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    I also have a Nilfisk 150 bar pressure washer, a great machine and a lot better build quality than the previous karcher machines that I have had. There seems to be a big difference in cleaning power when you go from 120 -> 150 bar. 150 bar cleans patios a lot better than 120 bar.
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    I now and again run a 30 inch bar on my 046, it will do it, but if you wanted to regularly run that bar length and cut quickly you would be better with a bigger saw. It won't run a 36 inch bar unless you put in the high flow rate oil pump and then you would be better with a semi skip or full skip chain to reduce the load on the saw. A great saw
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    How about an MS461 ? I use my 046 with a 30 inch bar from time to time, a reasonably powerful saw and not too heavy and great for ringing up firewood. The 046/460/461 saws all seem to be generally well liked by their users.
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    I made up the attached for loading barrow bags, and it only cost a few pounds to make. It would be easy to make a bigger version for the bigger log bags.
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    I run my 046 with an 18" bar (3/8 pitch) when logging up smaller logs and it works a treat, you can set the oil pump to a lower setting to save oil since the shorter bars need less flow rate to lubricate them.
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    One of these http://www.fuelwood.co.uk/Log-and-Kindling-Bagging-Systems/X-Frame-Bagga.aspx ?
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    I wonder if someone running off with your chainsaw could outrun one of those
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    Chainsaw 'days out'

    Logit replied to Arif's topic in Chainsaws

    great idea, very interested, comparing my standard 046 with a spud ported 460 would be very interesting to see what the porting can achieve. If I am free on the day I will be there
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    Probably not, but anything that looks really tough to split I would just chainsaw up anyway. I have seen other threads where people with 20 ton splitters still have difficulty with tough logs. This 7 ton splitter is quite a bit more capable than by previous 5 ton one and I have a 4 way splitting attachment which I use at times.
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    I bought mine from Riko, very happy with it. I wanted a reasonably local service depot + spares in case it went wrong, so I was happy to pay a bit more for than the cheapest possible price. I am guessing that they are the same machine. My last log splitter was scrapped due to lack of spare parts so local service + parts were high up on my list this time around. I also find the vertical quite a lot easier to use than my previous smaller horizontal splitter.
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    Thanks, from what I remember they had sold some to firewood merchants who were using LandRovers so 3.5 ton towing capacity. Pick up 6 seasoned bulk bags and then drop them off one by one and adjust trailer axle with small hydraulic ram (manually operated from what I remember). More logs could be carried by the LandRover as well. I guess any vehicle could be used which has enough towing capacity. If you were pulling wood out of a woodland then I guess you could adjust the axles for more nose weight whilst in the woodland to give more traction. You could even pull 4 bags out with them at the front of the trailer, drop 2 off near the road, go and get another 2 then put the other 2 back on for the road trip and final delivery of 6 bags. Riko might have the fast tow at APF, worth checking if you are going to the show. I think at least one Arbtalker has one.
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    Riko Fast Tow trailer behind a 4x4 ? I saw a flatbed one with a hydraulic grab at an arb show a while back. The axles are adjustable to keep the nose weight within range so you can e.g. drop off a cubic metre at a time Not cheap but flexible and quick to unload.
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    My Stihl 026 as a comparison is around 3hp (or was when new ) so 1hp for the Makita sounds like it would be quite slow at cutting
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    Chainbrake, off instead of on ?
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    Hi Isaac I think that you have been very generous indeed
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    Hi Colin, I will assume now that you no longer need a place near Clevedon to drop your chip but it would be good if you could confirm one way or the other, thanks.
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    Hi sawman, do you still need a place to drop woodchip or have you sorted something else out now ?
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    Hello Sawman, my relative has agreed to take your 2 loads of woodchip. I will send contact detail via PM so that you can contact him directly for the address etc. The power of Arbtalk (Thanks Steve B)
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    Is Backwell close enough. ? If so I can ask a relative who lives there and see if he could take a couple of loads
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    461 gets my vote lighter than a 660 and enough power for 2ft logs
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    Hi Pete, sorry to hear about your close call. I guess you are doing the hardest bit now i.e. making the change, but as you focus your passion on timber crafts and start to see the results of those endeavours, I am sure you will experience joy and the sense of achievement with your new venture. You will still get to work with trees, just doing something a bit different and creative with them I will be looking out on arbtalk for your new creations
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    Hi Pete, good luck with the change in direction, I have just tried sending a pm but looks like your inbox is full...
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    text sent
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    Bigger saw

    Logit replied to NickinMids's topic in Chainsaws

    I have run a 30 inch bar on an 046, it runs ok but of course a little slow and is at the max length the oil pump can handle. I have run a 36 inch bar on the 046, it works, but even slower and I had to fit a high flow rate oil pump for that. Yes, I should use a bigger saw on the really big stuff but I rarely need more than a 25 inch bar and an oil pump was cheaper than a bigger saw
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    Hi Eddie, it was a pleasure to meet you at the Arb show. I have just used Aspen 2 for the 1st time in my echo HCA-265ES hedge trimmer. It ran sweet with no adjustments so I will be running that on Aspen from now on. It took a few pulls to get it going but I used to run the tank + carb completely dry with standard fuel, but I can now leave it fuelled up ready to go which will make life easier. I will be signing the no fuel duty petition soon.

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