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Thanks for the input and advice lads, I'll let ye know how it goes.
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I was given a Jonsered 2150 to service and the last part is tuning the carb, I have a Tinytach wireless tach and I have her running at around 2,500 rpm's on idle and 13,900 rpm's with the throttle wide open. The idle and pick up feels and sounds good so I'm happy with the idle and L jet, I just need advice on the H jet. Thanks lads.
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I'm thinking about swapping out the stock air filter on my 372xp/xt for the North American H.D filter and high mount top cover. Will the new filter fit straight on to the saw or do I need an adaptor? I've sourced a filter and top cover on ebay, is there any other online suppliers out there? I don't want to get screwed for shipping, Thanks Lads.
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Don't bother, just stick a fresh chain on and keep cutting. Sharpen your chains back in the workshop where it's warm, dry and well lit plus you'll have a proper workbench with a vice and compressed air.
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Replacement Joining ring for Treemotion harness?
thetoolnut replied to Sambo's topic in Climbers talk
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Sweet, are you going to get an outside dog for your 562? A 562 with a full wrap handle, large spikes and a 22''-24'' Sugi prolite is on my list.
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I run 3/8'' 0.58 full skip chain on my 372xp with a 20'' and 24'' bar, imo running full skip on anything smaller than a 70cc saw is counter productive as one doesn't get the full benefit of the chain plus the extra vibe on say a 560 would make the saw very skittish in the cut. Faster cutting and faster to sharpen are the main benefits plus they are lovely for big crosscuts and felling large stuff. Down side of them in my experience would be that they tend to tear rather than cut when limbing and you have to pay attention when boring as you cannot get away with a sharp angle of attack like you would with a full comp chain.
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Outstanding! Thanks for your feedback, very much appreciated I can assure you. My local dealer has told me he'll be stocking Courant gear very shortly so I'll get a chance to swing out of it before I commit. As you said re: the T.M, I'm after something lighter but still comfortable and robust for pruning and light reductions, Thanks.
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Good man, thanks. Any feed back would be appreciated.
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This will be an online purchase some time in the future, I fully realize that harnesses are very personal in terms of fit. I was enquiring more into the suitability of the leg strap rings for life support and some general feedback in terms of durability and value for money.
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Any of you lads out there climbing with a Courant Koala? Are the rings on the leg loops rated for life support? I usually have my lanyard on the legs strap rings on my T.M, this option is what in my opinion sets the T.M apart from most other harnesses on the market. I'm researching a second harness for a rescue harness/training harness for a few groundie's I work with who are interested in progressing on to climbing. The M.C.R.S, the Monkey Beevor harness from New Tribe and the T.M S/light are the other options I've looked at. The option of a set of suspenders would be an advantage as well, which is my only gripe with the T.M.
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Broadening the scope of this rant, I mean post! What follows are my issues with prospective and existing customers, (1) Customer strolling casually down the garden whistling at five in the evening asking " any chance you'd take a bit off my (insert whatever tree/hedge here) For no extra charge of course!, (2) Fake look of shock on face after price has been given even though you know well that yours is the fourth or fifth quote they've gotten, (3) Oh! there's no need of a chipper, you can just work around the brash and my husband will tidy up when you've finished!!! (4) "The tree is just in the wrong place" No it isn't, the house was built in the wrong place. Trees are never wrong. (5) "I'll stay around to give ye a hand, translates into, "I don't trust you or your lads with my timber and I'm so miserable I'll be out there when you're gone picking up any saw chips that the blower missed!!!
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To clarify, I do ground work and climb, just not at the same time! Things that piss me off on site, (1) People that say "awesome" who were not born in America, (2) People who refer to America as "the States", (3) Being handed a saw with a blunt chain, (4) Asking a groundie to fill up the saws and tension the chains and I turn around to see him on his phone, (5) A groundie who is not a climber telling me to "just cut it there", (6) Climbers who turn into shouting prima donnas in a tree, (not me!) (7) Momentum of job being destroyed by groundies girlfriend/wife ringing him up for the 17th time that Day asking him what time he'll be finished, (8) Not putting fuel/oil caps back on the saws properly and my good self ending up with a liter of fuel and/or oil all over my leg, (9) Climbers who insist on not undercutting on limb reduction cuts, (10) Clock watching, phone addicted, tea guzzling work shy bastards! Basically anyone born after 1979 is a ****!!!
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Sadly the Apf is beyond my financial resources this Year :-(:-(:-(
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Not a big fan of the hiflex climbing trousers I have and they don't do a set of type A's in a class 2. I'm leaning towards the x-fits but unsure whether to go for the large or extra large in long leg. I'm a 36" waist and I like a loose fit.
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I have a set of Stihl hi-flex's for climbing, just need a pair of type A's for firewood, groundwork and as a back up in case my C's get soaked. They take three Days to dry out!
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I'm thinking of buying a set of type A's class 2's, I've narrowed it down to either the Stihl X-fit's, the Arbortec breathflex's or the Pfanner Gladiators. Any input on these in relation to durability, fit and comfort would be appreciated.
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I used one on a few jobs for a company I used to freelance for, that 441 had a 20'' on it and it really flew. I wouldn't go any bigger than a 25'' bar which is what they come standard with from the dealers. As far as I'm aware the non mtronic saws are labelled as 441 and the 441C is the mtronic version. I suspect that the chain brake may not be original to the saw. I never run a leaner mix than 40:1 and I run 32:1 on brand new saws till they bed in. It look very clean in the pictures, I think you got a good deal. Best of luck with it.
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I'll post a pic of the tree when I get a chance, Thanks.
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Any ideas lads?
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I have one and there the ****! Far more comfortable than my Stein climbing helmet. The Pfanner protos ground helmet looks good as well, anyone got one of those?
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No Arb show for me, worst Year in the business to date. I could use one of these mulitione loaders or a skidsteer on some of my jobs. I'll continue with the research, a used model in good condition would also be an option for the right money. Thanks.
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Marvelous, I've been looking at one of these myself. How wide is the machine in inches? How much do they cost new? Did you consider a skidsteer like the boxer or a Vermeer? Best of luck with it. Thanks.
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I'm looking for work in Europe
thetoolnut replied to johnny wood's topic in International Arborist Forum
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I like the look of your business, the horse is a magnificent animal. Sadly in this Country most of us have the mentality that if it can't be done with a machine, it can't be done. People don't want to get off their fat asses and leave the cab of a machine! Fair play to you and best of luck in you business.
