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  1. Richard Thompson
    i think i paid twenty quid for the drone and ive only taken it for a flight a few times and your right its dificult to fly where you want it to go without a ton of practice, but its a toy really and a bit of fun
  2. Richard Thompson
    I run a 261 for ground work, a very capable saw but a bit loud . Useable up a tree if needed and for felling I've not tried the makitas or dolmars so I can't comment on those
  3. Richard Thompson
    I normally use an m14 nut or bearing race tied to some fishing line and a catapult , I do have a crossbow pistol and a small cheap drone but I've not tried them yet
  4. Richard Thompson
    Hi James thank you very much. just what i needed. I have a pair of scafell lites that need replacing as they have split just above the grey heel protective pannel but i do wear them for 10 hours a day five or six days a week and i think the constant wearing is taking its toll
  5. Richard Thompson
    I'm thinking of getting a pair, but before i order does anyone have a pair and could you please post a pic of the back achillies heel area my Stihl dealer wont get a pair in just for me to have a look at unless i'm buying them TIA Richard
  6. Richard Thompson
    I rebuilt a pair of 038's afew years ago and the metal one is a lot better than the plastic magnum one and both " old knackered saws" seem better than my mates ms380, A lot of people knock the old saws but there are some real gems out there
  7. Richard Thompson
    I've my 200t awaiting a new carb kit, an ms250 that's a bit sluggish and a B&S mower carb in bits awaiting spares from my supplier. The workbench is looking a bit crowded
  8. Richard Thompson
    Just a bit of garden clearing at home it's good to have a bonfire
  9. Richard Thompson
    I had similar jobs come up, i did a telephone line and power line through a conifer once priced as two days but finished in one i explained to the client about the pricing before and to get a few other quotes before the job was taken on. if the quote is signed thats what is paid. they are paying for your experience and knowlege not how many hours you are on site
  10. Richard Thompson
    I've heard nothing but bad reports about the huskys from my local dealer and the guy I work with has a 201 that has nothing but trouble. I'd like to try an echo but I can't find one to try and consider the echo
  11. Richard Thompson
    Something with an elastic cuff to keep out the saw chips, in my experience the rubber coated gloves only last a week
  12. Richard Thompson
    I've supplied my own saw on a few jobs, for the company I work for but only when a company saw is in for repair and we need to finish a job or when we need a couple of big saws on the big trees. Otherwise it's all the company's equipment and fuel used on a company job
  13. Richard Thompson
    Tape it till a replacement part is sourced
  14. Richard Thompson
    As many have said 661 for my choice it's a better saw and useable on a daily basis, The only time I'd buy an 880 is for milling or for an alpine stump grinder
  15. Richard Thompson
    Not really a help thread but I thought I'd share Yesterday I had a bearing collapse on me coming back home from work, trailer full of wood and equipment. The wheel rode off ahead of me down the street and all in full view of several people ( very embarrassing ) . Well enough of that chat, just a reminder to check the bearings periodically for wear and grease. All told it's gonna cost me about 60 quid in parts ( two pair of races and Castle nuts ) for my small trailer and my labour but for some of you with these big piece's of equipment and twin axle Ifors the bearings can get expensive but that's cheaper than a accident or a breakdown recovery
  16. Richard Thompson
    Driven by you , Queen . It's been in my head for weeks ever since I got the greatest hits album on my ipod
  17. Richard Thompson
    I've seen aluminium skid plates for the bigger saws that run the whole bottom of the power head but a silicone bed covering the tank would protect the seam but how long would it last after a few spillages ??
  18. Richard Thompson
    My light bar came as standard from the supplier but it was listed in the 2015 French catalogue, I just discussed options with the dealer when ordering the saw
  19. Richard Thompson
    I normally run a light weight chain (1.3mm drive link ) on a 23" guide bar, but I've run a 20" at a push. The saw came with a 32" es light bar which balances the saw nicely
  20. Richard Thompson
    They are a really great saw, mine came with a 32" guide which I have been molly codling because it's an Es light but when I put the 20" on its a real monster up the tree, I do change the sprocket for the small bars
  21. Richard Thompson
    I use a 2014 ms261 for ground work and chunking/logging trunks on the ground it's a real work horse, the only problem is that it's a real screamer from the exhaust. It's painful even with hearing protection. I'd much rather use my old 250 or 391 which have a more mellow exhaust note, if I were to update my saw to a new 261 I'd have to try a test run
  22. Richard Thompson
    I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for Husqvarna Tool Belt Hook but I have one that I use with the ms150t when I'm doing low pruning or light ground work I know it's expensive but it saves a lot of bending down picking up a saw
  23. Richard Thompson
    I was asked to reduce the top and raise the crown on an oak the other day, we agreed on 15/20% reduction in height and six branches to raise the crown. Finished the job at lunch time the customer comes round and asked for another six branches of the bottom and six meters from the top The customer is really happy but I'm not too keen with the bashing the trees had or putting my name to it. The French really do love to have there trees to look like a bare trunk
  24. Richard Thompson
    The 880 is a great saw, but not an everyday use saw. I used an 880 for four hours on a job, it took me two days to get over the back ache from lugging that beast around , the 661 I have is just like using my 391. also the 1.20cm guide for the 880 is like a razor blade very flexible and seems to do its own thing
  25. Richard Thompson
    A pic of my little collection Ms150, ms200t, ms250, 038, ms391, a pair of 041, ms661 Husqvarna 140, alpina 55 and a Chinese 58cc cheap saw

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