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    Help choosing Stihl 291 C-BE or 500i

    That's CAD right? So about 1000 USD, which sounds about right. You might want to consider upgrading at the dealer for a 24" B&C. I run my 261 with a 20 and it is great, and the 261 is quite a bit less expensive. Sounds like you are on a 1 saw plan so get the 400, upgrade the B&C and you will...
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    Help choosing Stihl 291 C-BE or 500i

    If you got the coin, buy the 500i. Its a great saw. With the 291, there is also a slight different user experience to learn. That is to let the saw idle a bit, before the initial cuts and after the final cuts. The electronics need to adjust for conditions. Mostly after the final cut, or the...
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    Help choosing Stihl 291 C-BE or 500i

    The 500i is a different animal then your dolmar and the 291. A very capable saw but there is some learning involved. Keep that in mind. My 500i experiences --> https://www.arboristsite.com/threads/stihl-500i-fast-idle-and-overheating-bar-and-chain.360589/ More specifically for your situation...
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    Welding Blankets

    So you're now going to follow me around to take little shots at me? Get a life little Boy.
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    Welding Blankets

    Yup, and I do have some extra roof panels. They are up against my shed, locked into place by snow and ice. That might be just the answer. 👍 This welding blanket is a success, but is fuuuuugleeeey*10
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    Welding Blankets

    I don't mess with it, and there is nothing collecting on the floor, so no concern. Not sure if this will be used next year. Come spring time and I get started on my welding project this blanket will get use for actual welding. Next year, I might put up some moving blankets, which might be...
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    If You Could Only Have One Chainsaw Forever...

    A Stihl Super Magnum ms5550i. Looking forward to the push button starter, powered by an anti matter fusion reactor, and the hyper laser cutting tech that can also BBQ a dozen 1/4 pound burgers.
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    I Am A Now Stihl MasterWrench Certified Technician!

    A Stihl bottle opener? Wow! I got at least a dozen of them all free, but none say Stihl on them. Probably worth 17c, at least. Mr.Metsa, congrates with conditions. Is this for real?
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    Getting annoyed with Stihl

    A chain tensioner I ordered was on forever backorder. After 12 weeks, I cancelled with my dealer and order it off Amazon.
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    Plasma Cutters

    When it comes to tools, I do like quality. However for something like a Plasma cutter, I cannot justify 10* the cost for something that will be occasionally used and probably not heavily.
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    Plasma Cutters

    Here is what I bought, AG-60, that BestArc and many others use. Dimension wise they look identical. I did not get out the calipers and make measurements. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL14HYLM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
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    Plasma Cutters

    AG-60 is all I know. Suppose to work. @Glenn50
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    Did You Get Anything Saw Related For Christmas?

    I have another neighbor that buys and buys and buys. She'll do an inventory, see what is expired and give it to me. I have an industrial sized bottle of Vitamin C that expired 3+ years ago. Maybe, just maybe it has lost some of it's effectiveness, but is not harmful as I have been popping a...
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    Did You Get Anything Saw Related For Christmas?

    I got a big Ham. Neighbor likes to buy food for people. Week before he dropped off a 10lb turkey.
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    Worth of a lightly used 400C

    I sold a 10yo ms290 a few years ago for nearly what I paid. During covid when saws were hard to get. The 400c is a great saw, but you can get them easily at a dealer, full warranty, assurance that it is going to run, etc. I'd expect 30% off and it needs to look and operate like new. I bought...
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    MS290 to MS390 hard pull

    Hard? Is it still hard with the spark plug removed?
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    Plasma Cutters

    OMG. Now even less expensive. FedEx says mines shows up tomorrow. 👍
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    Fixs for "Rocked Chain"

    I hit a nail real hard, and the entire chain was buggered. I hand filed it, but it took to long, and should have just replaced it. Hit a rock, lightly, try a new file. You can save such a chain if you haven't mess up to many teeth. I had a grinder, when I was learning. Great for a buggered...
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    Plasma Cutters

    I have my Sears Craftsman 30gallon 120psi compressor. Had if now for over 30 years, and use it all the time. Not real humid here, but will get an additional dryer if necessary.
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