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From the photos, I'd quite happily climb that, thorns dont bother me too much, done several smaller ones before.
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Nothing much, they were dirty chains coated in resin and rust, I was hoping that diesel would get some of the resin off. It didnt touch it.
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A large number are using Rotatech oil, and the many other brands listed in this discussion, with no problems. The only issue I've had with rotatech oil was a small sealed pot of it that I left some chains soaking in the garden outside, wasnt as sealed as I thought! After using the electric sharpener I was dunking/soaking them in diesel for a few days and then oil. The diesel probably had water in it. Rain got in, and the oil turned to a thick white emulsified gloop. I believe thats caused by the sticky additive for making it cling to the bar, reacts with water. I'd expect water might turn other chainsaw oils to gloop, perhaps something to test with several different brands. Anyway thats never caused an issue with my saws, I'd happily buy it again if the price were more competitive.
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After a whole week of unnessasary stress.. the re-sent DPD ladder changed from "at depot", to "returning to sender". I sped off to rescue them, no time to find straps for the roof rack, they would have to fit in the car! Neither DPD or DX could give me any rational explaination. Got them home. Got the comical cardboard wrapping into the recycling. Its not perfect, theres a small dent on the top rung and the weld quality is hidden by the plastic covers. At 8 rungs its very stable. I'll find somewhere better and without sandles before I try 15 rungs, but it would give a working height near roof level of the average house.
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Not sure if I want to know the story behind your name, but @AHPP does..
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Screenrecorder-2025-09-02-15-57-01-495.mp4 Wouldnt mind one of these! Looks like a one off machined item, powered by a wood router or similar tool? From here
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You thought the weedy DUC150 with a 300w motor would be your tool for medium takedowns, or has this discussion changed into something unrelated? The 2511 is a great saw but Im now convinced that battery is the way to go for any saw below a 020T, hedgers, blowers, brush cutters, polesaws.. Whats with the wrist? Past injury? Anyway for your described use, the DCS2500 seems on the small side. The Makita has great balance, but it is larger. I'd like to try the Echo but not seen it in the wild.
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Missing the point, Im not going to replace my 2511, UC002 or 020T. These pruning saws are supposed to be quite a bit smaller and more compact than a top handle, and I do a lot of work where that would be a great help. The Makita UC029 is a lot bigger than I expected, unsure how much use it will get. I'll keep it anyway for the free battery promotion. I have the UC002 which is a great battery saw and similar total weight to the DCS2500. Its a bit bigger, half a size up, more power and better batteries. Much better than a 2511 for removals, feels like double the power. Chains from ebay or amazon. Or you could put a fancy Stihl picco 1/4", but nothing wrong with the standard chains. I have joined some to use on my 2511 before...
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Too thick for what? My 020T, 2511 and G372XP gobbled 20 litres of Rotatech with no issue. What saw were you using? Might be due some maintence or you have the oiler turned right down to minimum? The £34, 20 litre listing I shared on the previous page, they have several different viscosities to choose from.
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Both over priced, what do you hope to gain from using Stihl branded oil? You can get 20L of good oil for under £40, delivered. 5L containers are an extremely expensive way to get it. Suits home owners that might use only a couple litres a year, I only bought it like that the first time.
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The Fakita appears good, it does have a proper oiler and reasonably sized brushless motor. It is a 1/4" chain. I like the mini narrow bars. 1.5kg without battery, 2.1kg with Makita battery.
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Can anyone recommend a manual tyre changing tool for small tyres?
kram replied to Muddy42's topic in Maintenance help
They take a fair amount of space and are heavy to move, also needing power or compressed air. Wouldnt have been practical for me, I have extremely limited space. -
Can anyone recommend a manual tyre changing tool for small tyres?
kram replied to Muddy42's topic in Maintenance help
Its worth getting tub of proper tyre lube and fairy can cause corrosion, lots of salt in it. -
Can anyone recommend a manual tyre changing tool for small tyres?
kram replied to Muddy42's topic in Maintenance help
I forgot to ask, which part of the process is defeating you? I assume breaking the beads, as thats usually my problem. If its mounting and demounting, make sure your using plenty of tyre soap/lube and have the opposing side of the tyre pushed into the centre. For popping the tyre beads I usually manage with a small car tyre inflator. Very rarely do I need the big compressor, I havent used that in several years. -
Can anyone recommend a manual tyre changing tool for small tyres?
kram replied to Muddy42's topic in Maintenance help
I bought one of those a while back after getting a puncture in my car, perhaps two months ago. I put a temporary repair string in the tyre.. not yet fitted it to floor or finished adapting it. You can get an upgrade kit with a ducks head, alu cone and arm, to allow changing alloys without scratching them. I didnt buy the arm and will weld one up. This sort of thing https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F3WB63SX However for small stuff I have a Stenor. Its great for breaking motorcycle tyres but found cars are too big. -
Had another look, these show in stock but always best to phone first. 15 quid cheaper than mine, too! Makita UC029GZ02 40V Max XGT Cordless Brushless 150mm Pruning Saw In Makpac Carry Case | Dvs Power Tools DVSPOWERTOOLS.CO.UK Automatic chain lubrication eXtreme Protection Technology (XPT) is engineered for improved dust and water resistance for operation in harsh... Maintence day for my other kit, have a few files started but this came with a nice looking file guide, and I've never used one so gave it a try. File is shite, wouldnt cut toffee. A worn Pferd file is massively better than this (Gustharts sell them). Handle, a bit smalll, not very ergonomic. Without heating the file tang I'm not sure how your supposed to fit it as it wouldnt go in very far. The guide, works like it should, but guides are shite and annoying to use. Luckily I dont need them although my right hand, for left hand cutters, needs practise.
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What is it? Never seen that before, I guess the far end moves around to throw you off?
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I've also ordered one of these 18v Fakita clones as it looks like a better version of the DUC150, if it really is a brushless motor it may have more power than the original. While its a 1/4" mini chain, I do prefer those narrower bars. Arrives Monday, will put a mini review up if its any good - if the motor is rubbish it will be going straight back.. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0DHZ2T186
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Its not been out yet, I'm getting quite irritated at DX for not delivering my new ladders, so cant do a small prune job I had lined up. I will hopefully get to test it on Mon or Tues. The guard is off, its three screws then an E clip from the inside. I got mine from PowerToolWorld who are now out of stock and put the price up to £400! As far as I know, theres no stock left in the UK.
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Sounds like a good recovery for a 40ft fall! Get well soon. Do you want to return to tree work and climbing? I like to use a cinching anchor for pole work. Its a bit of annoyance but I prefer the extra safety of it.
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Thanks for sharing. Do you know what went wrong with the flipline? Hows your recovery? Are you fully healed up. Was there any HSE investigation, what did they say?
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I like the safety features but a bladed power tool should be respected. If your putting your hands or fingers in a blade with it running, what do you expect to happen? If you rely on the glove, one day you will finish a job, take it off then notice a cut you missed and do it without the glove, and your fingers are gone. When I've let other climbers use my secatuers and told them to respect it, turn it off between cuts or any time they are moving around, only one does. The others thought they knew best, they are accidents waiting to happen, so I wont let them use it any more.
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I only have limited experience but where I have seen kretzschmaria it has often spread to nearby trees, I assume either through the ground or spores. If your leaving the logs out to dry and season, theres a good chance of spores speading.
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I have no want or need to become a waste carrier. I let others do that.
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Hmm well we can do thousands of chainsaw cuts a day. Perhaps we should ask HSE to make those flappy top guards mandatory on all professional top handle climbing saws? Sod off ! I've got three of the secateurs and have used them all day long. Its very simple, if you want to keep your fingers whilst using dangerous tools, you have to respect it, and follow basic rules. The most important is turn it off when your not cutting. You wouldnt walk around carrying a chainsaw, its running with the brake off, idle set very high or pinned throttle so the chain is spinning. Thats exactly the danger level of the secateurs, if they are turned on.
