billpierce
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Pretty much. I know what your saying, you ever used a ms190t? I'd say they are the equivalent of a back handle ms180/170 . Bit plasticky, pita to work on, not very zippy, but numb but suppose will get the job done. I use my mine as a ground saw and for carving. Went through 3 ms170s with carving before I got my 201. £350 is a big difference, and for sure not worth it unless your going to use it alot ( not just a bit firewood). But I reckon when your topper needs changing next you'll buy the the best one, not the cheapest ( might have a ms190t you can buy cheap actually).
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I'd prefer a used 201 to a new 180 by a awful lot
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Yes. I love mine. Best on a 12''. Ideal for dealing with brash, coppice, sub 12'' stuff. Easy to swing about all day. Joe, they are alot zingyer than the 180s and tend to last better also.
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I actually just sprayed that oily muck and chip on there to make it look like I'd done some work
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Had the chance to dremel and drill the exhaust on my 2511 today. What a difference! I literally could believe it. Cant open the exhaust up easy so I cut some gills on the outside and drilled a hole from the gasket side through to meet these ( only way to easily miss the cat ( feels like it has one I.e heavy ,could just be a load of baffles though). High recommend it. Need a good tune up after.
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Stihl 090 or other big saw for milling
billpierce replied to HighlandSawyer's topic in Milling Forum
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An old boy who runs a little mill down the road told me he once bought some oak sawlogs from a farmer, who had dry stored them in a shed for 30+ years. The sap wood was totally dust, but the heartwood was as green as the day it was cut.
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Pull exhaust and check for scoring. Depending on how you tested it ( gunsun?) 75psi isnt anywhere near enough. I think you want 150plus. Prolly been run on neat fuel if it looks hardly used. Shavey on here will be able to sort you a new piston if that's what is required ( likely)
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pretty sure its a standard size. cant check. locktited mine in. hate hate hate these helmets. had a client rustle some out of his bits and bobs box when i lost one for the millionth tie on a job, so at a push a machine parts shop should be able to sort you out.
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I'd say ideally you'd run through daw bench at get 1x1s ( or maybe 1x2s if lazy). I think the 4 '' contact on the wood would be detrimental to drying
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I keep on tweaking and keep on thinking I have sorted it. Then seems to behave slightly differently again after 5 mins
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Good to know they have sorted that issue. Did you take a look at the primer bulb? And difference to note?
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chip in the eye is a constant issue for me. especially when carving. i try to wear those fly like mesh googles whenever i can, but you know, dust still gets in, https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjsuvji1cDhAhUYC2MBHfAICeAQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.safe-eyes.co.nz%2F%3Fattachment_id%3D104&psig=AOvVaw1e3iby17u6DK5yLtq4c-TK&ust=1554818856907219
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If anyone is really really really bored you can watch this vid comparing standard 3/8p and 1/4 0.043 chain on my little makita. As you can see, not alot in it Edit: having used it on mixed diameter stuff it is very noticeable faster on sub 3" stuff and smoother. Also seems to let the battery run cooler and longer
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Bet 4 keep you busy!
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I'll get round to that one of these days. Thanks for the tip. Quite an annoying trait the constant weeping of oil
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Chain oil is almost certainly leaking from the two pipes that "seal" onto the pump. Most of the ones I have had have done this. Replaced the pipes and pump still leaks. It has clearly seized in the past. I'd vac/pressure check it. Then Pull the pot, likely will clean up and be usable. pop a meteor piston on it could have seized from poor fuel, but suspect air leak from the behaviour you describe, which will need addressing. Enjoy!
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I've always used 50:1 of good quality stroke oil (Jaso fd) never had a milling saw seize. They are perhaps tuned slightly rich I.e not right up to absolute max rpm out of the cut. A pal with a 3120 runs 40:1 in his. Also not had any bother. You will probably get a whole range of answers, I would er slightly on the side of caution as whatever saw your going to use will be run flat out for a extended period of time. But if your saws are issue free, tuned properly and you use a good 2 stroke oil you'll be reet
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What ticket did you do? Was it an aerial bat survey one? Started to think about this recently
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Literally change the primer or just that the models with the black primer have been upgraded in some other way?
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I cant remember what it is in ft/lbs but mine had a sticker on saying what torque the bolts should be done up to. Its surprisingly low. Rough, I'm sure you mill has had a fair battering, I've broken quite a few if the wee bits that sit between the u bolt and the box section. On your replacement I would definitely suggest tightening them more evenly if you dont already do this, be interesting to see if this makes them last a bit longer. You should probably take up tig welding also
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Seems your sorted now. My memory of sequoia is that it is very significantly heavier than youd think when green, and significantly lighter than you'd think when dry. An off cut once had that was about 4ft diameter by 5 or 6ft length hichnid guessed to weight about a ton ( legal load) absolutely flattened the springs on my pick up to the extent that even I removed it and went to get a ifor to bring it home.
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Probably you are right. Seller does sell some other makita stuff though. We will see
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Could be a scam but there are some genuine makita 5ah batteries on t Ebay for cheap if anyone is after some. 30quid for 2 . Seller says def genuine and happy to refund if not satisfied. Has good feedback so worth a punt https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163632591156
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What sizes do you like again? Just milled a stem approx 18 to 22" diameter onto 2" boards.
