Daniël Bos
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😊😍 then?
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1f440
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I found that with mine, even though it claims to use 25% less fuel. Then I put them side by side, put equal amounts of fuel in and cut them against eachother, both with the same bar/chain. the 550 was empty only just before the 346, but a cube of firewood ahead:thumbup1:
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Yes, the 346 is one of the best saws ever made, but I reckon the 550 is simply better! Any others run them both side by side?
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I have a 550xp and a 346xpg, bought within months of eachother. The 346 has had a few niggles (it destroys spark plugs for no reason) the 550 has been flawless. As far as 2011 vs 2012 saws, I reckon I had one of the very first 550's in the uk, in February so I don't think there are 2011 ones? In use the 550 is everything the 346 is and more. More power, more torque, more speed, more flickability and more noise. It's nicer to use, easier to start and feels like its been put together a bit more solid. (the pull start feels better, the on/off switch will probably actually last, the girlie button is better position thus less fragile etc etc.) I'd go 550, any time!
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Ref sainsburys frome out of petrol what a lol
Daniël Bos replied to mendiplogs's topic in General chat
Really? So rather than looking at the available figures for what people actually use, the cunning plan is to see how much they can force us to buy and act on that. That's a wee bit far-fetched I reckon:lol: -
Fantastic service from Gustharts, I want you all to know!
Daniël Bos replied to normandylumberjack's topic in Climbers talk
Same here, the last saw I bought, was £145-odd pounds under rrp, the best my local would do was £10 under... I do try and use them for small stuff and repairs to older saws, and I always let them keep the change (anything under £10) which makes me feel better:biggrin: and makes them feel better too:thumbup1: -
Would it be possible it has something to do with the kind of usage it gets? It's mainly used by my brash-bitch, and often only makes one or two cuts, then gets switched off, then another cut etc etc. so it does not often get proper hot, but does work about 4 hours a day I guestimate, just in short sprints. There may be something with the coil though, he often finds it a little harder to start when it's warm, but I've not had any issues with that and reckon he's just a bit limp-wristed.
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I'm quite sure it's plugs not the cap. When I'Ve replaced the plug before, I tried the plug coming out in another saw which then displayed similar problems and a very weak spark. New plug, both saws running fine and sparking well.
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The mother-outlaw has got an ancient electric husky that she inherited from her dad. It's quite good, and its really useful to be able to use it inside.
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Chip and logs welcome in NG34 0AH too, for those a bit further north (that's just south of Sleaford). Not keen on brash though... Pm me or phone 07 889 774 773 which is me, Daniel
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My wifey dug these two fellas up whilst planting trees in our field last week.
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Tis not such an odd question, I use a box spanner with the spanner bit squeezed in rather than squeezed out if that makes sense. So the pipe bit is bigger than the spanner, so not much chance of damage I reckon.
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Yep...
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Whichever one came out, 7a at the end I believe. Same plugs as in my ms180 and ms210 (the new 550xp uses a much smaller plug)
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Ngk plugs, all of them
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The first failure was potentially a manufacturing fault, as there was evidence of leakage between the porcelain and metal, in an outward explosion type pattern. The next two are definitively plug failures as a new plug sorts the issues and the plug does not work on another working saw. What could break a plug? The saw ran on petrol mix for four or five tanks, aspen ever since.
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I keep reading how unlikely it is so I thought I'd share this. A while ago my 346xpg would not run properly and after a while I found it was the plug. It had started leaking between the metal stub and the porcelain. Replaced with a known good one (not a new one) and she ran fine for the rest of the day. Halfway through the next day this plug failed as well, but with no external signs. Went off and replaced with a new plug and it's been fine but has now broken its plug again! Is it just an extremely rare run of bad luck, or is there another explanation? The saw is quite new, October last year, used 4 hours a day, every day. Any clues? Thanks, daniel.
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I read in a recent "news" bit that a load of tests had shown that milk after exercise is by far the best way to replenish the body's reserves and all these energy-drinks are tosh. But then I'm sure if you googled enough you could find some research stating the exact opposite.
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Are we talking real manly hedgelaying or arby-style hedge-faffery?
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Hmmm, optimum fire-wood handling method/system
Daniël Bos replied to difflock's topic in Firewood forum
I only process hedgerow stuff for myself (only about 40m³ this year) so do all by hand, but if I was to be able to billet stuff, I would like to do the following? Cut into 1m, then split. Stack in a cradle type holder to make a 3-4ft bale and strap with that plastic band type stuff, 3 straps. (round bale size for easy moving, also makes about 1m³) Then stack to season using tractor with loader. When needed, take a bale of wood, drop it back in that cradle, get the 880 with mahooooosive bar on and make 3 cuts, making 4 rings of 10" logs. I'm still thinking whether for the cutting stage, the cradle should be up on a platform so the logs could just be shoved in bags/trailer/loader bucket without having to lift them again. -
Who would be interested in hiring splitters?
Daniël Bos replied to siwilson's topic in Firewood forum
Colesden, Beds I reckon. I'm in Colmworth for a bit, how much per day/week/month And most importantly, what have you got, electric (1/ 3 phase?), pto or self-powered? And what capacity? -
I thought they only did toy ones?
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Before vat, a 435 is £230-ish, the makita is more than a 346xp.
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What to do about hole in tree
Daniël Bos replied to Gulfcoasttoad's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
There's only one thing to do with that hole then, leave it.
