Howard R
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Be prepared to have to fit a new sproket, clutch drum, clutch bearing, etc and may be chain and bar to an unseen eBay saw. I've been lucky with 2 saws off eBay. Was not so lucky with another that was discribed as needing a clutch bearing and needed £80 of parts to put right Got really done with a top handle that was far more nackered than expected - it would have been cheaper to buy a new MS181 or Husky 135 Had to fix a mates 254xp off eBay that needed a new piston on top of the sprocket & cltch drum. If you don't mind/enjoy working on saws you can end up with a pro saw for less than a basic, homeowner saw.
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Buy it from one of the experts advertising on the right. Not from an alloy wheel person 365 is a good choice of saw
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My 2101 runs a 36" bar and is great for milling. It has more grunt than my Jonsered 2095 (similar to a Husky 395). If the price is right BUY IT! 2101 = proper mans saw
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Should only need a screw driver Part no 503 71 82-01 Gardenhirespares.co.uk sell them @ £11.75 +VAT
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Hello I can help.. I'm just across the bay in Meathop! I have a 36"" Alaskan mill, a mini-mill and 2 big saws with ripping chains. If you need a hand contact me on 07887743549.
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Hello Have a look on the Cumbria Woodlands web site: Firewood Supplier | The Directory | Training and Resources | Cumbria Woodlands
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As mentioned above don't forget a damp proof membrane (DPM) down and make sure that there are no sharp stones underneath to puncture it whilst laying the concrete. A top layer of mesh, 50mm down from the surface, helps to hold the concrete together and reduce the cracking. Don't bother with a bottom layer of mesh. There is so great advice on different ways to lay it above
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Hiring out woodmizer WITHOUT operator- your thoughts please...
Howard R replied to Mobile-sawman.'s topic in General chat
£500 per week is very reasonable and cheap - especially with a days tutorial. Round here you can pay £500 per day for a Woodmizer and operator. How much are the blades? And how long do they last in clean timber? -
Husky 365 - lot of saw for the money
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2nd vote for a 2101XP - great if you want to run an Alaskan Mill
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Think it's a known fault. Also "the way some users are taught to apply the chain brake at virtually max revs with no mechanical sympathy doesn't help!" - to quote a local Husky dealer. Should have got a MS261 - no brake band issues there :001_tt2: (just the odd clutch bearing )
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The 395XP is a great saw. There is a mint looking Jonsered 2095 on eBay at the minute - virtually the same as a 395. I would be bidding - but I already have one!
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Yep should last longer than a day not good. Mine was still ok after a year of not continual use. My 261 was in for a coil replacement under warranty and the dealer changed the clutch drum to a spur type as a warranty recall. Campanula - please do wear gloves! You can assess the risks and decide if you need chainsaw cut protection or gloves without.
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The MS261 clutch bearings are £7ish and should be regarded as a service item - not a big issue if you keep an eye on them. There has been a warranty upgrade/recall to change the clutch drum to the spur sprocket type which is supposed to sort any premature wear and clutch rattling. A bigger problem is that Stihl parts are only available from the dealer. As your looking for a good reliable workhorse of a saw how about a Husqvarna 365? At 70cc it would allow you to use a bigger bar than a MS261. Cost about £530 - so plenty left to spend on PPE and training:thumbup1:
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Best = Elf HTX 909 approx £25 per litre In my saws I have been using Stihl HP and HP Super - with no issues. Must get round to trying Aspen fuel whilst milling
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wow that's a fantastic looking stove
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Any photos of the 298? May be worth taking off the exhaust for a quick look at the cylinder and piston. Old big Huskys are great. I have a 2101XP - good saw for milling
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ready for the mid week sleep on the sofa? Science Britannica on BBC2 now
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Don't give up! All the activity is what helps keep you fit and healthy (hopefully!) For £5k you should be able to get a good 2nd hand processor. Have a look http://www.fuelwood.co.uk/Special-Offers Another options is to buy some logs in and stack and season yourself - which can save you alot of time and not be overly costly. Plus it would give you a stock to remove any pressure from having to process yourself.
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No problem John I need to mill a piece of oak fairly soon - as we need a new beam. It will probably be next week - have to fix the Land Rover 1st. Where abouts is Yew Tree house and Barn? I'm up in Meathop near Lindale.
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If your lucky saws turn up on eBay. I bought a 95cc Jonsered and 99cc Husqvarna from there. Both are in good nick and will run a 36" bar in an Alaskan Mill. I'm guessing that you aren't that far away from me? - I live near Lindale. If you want to see an Alaskan mill and a mini mill (great for the smaller stuff and beams) let me know.
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(1st go at posting a link!) Found this video: Might be of some use to you.
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Will the saw run ok with the clutch off? It could be the low jet that needs adjustment - plug colour wont show this.
