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I use two drills

Mainly a 4 speed sapphire in a heavy press. Lowest gear and it generates huge torque. Happily glides through 300 year old beams. Drills RSJ's etc

And also a 3 phase Gima gear driven pillar drill although that's huge over kill for most work but will drill anything. I don't use it often.

You need a drill that generates good torque and power on a low low speed setting. Too high in rpm is a pain and makes accuracy tricky.

Make sure everything is braced well.

Spend your money on a good bit and it will be hugely worth it. I like the dewalt bits as they are good value and quality. They sharpen well, quenching to keep the temper is important.

I'm usually drilling 18 to 20 cm deep with the 92mm bit.

Let me know if you need any help.

Forstner bits will leave a flat bottom in the hole anyway.

I use DeWalt Forstner bits. Often use a 92mm bit on reclaimed oak beams that are like concrete. Cuts through lovely and you can put a decent edge back on them with a flat file. Can't fault them. Think they only cost £36 new and delivered.

They can get hot cutting the old dry timbers so quench them during use to keep the cutting edges tempered.

Like others have mentioned, don't be tempted by cheap bits. The difference is night and day, just don't waste time and money on them.

Buy a stihl .........

It's bloody annoying that whatever make you buy they have issues now. Too many bloody electrics etc.

Credit to echo for staying a bit more old school but they seem flimsy in construction and lack performance in comparison.

Can someone please get back to making good old fashioned saws that don't fall apart and actually start and run without fuss......

I know that honey brothers have shipped to NZ. Was surprised it wasn't that expensive and was quick. A friend of mine shipped out a husky saw as they are about half the price here compared to NZ.

Not sure about import duty. Would have to google that one.

Hope that helps.

Had a look at them at the apf. Can't comment on its operation but the metal work, especially the chute , was thin not nearly welded. Couldn't see it lasting long before repairs were required.

Where abouts in Surrey. Pics and measurements would be useful.

Thanks.

So for 150 quid more just buy a 372 and save all the time , cost and messing about modding a 365. Not to mention invalidating any warranty.

Not used one as I've always kept with stihl. I'm guessing a 372 is pretty comparable to a 441 in most ways. I get tempted to buy a husky every now and again but the stihls have been so reliable for me that it's difficult to move away from what works.

I used someone else's 545 the other day and was a little disappointed. It was a lovely light saw but the rubberised part of the handle slipped over the metal which was annoying and the exhaust fumes seemed to be come back at you a bit when ringing up. Shame for a new saw

Can someone shed some light on why people go to these lengths to convert a 365 ?

Surely it would be better just to of bought a 372 in the first place if the 365 performance isn't adequate and 372 performance is what you want.

Gransfors bruks large splitting maul. You will never have to buy another.

I do a bit of blacksmithing / tool making and have to say that whilst the fiskars initially splits well the steel is poor grade and the edge chips and rolls very easily meaning it needs a lot of looking after and wears quickly with sharpening.

Could also be interested. Where abouts will it be located ?

Thanks but must of gone already. Ad has disappeared. I sent the seller a few messages but no response and that was about a week ago.

Cheers anyway.

Yeah saw that advert. Can't say it looks very genuine from the photos

Would rather buy a decent used one as its not a main machine and they seem over priced new for what they are.

That said they do seem to be the only small chipper on the uk market that's worth considering. Others seem to be cheap copies or just chip everything straight on the floor.

Open to suggestions if anyone can recommend any other small machines of similar ilk ?

Didn't particularly want a brand new one as its a secondary machine.

Looking for a CS100. 18hp with key start.

PM me if anyone has one they are looking to sell on.

Thanks

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Units 201/202/203/206/306/308, chippers, {previously CS 30/31/38/39 and chipper)

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Have all required PPE and climbing / cutting equipment.

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