Stubby
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If it was me and I had a tractor to use I would get a " Hycrack " helical cone splitter and run it off the pto . Once you get the hang of them they are way quicker than a hydrulic one . You only need a ford 4000 or similar running on just above tickover and the torque will slit any thnig .
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Well it never answers back ! Just sits there being orange and silver. Seriously though Starts easy , starts from hot now ( had a hotter plug fitted on husky technicals advice to aid hot stating ) updated carb all done under warrenty . Now its a joy to use . I think they get better the more you use them .
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Yea but when ???
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Can't fairly comment on he Stihl saws you mention ( other than the documented needle roller bearing problems some have ) having not used one . I do however have husky ground saws including the 560 and I godda tell you its the best 60cc saw I have ever owned . It pulls an 18" bar no problems . I am close to my Husqvarna dealer so parts would not be a problem for me . Its a bit like the Honda Fire Blade was to bikes in 92 light ,very powerful and handles well . I would suggest you get a go with one sometime . Good luck with what ever you choose .
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I use the post office . I think parcel2go use them as well ! ( amongst others ) What you can't have is any smell of petrol. I always make sure the tank is drained and it is sealed . Never had one refused .
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On a slightly off thread note . I always keep a packet of baby wipes in the truck for when you hit the fox , dog or cat **** whilst strimming . Worth having handy .
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Had some Elten Aquafells , theeeee most comfortasble boot I ever owned - - - the reason for this is they lasted about as long as a pair of slippers. Went for a pair of Miendell saw boots . A great compremise between comfort and longevity . Would recomend them if you want a pair of boots that take minimal breaking in and good comfort .
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Humans are selfish scum , including me > That dead elm was prime porkyworky !
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Always wondered if it would ever happen , the need for a man with a saw at that moment ! Any way drove up a lane to my Husqvarna dealer to pick something up . Blowing a hooligan , in there 10 mins topps , , came out , drove back, down the lane , over took the dust cart that was doing the bins and a dead elm fell strait across the lane right in front of me blocking it totally . It seemed like a well rehersed play --- Stopped my truck got my 560 out the back , bin man got out bin truck . I fired her up stripped of the snot ( no brash , been dead for years ). Logged up the good stuff, bin man helped me chuck it in my truck and away we went . We must have said no more than 2 words and the whole thing took 8 - 10 mins topps ! Any one had the same ore similar ? I am 59 years old and old and its a first for me !
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Agreed again. Just did not want to upset the 3120 18" bar brigade !!!
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Tha'ts the billie bollox ! So efficient . I want one !
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Agreed !
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I run a 372 with a 24" bar and it copes ok . probably not quite enough grunt for all day use if you factor in time taken but for a couple of houres its fine . certainly won't hurt the saw .
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If you get it all up together and running sweet your 353 will be the back up me thinks !
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I tend to agree with spud on this one . I would feel restricted if I had to be next to a socket . There will be this one time when you can't get hold of your mates saw for what ever reason .
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I have one on my pickup and it is a god send ! Get one !!!
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I am a Husky man through and through , all my ground saws are the big H . but I have to admit the climbing saws to date have been pants . ( eagerly awaiting the much hyped , much delayed T 4--something ) If needs must then beggars can't be choosers I suppose. I would check out the one on fleabay that Martyn is suggesting . You should be able to save enough for a 200 in the 12 months . you never know you might like the £79 saw !
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Back in the day the 254 was THEE forestry saw. light , flickable and powerful . kinda like the 560 is today . If it was a used in anger it could be a bit tiered by now but if its in goodish nick it would be worth keeping . Get it over to spud for a once over .
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Chimney sweeping service as well as supplying logs
Stubby replied to cessna's topic in Firewood forum
Yea thats sweeping not fitting a stove ! -
Love it , love it ! 118 hair cuts !
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Also I disagree somewhat with the " full chisel dulls quicker than semi " thing . Any chain that has dammage to the cutters , be it full or semi is useless . Once you start to force it you are wasting time energey and working the saw too hard. Just my take on it but I use full chisel all the time and do my best to keep it in wood and nothing else and sharpen up as soon as it needs it .
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You need a " green grit " wheel for Tungsten carbide .
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As suggested sounds like a well worn powermate rim . ( drive sprocket ). The tangs on the drive links of the chain locate in the slots of the powermate and the tie strap links roll accross the smooth ( once ) cylindrical surface as it rotates. If not replaced every now and then ( say every 3 chains ) the tie straps ware into the once smooth surface leaving an imprint. this makes that kinda noise . This also drops the chain speed slightly due to the reduced effective rolling radius of the rim sprocket and the added friction of the links " climbing out of the imprint they have made . All this waffle is the same as saying worn sprocket ! !
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Before and after I got smashed to bit !
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I had the same hot start problem with my 560 and Husqvarna technical said to change the plug to the next hotter one . This worked .
