Recent content by Blk88GT

24ft 10k IMHO. The larger you go after 28ft, the smaller your market.

2. If you plan to drive under the 2 post, make sure you get the high clearance model.

I think next time I see a carbide chain in the saw shop, I'll grab one to try. I've been thinking of picking up another saw for bucking larger trees and just need an excuse anyways.... ;)

Yes, absolutely. No more brutal tension headaches.

Since we're on the topic - what chains do you folks like using? I replaced one of my abused chains with a Husqvarna X cut (that was all the hardware store had) and was pretty impressed with how well it's held up since the change. It's only needed to be tightened once and I've put it through ~3...

I usually touch mine up when refuelling so that I can catch an issue before it becomes a bigger one. I have no experience with the electric sharpeners, but I have 3 saws and probably 15-20 chains. I don't cut wood for heat (yet) - just acreage management between 2 properties. My family benefits...

This has been a very informative thread. I struggle to bring chains "back" after abusing them cutting stumps/low to the ground and have usually just replaced it with a new one. Maybe one of these sharpening machines is in the cards....

Yes, I've done a few homes/shops with them. The cost savings is substantial. My understanding is the shingles are weighed for quality control and are considered a "second" if they don't meet weight. In my experience, the bundles are hit with a propane torch to melt a portion of the packaging to...

I have iron issues at my place and the softener wouldn't cut it. I ended up installing an Iron Breaker 3 ahead of the softener. It was a game changer.

I built an 8x8x2 deep wooden shelving unit and placed it at the far end (opposing the door) to store all my junk on/under. I need the width of the shipping container to be able to get around the skid steer I have parked in it up front. The can is sitting on 2 6x6x8' pressure treated timbers...

I used a mixture of diesel fuel and hydraulic oil. Sprayed on and let it soak in. This was on a new fir deck.

Glad you got it opened. I went through a similar situation with mine, ended up having to get them to send me a new keypad. Apparently it's a "known issue" but I couldn't get in for ~2 weeks!

Another vote for WD40. Pull the drawer and soak the face in a container of it.

Updates?

I agree with Mike, GRKs. I mounted mine to a sheet of plywood with screws, but only because the wall was bare studs/insulation and I couldn't get it where I wanted it without a backer.