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  1. Dan Maynard
    Obviously forgot to tape a log weight chart to the inside of the visor as a handy reference.
  2. Dan Maynard
    JoBeau specify a torque, stick to that. The guy I bought mine from didn't have a torque wrench at first and bolts came loose while running - smashed blades. I did have a cracked JoBeau blade few years ago, contacted Global who contacted JoBeau. Once they had the serial number they sent a new pair straight out as apparently there was a batch which had some problems.
  3. Dan Maynard
    It is a bit like a Monopoly chance card, isn't it? "You win Daily Mail sudoku competition, collect £500"
  4. Dan Maynard
    Well done, I'd definitely have hung up.
  5. Dan Maynard
    Why 56? 56mph is 90km/h so slightly arbitrary speed that got picked and set as European standard for comparison between manufacturers, it is very likely to be more economical at 50mph.
  6. Dan Maynard

    Bar guage

    Dan Maynard replied to Cuttup's topic in Chainsaws

    We have indeed been down this route. There are two types of 0.050 chain, the standard (Oregon type 20) which makes a similar kerf to 0.058, and a narrow one Oregon call MicroLight (type 95). This has narrower cutters, runs on a different bar, and cuts a narrower kerf than standard 050 to reduce power demand. The new Stihl 0.050 chain is narrow kerf, like type 95, so the cutters are smaller. Hence it cuts 20% faster.
  7. Dan Maynard
    Another place I've had recommended to me (but not been myself) is Ground Up training down in Epping, they seem to have regular CS30/31 courses on so may get lucky if there's a spare place.
  8. Dan Maynard
    Ring Brampton Valley Training, I did my tickets there so I think they're a good crowd. In Towcester so can't be too far from you.
  9. Dan Maynard
    I don't see how you could mix 1/4 and 3/8 chains, they look totally different so it would be obvious if you have wrong. Another idea to try is new sprocket though, especially on toppers which tend to cut clean wood so you get a lot of use out of a chain, the old sprocket and chain may have worn but in a matching pattern so they run smoothly but doesn't match new chain.
  10. Dan Maynard
    I was thinking you can buy quite a few fence panels for the price of hiring a tracked MEWP.
  11. Dan Maynard
    It's a curious thing, I did a tree behind a shed couple of weeks ago which the owner had ring barked a year ago but didn't seem to have died so wanted it taken out. I just can't figure out the thought process at the time they do the ring bark - the tree's not just going to vanish when it dies is it? Are they just stopping the leaves and not thinking ahead to the next stage?
  12. Dan Maynard
    How did he manage that? I did a tree with 5 lines in couple of months ago, was a right pain dragging the tail over the lines so I suppose he must have left a loop over the line and dropped the tail through at some point?
  13. Dan Maynard
    Take a run up, be fine.
  14. Dan Maynard
    550 if you've got a good dealer. Any of the small DIY type saws will look daft helping a forester, they just cut too slow. Otherwise a 261. Maybe give him your 550 and buy a new one yourself?
  15. Dan Maynard
    I'd take 20% cut speed increase on my 201.
  16. Dan Maynard

    Loler

    Dan Maynard replied to RobG 86's topic in General chat

    My kits being done in a couple of weeks, that is Cambridgeshire. Pretty sure Simon at Bowline is coming up to do them, guess he'd be happy to add jobs while he's up here. Worth speaking to him anyway as he does travel.
  17. Dan Maynard
    Shorter answer, yes you would be fine with the 2 in 1. The angle is created by the file being the right distance below the top plate, too high and you get a flat front to the tooth, too low and the top of the tooth is too much of a hook. The 2 in 1 is resting on the top plate so it can only create the right angle, it's built in to the guide (as long as you hold steady and don't bend the file by pushing too hard). I don't use them but these things have a place, give it a few strokes to sharpen as soon as the edge starts to go, maybe every 2 or 3 tanks of fuel, rather than letting the chain blunt and then doing a massive amount of work filing. Just like a penknife, easier and better to keep it sharp with a little and often than let it ever get blunt.
  18. Dan Maynard
    I was wondering if saws would be a good analogy - the alpine would be a silky because it can do everything, but hard work. Pedestrian 13hp like a 50cc, pedestrian 27hp like a 70cc and tracked like a 90cc saw. Then ask which saw should you buy first. Probably a 50 or 70cc, middle range is more useful and less painful if needed to stretch to cover a bigger job.
  19. Dan Maynard
    You are correct, generally the file size is based on pitch but also gauge and manufacturer. That file is marked 3/8P, which is the thin gauge low profile Stihl chain rather than full size 3/8. It's a 4.0mm file, I would say it'll be fine. Within reason the file size is not too important when using a file guide like this, the important thing is the angle on the top face created by the slope on the file, which means how far below the top plate the file is working. For example Oregon recommend 4.5 other 3/8P chain (90vxl) but Stihl recommend 4.0, i haven't got any 4.5 files so I use 4.0 and it cuts just fine. Other thing is depth gauge on the tooth but more or less every chain is set to the same 0.025" so you have that covered in the 2 in 1.
  20. Dan Maynard
    It's pretty long in the tooth, could either be wear or someone mis-fuelled it. Assuming it's similar inside to the 461 it should be a good saw.
  21. Dan Maynard
    Brexit. Then, yes. Now, maybe.
  22. Dan Maynard
    Problem is the days that you aren't charging that money. When I have a 1200 day it's because the job is big, so I hire in a couple of mates and they bring truck and chipper. I wouldn't want to be paying hire fees every day when starting out. Other thing with buying a van, if it doesn't work out you sell it again. As above, if I were you I'd buy a van and then hire in a chipper only when needed.
  23. Dan Maynard
    Think Oregon do a boot care kit, I had one free from FRJones a few years ago. Not had heavy use to be fair so can't comment on effectiveness.
  24. Dan Maynard
    Best arm protection is to hold on to both handles on the saw. I've seen some sleeves which are against brambles thorn etc but not saw protection.
  25. Dan Maynard
    How recently do you mean they changed it? Maybe 6 months ago it was updated but there's still a step in the process to upload pictures.

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