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Would you happen to have a picture of the modification or know how many degrees they set it back by ?
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The idlers in the middle def have a lip. Can't remember about the main pulleys at either end. Are they supposed to have a pronounced lip as well?
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No , that one is fine. It's the two grinder wheel belts on the outside.
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Anyone else had issues with dosko grinders eating drive belts or throwing them off the pulleys ? Idlers are new. All bearings are good. Can't visibly see why it should still keep doing it.
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Well I'm keen to try. I have a couple of saws I'd like pepped up a bit. Spud I will send you the details.
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Thinking of having some of my saws ported. How have those of you that have had this done found them. Was it a worth while exercise? There are a wealth you YouTube clips from the yanks with heavily ported saws and increased air filters etc that really seem to make saws fly. Porting in the uk doesn't seem to be taken as far or am I wrong. ? I have a few candidates in the tool box I'd like ported. More for fun than anything else.
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Welding / blacksmiths apron. Cost very little and are nice and flexible. You will need a hefty machine to sew it. Consider someone that fixes horse rugs / saddles to stitch it. I always think trousers should have a tougher patch on the bottom of each outside leg. Always seem to snag there from the saw when on the harness.
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So plenty of torque then ? Maybe spud can say how they port and how he finds them mechanically Cheers for views so far.
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Price wise they seem about the same as the big two now. One thing I have liked about the 2511 it's the oiler. Seems to perform well. I may well give a 620 or 680 a go. Any one on here running a tuned / ported one yet ?
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After some feedback on echo ground saws - mainly small to mid range so the 501 /620/ 680 The only echo saw I run is the 2511 which I'm pleased with. On paper a lot of their ground saws are slightly lower in power than the same size saws from stihl / husky. YouTube videos show them a little slower in the cut perhaps but is this outweighed to some degree by lack of electronics etc ?? How well have your echo saws been holding up ??
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If you are fit and keen then 40 is fine. The downside for you is the money will be woeful as the industry is underpaid generally for employees. Where are you looking for work ?
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Wanted ....Self employed Climber in Surrey/Hampshire area
lux replied to Husky2118's topic in Employment
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460 will be extremely slow. Minimum would be 660 / 395. Rip chains are essential. Consider that if your timber is only marginally too large just trim some off for the 25" bar to fit. I expect you will only be trimming off what would be wastage any way.
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Out of interest do you think it will reduce their lifespan further with porting etc. ? The old built to last saws presumably had more tolerance for modifications ?
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Interesting that there is such a noticeable weight difference in them. I have no allegiance to any of the top manufacturers I simply buy what I consider to be the best tool for the job and as such I have a mixed fleet of Stihl, husky and echo. One disappointment with the latest stihl products has been a noticeable and unwanted change to flimsy plastics. The latest HL92 trimmer being a good example. I wonder if this runs deeper into the stihl internals and will result in them not lasting as long as previous models. I'm all for the kit being lighter but not at the expense of its longevity. Hopefully the 462 will be as robust as its predecessor.
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Let's hope it's more reliable than the rest of the junk they have made in recent years.
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I remember using robin hedge cutters in the mid 90's. the two I used were very good. I just run stihl these days and I like them. I also heard good things about echo trimmers but couldn't help feel they were a little plasticy in comparison..... could be wrong as never used one. I wish more manufacturers would drop the cheap plastic builds. .....
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Aspen is a great product but just way too expensive for everyday use. I reserve it for machines used infrequently. Waste of money for a machine used daily. One retailer near me sells it at £4 per litre ..............
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Find yourself a 200t and have it rebuilt if necessary. You won't find a better top handle. That said I'm loving my echo 2511 for small work.
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Freelanders are awful things. I had a commercial one many years ago. Total junk. Maybe have a look for an old landcruiser as well. ??
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True about protocol. But on a practical perspective if it's a single insulated cable running through a tree it's not necessary to shut it down. The chap will be arranging shut downs every other week ... If it was an uninsulated distribution cable/s then yes it needs shutting down to work safely around it.
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Insulated or uninsulated cables. ?
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I def like the full skip chains. Now run them on all saws with 28" bar and over. Was ringing up large dead oaks recently. 660 on full skip was out cutting an 880 on a normal full comp chain. Both on 36" bar. Less to sharpen which is also a bonus on large bars.
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I agree. Stay away from the 441. I do find it runs up to 25" bar fine but the electronic carb is tiresome and issues with not oiling. Get a 461 before they update them.
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Exactly which is why we like a mixed fleet. But it's horses for courses and whatever best suits your own business requirements.
