Dan Maynard
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Oregon Speedcut Nano, it's 1.1 gauge narrow kerf. Smaller than 3/8LP, bigger than 1/4. Haven't run it yet to be fair.
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But it comes with 1.1 bar, I wouldn't bother buying a new bar. Also save power means longer battery life.
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Yes, was a kit with bar and sprocket.
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I've just bought a narrow kerf .325 setup for my 201, just to add yet another variant. Can't get .325 sprocket for Makita though so couldn't put it on there.
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My rule is 2 teeth. Can't throw a chain for one missing tooth, but once two have gone then more are sure to follow soon.
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I'd have to measure and double check, but mine are smaller - probably 2m at full height A frame. Means you can do an 8 foot hedge, also super compact to pop in back of van. We used to have one size up where I last worked, they were also good. Bit like saws, you want the smallest ones you can get away with as it's all weight to lug around.
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I had a set of Youngman ladders for years that were only £100 or so, when it came to replace them last year I was shocked how much ladders have gone up. Got a set of these to kick along hedges, not as heavy duty as the Werner so lighter to carry around, but definitely a step up in quality from B&Q. Good compromise, easy to transport, get used a lot. Then got a 9 foot combination for taller stuff, they're ok but probably get something else next. https://www.bpsdepot.co.uk/ladders/telescopic-ladders/telescopic-multi-purpose-ladders
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I've just started running it on my 36v Makita, I really like it compared to the Oregon 1.1 3/8P semi chisel it came with. The Oregon had massive safety bumpers that I had to file off to do any kind of plunge, or cut over bar length. Stihl cuts clean and fast. As you say, easier sharpening than 1/4. I basically use that for limbing out a dismantle though, I'd stick with 1/4 for pruning as cutting smaller diameters you still want a couple of teeth in contact all the time to keep the cutting smooth.
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Best one I've got is Edward Gilman An Illustrated Guide to Pruning The Educated Climber has put a lot of his stuff online, which is a good companion but I like a book to look at as well https://www.educatedclimber.com/dr-ed-gilman-teaching-series/
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If I had to do a pole rescue tomorrow I'd use a Multisaver. Can't remember exactly what we did on the course to be honest.
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using arbor ('tripod') ladder on uneven ground...
Dan Maynard replied to johnny_canuck's topic in Landscaping
Or go with single ladder, with a plank tied across the top. Rest it on the hedge. -
using arbor ('tripod') ladder on uneven ground...
Dan Maynard replied to johnny_canuck's topic in Landscaping
Get one with 3 adjustable legs, probably be fine with that. -
I think yes the core is reduced, the Teufelberger spLIFE is thinner for the same reason.
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My aux lever latches up or down, so far flipping it one way or the other for each hose has worked.
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Do you have a piston stop for spark plug hole? If you approach from both sides and make a mark then you can find the middle.
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Husqvarna are calling it a blade.... Worlds gone mad, maybe they got AI to write the page?
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DCS9010 always came with 28" solid nose bar, although I bought secondhand and it was knackered already so never used it. In my mind solid nose used to be more common, maybe sprocket noses weren't as reliable on higher power saws?
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I don't know the machine, but a general risk from rebuilding is a slight error eg intake boot not assembled as airtight, then everything is new but as soon as it starts and you get it off choke it's running lean with insufficient lubricant.
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Is 30 seconds too quick for an air leak from the rebuild to kill it? Wondering if it was pressure tested before starting, maybe it's scored up?
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I was more lucky, when in the market for a 50cc ish saw 15 years ago the chap persuaded me to spend the bit extra and get the 261. Still got it.
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All these cheap skid steer loaders about…….
Dan Maynard replied to Treetom15's topic in Large equipment
Have to think about tracks vs wheels, I think the wheels make less mess of grass but the chinese ones I've seen have been tracked. -
It's really hard to predict, for sure. Technology goes in arcs and leaps, we're currently seeing the arc of development of these AI models but I've read a couple of articles about how just doing more of the same is already running out of steam - they've hoovered the pure human internet already and now there's so much AI generated content they risk making a snake eating it's own tail. The big bet is always what the next enabling technology will be, will it catch on or be another dot-com bubble?
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It's asked another question, no question mark again, and no awareness that were having a conversation about it being artificial.
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Tree surgery? All that cutting and chipping? Hardest game in the world that. Done it meself you see, 30 years man and boy.
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Something is fishy about the picture though, fungus stem doesn't appear from the edge of the cut like that. Doesn't exist anywhere else maybe because AI generated for the post.
