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  1. J

    Best Way to De Gunk an old chainsaw?

    I've got a small steam cleaner that works pretty good. Only takes about ten minutes to heat up and it goes right thru those hard oily coatings.
  2. J

    List of Pro Saw Models - References

    For a visual ID Don't know about pre 80s or saws from the last ten or so years, but Stihls that have a black over white rear handle are pro saws. Might be exceptions.
  3. J

    Falling slight leaner with a plain old bottle jack?

    I'm with the above poster. A pull line set at least 2/3 of the way up would be the best ins. Use wedges as you go for backup. Have you sounded the trees for rot? Rot in the wrong place will make wedges or a jack usless. I dont know what tools you have but are you confident in your ability...
  4. J

    Maasdam Rope Pullers - great alternative or bad idea ?

    I got a glove caught in one of mine and it bent the flat spring for the dog. I called the ph# in the inst. book, told them what was wrong and they sent me several parts for five bucks that made it an easy fix. Very nice outfit to deal with.
  5. J

    # of clips

    If cable clamps on a farmers eye is the same thing, it seems like I always seen them with three. Never saddle a dead horse. With regards to the clamps.
  6. J

    What to do in thsi situation

    A tree can barberchair forwards or backwards. Possibly that one b.c. backwards.
  7. J

    Seeking advice - cutting through hard-to-roll logs on the ground

    When you get close, whack your wedge up tight. Maybe use two wedges. Some logs will lift a little. Alternate hits and get them tight. Then just cut with the tip of the bar and watch for the color of the sawdust to change. You have to cut slow and even.
  8. J

    Stihl 024 AV?

    I believe the Pro saws all have a black and white rear handle. Homeowner saws, the handle is black and orange,
  9. J

    Stihl ms 250 C chain saw ?

    I bought several saws from a guy recently and one of them is a Stihl 250 C with EZ start. You have to forget the normal methods. Put it on the ground or hold the rear handle against your leg or crotch and then just pull SLOWLY. You can either pull the cord all the way out or just pull it a foot...
  10. J

    setting up a yarding system

    Here is a pic of mine. Its 2 1/2' dia. pipe. 1/8" thick. The straight part is 16" long but I would make it 18. The hook part can be almost anything, its only purpose is to keep the line separated. The thumb part near the eye is the most important. The crotch of that thumb needs to have a strong...
  11. J

    setting up a yarding system

    There is also something called a bull hook that is easily made and will not kink the line. For 3/8" line you would need 2 1/2" + dia. pipe and a welder. You could probably find more info on them in a horse logging site. They work great and only weigh a few pounds. I have used mine alot and it...
  12. J

    Switching from Street Gas/Oil Mix to Ethanol Free

    At our two local stations, there is no non ethanol advertising, all of the pumps have stickers that say they " may have up to 10 percent ethanol" but the Premium pumps have been ethanol free for at least over four years. I have tested it in a water jar almost every time just to make sure. The...
  13. J

    Square Grinders: Silvey Swing Arm, or RazurII Preferances / Opinions.

    You really need two dressers or it will take a lot of unscrewing and screwing. One on the side plate and one on the top plate. srcar52, you are right about the slide mechanism being the weak point. I bought mine in 88 and after a few years the slide started to drag. It was already shot but I...
  14. J

    Square Grinders: Silvey Swing Arm, or RazurII Preferances / Opinions.

    I have owned a RSII for years and have had good luck with it. I also like the salmon wheels. You can put multi point or single point dressers in them. It works out good to have a set of both. By several wheels at once, screw in the single points and get all of the wheels dressed and then switch...
  15. J

    The Beg for Manuals Thread

    I am trying to help a friend with an 039 Stihl. Can anyone help with a service man. and an IPL ?
  16. J

    Northern Tool Skidding tongs

    With that lift boom on your tractor you will get tongs to work better than straight ground skidding, but they have to be shaped right. The only ones that I have seen that are the right shape from the git/go are called "Super log tongs" The ones you have and almost every one sold anywhere have...
  17. J

    Guys, don't get complacent out there!!!

    Have'nt posted in awhile, been busy. Was skimming over new posts and saw this. Thumbs up Brad for putting this out there. Most of us will stick up pics of our glorious escapades, but would not have the balls to show this. Learning to fall timber is about like going thru your teenage years...
  18. J

    Chain saw stolen

    Ever read "Techniques of Harassment Vol. III" ?
  19. J

    Can Square Chisel Be Re-Filed To Round?

    I have always done the gullets with my RSII grinder. Freehand, so its close to your fingers and you have to be careful.
  20. J

    Pinched bar

    As long as you have an extra chain you are all set. Next time you get pinched, also known as the anti-theft position, you can swap bar/chain and rescue yourself.
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