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Joe Newton

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  1. Joe Newton
    So basically, is it worth the risk, for an £80 piece of kit that is tax deductible?
  2. Joe Newton
    Autotune is great for a pro saw in use every day, it optimises performance, but like most things electronic, when it goes wrong you're buggered. The 365 is a time tested grafter. No fancy gimmicks, just torque. Plus, its an easy mod to make it into a 372, if that's your thing. You won't regret the 365, but if you're in a budget, a Stihl 038 is a good plodder on an 18", stupidly well built, reliable and easy to use.
  3. Joe Newton
    Yeah, he sharpened the teeth. Fwiw I get people's hesitance to the e-carbs. We don't like what we can't understand.
  4. Joe Newton
    My double cross cut saw is so much more reliable than modern saws, never had any carb issues, and is proper cheap on fuel... It's so easy to look back on saws of the past with rose tinted specs.
  5. Joe Newton
    What he said. I've dropped some big lumps at work with an Ali crab. That said our heavy line doesn't have a crab on thee sod it so I use knots.
  6. Joe Newton
    Sure your sharpening's up to scratch?
  7. Joe Newton
    Hmm, I'll be happy to pit my 441 against a your 560 if you're ever in the area The Husqy is a higher revving saw, but I doubt it would have the grunt to keep up with the 441 in bar length timber, where the extra displacement comes into it's own. I also run a 357 (the 560's predecessor) on a 15" bar with a higher gearing. This is the saw that got sent to Spud, and came back really angry.
  8. Joe Newton
    It'll pull 25 if you're patient and it's razor sharp. It's happier on a 20" though. I wouldn't use it on a longer bar unless you really needed to. To, you reckon a 560 would out cut it on a 20"?
  9. Joe Newton
    Don't feed the trolls
  10. Joe Newton
    If you have decent spikes then they're flipping comfy with Geckos spiking is no different than with Airstreams.
  11. Joe Newton
    Unless you use a haas regularly they would be almost over engineered for you. For climbing work the Werewolfs are very good. Light, comfy, with saw protection. Mine are my favourite walking boots as well as on decent climbs.
  12. Joe Newton
    I would have unclipped and jumped down for the cup of Columbian Filter coffee I was given yesterday! To be honest I reckon there aren't many people who are geared up for that kind of work over here. Anyone got a 300' rigging line? I wouldn't fancy thrusting up that one after my two lunch time roll ups either!
  13. Joe Newton
    I bet the cambium loves it too. May as well just wear spikes.
  14. Joe Newton
    What have your suppositories got to do with the question?!
  15. Joe Newton
    You're running a 70cc saw with a 36" bar!? I'm guessing it's not stock? Skip chain?
  16. Joe Newton
    Oh I use a 201 and like it, I just assumed the Pro's had all gone Husky long ago
  17. Joe Newton
    Cracking vid. I always enjoy seeing others use the "gypsy slash" cut! Surprised to see you using a 201 though! Bet you'll be looking forward to some fruit tree pruning after that big mother!
  18. Joe Newton
    Indeed. Mine was brown when it went and orange when it came back!
  19. Joe Newton
    Got myself a new toy too, best get some sewing practice!
  20. Joe Newton
    Pleasure to meet you too It was the first event where I've actually met a lot of these people ( who my girlfriend refers to as "Internet friends"). Some very knowledgable and friendly people, it was quite humbling. Was great fun mate, really enjoyed it. Absolutely shattered now, I almost fell asleep on the last hour of the drive back. Cheers for the food, now go practice your shooting for next time!
  21. Joe Newton
    I'm sure there will be. Just got back, I'm shattered! Met some pretty sound people, and a wasted Geordie, learnt a fair bit, and thoroughly enjoyed myself!
  22. Joe Newton
    I never joke about tea.
  23. Joe Newton
    Oh I'll raise you. One sleeting February afternoon I spend dismantling a Euc. Couldn't feel my hands. The 020 exhaust was the only thing I had. The client never offered us a cuppa, instead they sat in with their fire roaring, drinking cocoa and watching us through the patio windows. I felt like chucking a chog through the window so they could share in the misery. I couldn't even roll a smoke at lunch my hands were that cold!
  24. Joe Newton
    Haha okay I left it too late this time, I'm not the most organised! I'll get a good measure of it this weekend and make sure I sign up for next year!
  25. Joe Newton
    Your man is lucky to have you

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