billpierce
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Yes it's a very significant gain. I made these slits and drilled through and dremmelled from the back so like yours it is pretty much a straight through exhaust. Will be getting on with the 361tes next
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If you can contact the guys that move statics. Around here there is a lad who moves new ones and takes the old ones away. Last I spoke to him he had a good stash, some double glazed only wanted about 200 quid for them
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Prolly works out a bit cheaper is all.
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Did you have a rope on the tree side that you released to stop it drifting downstream and to get the rope back? Hard to see. Nice work
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Mine isn't run at all after the exhaust mod. Def needed a good retune, an extraordinary slightly time experience requiring some a surprisingly large amount of adjustment. For now though I think its sorted
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Had it got a adjustable carb? Got a horrible feeling it might now, but cant remember.
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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
