Ledburyjosh
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I have noticed that my chain is going tight and loose as I rotate it. It happens on multiple chains and bars on the same engine unit. So can say its the sprocket end being the issue. It also oil's fine and had some new pin bearings in today. I've had this before due to a worn sprocket . This time though the sprocket is pretty new. So I would have expected this. I shall replace it anyway to be sure. But not until next week now. So in the mean time does anyone have any suggestions of what to check? Could the drive shaft be out? And if so could that be checked? Thanks
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Yeah it's pretty good, no complaints with the husky for me. Stihl still omit from adding any type of clipping point directly to the back of the chainsaw as found on the 540 family, and on the echo battery climbing saw. Echo nailed the design of that saw. I also have two brands of batteries, kind of annoying. It's for the Echo DCS2500t. A tiny battery saw which no other brand make a competitor to. Which is my favourite bit of work gear I've ever bought. Worth having 2 battery set up for sure. Would be better if it was the same brand financially though..
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Agree with this. The switching it's self off in seconds is infuriating. Husky and echo saw stay on for a while without the chain brake on and even longer with the brake on. Much more user friendly. Husky added a 2 way dead man handle for extra safety which was annoying but is not thought about now. Maybe the stihl system will become that way? I imagine not though as the switch will require altering your hand position to turn it back on just after you've lined up on your cut. The machine is heavier and slower cutting compared to the t540ixp. Seems like a flop given the time it's taken to appear on the shelves. I have the t540ixp and really rate it, a friend just got the 220t. So I have used them side by side and there is a clear winner to me. Which I want expecting. The stihl also had a 12" bar the husky 14" and was still lighter and quicker. (I have no bias to either brand)
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Is that not what the lock stitching prevents?
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Thanks. I guess the question I'm asking on this thread is are there any cheaper alternatives -sub £2k- That get close to competing with the greenmech cs100?.
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This one I am pretty happy with.
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One used Tachyon, following Samsons modified instructions for used rope. Another new one foolowing samsons double braid. One thing i noticed it there is a lump by the whipping where the core isnt tapered very well. On my next one i shall take the core further down, samsons instructions are 1/3 fid, which doesn't leave much slack to pull it out and taper it. So shall go for 2/3 fid from now on.
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Some unsuccessful attempts. The green one I forgot to cut and taper the core before the final burry. The orange one I made the eye to tight.
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A captain hook can be useful for this
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so I can start the lock stitching about 50mm down from the throat. that way I can open the eye up slightly to get the ring in and out to move it onto shorter bits of rope
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The compressor is fixed and back running now. I took it off the tank, took the casing of and noticed a switch... Obviously a safety cut if switch of sorts.
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Thats a good idea
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never drained it no, and brought it 2nd hand. doubt it ever has been. If i get it running I shall make that a pre winter job in future
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I should add to help pin point the fault. I used it a few days ago, went out switched it on, it ran for 1 sec then stopped under strain. So switched it off and took it in the house to defrost, it then worked fine.
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Hi, I left my air compressor on in the garage, which does refill its self a occasionally as it leaks on a joint. I usually switch it off when im not using it. However, I did not switch it off the last few days and it no longer works, this will be because it tried to re fill whilst something was frozen. So now I am trying to figure out what broke. Mechanical or electrical? Has anyone had this problem or fixed similar before?
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I have just been and checked the H screw, I may have mad an error 😬. It does actually have 1 full turn left before its fully wound in.... So given that should I just stick it back together and continue using it?
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OK thanks. I shall have a look at the carb, is there anything to be aware of whilst taking that off/apart? Yes, the limiter caps have been removed. There is oil residue around the air intake, would that be caused by the fuel vapour coming out the back of the carb?
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This is what I currently use. There is a handful of times lifting would be useful, for which natural crotch and rings aren't great for. It seems consensus is they are good for a niche scenario, so it comes down to how much of your work is in that criteria. Good point on the MEWP. I have done a fair bit of mewp work and can see it being great for this. MEWP's currently arent common for me atm.
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Not used one. Highly recommend the Echo DCS2500t though. Amazing little battery saw for pruning works
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Hi. I've spliced some trex onto a ring, following samsons 12 braid instructions for a straight bury. When it comes to lock stitching should this be pulled tight? Thanks
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I've looked through the spark plug hole as well. There doesn't seem to be anything of concern on the cylinder. The piston does have something going on around the top of it. Not to sure mind.
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Some pictures of the piston and cylinder.
