Joe Newton
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Just the one is fine Was just surprised. Flipped a few chains on smaller saws, this was the first time it's happened on a larger saw, and the first time it's taken the chain catcher out!
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Not major saw maintenance, but I found this shocking: Cutting rings of a cony stump with the 460 the other day. On coming through the cut the chain flipped off the bar (likely due to the ring pinching it as the cut closed). The chain catcher did it's job BUT was ripped almost clean in half in the process. Anyone else had a chain catcher shear from stopping a chain?
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The op is asking our advice on a first top handle. Let's leave the acquisition of the saw to him and just be helpful I'd recommend the 201. Good solid saw, been about long enough now for any niggles to be sorted (which would be my only issue with the husky). The 201 is an all round topper, whereas the 150 has it's limitations, despite being a great saw for it's intended use. I wouldn't look at anything apart from stihl or husky (as Barry said). They're pro saws built to last.
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Great video. I like that you didn't edit out everything but the cutting. It bugs me when you watch a video of someone cutting a branch, then it skips to the next cut. Nice to see a bit of climbing etc too.
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Felling cuts: if it's easier. Ringing: I'd rather not get a damp knee
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Since we've had a couple of apprentices join us I'm making a conscious effort to be better with stuff like this. It's unfair to correct them on something in also guilty of. It was fun trying to tell the newest how to use a saw as NPTC will teach him. I remembered most of it (and found it frustrating) but when showing him how to cross cut a small stem my team leader reminded me that I should drop to one knee to make each cut, to prevent poor posture! What a ball ache! Anyone honestly do that still?
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Who cares if it's rebranded? If it's a good product for a good price then why down talk it? I've been happy with the stein products I've bought. Out of interest which last longer, airstream or phantom? They seem like pretty even contenders, and I'm in the market at that price range.
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Couldn't watch more than half. Music made me want to kill.
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With the 200s its a great place to clip the krab end of your saw lanyard to so you can sling in over your shoulder when carrying. Come on though OMT, whats your input?
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Andy: rightly or wrongly I'm glad I'm not alone in this. I expected some serious tut tutting. I know what I do isn't best practice, yet I've never felt unsafe while doing it.
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Lucky you tree quip, I find trimming tedious. It goes on if my saw is running on my harness or if I'm walking over tough ground, but I normally don't give it much thought. On my basic course, 30+31 each trainee had at least one chain band burn out and replaced. Since then I've never had to replace one.
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I'd be interested to see who here uses the chain brake on their saws and how and when they use it. NPTC taught me to apply the brake (even at full revs) every time I moved, finished cutting, took a hand off my saw, farted etc. Since then I rarely use it (bad habit, I know) unless the chain is running on. Please tell us how you use it, and also what scenario: climbing, logging, snedding, felling etc Cheers, Joe
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It'd be interesting to know how many pro saw users use the chain brake as taught by NPTC? I'll start a seperate thread so as not to derail.
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If it was my call I wouldn't mind losing the chain protection. I tend not to saw my feet if I can help it. My meindl wood walkers are due for replacement after eighteen months, I'll be going for the air streams next Joe
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Wayne, do aku do chain protection? I have an old pair of their walking boots, and they're lovely, but I wouldn't be allowed to wear non ppe boots.
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our new saw (365) arrived....need something a bit (ahem) girly
Joe Newton replied to campanula's topic in Chainsaws
I would imagine they're a fair bit more than £300... I might be wrong though, in which case I'll be buying one! -
our new saw (365) arrived....need something a bit (ahem) girly
Joe Newton replied to campanula's topic in Chainsaws
MS211, 14" bar. Bloody great little cutter. Weighs nothing, and it'll go all day. You should have some change from £300 too. Keep your chain sharp and you will love it. -
Hell man, all we got is an old port-a-wrap. And thats when it comes out the shed. If I was allowed to use the kit I wanted all the time I wouldn't have any imagination!
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Spear cut: We know it as the "gypsy slash". Very effective in the right situation. So is a tear cut, though I saw one guy come a cropper using it to section a lateral willow limb over a trellis. Advanced rigging can be a real time saver when appropriate, but it can also be a time wasting faff when not. In a right tree a simple bit of natural crotch rigging does the job fine. If you can manage without the shiny kit as well as with it then you have a broader spectrum to work with, IMO. If you wanna see real basic kit, look up Bolam's "Big Cedar Snatch Fail" or something like that. I bet the tight arse didn't want to splash out on kit
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Drink 3 pints of water before bed. You'll wake up nice and early, trust me
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I find that you can have waterproof or breathable. Choose one. You still get damp one way or another. I have the cut n climb. You won't regret spending the money. Completely waterproof, but if you're grafting you sweat a bit. The side vents help a lot. Plus it's tough. Even clipped it with a chain on run down. Didn't make a hole.
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Small bahco folder in my harness 1st aid kit, and Swiss Army knife in my pocket. Just the knife though, not one with bottle openers and Geiger counters etc on it. I should swap for a knife that allows one handed opening. Anyone got any experience with "assisted opening" knives?
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You'll need to work on your accent so you can say things like: "You got a purty mouth" and practice your duelling banjo... Jesting aside I believe there's a lot of folk on here who'd be envious of that lifestyle. Myself amongst them.
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Can't say the same for my chain...
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Samson have a lot of vids and instructions on their site. Google search Samson rope.
