Rich2484

That's good and that's exactly what you want. But going from generators to saws is a big step. Plus being new as I have done and that is to break a saw not using the right equipment. Without the experience the right tool for the job makes it easier. Then you pick up and learn tips along the way. If someone turned up to me with a saw and saw me smacking the crank case with a ball pain hammer to get it apart I wouldn't blame them if they quickly walked away again.

Yep. Comp tester, vac tester, pressure tester, piston stops, crank case separator, different pullers, different special tools for different saws. Like the husky for instance. Some make there own but you still have to buy a tool to make your own. Gardenkit just brought a tool for mowers that cost £100 quid. Can't remember the name of it now. Then there are the basic tools for any workshop. Buy decent and it will cost the same amount as a small house...

Well. I don't normally reveal what or how I do. But. I have been using some workshop space for a while now. Normally d a tree surgeons saws end up on my bench. I have been having a few more saws turn up lately. Word is starting to spread about me and this year is the year I get going properly going with it. It has taken me about a year to get going with saws and hedgecutter s. I'm not a dealer as stihl ask a lot IMO to become one and as I have been told can cripple a small business. There is also a LOT of tools needed for saws alone let alone mowers, hedgecutter s. etc. A good workshop space is vital. And some knowledge of saws is essential. I joined this site when I had a problem I just couldn't figure out. Soon got sorted. I have knowledge of two stroke engines but my main knowledge base used to be farm equipment it's what I studied. Any advice I would give is read as much info about saws as you can. Get that basic knowledge going. Look into how many other dealers there are. And start off small. A few cards given to a couple of company's around you to get some work in. Then take it from there after.

Gardenkit does a lot lot more than saws. The buying parts and keeping up takes a lot of money. Becoming a stihl dealer takes a lot. How many dealers are there in your area? How many people fix saws in your area?

Simple answer.... No

The bearing inside is called a needle bearing. Check the part number diagram I sent you.

I guess te techies will need to get clued up on battery wiring diagrams.

The fact that it has the husky name all over it:confused1: Horrible name that is aswell. And it's a horrible colour.

Now there's another question. Do you need climbing Certs to buy this one then??

That's why I said mowers not garden tractors.

I don't believe you. People actually getting there mowers fixed and serviced over the winter instead of the first day of spring when they bring them out the shed......... Now I've heard everything.

Now that is snow.

I run on hv cables mate... Just throw a chain and wires up one. Plug me in and watch me go Power is a big part of any top handle. Hence why everyone loves a modded 200t and doesn't enjoy the 201t. Battery saws have there place. Would the 12v charger make much difference. Surely the charge time is too long even with the converter. Plus then you have the fuel bill from the van having to be running so not to drain the battery?

I would be interested in what the saws like in a working situation rather than what is written on paper. Power etc. Wether or not you think it's for you is for another thread in the general chat forum. IMO. Silky said he had a demo one so I'm interested in what the working capabilities are.

Just walked to the shop...... Yeah the only way I'm going anywhere today is if the lifeboat pager goes bleed bleed bleed. Other than that I'm indoors.

Don't need to...

Bob. I just had to google that.... Oh ok spud fair play must have read it wrong.

Did it got bit like this Barrie Told you not to let spud have it [ame=http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x6e6lDEw4Ds]Man vs Lawn mower - YouTube[/ame]

Got some serious drifting now.

Agreed. There is no way that would go in the water. It was too far away from the edge to fall in. And the jack was long enough that it wouldn't of allowed it to. The arm would have bent first.

I'm going to be upsetting here and listen for the gasps of everyone when I say this but here goes. I'm going to disagree here. Granted the sprocket look a bit worn. But I've seen worse run for longer. Not sure where the chain would go if slipping off under load. And how that would get the clutch. Granted it could jam up the drum and cause a lot of smoke and grunting. But would have to be very hot quick to explode the clutch in the way it has. Agg. In a way no the spring wouldn't have pushed the clutch that far apart to split the nut but it could have triggered a chain reaction that could have caused the major failure. I would put this down to bad luck, re place the parts and carry on

Hmmm not disagreeing but I have seen a fair bit of damage done before with just one spring breaking and getting stuck behind the clutch forcing the clutch plates out. The bad Grand Canyon behind the clutch looks like a spring has been forced into the metal. Are the needle bearings any good. Will need some aswell if not.

What does the brake drum look like??

Fixed that for you.

Looking at it I got some part numbers for you. You will need to strip it to see axactly what is broken behind but so far. 12, 1121 647 3100, carrier. The clutch part numbers are in plenty but ask for a complete clutch. But a pm has been sent.