kentjames
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So just so I have this right in my head... They are removing the trees to reinstate the original landscape design by Humphry Repton? What's next? Are they removing the paths the visitors walk upon, the buildings, and daffodils because he didn't put them in? Seems ridiculous to me, the landscape has evolved and I am sure they have some significant amenity value etc? J
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My better half has just started making jewellery as another income stream, she has looked at Etsy but has read poor reviews online about it. I would be interested to hear any others opinions / experiences of it on here though. J
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Yes this one has that clamp on it too but I have found if you adjust the rails on the 'guide bar' part of it close enough there is very little side movement and makes for a quicker job. Smaller chains I have found they need the clamp done up.
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Hi all I have been given a 1986 Echo 8000, handy Having stripped it down, ive managed to deep clean it and fix the carb problem and have it running sweet It requires a new chain as the current one has been graunched by poor sharpening technique. A few oregon possibilities have come up: 72LGX081G - which i think is similar if not the same as the one on it 22LPX081G - which I run on other saws OR Do I up the size of the bar and chain combo to something around 30 - 32 inch and if so what chain? Some pics to brighten up the post below
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GreenMech Arborist 130 - £12k Transit or Iveco with sensible mileage - £8k (good ones out there from 6 depending on your location) Good luck, so far I have the chipper and struggling to find a decent truck!
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Yeah Sussex there are several cheaper versions, Portek, Clarke and others such as yours. I originally was going to purchase a Clarke one, but when comparing the models side by side I decided the Oregon model was better made and since I run Oregon chains the disks were compatible too.
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£179 - 188 depending where you shop for it, I got mine from Machine Mart. The wheels are ~ £20 each but it comes with two in the box. I have ground 15 chains so far and its hardly took 1/2 mm off the wheel!
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Hi all I recently got an Oregon Mini Bench chain grinder and made up a short video to show its operation. The chain shown was very lopsided and therefore needed three passes on the first side and two on the other to get it straight and perfect again. Feel free to ask any questions if you are considering one! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlKOz-JpZt4]Oregon Mini Bench Chainsaw Chain Grinder - YouTube[/ame]
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Depends who I am talking to, some people are not knowledgeable enough to under stand what a Arboriculturist / Arborist and/or Landscape Horticulturist is so I say Gardener and tree surgeon.
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I thought that I feel sorry for the people who would have to clear up the mess after if he fell
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I usually use my bar groove cleaner daily, after each use, each saw gets a blast from the compressor before going back on the shelf. Weekly strip down in terms air filter etc. Clean tools work better and preserve the end residual value IMO
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For each saw we run (so times 3) we have a 14" x 3" Really Useful box with the following in: Sharpening file with guide (to the correct size for the chain) Flat file (Spare files for both of above) Depth Gauge Bar cleaner Combi plug / bar spanner Torx spanner Paint brush This way we have all the kit needed for that saw in one box - time saving on a job. These all go into another tool box with spare chains x 2 for each saw. We have another tool box with a huge range of random screw drivers and spanners and spare combi spanners (in case we loose on site) and of course grease, wd40. In the shop, I mainly use my tool box from the truck since its next to the workshop however I now have a proper vice, air compressor, bench chain grinder (used mainly to regrind dinged chains), full array of spanners, wrenches and the most important tool in my opinion - a proper BENCH!
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Could do, however the o ring wouldn't stop it pushing back into the tank again when tending to the chain / bar etc. Think the glue is probably the best option with the original parts, not sure how much clearance / play there was on the bolt originally but it seems odd it just pushes out / in !
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Chinese chainsaws - anybody done proper reviews
kentjames replied to ArthurBottlesworth's topic in General chat
I would fully expect the pro's to be using Husky's and Stihl's but would love to be proven wrong I used a chinese saw for 2 - 3 years as a gardener / occasional user. The one I had came with a chain with no anti kickback features so that soon got binned and an oregon chain fitted. It has lasted many years since sitting in the shed as an ultimate back up to the back up saw. The compression is going on it now after a hard year felling conifers etc but its ok for what it is. You get what you pay for, ultimately I paid for a Stihl.... or three... -
I saw this thread and thought of this video. Now, ignoring the actual building the sharpening station (unless you need one ) there is some really useful info on wet sharpening chisels, knives etc which may be of use with regards to sharpening chipper blades. Good luck How to Build a Sharpening Station - YouTube
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Cheers Spud Yes to be honest I have only ever seen screw in / out bolts before and I only realised how these were mounted when one decided to push in to the oil tank whilst putting the bar back on!! I thought about the glue in / epoxy route as I couldn't see any way to get the bolt to seat and seal itself ? The other bolt seems to be just pushed through and that seals it since there is no leak on that one which seems to suggest user error when mounting the bar over the years, or impact upon the bolt. I think i'll give the epoxy route a go and see if we can sort it without a full rebuild, no other issues on the saw other than this annoying one. Thanks again spud J
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Hey all Firstly apologies resurrecting an post of old. I currently have my mates husky 345 on the bench with the exact same fault - oil leaking around the through bolt mounted within the oil tank. I have managed to re site the bolt into the hole but its still leaking. Is there any easy fix issue (unlikely) OR what is the best fix for this problem?? Any knowledge would be gratefully received. The offending bolt around which the oil is leaking is 503 87 54-01 (x2) in this diagram - however they mount through a channel which looks like aluminium??
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Thanks for posting David, an interesting watch!
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Not sure there are any hard and fast rules to this. Its personal preference how much bling you have. Less you have the less there is to get caught on something. Keep it simple, less to think about and go wrong.
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Hope he was ok On another note, thats some impressive outreach on that mewp!
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Lucky number 6... This hangs beside my desk - was cut from some Sycamore brash doing pollarding last year. Knew it would come in handy for arbtalk eventually
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Sounds interesting... If i were you i would purchase a head torch though. Out of interest, how did you get the call? Was it through highways, private or the police? I am interested in gaining more of this work but unsure how to proceed! J
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What about Tipmaster? They build bespoke bodies for all kinds of vehicles?
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Back to work on the 6th, although the festive holiday is starting to run thin already and wish it could be before! The other way of looking at it is that domestic clients dont want us around over the holidays anyway, will use the time to plan and regroup and attack on the 6th. Till then, its doing the rounds around the family for left over turkey 'n mash lol
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Mine is built around Drupal, similar to wordpress in most ways. It depends on what kind of site you are after but if its only simple then go with someone like 1and1? Vista print also do websites - which can be designed and then all your cards and flyers, cups and pens can be ordered to match lol - handy if its a simple site and you want the full package? James
