Recent content by Wood Doctor

I have straightened a couple using an end vise on my woodworkers bench and a lot of trial an error. A few were impossible. The angles are almost impossible to duplicate and match the originals. In addition to bend, you will also run into twist. Also, when the bar bends that much, the case is...

I put an 18" bar/chain on my 026 PRO. It is having no trouble with it whatsoever. I also added the outside bumper spike. I love this saw.

You may want to install that base gasket and forget the sealer. The latest Service Manuals for the 550 XP Mark II and the 575 XP do not ask for any sealant to be applied as long as the gasket is there.

I must admit that my Makita 520i has never done that reverse cold start/run. It's a great performer with only one exception: a slight oil leak when not running. I live with that. Here's a pic: Finding parts to fix the oil leak has been tough, or should I say, next to impossible. So, I just...

That also assumes they've spent about $800 on a new set of clubs.

I received a 0-compression Husky 550 XP yesterday that has to have a new top end. Piston ring no longer exists and the groove for the ring cannot be seen. Based on this thread, I ordered a new top end and will try to restore the saw. Here's what the owner brought in: Lord knows what else I...

I saw my first eclipse of the sun in 1953 I believe, but it could have been 1954. We lived in Indianapolis. It was a total eclipse that took place in the morning. I helped mom and dad make smoked glass viewers the day before. It's an event that I will always remember. E-clips tend to be easy to...

The psychology of owning a Stihl 500i is rather amazing. Some owners like to brag that they have enough bread to spend $1,500 or more for a 79cc chainsaw. It's a huge ego boost. I tend to be more practical.

I did it but I doubt I will ever do it again: It was a stronger saw (I think) but I never saw it run when it was new. I doubt it would stay even with an 026 PRO, including the one that I still own.

Vegan logic?

One of the most common repairs I have had to make for sawyers is stripped out bar stud threads caused by overtightening the bar nuts. This is especially true on top handle saws.

Buffing might be the wrong term. I use a steel wire cup brush mounted in my drill press and clean off all the residue on the cutters and drive links before sharpening. It seems to be a good reminder that the chain was sharpened and the bar was serviced.

Every time I remove the chain I clean the air filter. I also sharpen/buff the chain and file off the burrs on the bar. Standard procedure.

Well, Drumbum, that lowered the level. Holy Cow! :aplastao: