Search results

Arborist Forum

Help Support Arborist Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. kevinj

    Stumps.. for furniture

    Hey Guys, Gals. I'm looking to either purchase, or better yet, obtain several tree stumps to make small furniture with. Does anyone have any ideas of finding a company or any source that there may be that I can get a truckload of stumps ??? It's a general question. So please don't give exact...
  2. kevinj

    Driptorch fuel mix.

    Thanks to all you firefighters out there for all that you do... What is the best fuel mix that you recommend for a drip torch ??? :monkey: :cheers:
  3. kevinj

    Drip torch fuel.

    Hey Guys. I like to get some ideas about drip torches for controlled burning. What's the best fuel mix ??? Thanks to all those who who respond !!!
  4. kevinj

    Need help piecing back my 032.

    It's been over a year now, and I haven't put my 032 AV back together yet. Now I'm finally trying to complete this project. Except, I don't quite remember how to put it all back together. Is there any help I can get online ??? Or maybe a how-to-book to explain it ??? Thanks, kevinj
  5. kevinj

    Where can I get a good bar from ???

    Hi everyone, I'm new to this site. First time poster, long time visitor... I've been reading and enjoying so many of you guys and gals. I'm thinking that if I will take sides with anyone that can get me a 16in. bar and chain for my 032, preferably a Stihl... Or maybe a GB...
  6. kevinj

    Parts for 032 AV?

    Hey Friends , I have an 032 AV from 1982. I'm asking the Stihl Gurus, here this particular question. Cuz I know when I get to the dealership, they'll most likely say "Sorry, cant help ya." the parts are: #1 gasket between jug and muffler. #2 the chain adjustment assembly. # 3 the...
  7. kevinj

    Trouble with smoke coming in the house.

    O.K. So here's what I got. First of all, my primary heat source is a ground water heat pump. Then, on the main floor of my home, is a heatolater. (It's O.K. but I think it should force out more heat than it does.) On the lower level, is my freestanding wood burner. Both flues go up the...
  8. kevinj

    Beer cans in the fire ???

    Has anyone ever heard of tossing an empty beer can into a wood burner, fireplace, whatever, to burn off any creasote ??? Maybe the aluminum has a chemical reaction to creasote. Have you tried it ? Does it work ? :confused:
  9. kevinj

    Club 361

    Hey everybody, I just came up with a sortuva neat idea !!! Seeing that there are so many owners of the "361"... here at AS. Why not start our own little club ??? "CLUB 361" We could have some patches made. Decals, Bumper stickers, T-shirts. etc... We could even have...
  10. kevinj

    Two Stupid little loops in my chain !!!

    Hey Guys, So many times, I take my freshly sharpened chain out of my toolbox. O.K. So, now I have this loop of chain, in front of me, but, EVERY time it has these two little loops, that I have to get rid of before it goes onto the bar. : :mad: And it takes forever it seems to get rid of...
  11. kevinj

    Brush blade for an FS 80 ?

    Hey Everyone, I have a Stihl FS 80 Trimmer. It's older, heavy duty, and runs great. I've trimmed some heavy brush with this, using a circular saw type blade made by Stihl. The dang thing gets dull so quickly. Is there a blade that can keep cutting 1 in. dia. brush ( grey dogwood )...
  12. kevinj

    Another muffler mod question ...

    On my 361, I did my Lakerized muffler mod. (or close to it) Removed the limiter cap on the H setting. Opened up the screw 1/3 of a turn to richen the mix. Ran it maybe 30 hrs. if that. Then just thought that I better replace the limmiter cap. DUH !!!:dizzy: I called my dealer today, and he...
  13. kevinj

    Bigger Dogs on my 361 !!!

    Hey Guys, I need bigger dogs on my 361. Right now it's stock. I heard I could possibly put the 440 dogs on the 361. Is that true ??? Thanks for the feedback... Kevin :cheers:
  14. kevinj

    Modified Muffler Pics...

    Muffler modification: Seems to be the first bet for better performance. If you've done a muffler mod, Please post a pic. And give a brief explanation with it... :cheers:
  15. kevinj

    MS361 What changes should I make with a 24" bar ???

    A couple weeks ago, A storm came through, and took down many big trees around my property. In this part of the state 36 dbh Oak tree is a fairly large tree. So I help my friend out with my 361, and cut the trunk into 8 ft. lenghts. He was impressed and very thankfull. In return, he showed his...
  16. kevinj

    Chain sharpening angles? Please help...

    O.K. So I buy this $99.00 chain sharpener like everyone else on AS. But I've got many chains to sharpen from various saws. How do I know how to set my sharpener at the various angles and such, to get the best results ??? Some chains have numbers on them others don't. I have an 032av. But...
  17. kevinj

    Engine wont stay running !!!

    Hey guys, Got a little problem. Iv'e got an old Echo PB400e Back pack blower. It's one of the first BP blowers that came out about 30 yrs. ago. I didn't run it at all last year. Today I cleaned it up, emptied out all the old gas, put in a new fuel filter, new plug too. Doesn't seem to...
  18. kevinj

    Another Lakeside Modified Muffler.

    Finally. With the help my my friends Livewire and Ralph, I can post a couple pics of my Lakeside-ified muffler. Most of all thank you Andy. I'll show the suckback preventer soon.
  19. kevinj

    I think I'm in some trouble.

    I wanted to tear apart my 032av yesterday. And I tried to remove the muffler. I had to remove the cylinder to do so. So I thought. Then, I realize that the muffler has to be separated for it to removed from the jug. Now I think I'm in a mess. It's an old saw. Bought it new. era 1982. Is...
  20. kevinj

    Best Chain Cleaner !!

    The other day I went shopping for my wife at the dollar store, for our anniversary. While I was there, I thought I would look for an oven cleaner to clean my chains. However, I decided to try this other product. GREASED LIGHTNING !!! This stuff is unbelievable. Spray it on, let it set for...
Back
Top