I had a similar issue with this and just put the saw on the shelf. Picked it up again recently; has anyone been able to figure out what caused the chain tension on the Stihl bar mentioned on Page 1?
At the recent NATCC it was a "no" across the board regarding quickies; there was further discussion about official differentiation between being [CE] approved and being on the actual ISA TCC approved gear list. From what I understood it is a matter of time before the CE quickie is actually...
Also general thread update, there are now Panther mini bars that reportedly fit and function without modification on this saw. Monkey Beaver and Chainsawbars.co.uk. They are sold solo or as kits with sprocket and chain. I ordered some non-safety Archer 56DL 1/4" .043 loops from...
@Froggybear Can you post a photo when you get a minute? I have this same setup but haven't run it much and want to prep as much as possible before finding out the hard way. Thanks!
Yeah this sounds uncomfortably familiar with an experience I had last year, I would be willing to bet with the same builder (EDIT 8/26/22: builder was not John). I sent payment to have a new saw built, upgraded, and modded in August of last year. After numerous emails and texts regarding...
I don't have the actual thread link handy but definitely remember this video being one of the first things I ever saw posted on TreeBuzz and I still think it's some of the best content to capture the ingenuity of an industry. Happy Birthday TreeBuzz!
Bicycle Work Rig
Obligatory shoutout to...