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If you want to buy a blower look at the one that takes the Stihl 500s batteries. If you buy a battery with the machine you get a free battery. I think it's the BGA300

They do indeed but, it doesn't seem to fit other manufacturers bars very well. Same with the 1/4 1.1

Very true, but as the saw that is in the picture looks like a MS182 or MS212, I thought it would be a good tip as they have an inboard clutch

When doing stuff like that, it can be handy to have a spare bar and chain. Quick swap and get going again too release the trapped bar

I'm guessing your listed on the tip site thing on here, also have a look at Greenline Arb app. Similar sort of thing and seems to work for people I've spoken to in south of the country

1/4 1.3 is what Husqvarna use on their polesaws and the T525. The Oregon chain code is 25AP.

I'll be honest and say I've only used 1/4 pitch on the MSA200 and the Echo. The Echo was running 1/4 1.3mm at the time so not a fair comparison. The chain was great on the MSA200, although fiddly to sharpen

Not sure if it's been mentioned but, the MSA220 now comes with the 3/8 1.1mm full chisel now and it rips through wood for it's size. I've put the same chain on my 200T and it's a great upgrade 👌

Definitely bigger than the Akimbo. I'm not a fan of that if I'm honest, let's see what the Mk2 Akimbo brings. As for the Throttle I've been told it's better than the Akimbo by my American friends who've be lucky enough to have a good climb on it

Same. Had it with with the 592 and not bothering with pre orders

They say October, but I'm not holding my breath

I've been told today that it was going to be July for this over here. I like the look of it. Just hope it has a better lifespan on the metal work as 7 years isn't enough. I'm liking the look of the Buckingham Throttle which is getting put through it's CE testing. Hopefully getting to borrow a non CE one in the next few weeks.

That I can believe is true, but what do you do when your out in the field so to speak? Carry a shed load of chains or give it a quick sharpen every couple of tanks. If you keep on top of it, it doesn't take up that much time

I wouldn't like to hand sharpen after that, Sounds pretty aggressive! 2 in 1 file makes the chain bite to much (feels like the rakers have been filed away, although some folk like to do that anyway) and overpriced! The hand file jigs/clamps are crap and yet again overpriced and a pain in the arse to set up. The best is a file with handle and if your feeling fancy use a guide. With the rakers I've mainly done a lite stroke with the file every couple of sharpens, unless it's had some damage and had a bit taken from the tooth, then I get the depth gauge out

Real name is Andrew. I was in the scout's as a kid and became interested in the outdoors. Started volunteering at the local scoutcamp, and got taught how lay hedges by one of the old boy's who had also been a forester before becoming the head groundsman for the local Abbey. Left school and did a year of ecology and conservation, then moved on to arb. Got all the tickets that were available at the time and moved on from there. Worked domestic, commercial, utility, rail, crane work, forestry and planting and a load more that I can't be arsed typing. Got diagnosed with Epilepsy about 12/13 years ago. Spent atleast 10 of those years not being able to drive, which made work hard to find. After 20 years of tree work I decided to retire and get a proper job. I now sell chainsaws and arb equipment.