I bought a longer bar and chain for my Stihl but I haven’t put it on yet. I
guess when the next ‘cane comes…
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>> On Mar 1, 2023, at 11:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via
I have a corded sears chainsaw I bought maybe 30yr ago. I get it out
occasionally around the house where I can plug it in, and have used it with
that little HF $80 generator but the saw strains the generator.
The handle guard broke years ago so it’s probably dangerous as hell to use but
for
My 036 was bought brand-new at the local saw boutique, the only place
you could get Stihl at the time. (Circa 1995.) Spendy, as saws went.
I was cutting happily that afternoon.
The MS170 I bought fairly recently at the pawn shop. About $110.
Used, of course.
-- Jim
The last time that Jonsered (?) screwed me I called my brother and asked:
"If cost is no object, what's the saw I want?"
"Stihl".
-- Jim
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As my brother the mechanic points out: Fuel, compression, spark. You need all
three.
For 'sudden', but quiet failures it's either a clogged fuel system, or a
failure of the spark.
Change the plug, check that it sparks suitably when you pull the rope. It is
unlikely that
the timing slipped,
I am not a poos so I will look into a Stihl
On 3/1/2023 10:00 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
Get a stihl and use the premixed gas in a tin. Electric chain saws and EVs are
for pussified men.
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The one I have
Get a stihl and use the premixed gas in a tin. Electric chain saws and EVs are
for pussified men.
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> On Mar 1, 2023, at 10:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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> The one I have is a poulon pro or whatever they are called from Lowes. It
> was not the bottom
The one I have is a poulon pro or whatever they are called from Lowes.
It was not the bottom model but the next step up I believe. It ran and
cut pretty good for a while, but last year when I needed it I could not
get the thing to start.
On 3/1/2023 9:48 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
My house came
My house came with a Wards or Sears saw, probably made by Jonsered.
I fought it for a couple of years, it was basically scared of wood. You could
get it started, rev it all you wanted, but show it a log and it would die before
cutting one chip. Voodoo mystery BS for sure. You could go through
Yea, I guess you convinced me. Once you get the damn thing running, the
sound of that gas chain saw buzzing sure sounds powerful compared to
what I suspect an electric one would sound like.
On 3/1/2023 9:38 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
Basically I loathe batteries with a white-hot passion.
Understood. Wasn’t sure what you were looking to do.
I have always been amazed by the Honda walk behind mower I had for 6-7 years
that I never did a thing to other than change oil and once a spark plug. No
choke or other fiddly bits, just “stop” and “run”. That thing started on the
first pull,
Basically I loathe batteries with a white-hot passion.
Necessary evils, though. Given the choice between
a gas saw and a battery-operated one, it's gas all the
way, baby!
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I actually have an electric pole saw I use every now and then. I am
talking about the cordless kind, which at first glance seemed cheap till
I looked at the price of the battery and charger. I may just sort out
my gas one. I also hate dealing with small engines. I do not think
they are
Many years ago I bought a Homelite (?) plug-in saw. It has always worked when
I needed it, though it's weak and small compared to my two Stihl saws.
I'm not sure which would piss me off more: getting a cranky gas saw started,
or dealing with aging batteries. The plug-in saw has neither
Depending on what you need to do with it, I borrowed a neighbor’s electric pole
saw a while back and it worked great.
Can’t get my chain saw started, either. I really detest small engines.
-D
> On Mar 1, 2023, at 8:21 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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> Has anyone bought an
Jim
Yeah … another project …. After I fix the Bajaj motor scooter I just sold and
replace the starter in the Kia minivan … which I just located … transmission is
mounted sideways with the transmission pan turned vertical parallel to the
firewall which is odd … and then I need to finish hooking
Has anyone bought an electric chain saw? I have a gas powered one but I
use it very little, and when I do need to use it, the damn thing
requires a lot of hassle to get it started. Usually because I fail to
drain the gas out of it. I guess since I never know when I am going to
use it, I
> In other news the 2002 e320 wagon hovercraft is having problems with the
> display in the cluster … it’s dim or dark and only occasionally can I even
> see the odometer … what is the fix for this
Bulbs, if you're lucky. A flex-circuit repair if you're not.
-- Jim
Folks
I bought a harbor freight saws all reciprocating saw, corded, probably in 2002.
I figured I could do a few jobs with it
Well it moved with me to the beach and is still going strong in 2023 …. It has
been used hard on wood nails and metal
I think it probably cost $15 on sale … well
If I need a tool once I go to HF. If I use it enough to break it, I’ll replace
it with something better, but that rarely happens.
On Wed, Mar 1, 2023, at 17:08, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> Harbor Fright has it’s place. I, too, have one of those $20 angle
> grinders, which I’ve used
Harbor Fright has it’s place. I, too, have one of those $20 angle grinders,
which I’ve used maybe 2-3 times. As you said, it’s great for what you need it
for, and a real value for a tool you’ll likely use enough times to count on one
hand.
If I was doing a lot of work with metal I would pop
I have not had good luck with Makita cordless tools. I do have a corded 3/8”
Makita drill that has been terribly abused and still works flawlessly.
On Wed, Mar 1, 2023, at 12:47, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> My two Makita cordless drills discharge when sitting. The Ryobi drill that
>
I have several Harbor Freight electric tools on the great northern estate.
They've all been good, one is the cheapest 4" angle grinder they sell. I think
I paid $19 for it and it's definitely worked for it's money. The switch is
starting to fail but considering it's lived most of it's working
I have the same. I don’t use it a lot but it’s very good at what it does when
needed.
On Wed, Mar 1, 2023, at 10:18, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote:
> I have an original, made in Germany, corded Fein version. It’s
> incredibly versatile.
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>> On Mar 1, 2023, at
My wife gave me a Dremel version for a gift a number of years ago. It
works well but isn't very heavy duty. I found that it got pretty warm if
I used it hard so I was afraid I might do it in.
I had an opportunity to buy a better one at a good price so I now also
have a Rockwell Sonicrafter. It
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> https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/lakeland-mercedes-benz-e300-5speed/7594589602.html
Yes, it's an oddity all right.
Makes a big point of only 50k miles, but there is no picture of the
odometer.
On Wed, 1 Mar 2023 17:31:04 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes
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> Strong work .
> I'm glad you had success!
Thank you, Rick.
Craig
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> Attaboy!
Thank you, Kevin.
Craig
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Beautiful color
--FT
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Bought this to test CIS. Does not seem to work reliably due to the shraeder
valves they have in the connections. Pressure not really releasing from the
gauge. This can’t be returned to the store due to fuel, so you have to submit
it online. Got email today my card had been refunded and to
My two Makita cordless drills discharge when sitting. The Ryobi drill that
was 1/4 the cost does not discharge, and lasts way longer on a charge.
On Wed, Mar 1, 2023 at 11:01 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
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> Yup, nothing better for plunge cutting electrical
DIrect translation from the Portuguese.
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Tres chic. Scarcity value alone is $25k.
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I'm glad you had success!
Rick
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It was fairly warm in the Big Room today, so I worked on getting the
Attaboy!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Feb 28, 2023, at 9:54 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
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> It was fairly warm in the Big Room today, so I worked on getting the rear
> axle half-shafts removed from the 1980 300SD which has been sitting up on
> jackstands for months.
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Check it out:
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-D
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Classic mercedes benz 609D
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Yup, nothing better for plunge cutting electrical box openings.
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> On Mar 1, 2023, at 10:50 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
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> I've got the Makita version. I haven't used it a lot but it's super handy
> for making plunge cuts to install electrical boxes in
I've been very happy with the Makita stuff. It's expensive but a couple years
ago the snowmobile club had to redeck a bridge. My Makita 18v 1/4" drive impact
gun was the only one that could drive 6" lag bolts all the way down.
Everybody's 3/8" could do it but mine was the only 1/4"...
-Curt
> I've got the Makita version... I don't want to lose my position in the league
> of procrastinators...
Plenty of time for that! HF also sells one of these. For as little as I've
used the Fein, I'd probably
have been well served with the cheapie. But, it's _so_ nice using top-end
gear...
Back in my woodworking days I recall the Fein multitool coming out. I didn’t
really have a need at the time, and Fein stuff, while very good, was pretty
expensive.
I saved that money and put it into a Fein biscuit jointer. A wonderful tool as
well.
-D
> On Mar 1, 2023, at 8:49 AM, Curt
I've got the Makita version. I haven't used it a lot but it's super handy for
making plunge cuts to install electrical boxes in existing work...
I need to get it out and cut off the shims on our front door so I can finally
get the trim installed. It hasn't been quite 3 years yet, I don't want
> I have an original, made in Germany, corded Fein version. It’s incredibly
> versatile.
I do too. Wasn't cheap. IIRC, that was exactly the tool that was used to cut
the cast
off my arm when I broke it back in first grade. So, 1966 or thereabouts. It
made a
strong impression on me, at the
I have an original, made in Germany, corded Fein version. It’s incredibly
versatile.
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> On Mar 1, 2023, at 10:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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> Just replaced the (probably) original hollow core exterior service door for
> the garage at the Flagstaff manse
Just replaced the (probably) original hollow core exterior service door for the
garage at the Flagstaff manse with a nice steel door. In doing so I knew I
would probably need to trim and cut out some of the old frame and trim.
Since any new project always requires additions to the tool
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