Recent content by Ketchup

I couldn’t agree with you and @Woodpecker more. Domestic trees are very different than west coast production timber. The risks and obstacles are different. I’ve rarely used a Sizwell at work. The dynamics of how hinges close and how fibers peel is very relevant though. Your shot there...

Looks like not enough was taken off the bottom of the face cut on the siz side and too much holding wood was left on that side as well. Was it pulled over with a rope? Not judging, just analyzing. I’ve made far worse felling cuts and the tree still hit the ground. @TheDarkLordChinChin, I...

87 E-free is all we have here unless you go to the airport. There’s no oxygen either, so high octane just makes saws slower.

Depends what you’re doing. But both is the best strategy.

You need a 390, a 395 and a 3120.

Also possible they deleted the strato for some reason. Maybe there’s an emissions version or similar motor.

Looks like a stuffer to reduce cold air volume and direct the flow for a proper scavenge loop. The reed probably provides too much duration without it.

I took that along the harbor in Pothia, Greece. I just thought it was interesting.

There are some slight case changes over time. I’ve had a few random halves that didn’t line up together. That may be related to the spun bearing fix. I always assumed the changes happened in the first few years of production. XT’s are pretty hardy saws though. If I was picking one up used...

490 piston is a bit more restrictive with slightly different timing. If you have the 4910 piston use it.

They always build the fence THEN want rid of the tree.

You’re right about that. Hard to soft catch a 1000lb lathe. The only damage is where I had to jack on the pan to get it back up. Freakin’ miracle. No worries there. I got so puckered I may have to buy some prune juice. I was on the other side of the shop before it landed.

Mother…

The lathe runs a 5hp dual stage motor. My understanding is I need a rotary converter with at least a 7.5hp motor but 10 or higher would be best.