Bob_z_l
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Thanks @Rough Hewn
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As above, thinking about a 881 and whether this will mean I need to spend more.... Are the 3/8 and 3/8 low pro sprockets a straight swap onto the New 881 rim drive? Or will I need to buying new? Bob
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Seems petrol stations have their own rules dependant on their own risk assessments. There are also a load of regs about storage at home and workplace. Who's going to check until after an event when suddenly your insurance is invalid....eye opener? Storing petrol safely: Fire and explosion WWW.HSE.GOV.UK . This too is quite a good read. Are Jerry Cans legal? What is the law on fuel cans? - Jerry Cans UK | Wavian Quality Fuel Cans & Accessories WWW.JERRYCANS.CO.UK Here you will find the answers for the following common questions : • How much fuel can I store in my vehicle or...
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It's on amazon to buy but here is a taster...online viewable version. Chainsaw lumbermaking : Malloff, Will : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive ARCHIVE.ORG vii, 213 pages : 29 cm
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Looks like one of these. 14~36" Adjustable Chainsaw Mill Saw Milling Attachment Cuttering Planking Lumber WWW.EBAY.CO.UK 1 x Portable Chainsaw Mill Planking Milling 14"-36". Can cut any length of plank and converts rough logs into beautiful... As @Rough Hewn said in an earlier response. Often referred to as Chilaskan Chinese copy of Granberg Alaskan. I had one on my 660. 36" bar and ripping chain from www.chainsawbars gave a28/30" cut. Not as good as the Panther mill from Chainsawbars but a fraction of the price and quality.
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That's a telephone pole....first touch with my Fiskars ands it's matchwood. :-) I don't split on the ground as I was taught to chop on a block (By Scouts USA). Plus it get me when you hit them on the ground some effort is lost/ absorbed by the ground. On the right height block the mass of the block is an Anvil to the Axe's hammer.
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Yes. Larger lumps split in a fashion....twisty as @Stubby says. Most of it split with the X27. Then I cut them with the saw. Lots of noodles but made for easier stacking. Seasoned it burned lovely and hot in the stove.
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Never had any trouble with oil going wonky. It's not contaminated with water is it? last 25l Gator lasted 9 months no problem. I keep fuels and oils in the garage, hopefully frost free. Don't like leaving them overnight in vehicles to avoid condensation.
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I used to use Stihl oils to my local dealer closed. Now I buy 25l tubs from ebay of Gator oil. Does seem stickier as it is transferred to 5l bottles. Plus is cheaper than the equivalent 5 x Stihl. Plus Plus....it's delivered in a day or two...no fuss. 25 Litres 25L Gator CHAINSAW OIL Chain Oil Guide Bar Pump for all Saws 100cst WWW.EBAY.CO.UK Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 25 Litres 25L Gator CHAINSAW OIL Chain Oil Guide Bar...
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M-tronic is an electronic controlled carb. I've just looked and MS261 new from FR Jones is £603 a bit outside the budget...my bad. Sorry.
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Hi, Others might give better advice, but my similar experience was wen my 023 (230) let go I was told that the amount of cutting was more that the "hobby/amateur" saw was designed for. I purchased a new 261 , from the "pro" range and it hasn't missed a beat. Pushes a 16" bar with ease. M-tronic and so once started just ticks over....I've not had trouble, others may have different opinions. Good Luck Bob
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Doesn't feel right to click the "like" link. Beautiful work and a fitting tribute to a good friend.
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I am beginning to think this is the way to go. I've had a couple of very generous offers from other senior members along the same line.
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Cheers. I do and don't want to move it on. I can't leave it where it is without the worry I might lose it. I realise once it goes I might never get the chance to have another .....and it is a magnificent bit of kit. Jury is still out and I might end up keeping/ dismantling it until I can locate it securely.
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Thanks @trigger_andy Regretfully you'll notice the similarity with the one on Arbtrader. Not entirely happy about it....but it seems to be my only option. Have I over done it? Is that the point? Never sure.
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I'm a plain old 42. Sizing seems accurate.
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@Khriss They are 345 S3 as well.... LUL compliant. Not that I'd want to walk the miles I used to have to ?
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I'm a hobby user and these are my choice. Not too heavy and comfortable enough to walk around in all day. The first version I had a couple of years ago (4?) were made out of what could have been rhino hide. These are better and take dubbin well. Treehog Extreme chainsaw boots (class 2) (39) – FR Jones and Son Ltd | Warehouse Operating As Normal WWW.FRJONESANDSON.CO.UK The Treehog Extreme chainsaw boot combines excellent chainsaw protective properties Class 2 (24m/s) at an... Good luck as there will be loads of opinions I'm sure.
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Trade show Jan 2020
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Larch available South east
Bob_z_l replied to Shiny steve's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
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Hi @Stihl123 I'm using a bog standard MS660 on a 42" lo-pro setup in a Panther mill ...all from @Rob D I wouldn't say it struggles at all. I would say that it glides through most of the stuff I've cut easily. Oak, Pine and Leb Cedar. Some were full bar (36" of cut available) and with the winch to steady things it was no trouble. I couldn't find an 880 and so have made do. I'm on my own and as has been said much more bar would lead me to cut bigger slabs which I couldn't move. So far 9ft x 2.5 ft 2" Oak nearly killed me....bigger would be the beginning of Flat Bob! Good luck whichever way you go.
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Great idea...un-enforceable. Amongst many things around here in the "countryside". The area is seen as an unpopulated play area and anything goes. As seen by the many cyclists (oh, not again...sorry) behaving like loons on-road and off. Leaving gel sachets and discarded inner tubes everywhere. Don't even start me on urinating and defecating in hedgerows. Walkers having impromptu picnics leaving more trace... Police aren't able to enforce these violations let alone stop and check countryside competency. Sorry... Rant Over. I'll go back to my cave.
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Not this one by any chance? https://www.daltonswadkin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Wadkin-T5-6-Planer-Thicknesser-Manual.pdf
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Hi @Stere **Correction** I ordered a 500ml bottle. I've used 300ml i.e. 10 litres on milling -MS660- and 5 litres on general logging up firewood --MS261- . No noticeable difference. Smell/smoke same as HP Ultra. Inclined to buy more based on no appreciable difference. Also experimenting with RYE Oil's chain oil. Sticky as the Gator ET30 that I've used and not as expensive as Stihl's.
