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    Repair pricing

    I'm still working on setting up a saw repair business. I have worked in a shop before, and they were very arbitrary with their pricing. We kind of just liberally decided whatever the labor charge would be based on how long the work took, but there was really no set time for certain repairs...
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    Advertising question

    Im starting a chainsaw repair service. Ive posted ads on local apps like nextdoor. Ive called tree services without any luck. What else should I be doing?
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    What does aluminum transfer look like?

    How do I know if I have it? What's the difference between that and worn chrome?
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    Chrome thickness

    Does anyone know how thick the plating is on cylinders?
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    EETC tests

    Does anyone know where to get full practice tests? I have the study guides but they don't cover everything. I can't seem to find much on Google either.
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    where to find used bar and chain?

    Any ideas where to find em?
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    work/shop space

    I've been looking into getting a small workshop just to work on saws. I really don't need much more than the size of one room, a few hundred sq. ft. tops. I'm not seeing much available anywhere, even CL. Can't you get a conex or something with power hookups? Any other ideas?
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    Decarb with a hot plug?

    I've been experimenting with different methods for decarbonizing. I had the idea of using a slightly hotter plug for a bit to try to burn out that carbon. What are your thoughts? I believe you cant go too cold with the plug because you'll get too much buildup anyway.
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    Piston plating

    Quick question: when you have a low-end model, often the piston will be chrome plated. Do they only plate the skirt, or do they just let the entire thing get plated?
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    How to get repair work

    You guys may have seen my post from yesterday. I'm a mechanic looking for work. I have already been trying cold calls to tree services. I think there is a landscapers convention next month that I'll be going to. Does anyone have any more advice?
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    Austin chain saw repair

    Had enough with the local service shops? I'm a certified saw repair technician looking for work. Very thorough, fair pricing. Just send me a message or Email. Charlie
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    Power sharpening

    Does anyone sharpen by sticking their file in a drill?
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    Supersize sprocket

    I'm looking for a sprocket big enough to fit on a bicycle wheel. Anyone know of anything that would work? Any enormous rim sprockets out there?
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    Think they gave me the wrong part

    I ordered a new ring for this stupid Echo. I put it on the piston and it doesn't fit in the groove. I take it off and see that it's too big around as well compared to the original. It won't fit into the cylinder by itself either. I took it back to the dealer and they didn't seem to know...
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    Stihl engine check sheet

    Does anyone know where I can find a copy. It's not coming up on google.
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    Stihl parts on Amazon

    Has anyone seen the Stihl parts for sale on Amazon? They are ridiculously low priced which makes me suspicious. $60 for a shortblock?? $30 for a cylinder?? Great deals, but are they legitimate parts? Whats the deal with Mahle? Is that the same/same quality?
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    Echo worm gear

    I was able to pull the worm gear off of an Echo CS 303T with a bearing separator. Is it reusable? Should I just press it back on? Any use of heat/freezing?
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    Used saws

    Does anyone know where to find parts saws? CL and junkyards have nothing.
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