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And by depressed I mean if you succumb to some sort of mental illness, if you need time off work, then you're covered

I went with income assured, cover you if you're Ill/depressed/injured at work/out of work/and also extreme sports. They don't cover you if you complete though haha. £22 a month for a £250 a week pay out. You can opt for more expensive policies which pay out more

Do you guys stick with the recommended angles? I seem to go slightly more square than the recommended, firstly out of bad habit, now because I've got it in my head that it makes for a slightly more robust cutter.. Plus I always sharpen with a guide, don't know what I would do without one!

Did a tricky ash re Pollard which we decided to speed line, ran that exact setup and it worked a treat, being able to retrieve myself was really handy as there was only one person on the ground.

Your body is your main tool for the job, so you should treat it accordingly! I also try to treat bigger stuff much more like a marathon, always trying to conserve energy and work smart - never in a rush. Firstly because a mistake could easily be life threatening up in a big tree (falling from serious height/the extra time it would take for an aerial rescue/generally dealing with much heavier weights, etc) I definitely have to be feeling wide awake, well rested and physically good, else my confidence takes a knock. Also, if any of your superiors give you a hard time while you're climbing, work somewhere else. I've found this to be completely detrimental to my confidence in the past.. Life is too short! Lastly and most importantly, try and forget all the macho bollocks related to how you think you should be climbing, and focus on getting the job done safely! A level of criticism is always good as long as it's constructive and not 'I should be swinging about like a gibbon with on speed, what's wrong with me?!' That's my two cents worth

Speaking to the guys at radmore today confirmed the saw is actually supposed to come with a 3/8 chain, what a shame! The Oregon chain settles down after a sharpen but still not perfect. Getting a 1/4 sprocket sent over.

It's a brand new saw with issues, like pretty much every other new saw that hits the market. Dropped mine back in today, they're going to have a look see and hopefully get a 1/4 sprocket sorted. Or he might just tell me that's the way the saw is, and I'll have to give the nice shiny carving bar back *cry* General confusion though, the guys at the shop seem to generally agree that the chain is to big for the saw.

Hi guys, thanks for the replies! Yeah so a new bar and chain are being sent out, he described it as being a carving bar, so that's good! I did ask about the drive sprocket and he said it wouldn't need swapping as it can run both size chains. I didn't argue! But I am up for placing a wager on whether that's actually the case though ..

Nice one! I think I'll be doing that I spoke to a helpful guy from radmore today who said the wrong bar and chain had been put on my saw (they come pre assembled because they're so small I guess) so I'm getting a 1/4 bar and chain sent out for free ! Always good to ask before going else where I guess!

So am I right in thinking a stihl Pico chain can only be run on the 150 bar? As far as I can figure out it should run on a 1/4 bar and sprocket with the 1.1 mm kerf ? Am I wrong in thinking this? The standard bar on the 150 is perfect for tree work and still quite robust.

Used the saw today cutting up some hazel around 6" and laurel a bit bigger, goes really well! Well impressed so far

My opinion is that the echo feels more robust. It's cheaper but then faffing with a bar and chain will even that out ...

Ooooo modded bar and chain? Share! Yeah to be honest the saw in radmore and tucker show room had an echo brand carving bar and chain on it, didn't think to check the one I was given.

Ahhh nice one!

Thought as much! After a bit of trawling It looks like you can get a 1/4" drive sprocket and oregon do sell a 1/4" chain with a 1.3 mm drive link width, which (I think) would fit the standard bar. Or just be done with it and get a sugihara carving bar kit (I've messaged chainsaw bars)

Heya all, I've been debating buying a new top handle for a while now, but wasn't sold on either the stihl or the husky, so I ended up going for the new echo 2510, after really enjoying using the stihl 150. I'll use the saw along side my 200t. The saw cost 335 all in from radmore and tucker, first impressions are that it is tiny! The saw feels well built and solid. I noticed it has a walbro carb which I thought was a nice touch. The only thing that takes away from the saw is the 3/8th chain that comes standard on this saw, compared with the 1/4 on the stihl 150. I just think it's pointless to run a chain that big on such a tiny saw, it will still pull the bar through field maple no worries, just not very smoothly.. So I think I'll try and find a 1/4 drive sprocket... (If anyone has converted a saw any advice would be appreciated!) Ta!

I've got a 261 and have had it since 2012, been used heavily and have had to replace clutch drum and roller bearing, couple of clutch springs. Other than that it's been been great, plenty of beans but not on the same level as the 560, but perhaps more reliable?

For what it's worth I think it's the drum type chippers that will pull a rope in like that, our fly wheel types are much less likely to wind the rope up... If that makes sense.

So, some guys are saying the 'proper' money is in getting your own work, other guys say they are paying themselves sub £100 a day for running a business.. I worked with a guy who paid himself £90 a day running a business turning over 90-100 ish k So which is it?

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Having a 200t that you know works would be great in this instance, just a process of elimination swapping parts on the poorly saw until it works! Haha I made the assumption that the copy carb would be ok to use, going on the quality of the existing zama unit... And I was also dead set that the old carb was knackered, so when I found a split in the impulse line I didn't think about putting it back on (after it still ran like crap) Thanks for the input everyone, I can confirm that the saw runs well! (Thank God)

Hi Ben! You might have a bit more luck if you post an ad in the employment section.

I think the newer ivecos run a 3 litre twin turbo which is plenty capable, the 4x4 5.5t ones do any how