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Well you've heard of 'Canada Dry', well S.Wales (UK) in Aspen dry. Not a dealer to be found. Someone, maybe even Eddie might say have a look over Hereford way. Well I did, took a trip out to Hereford Mower Services, (29 Beech Business Park,Tillington Rd, H', HR4 9QJ). Only to find they ceased selling any Aspen products a year ago. And have no intension or interest in stocking it in future. So there's one to cross off the list. And even though I really would like to run Aspen 2T and maybe chain oil too. I'll just have to do without it.

I've come across a 560XP which was less than a year old and appeared to be oiling. But the bar was burning in the cut. He returned it under warranty and they found it had been shipped with the wrong oil screw/worm gear. So on start-up and blipping the throttle with no load, all seemed ok. But as sold, there was never going to be enough oil for cutting.

Water, water and yet more water. A sip here and there does wonders. Also soy sauce in water to keep me salted, without the gritty bits. Though I hate gin, I like Pimm's No. 1. And Pimm's No. 4 sounds nice. But Sangria... with quartered oranges, strawberries and either lemons or limes. Preferably to be consumed on a warm lazy afternoon. Or with friends on a warm night.

Sticky staff.

Just a little more and that'll be half the price of the oil. Next month there'll be another up for auction. "Roll up, roll up! Now is your chance to pay half my 2-stroke bill." Maybe there's a market for other used stuff? Worn CS bar: "Roll up, roll up! Now is your chance to purchase that extra long paper-weight you've always dreamed of." Worn chain loop & pull cord: "Roll up, roll up! Give your pooch that rock hard look, with the link & tooth collar; set on a polished leather belt. And to finish off the look. How about a snapped pull-cord & toggle lead." "What are ya dogs called?" "This one is Rip and the other, Torn."

A query, in print Husky say to calibrate the'Auto Tune, "... Accelerate the engine to full throttle and saw a number of cuts in a thick log (3-5 min.). The chain saw must be run at (8,000 - 12,000 rpm) the entire so the carburettor can adjust itself." Does that mean 3 to 5 minutes or 3 to 5 cuts? I notice with the Stihls, one just has to let it run in start mode without a throttle input for 30 seconds. Note. Uh sorry about the second post, couldn't edit the first one.

A query, in print Husky say to run at "8-12,000" or full throttle. It also mentions "... for 3-5min.) Does that 3 to 5 minutes or does it mean 3 to 5 cuts

Can't remember what titles they're under but someone's done a RC feller buncher with shears and another with circular saw.

With the advent of affordable small milling equipment, I reckon there's an increasing market for the giants.

Like banks, insurance companies aren't in business to do you a favour. They're there for one thing only and that's to make money. How they go about this is mainly up to them. In the process, they might let you share the icing on the cake. But you can be sure that they will always own the core holdings and deal out the cake to themselves, (with as little tax paid to government as possible). And if the taxes rise, that you the customer will be paying it. If they can wriggle out of something they will! And woe betide anybody who didn't ready all the small print, myriad of clauses & sub clauses before agreeing to hand over their first born upon Bob in accounts buying his first BMW or Kira, the lowest paid lawyer throwing a double six in Monoply.

Different saw - but is this also an issue with the 241?

Thank you both. I live in the world of enlightenment.

Not any specific name ideas. But if there's a significant populous of a particular ethnic group or settlers in your area, ensure that the chosen name doesn't also mean/suggest something undesirable in a different language.

I agree with GTR' on this one. You know the history of your own PPE. So before the expiry date if its been in an accident or been treated too harshly. But I every year regardless... why the extra cost. Depending on the lid and defenders, I'd probably just replace the defenders or replace the defective bits. Mind, if the lid's only got a few months left on it, I can see the logic in replacing the whole thing. And with recycling the way it is, you can get everything except the foam in the muffs turned into loft insulation or a garden bucket.

Not really off topic but this seemed like the best place to post it. (It's nearly 49mins. in length.)

I'm confused, nothing new to my friends. But what I presently find confusing, is the stated/suggested bar lengths for the MS 241. Stihl says 14", 16" and 18". But 'Chainsaw Bars UK' suggest 13", 15" and 16". So is it really possible to put a 15" on the 241 or is it a website error? I'd kinda like to know, as 16"/18" is too long for my needs and I reckon that's pushing the boat out on 42.6cc. 13" too short and maybe 14" is as well.

But that must work both ways. I've a friend who some years ago, was bequeathed enough money to pay for his first car. Now are you suggesting that he ought to have his vehicle confiscated, just because his granny squirrelled away here and there for years?

They'll be back... now they know what other goodies there are in the sweet shop.

They look tasty. What's the cc, (crumb capacity) of those or is it the body's overall specs. and teeth size that really matters?

Hmm. That does sound odd! Is there a different repair shop or different dealer in the area? Unnecessary grinding work done, (or so claims). He did it without your permission or he's done nowt and still wants paying. One wonders what if anything, this 'dealer' actually did.

Looks like an MSR Multi Fuel burner rip. if it works and service parts are readily available, then it's a bargain. Run it on Aspen 4T - cheaper than 'Colemans' and less jet cleaning than pump petrol.

Life's too short to stuff a mushroom.

Necessity is the mother of invention. But also the father of a right big hammer. (Either the largest in the pile of tools or the first to hand.)

After having observed Rob's setup working, I can see a few potential problems with screwing anchors directly into the piece being milled: • If you screw into the top of the board, there will be some damage, which will then require removal. And as you near the end of the cut, you'll have to remove the attachment point or line as the saw will be passing directly under the anchor. • If you screw into the end of the board, there will be some damage, which may then require removal or repair. And as you near the end of the cut, you'll have to remove the attachment point or line as the saw will be passing directly under the anchor. Plus, there will be increased abrasive contact between cord and top edge the the board being cut. • If you attached the pulley anchor directly to but at a lower point on the stick being milled. You would still be left with the problem below and yet more contact friction. If you allowed slack into the cord as you neared the end of the cut with either of the above. You'd then finish with a saw which was physically attached to either a loose board or an object which is now behind you; with the added potential of contact between cord and chain. And if no slack were allowed as you neared the end. You may well be able to finish said cut but would also nicely cut through the cord, as the chain exits the wood. As the angle of the pulley anchor to winch is increased, as the cord is pulled over a sharp edge. So is there an increase in the amount of friction and depending on the increase, there may then be a knock-on problem, with the cord momentarily snagging the edge and the winch snatching in operation. And the cord will wear that much quicker. • Rob's setup at the show, had the pulleyed anchor point at ground level but at a short distance from the end cut. Abrasive friction would then reduce with every cut closer to the ground. If the pulley's anchor were placed level with the milling cut, this would give the least possibility of abrasive friction. However, the anchor would then need lowering before each successive cut or an upward force would be applied. Pulling the mill away from the horizontal and putting more strain on muscles a saw alike.

I don't whole heartedly disagree with manipulating crops. People have been crossing and tweaking strains for many generations. While I recognize the need for a company to recoupe investment, plus a reasonable profit. If they do so in an all too aggresive manner or for a useless product, only they are the winners. I'm not a fan of companies roasting countries or communities over a pit, just because they don't add a penny to the shares. While the above statement may seem harsh. I freely admitt there is no one simple answer. And none that wouldn't displace many tens of thousands, (probably more like many hundreds of thousands and more besides) I am forced to agree and for many years have thought the same way. Once upon a time, the edges of some inhospitable places could support human life. But only on a sparsely populated basis. Yes, there have been great cities in the past, that thrived in such regions but only because they were on a major trade route. Those days in most cases are long gone. Just because there is land and there are people, doesn't mean the two can coexist. Nor that either will flourish, just because a second bunch of people, only see the plight of another people. And are willing to ignore the needs of the land to maintain the notion, that mankind has ability and the right to conquer every square millimetre of this planet. There is a finite amount of available land, (discounting land reclamation projects). There is however, an ever increasing human populous. The former cannot support the latter forever. And the latter cannot create the former in such quantity as would be beneficial to the whole. It's no good pretending we may have a problem in the future. We have a problem in the present. There certainly have been associated cultural problems in enforcing such a law. But China was on the right lines I feel, when it introduced the one child law. As I say, it hasn't been without its problems but how much more trouble will there be, when humans are so numerous, that the planet is incapable of supporting that populous?