gand
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Everything posted by gand
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Use the Husqvarna grease, it's thinner than the stihl one. They only need a thin coating. I can't comment on the new offering from Stihl that come with an actual grease plug, as we've not had any come back so far
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Can't help much, but my advice get them sold and get the Stihl procom
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Here you go. I usually add a rasher or two of bacon, extra garlic and take a good guess at the brandy. Usually have to buy at least half a kilo of livers.
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Made some chicken liver pate tonight ready for dinner tomorrow (today)
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I remember going to Sierra Leone a good few years back, helping to build a training centre for the town. All the timber frame was being cut by a chainsaw. I was told to go and take a look at the cutting as it might be of interest to me. I got to the cutting site to find a bloke in flip flops and a 084 with a 50 odd inch bar. I could barely watch, but what I did see he could use a saw and the finished product perfect 👌
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Treehog th5000 is probably one of the cheapest options for a dedicated tree climbing harness. I may be proved wrong though
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Beginners climbing guide, hints, tips and general climbing techniques
gand replied to Adam Bourne's topic in Climbers talk
The swivels have all been sorted and reworked by DMM. All good to climb on again 👍 -
It's been a mix of the 20 and 25" bars. Not seen it with the one's running a on a 28" but who knows what combinations people are running. I've heard about a bloke running every bar from a 16" to a 30" the former being absolutely ludicrous
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I see he got the pro's in
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Main problem we've seen with the 500i is the clutch. It's been the folk who can be a tad lazy basic maintenance checks. A quick check would of saved them blowing through the clutch drum and cracking the crankcase. IMO the clutch isn't big enough.
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Black Friday is a pain in the arse! Had about 20 customers asking about any extra on stuff. We already give discounts as a standard, product dependent.
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I've got a couple in stock. Send us a message 👍
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14" if memory serves over here. Probably bigger in yank land
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The Husqvarna 540i or the Stihl MSA220 will be good. The Husqvarna runs .325 1.1mm chain and cuts great. Did some laying last year with one and it was brilliant. The Stihl, I have only used for small logs up to around 12". This was 3/8 PS 1.3mm. It has now been changed to a 3/8 1.1mm full chisel. This should cut for fun.
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Unfortunately I don't. I know of far to many people that have mental health issues due to doing the job. Some folk put far to much pressure on themselves and it buggers them up. It was starting to happen to me so I got out when I realised it was happening to me. I'm lucky in the fact I knew depression was setting in due to the job and moved on. Yes I miss it. As when it's good it's good. I love climbing and felling, and I keep my hand in, but I'm far happier in the knowledge my income is stable and I'm passing my experience on to others.
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Good shout. Mental health needs to be talked about, it's a big thing in this industry that no one shares. Glad you shared this as it might get others to speak up 👍
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Meteor is a good bet
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As said do you mean the Durorcut? If so, I've got it in stock. Send me a message and I'll give you a price. I will say it's not cheap
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Courant Kalimba, great for SRT or DRT. Brilliant with mechanical devices and standard hitches and low stretch with a rating of 1.8
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That's fair enough. I've not used a pair myself. Still got my good old Buckinghams that I can't fault. I've tried the Panther and Notch Gecko variants in short and medium gaff, which I find very comfortable. I've no need for new spikes now though, being retired from climbing like yourself 😉
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Or maybe I'm wrong looking at Steve's reply
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They do a short, euro and long gaff for Distel spikes. I don't know if the euro would fit as it's not classed as an option for those ones. I'm guessing they might be something in the middle
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It's just what Stihl recommend. The 3652 (RM) variant or the Hexa will work quite happily
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If you're swapping boots have a look at the Crispi Forst. Very lightweight and comfortable. I've got both now and Crispi's feel half the weight. Felt like slippers in comparison and they weren't overly stiff like the Haix
