R Mac
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or any old saw perhaps
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I think it was mid 70's, what I've read was that it was filmed to show during the interval at the movies.
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Obviously doesn't frequent this forum or he'd be needing a 250cc saw for that bar
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In the end if you feel more confidant with a Saw manufacturer branded item of PPE go for it, no one can say your opinion is wrong. Personally I don't like feeling ripped off, would I be? maybe, maybe not, I do have a pair of Stihl boots, the only saw brand item I own that isn't a saw. The groundman I was cutting for today was wearing a Husky branded helmet, had a look at it and yeah it's a good tough feeling lid no doubt.
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Definitely agree on that, it's why I have one, old school I have to admit it's a bit of a handful for someone who weighs in at 10 1/2 stone though. Maybe I should take the advice I gave to someone else, have an extra egg for breakfast or man up One of these days the 20" bar is going on
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Not the Echo 8002, I have one and while it's fine for my needs it's old school and heavy and in need of an update to be honest. It does feel bombproof though and can pull 28" but not fast. If you need a really big saw to run 28" or more regularly go bigger than the 8002.
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Could be, the Husky Classic looks like a JSP, the Husky Functional looks like an MSA, so basically a £5-£10 helmet with a £15 logo.
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I know what it's for!!.... I know what it's for!!!!!!
R Mac replied to SteveA's topic in General chat
You'd be getting more than penalty points if you were caught drinking (or making) 'Still' where I come from, You may be more familiar with the terms Poteen or Moonshine. -
I know what it's for!!.... I know what it's for!!!!!!
R Mac replied to SteveA's topic in General chat
Hope that isn't a bottle of 'Still' -
Modified Amphibious DUKW vehicle - auction lot
R Mac replied to kevinjohnsonmbe's topic in Large equipment
Did you see the state of the one Carlin had? looks about as stable as a 3 legged cow in a sand pit. I'm surprised it floated at all given the size and composition of his ba!!$ Definitely something lost the past couple of generations and not for the better IMO. -
Modified Amphibious DUKW vehicle - auction lot
R Mac replied to kevinjohnsonmbe's topic in Large equipment
It's actually worse than that, was curious so looked it up on wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Carlin well worth checking out. The Risk Assessment would make interesting (not to mention lengthy) reading -
I can get either for around the same price, £1250ish inc VAT but the VF-80 comes supplied with 100m of rope, the PCW5000 comes without rope which needs to be factored in, that said I already have 50m of 12mm Sirius which will work. It appears to be much easier to get spares for the PCW5000, almost every part is available as far as I can see for the actual winch and the engine is a Honda which speaks for itself.
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Really struggling to make my mind up on this one. VF-80 815kg Single Line Pull @ 26 m/Min Lighter - 10.5kg against 16kg Rope included Runs same mix as saw +2x line speed of PCW5000 - 26 m/Min against 12 m/Min Semi Auto Throttle No need to Keep Level PCW5000 1000kg Single Line Pull @ 12 m/Min Honda 4 Stroke Reliability Line can be locked off Cheaper Running Costs Proven? On paper the VF-80 looks like a hands down winner so why do I still lean towards the PCW5000 It's getting close to toss a coin time (make it best of 5)
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apart from bad attitude and self importance
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Aye, they're minute. I recommend 'Independant' brand, are they available on't mainland? Chocolate coated sliders 8 for a pound Choc Ice (on a stick) 3 or 4 for a pound Cornetto Type, strawb or choc 4 for a pound
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They've just arrived this morning, very fast delivery considering I ordered them off ebay on Saturday night. Will update as soon as I can. Thanks
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Yeah they certainly look better quality, looks like the Husky helmets may actually be MSA. I tried the Husky Technical helmet and the visor was amazingly bright. Re the fit, probably better to see what fits you rather than what fits your Dad.
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They're Amara aren't they? like most sailing gloves.
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Did they tell you why? For what it's worth I use an MSA V Guard Stayz-On helmet with MSA Ear defenders and visor. The helmet is great IMO, the adjustment is better (again IMO) than the ratchet wheel type, the ear defenders are good too but the mesh on the visor is pretty open. The bare helmet was £7 from North Sea Workwear and meets EN 50365 EN 397.
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Ordered a couple of Rotatech chains off ebay, 325/0.58/72 at £12.79 for both, free shipping. Very good price will see how they fare.
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Unfortunately I can't view it, possibly as I'm not on Facebook.
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Well I take your point, it just sounds brutal when you hear the 2 stroke winch running flat to the mat for any length of time, on a saw at least there are periods when you're throttled back. I know the gearing takes the load but only up to the point where the load is close to the limit, eventually the motor will stall and for me a 4 stroke just has the edge in torque. I'd suggest that power to weight ratio is what makes 2 stroke motors the engine of choice for chainsaws, once you get into actual load on the engine or running full throttle for extended periods of time and weight isn't a major factor 4 strokes tend to be the preferred choice, I guess that's why 4 stroke generators are more common than 2 stroke ones.
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The PWC5000 does need to be kept level (although the smaller PWC3000 doesn't) but it'll cut out rather than starving itself of oil, I'm guessing that's because it's a Honda generator engine and they're designed to stop if the oil level is too low. If the winch isn't kept reasonably level the sensor thinks the oil level is low and shuts the engine down. The VF-80 looks very good, although the single line pull is only 815kg compared to the PWC5000's 1000kg it has a line speed just over 2x that of the PWC5000 so double lining it'll still be slightly faster but have a pull of 1630kg (theoretically at 13 m/Min) I feel the 4 stroke will have more torque and better long term reliability, running a 2 stroke at full throttle with a heavy load just doesn't sound right to me.
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Go for it and good luck, seriously, build it in your spare time between jobs (if you have any spare time) and it'll end up cheaper anyway than working and paying through the nose for somebody else to build it. Photos when it's finished of course
