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Everything posted by gand
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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
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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
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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.
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I've been using a 220 oil for years and never had a problem with the oiling, nothing wrong with oil that thick until winter and the only problem is it takes longer to pour in to the tank
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Honey's will do it. Think it's nearer £40 now, might be wrong. Just make sure the rope is in decent order or they won't do it.
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Welcome aboard 👍🏻
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what is the most favoured top handle saw and climbing gear
gand replied to manchester tree services's topic in Chainsaws
Agreed. We've got the 3/8 version at the version at the minute. Got them a couple of weeks back. Not got many left though! It's probably on par with MS201T sales if the supply was there. The T540XP is getting some better sales, now it feels better balanced than the earlier models ( I hated the mk1/2) -
Courant seem to be the way forward at the moment. If you want a splice, Squire isn't the one for you as it can't be. Another to look at is Teufelberger X-static, again it's unspliceable.
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Been ill over christmas so haven't had much time to get out. Had more time with the DMM Director. Cathes ever so slightly but no locking up. No wear like as been seen on some crabs. I've now got a Rocko and that works fine.
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Could well of been me with the recommendation, I've been banging on about it for ages. Absolutely love it
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Courant Kalimba for me. Love that rope, I know numerous people that use the same. Elongation is 1.8 which is pretty good. I believe the squire is 1.5 and classed as access line, but still great to climb on
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I'll be honest. I've not had a good go on it to give it good reveiw. It was Mike Cuerwen who said to try the swivel. He's been using his everyday since he got his and experienced the lock up. I haven't found swivels to be a problem on srt devices tbh. I'll try and get a picture if I remember
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It didn't like the DMM carabiners( it didn't lock up thiugh). I've put a DMM director swivel on mine which helps. A mate of mine has used a Rock Exotica Rocko with his and has no problems at all
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If you're going to change the sprocket, try the Oregon conversion kit. It's. 325 1.1mm running 46 links, 5/32 file to sharpen which is the same as a 200t etc. The full kit (bar, sprocket and chain) is around £32 +vat which is £6 less than an oem echo sprocket
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How many tie straps do you? I can sort them for you
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A children's book for Kids and adults
gand replied to Island Lescure's topic in Training & education
I got a copy at the time, keep going back to it every now and then. Great book -
To late for that. Just been out and used mine 😀 I'll probably buy one of his devices aswell though 👍🏻
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Well I've gone and got myself one. I can't go and sell them if I don't know how they work. Most probably just like the original, but at least I'll know. Off out on Saturday to give it a go
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As far as I'm aware(I might be wrong) the carving bars are 1/4 pitch 1.1 currently, some came with 1/4 1.3 a few year back. These are 60 drive links if memory serves. The 3/8 1.3 10i inch is 40 links. Stihl now do a 3/8 1.1 in full chisel. Not sure how well the bar would fit(might need to drill a new oil hole, if they even do a 10" for that chain) As for the nano or the Husqvarna equivalent chain it cuts brilliantly from my limited use. I believe the oregon conversion kit is less than 40 quid plus vat, which sounds an absolute bargain tbh
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Glad this has got some spark back into climbing equipment. With this, you've got to remember the the DMM Captain is £150 Inc Vat and that's one piece metal. No hinge which will take more manufacturing and testing. We will see how it goes.
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So @Reg Coates seems to have broken ties with Stein and hooked up (no pun intended) with Notch, bringing out a new grapple hook. It's a similar concept to the captain hook, but folds up and sits neater on the harness whilst being used.
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Showed the video to another mate today who knows his stuff. He thinks the spring has come out alignment. Unfortunately this can't be fixed. On another note, the spring has been addressed with the new vertec that has been released today. I've been having to bight my tongue about that.
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I've sent the vid to a mate who's going to the TCIA Expo in America. Hopefully he'll show it to someone that knows. He's on the plane at the minute so might not pick it up
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Duck oil for me. Don't need much and does a far superior job than wd or graphite powder.
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You posted as I was replying. The adjustable bridge is a good call. He could get one on the sequoia and improve either of them
