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MS231 but still pulls 3/8th p ? & yes of course they are competitors. If you're really looking for the best small Stihl get an MS241 & the probably the best small Husky a 543, 346 or 545 depending on what you want it for. But at its price point the 435 is the better of the two you suggest IMO. N
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Hi again, I recently cut with an MS231 (40cc) & to be honest, despite sharpening it as best I could, it diddnt impress at all, my MS250 (45cc) seemed a lot quicker. However, see if you can have a go with both of them & consider which dealer will give you best support & go with your gut reaction. N
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Hi, The MS211 is 35cc & the 435 is 40cc, the 435 is slightly cheaper on FR Jones & Sons The Stihl pulls a 3/8th low profile chain & the 435 pulls a .325 chain, this is slightly heavier than the Stihl chain so I suspect they will cut around about the same, but the Husky's .325 chain should last longer before sharpening. Lower chain speed shouldnt be a deterrant as its torque in the cut that counts, be careful you may get addicted to it! I would buy the Husqvarna, but thats my preference as some of the gimmicky stuff on small Stihls winds me up. N
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Hi, I think the 341 has been gone a few years, I tried to find one about 4 years ago but no. As I understand it, the 341 was a detuned version of the 361 & I wonder if the 441 has the same relation to the 460/461 (dons tin hat & asbestos suit) N
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Hi, I really did think you were discussing vin rouge there! N
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They are 'aving a larf N
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Hi all, Whats a good foam filter oil to use with filters that need it? I can get Castrol or PJ1 from Amazon, Id be interested in what works well as I suspect Husqvarna branded stuff (pn 505 56 68-01) is expensive here. Thanks in advance N
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Hi, Thanks for posting nice vid, some tidy looking low down hinges & some good saws you have N
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Jon, We used to live near there in Corsham, long time ago but I think its still the same N
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Hi Jon, Check out the Neston Country Inn near Corsham, The Neston Country Inn website Their meat is supplied from local farm & steaks are excellent. N
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Oh er, That looks great Mrs NFG has a soft spot for all things Manatou like, I better keep this well hidden or she'll be off! N
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Yes, but dosn't it bugger up the dogs on a 550 if you don't? N
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Hi Choke out & 2 pulls, then choke in & usually goes 3rd or 4th pull sometimes seems easier to start without de-comp, first pull when warm. N
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Dean, Im really very sorry to hear of this tragic accident & my sincere condolences to his family. RIP Martin Noel
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Hi 365xt seems popular in this thread, I certainly like mine, plenty of power & pulls 20" no problems, not too thirsty either. Got mine from FR Jones & Son & very pleased with it too. N
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We have some week-old baby robins will they stay in the garden
NFG replied to mendiplogs's topic in The Lounge
Hi Jon, 0.55 hectres? thats over an acre, is that what you wanted to buy some land for? N -
Hi, Dunno if its worth considering a change to a .50" gauge B&C as its slightly heavier & will last longer? The idea came to me whilst browsing tinterwebs and saw this Youtube video which explains the change over really well [ame] [/ame] N
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Hi You seem to go through rather a lot of pistons are you using good quality oil ? I went through similar process for a replacement, looked at 550 decided its more of a felling saw, strong contender but at a price 545 liked & nearly bought one, its a fair bit less than 550 here, however I prefer non auto tune saws. If you want to pull 18" or more I would go up in cc to 555 as suggested or a 365 if you want to go a bit bigger. I eventually ended up with a 346NE from a local dealer at a very good price & love it, lightweight & loads of power but dont think available in UK any more. Money no object? how about two - a 545 & a 365 & run them on Aspen or Husky Power 2 fuel. N
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Hi, Fairly sure your chain will be 3/8th low profile & they do tend to go dull quickly. As for the brand, Stihl or Oregon will do fine, I find Total 150T a really good oil (as well as being reasonable here) its very sticky which is important, the slight downside is that the sawdust gunk can build up a little more as it sticks well! N
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& I buy 5 litres at a time, much more economical. Also the engines dont really use any oil, once filled the level barely drops over a year of fairly frequent use N
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Hi I have used 5W-30 synthetic oil in a number of small engines for several years. Honda GX160 * 2 in old mower & a small cultivator, oldest are a 15HP Briggs & Stratton circa 1996 & Tecumseh 4.0Hp 1999 both run fine. I think the manuals recommend a grade is 10W-30, 5W-30 just flows a bit better when its cold & 0W-30 better still. The important thing is to change it because there are no oil filters, I try & change oil on mowers annually before storing for the winter, but often our grass continues to grow! N
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Hi 1. Cheap chains are a complete waste of money 2. Just buy oil in 5 ltr, look for 150T oil as thats the tackiness index as I understand it 3. Chainsaw bars URL above & Postal chain sharpening service | F R Jones and Son 4. Learn how to sharpen chains by hand, grinders are too aggressive especially with small chains & every now & then send some to FR Jones to get the cutters ground to same length, they are really good. 5. Yes hand sharpen in situ on the bar & send to Jonsie every now and again N
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Hi All Lord Sugar quit the Labour party, took his time to come to his senses over that one: 'Disillusioned" Lord Sugar resigns from Labour Party - BBC News & I thought this was class, you may recall the original in the run up to the 1979 election victory for Margaret Thatcher N
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Hello & welcome, some nice kit you have there N
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Hi Good post, I rather liked the BBC article about the lady who used to fly spitfires out to the bases [ame] [/ame] N
