Silverhooker
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Have been at the "real" job every day over the holidays, including the weekends, but did manage a 1/2 day on the logs on Saturday. Planning a big weekend of tidying up and sorting my barn out this coming weekend.
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I agree split early to avoid log shrapnel
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Used the revamped 440 today and it went great but still think I’ll replace it as i can’t help thinking it will let me down at a critical moment. 435 here I come !!
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I do recall in a previous thread that the decomp valve was referred to as the “poof button”,( I use it all the time as I’m getting older ).
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4.85 tonnes.
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Trouble is I’ve done a bit of work on the 440 and it sounds quite good And running ok again. Might just get the 435 anyway as the 440 doesn’t owe me anything!!
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Had a look at the 435 and it looks like a lot of bang for your buck so think that’s what I’ll go for.
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Really impressive, here in Cumbria they seem to lay everything close to the ground with no supports or ties. Yours looks like a piece of art in comparison.
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Hi all, My trusty husky 440, that I use for light firewood, is needing replaced, it's been a cracking wee saw and I've been very happy with it. It will need replaced soon so should I go new for old or is there a better altermative. I would prefer husqvarna as my other saws are husqvarna. Would even consider battery if people thought they were up to the job. Budet could go to £300 max. Your sage opinions would be highly appreciated.
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Had an Artic Cat, 700cc diesel, pulled like a train, till it got nicked ! Whatever you do make sure it’s well secured cos they are very nick able!
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I don’t climb and am quite short and broad, (fat), I wear chaps cos trousers don’t fit well enough and am likely to trip over the over long legs !
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I got a weekend demo once, I did eventually buy it too, (husky 440).
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Chainsaw Oil Leaking All Over My Boot - Help
Silverhooker replied to Jamie Jones's topic in Chainsaws
a drip tray and keep you gear clean is the best way, although I'm a bit OCD on cleaning my kit. -
I’ve used BRISA knife supplies, they are in Finland and have great stuff.
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Looks very much like an ENZO drop point. Lovely work sir !
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A new wind stopper fleece. Best presents are too yourself from yourself, cos you know you like it and it fits !???
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I'll take it down tonight and see what i need and give L&S a look in the new year as i won't be doing much over the Christmas period.
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Bloody bad luck, have you had an open repair, as this gives the best long term outcome ?
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I thought that genuine would be the way to go, just asked in case I was missing a trick. So now I've an excuse to be in the shed and not wrapping Christmas presents !
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After the weekend it looks like I'll be fixing the husky 440 starter mechanism ! bloody good little fire wood saw and runs for ages on a single tank of fuel, this has been my go to firewood saw for some time and has been a great little worker. Will I need to get husky parts or are non -generic bits ok for the starter mechanism ??
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The y do quite a bit of damage and are really just tree rats, they breed at a prodigious rate and controlling them is an issue round my way. Local guy trapped and killed over 300 in a year and they are still plentiful. haven't seen a red for years !
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Great pics merry Christmas one and all.
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100% agree common sense and respect for the job are the best ppe.
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I couldn’t agree more about deer control, they do tremendous damage to young trees round my way and they’re numbers are going through the roof.
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Safety Gear - Order Of Importance
Silverhooker replied to Witterings's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
I went on a course years ago and the guy told us to put a sticker on the most dangerous part of the saw, we all got it wrong by putting it on the chain. We should have put it on our foreheads ! Common sense and respect for the tools and the job your doing is the most important. Helmet with cans and visor a must, so are trousers or chaps ( I have both but prefer chaps), chainsaw gloves are not needed just decent well fitting and dry work gloves ( pound shop can be a good source of these). Also have your phone handy, just makes sense. And if a job looks dodgy the first time you look at it walk away 'cos your first impression is usually right.
