Gordon S

Hi, yes both sides are the same, nose matches bar as per my photos.

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Are you implying it has a Mountain Man vibe?

That got me wondering so I checked mine. It's 1.6mm and lines up both sides. I've attached photos but they are from Mac so not everyone can open them.

I try to use a car analogy with customers when they seam to think their trees needs a 'service' because it hasn't had any previous work done and must be due. Most trees just want to be left alone unless there is a customer requirement to reduce/lift/thin etc. My most common frustration is when a customer thinks a 70% reduction will benefit the tree and allow it to come back rejuvenated! Trying to explain that topping the crap out of it will look awful and if it survives will look shocking and not just a smaller version of what they have at the moment as they expect. All that aside though... I believe if they really want it done and you have explained the risks/results etc then take the money and get it done. Just make sure you tidy up well, it is what this type of customer will notice the most.

My son has used it for a couple of years too. He used to get in a right state with it, now he seems to be getting along well. What was your concern/view? I don't think any of the applications work especially well, we also have ARBOR, seneca and tassomai.

I thought it was a sixty year old man and his teenage son? They had a grievance regarding a rented property? Have I missed something? Do we know why these two have been charged?

I like Timberwolf just because of ease of getting parts but you do pay a premium. I've hired ST6P and thought it was great. But just from threads on here the Briggs and Stratton Efi Vangard VTwin is to be avoided.

Hi, Yes, you use MRS (moving rope system) this is also called DRT (doubled rope system) The alternative is SRT (single rope system) hope this helps Gordon

I think the main attraction for some would be there is very little graft. I regularly see 2 or 3 Council tipper/chipper teams standing looking at a tree. They mess around for a half day with a MEWP, not much achieved, then move on. It's the usual roadworker situation of 6 men watching, 1 man working! I'm sure someone here will tell me otherwise but that is certainly the case here. I would speak to the LA regarding job opportunities, I bet they don't come up very often as no one leaves!

I feel the balance of a saw is just as important. Once it gets too nose heavy it is a pain to use. The average UK tree surgeon would have a range of ground saws 50cc - 90cc so 14'' to 30'' is covered and would pick the most appropriate for each job. US homeowners may only have one saw and decide pushing a MS261 with a 24" is the way to go. They all think Europeans are stupid for using tiny bars but they drive 7L V8 cars with a 55MPH speed limit!

Just to complete the circle on this issue for anyone else who has the same problem. The plastic worm gear attached to the motor detaches and just hangs loose on the motor. As said previously if the gear is ok it can be stuck back, it just needs lining up with the raised sections on the motor. Mine was damaged, so there is a replacement kit available from Stihl for about £18. It has the worm gear, motor shaft circlip and a spacer to get the gear lined up correctly on the motor. Lots of swearing and self tappers later all is good, I love the saw but this has made me lose confidence in it!

+1 I think it is simlar reasoning that car manufacturers enter motorsport. The public see a Renault Formula One car and buy a Clio because it is similar!! Keeping a low initial price point but a noticeable benefit in moving up the product line looks like a winning formula. Consumer is hooked with a £200 product but can see the steps into a £500 unit. Isolating yourself to one sector of the market seams narrow-minded.

Thanks, I think the ring is fine but you can buy it separately, it looks like it does just need gluing. Did you use epoxy or something else?