I just purchased this beautiful piece of history... it runs phenominally (sp?), but after a closer inspection as expected the gas vent line needs to be replaced. The tubing is as old as I am. I was just wondering if anyone knew where I could get tubing to replace this. I know that stihl does not...
From my understanding it is said that it is better to wash and dry your chaps because it allows the material to no be so tightly packed together and (god forbid) when the chain would cut into them it will allow the material strands to be pulled out of the casing faster and clog the saw stopping...
I bought Miendl's new Air stream boots that are steel toe and have the chain saw protection.. the way the sole is cut it works best with offset gaffs. They are very comfortable and have this really nice memory foam in them to mold them to your feet for a better more comfortable fit... Worth...
YOu may be able to order them form the UK.. (they are the new ones that are grey)
http://www.abbeypro.co.uk/chainsaw-clothing/stretch-air-clothing/showitem-FS-PF-806677-G.aspx
here is the danish link for the red ones...
I got mine from www.treeworker.co.uk they were very helpful in answering all of my questions and Rob even shipped them in two seperate boxes so that he could call them a product sample. he did this to avoid me having to pay an import tax. They are very very comfortable.
I wear Meindl Airstreams... they are chainsaw protectant, but are the mountaineering style.. super comfortable.. memory foam and all... I am just used to the mountaineering style boots and can;t stand the super high heel of loggers.. from my understanding any of the mountaineering style boots...
I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments and suggestions... I believe I am going to go with either the Kleins or the buckingham T2 because they both have offset spurs.. I wear a european style Chainsaw/climbing boot ( Meindl Airstreams) so the offset allows for me to be able to ealk...
I was looking for some feed back about what people prefer for climbing spurs.... I am located in central Jersey and I am aware there is a bit of ivy out there... I have been researching different sets of spurs to invest in and there are so many types and brands out there that I am a little...
Treeclimber1... I see that that course at Rutgers was very informative for you as well.. That was a huge tree.. were you able to get the bulk out with a skid steer ???