mixture of cutting in front of harvester, coppice and hardwood/ timber Message on here or 07751057259- if i dont answer leave a message i will get back to you
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some forestry work going on around brentwood if interested good 2-3 weeks work day rate
