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Not too bad here: 8°F; only about an inch of dry, squeaky snow; light wind. TORO snow thrower started up: first pull, with fresh gas, after sitting for 9 months! Gotta give them recognition. Even my older Toro’s, with the Tecumseh, 2-cycle, engines, would start on the first or second pull...

Anybody have trouble running TruFuel in these? Had one that would not start. Tried the ‘usual’ methods. Then, due to a remark from a dealer, I dumped out the ’pink’ , 50:1 TruFuel, and filled it with STIHL 50:1 MotoMix. Started right up. We’ve used TruFuel ($20/gallon)for years. And, after...

Saw this near the fancy coffee makers! More 8OV OPE on the side of the display. Guess it’s going mainstream! Philbert

https://www.northerntool.com/products/northstar-horizontal-vertical-battery-powered-log-splitter-with-battery-and-charger-24-ton-ram-force-16in-dia-x-25in-l-max-log-size-5044310 Philbert

Saint Paul, MN has a winter carnival with ice carving every year. Almost every carver uses corded or battery electric chainsaws (my kind of people)! Since I have spent so much time defending those types of saws on sites like this, I asked a few of them ‘why’ today. Lighter and quieter than...

Local STIHL dealer quoted me $8 a piece (!) for replacement sweat band liners. Theses are just a thin strip of synthetic cloth. There must be reasonable alternatives at a buck or two a piece. What have people found? Thanks Philbert

One of the concerns about battery powered tools, including chainsaws, is that each brand has unique batteries that are not compatible with tools produced by other companies. Some companies even have different lines which are not compatible with others made by the same company. This is different...

Many participants in these forums know the interest that I have in 'saving' / salvaging used saw chains. So, you can imagine the type of chest pains I feel, even typing this, but thought it might make for interesting discussion. Most of us routinely discard 'single use' blades, for: razors...

Just saw this. Oregon ownership has been transferred a few times over the past several years. https://labusinessjournal.com/news/2021/jul/14/platinum-equity-acquires-oregon-tool/ 'Beverly Hills-based private equity firm Platinum Equity has acquired Oregon Tool, a Portland, Ore.-based maker of...

Saw this yesterday at a farm store: compact, electric, kinetic, log splitter. About $550. Don't see it listed on the DR web page, but there are some older YouTube videos, and some images of similar looking splitters with different brand names. Anyone familiar with, or have experience...

Measuring firewood accurately, and consistently, is the topic of many threads. Some guys don't care if a piece is off by a few inches; some want their firewood stacks to line up like a planed surface; some just want the wood to fit in their particular stove. Aside from sticks, chalk, paint...

This came up again in a video hosted by a well know tree care supply company. The instructor was discussing chainsaw safety, chaps, PPE, etc., and mentioned that he even wears 'cut-resistant gloves' when handling saw chains, and was clearly wearing them while cutting with his chainsaw. I...

When sharpening chain, the position of the file, relative to each tooth, determines the cutting angles. Many fixtures, jigs, and guides have been designed to help position the file accurately and consistently. The Vert-i-File takes a different approach: it positions the chain, relative to the...

When I quote or reply to someone is the number at the end of that HTML string the order in which they joined the forum? E.G. was @Mastermind #4? Was @Brush Ape #459 to join? (Made you look, didn’t I?). More importantly, does this reflect seniority for selecting vacation time from the forum...

Started seeing these today. New advertising stream, or some kind of SPAM thing? Thanks. Philbert

This device has been mentioned in a number of threads, going back 17 years on some forums! But there seem to be limited comments on it (aside from the 'For Sale' / 'Sold' threads). Or, perhaps, they are scattered among multiple square file threads? I was hoping to collect feedback from users...

'Pet peeve' of mine; thought I would 'drag' it over to this forum too! Philbert

Why are we always the last to know? Philbert

Chaps are basic personal protective equipment (PPE) for saw use. High visibility (Hi-Viz) garments are required in certain work places. So, Hi-Viz chaps can be a good choice for some chainsaw users. Forester is known for their value oriented products. They offer a range of apron, wrap, and...

https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Black-and-Decker-Recalls-CRAFTSMAN-10-Inch-Corded-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard Name of product: CRAFTSMAN® CMECSP610 10-inch corded chain saws with extension poles Hazard: The chain saw can start unexpectedly without operation of the switch when the...