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    Stihl 660 - how difficult to replace impulse line?

    Great, that does not sound so bad.
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    Stihl 660 - how difficult to replace impulse line?

    I'd like to do that but wife is paranoid about Covid 19 and me dealing with the hordes of the unmasked. And my tools are limited.
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    Stihl 660 - how difficult to replace impulse line?

    The saw won't drop down to idle w/o stalling. Impulse line may need replacing versus a tear down to replace seals. I've got a new impulse line, came w/ kit for fuel line. Months ago I ran across a youtube vid that made replacing the impulse line on the 660 look tricky and complicated, can't...
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    Advice on how best to get pro saw dirt cheap

    Get something that works then continue shopping for that GREAT buy. I bought a Stihl 660 for $500, w/o bar. Then about a 2 years or so later I found on CL a Stihl 088, very lightly used, w/bar, chain, and an Alaskan Mark III for $450. link...
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    Is there a current Silky pole saw that converts directly to a hand saw?

    I'm working in tree canopies near buildings. Sometimes I when I'm up in the tree I need a pole saw, sometimes a hand saw. Is there a Silky pole saw that has an easily removeable head essentially does both?
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    Pushing limits on BAR LENGTH

    Since it seems you are new here let me recommend a Stihl 880 to run a 20" bar. But seriously if you want to try it and baby the saw so it does not overheat it should be possible. I run a 28" bar on a JD 62. Think MS311. Largest bar Stihl packages with it on the website is 20". I bought that...
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    Advice: Worth having land logged VS cut and have picked up

    C'mon - without pictures it's just an internet rumor!! Are you going to CSM?
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    Bar and chain recommendation

    If you are running a US Stihl you need to realize that the oiler is a "turned down" version (to prevent pollution I guess). The BEST solution is to visit a dealer in Australia and get a replacement oiler down there. They are REAL simple to swap in. I upgraded both of my 660's and now they...
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    Chainsaw Milling on a Budget

    It's not our money - go for it.
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    Longest bar for Stihl 088 CSM WITHOUT helper handle?

    What's the longest bar I can plan on putting on my 088 to CSM with an Alaskan without using a helper handle? I mill alone, don't have a helper for the helper handle. I'll be buying bar and Alaskan rails/bar set.
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    Cheapest CSM setup?

    Well, as posted in 2012 $450 for a complete setup with an 088 (But the pics are lost):
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    Pole saw recommendations and opinions!!!

    Climbing is rarely dangerous, it's coming down quickly and stopping suddenly that is the problem :)
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    Pole saw recommendations and opinions!!!

    I've only cut a few branches besides the one I mentioned. Like others have discussed it cuts like a hot knife through butter. As it should, it's a 28CC chain saw on a stick with a 12" narrow kerf blade. Obligatory pic, my 6'3" son with the 13' 2" saw while we were still waiting for the 4'...
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    Pole saw recommendations and opinions!!!

    Well I guess I'll find that out next week. Bought the PPT 280 w/ 4' extension. They had the saw in stock and will ship the bar (darn shop is a 2hr round trip). Without extension it handled fine. So I bought it, got it home and used it and cut one branch about 10' up, 8" diameter.
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    Pole saw recommendations and opinions!!!

    Thanks, it did.
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    Any experience with HF Synthetic Rope ?

    Does anyone use the Harbor Freight/Badland ATV synthetic rope? It specs like an Amsteel blue/dyneema knock off for $0.50/ft.
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    stihl 661 large bar info???

    I bought my long Oregon bar from Bailey's back in about 2010. Have you checked there?
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    Pole saw recommendations and opinions!!!

    Reviving this thread because I am also trying to decide between Echo PPT 280 and Stihl, either Kombi or 133. My son has the Kombi base system, but my understanding is that with the Kombi my max length would be about 9 feet (base=3ft, extension=3', saw head=3ft). The HT 133 goes out to 11' 6" -...
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    How much time do I have before milling a pine? An oak?

    So do you think it's better to leave the bark on until milling? Thanks
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