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  1. parkertrees
    No more news on this? he mentioned it would be on sale before years end but i guess that's a bit optimistic now!
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    Back on topic, the newer 560xp is a Lot better than the 2011 model (my experience anyway). My 2011 had issues with heat and warm starting, eventually seized up and turned into a parts donor. The 2018 one I'm still running hasn't missed a beat. Recently used a Stihl 400, nice saw to use, plenty of grunt. Much better than the ms362. I personally prefer the size of the 560, seems a bit less bulky to me when used off a harness. Splitting hairs though Echo 7310 is a solid saw, lots of torque and hasn't put a foot wrong, but probably a bit big for OPs requirements if he's looking for something in the 60cc range
  3. parkertrees
    Did you check temperature gauge? or the "engine disable" plug on the flywheel hood?
  4. parkertrees
    8 inch all day. The weight etc is not that big of a deal, you'll work around it, but as mentioned watching forks get crushed and chipped is a thing of beauty
  5. parkertrees
    Time to break out my Addidas tracksuit and don a bottle of vodka whilst having gunfights over aluminium factories? but this time its all streamed live on Instagram?
  6. parkertrees
    100% was USA for reasons given above. Russia is currently staying afloat financially by selling oil and gas to Europe and Asia. Why would they blow up a pipeline that's paying for their war effort? The US wants to cripple the Russian economy, and one way of doing it would be scuppering their gas sales to the EU. They've hinted at it before, but now its done, naturally their gonna distance themselves from responsibility, as admitting it would be tantamount to a declaration of war on the RF
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    My previous one saved me during a bad pendulum swing a few years back, head impacted a willow trunk and the lid took the brunt. was still in one piece but with a few stress marks so i replaced it. We're all made different though so its logical to assume people will get on with some designs better than others! all subjective
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    Out of Myself and all the lads, I'm always the last one to remove my helmet when raking up etc at the end of the job. I just don't ever feel uncomfortable in it, unlike them with their (other brand) lids who throw them off as soon as the clutch is disengaged on the chipper
  9. parkertrees
    I used to have a Husky arborist lid. But now i have a Protos. The range of pretty colours is the deciding factor, and most important aspect of any PPE
  10. parkertrees
    After trying numerous brands, I've come to the conclusion that the Protos lids are the most comfortable, but also last way longer. My mate refused to spend the money and is now purchasing his 3rd petzl lid in the time I've had my Protos
  11. parkertrees
    who's the LOLER inspector knocking about in the Norwegian sea?
  12. parkertrees

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    Having a clear out, getting rid of our old Entec (or what remains) No engine included as it seized due to cooling failure years ago, May be of use to one of you as these are hard to get parts for now. was in full working order when the engine went, with the exception of anti-stress if i recall correctly. we can lift it onto a trailer for collection. call or text Steve for any more info 07917430260

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  13. parkertrees
    you sure its stress control box that's broken? Clutch started slipping on my 75xp and that knocked out the stress control, as it works off engine not flywheel rpm. New set of clutch pads at £80 and its sorted
  14. parkertrees
    No way that was a S/D. Tighter fight than last time, but still a clear Usyk win. Last 2 rounds AJ looked like he was spent and started fighting dirty. And that post fight tantrum by AJ, true colours came out there, the mask slipped big time. Taking the limelight away from the champ, absolutely disgraceful behaviour for "stay humble" AJ
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    Something I've noticed about the 2511t is how temperamental it is with the air filter. When I take the filter off and properly air line it out, the saw runs a bit lumpy until it gets a bit of a dusting! These days I just give it a light clean once a week, seems all it needs
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    2511t is a Hero of a saw. Use mine on a daily basis, doing everything from hedges to takedowns. bought in august 2020 so now 2 years old and going strong. I drilled out the muffler, and adjusted the carb accordingly after doing so. phenomenal bit of kit, and without doubt the best climbing saw I've ever used. Ive got the 3/8 carving bar on it that came stock. personally not a fan of 1/4 pitch chains, they are annoying to sharpen and pinch too often IMO
  17. parkertrees
    Do we know if he ever got the job done? maybe they dropped it through his front room and ran off
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    Agree with you on that. maximising efficiency up a tree is better than being quick around it. I wasn't referring to literal speed, rather speed of job completion to a good standard.
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    I've climbed on all these methods, and found after many years that the SJ3 suits my climbing style the most. Each to their own i suppose, just for me the SJ feels the most fluid and intuitive to use
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    No marketing bull, I find the SJ saves time up a tree. It self tends so well that you can adjust position quickly before a cut using just one hand. Lots of little time and effort saving benefits add up over the course of a job. I completely agree that a spider jack wont make you the bollocks of a climber, but if you're already the bollocks, I think it only compliments your abilities.
  21. parkertrees
    Cant say i could imagine reverting back to a Prussik or Blakes these days. Went to ZZ, then onto SJ3. SJ takes some getting used to, but after 4 years I'd not consider anything else... makes you Quick as
  22. parkertrees
    I turned up to a Large beech reduction early last year, client had a "tree guy" in to do it before us, but he hadn't finished. He'd knocked a few low limbs off, then put a brand new Stein rigging ring half way up, and apparently gave up. When i got there about 3 months later, there was the rigging ring, half a climbing line and a cambium saver still up there. the cambium saver had been tied in a knot onto a limb... I used the climbing line as a light rigging rope, chucked the cambium saver in the shed, and regularly use the rigging ring. Personally didn't fancy using the cambium saver or the rope, even though they'd probably be fine (got a fimblsaver anyway) your rope after a year, for the money it costs, id just relegate it to light rigging duty
  23. parkertrees
    Mine seemed to scratch up terribly without a protector, never really got on with it tbh. Didn't noticeably help with dust in the eyes either. went back to a normal wire mesh visor and now run a Protos and wouldn't go back
  24. parkertrees
    This thread has been a fantastically entertaining read! I think OP's original solution should have been to tell the neighbour they can pay for the tree cutting if it concerns them that much, and if not suck it up and wait until he has the funds! I've seen some DIY attempts over the years, none look good.
  25. parkertrees
    With a normal "full load" of chip. the box isn't full length though, got a fairly hefty size toolbox. My mates got a weighbridge on his farm, next time its there ill try snap a picture. We built the back ourselves with ally and tried to keep it as light as possible.

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