gand
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I think he should start a new thread on these pics, and put all this behind us. There's a similar hospital near me which has mostly been demolished now. I remember going into one of the old boiler houses as a kid. They look very similar if memory serves
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And atlast this thread turns into something interesting. Get some more pictures up. Stuff like this is great 👍
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There is the option of the AL300-4 which can be fitted to the van. Not sure on the connections for it as I haven't seen one as yet. It charges 4 batteries at the same time. It also plugs into the mains.
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That's exactly what I was going to do, with the exception of the square ground
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We shall see. Went back in work today to find my chain had arrived, all good me thinks let's go do some cutting. Only to find out that the files are on back order till the 11th. Not much point having a chain I can't sharpen!
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You probably could file a standard RS chain with the hexa file, but could you be arsed for a few quid saving. It's not that much tbh. I'm not expecting miracles, just want a quick easy sharpen when I hit something (not that it's hard to do with standard RS) I'm hoping it's a good and quick alternative to square filed chain.
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Has anyone tried it properly yet. Only had one customer order some so far and not that many ask about it. I've got a 20" loop ordered for my refurbished 441. Going to see how it goes and deliberately blunt it to see how easy it really is to sharpen. Just a bit of good old product testing. Just a shame I've got to pay for it.
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The automowers only do 35 degrees and like a pretty smooth surface, might not be up to the job
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That would be a great resource. I get numerous new starters coming in to the shop asking how to tie stuff, be great to direct them to this. I can't say I get much time to show them face to face. Although I do try.
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Only just remembered about this. I believe the CT one fits
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You might well be able to find the serial number stamped on the engine. It's on the underside of the engine usually visible through a cut out in the plastic casing.
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I used the app for years, then started getting problems a couple of years back when I got a new phone. Started using the mobile site instead. It's far better than the app was, but that's my opinion. I have to say the new update is great
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I know. I read it totally wrong. My mistake. Just ignore what I said. This will just teach me to read things properly whilst wearing my glasses.
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I just use the main site through my Web browser on the phone. Works smoothly for me, better than the app ever did imo
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This great I've become a mentor. I don't think I've ever been called that 👍
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In my experience oregon or husqvarna chains aren't the best to spin up. I find the rivets to be to long compared to stihl one's. I find the oregon/husq tie straps can shift whilst doing the first rivet and damage the strap. I always swap out for a new one in this case, and I spin halfway to try and stop it happening, then do the second and finish off the first. I tend to make in the region of 150 chains a week. Looking at the picture it's been slightly over spun, which can quite easily happen.
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I'm not going to block either of you as you both have given good posts in multiple threads, and I'm sure you will keep doing so. I like a debate, but this is going on a bit now and getting boring and pointless. If you two want to stay up and go tit for tat, it's up to you. I'm off to and I'll see what's been posted in the morning
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I did it 20 odd years back. I enjoyed the course, and I learnt a lot, but it didn't make a bit of difference IMO. Definitely an American thing
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Why don't you both shut up and go to bed its getting boring now!
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If your looking at price and only need around the 25" mark and wanted a Stihl, I'd get the 661 over the 500i. The 500i is the same price with a 25" bar as the 661 with a 28" so gives you that little bit extra
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The oregon ones were great. I don't think they do them now if I recall. Made hand sharpening very easy imo. Other option is just a standard bench vice and clamp the whole saw in, but this will be the cheapest option over a decent vice
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I'll try to have a root through some older stock, you never know what I could find
