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Thanks Pete, will have a read.

Regards
Mark

Thanks BobL, the videos make it a lot clearer after talking about it. Where did you get the digital angle finder? The file guide is used to keep the angle is that right?
Regards
Mark

Wow Travis I just looked closely at your chains. The rakers are really rounded. Is that how they should be? I thought they only had to be flat with a slight rounded front edge but maybe not. Does it...

I think I read somewhere that the leading edge should be rounded on the rakers to take the chatter out of it when cutting, thus improving chain and bar life. But I didn't do this so maybe don't...

I presume you have richened up the carby (ie dropped the max revs by 300 - 500 rpm)? This will also help look after the saw.

How do I do this?

How do you sharpen your chain? Electric or jig...

So Bob you would suggest I get rid of the chain and bar I got and go back to 3/8, semi chisel? I am hoping to get a longer bar soon, so it is easily done. When you say put it on a slope, do you find...

Hi all,

Took advantage of the wet weather today and had my first attempt at cutting some slabs from a little log. I think it is a type of oak tree? I used a borrowed alaskan mill Mk 3 on a Stihl...

I have got a 090AV that was my Dad's. Feels and sounds like it has plenty of power, but when we bought a new 066 a few years ago, it will pretty well cut at the same rate as the 090, and much lighter...

Many thanks for all your help. Worked like a treat!

Saw has been running great over the past year or so, but just recently it seems to be giving me greif. Still cuts ok, but when I put saw down it won't idle for long, and can get painful after a while...

HI, Have got a Dolmar PS9010 that won't idle real good, and doesn't seem to want to rev out real hard. Runs like the fuel mix is way to rich? Can anyone give me a rough guide how I should go about...

Hi all, My mum and dad have a kitchen with cupboards made from American Cherry. They have recently had a few modifications done to fit a new stove, and need to make 2 new cupboard doors to fill the...

Is it necessary to clean the oil before you use it throught the saw? Won't the gunk settle on the bottom of the drum?

Mark

Love to see some pictures of your mill also. What did you seal the ends with?

I havn't got a mill yet so still on steep learning curve, thanks to all you guys

Cheers
Mark.

Is there a easy way to dress the bar yourself, or do you need to take it to someone who has a specific machine. Can you just dress the bar on a disc sander or is there some other tool? Thanks Mark.

Thanks everyone for your help. I managed to get time the other day and ripped out 25 8' posts in no time. Carl, thanks especially for the advice on grinding off every second set of cutters. It did...

Thanks for your advice. I managed to get one that fits from Hare and Forbes. By the way you must be a lot smarter than me Fossil to be able to make one, I wouldn't know where to start!
Thanks again...

Hi Guys,
Hoping someone out there can help me. I broke the 1 1/2" die in my hydraulic pipe bender last night:(, and I am wondering where to go to replace it. It's a Forbes bender but any brand die...

Not sure if the bar fits....my Dad has a Stihl 066 I thought I might borrow..but don't know if it will fit. What sort of money are you looking at for a mill on it's own?

You should be able to pick up 20L of bar oil for around $60 from a oil depot...I got one the other day from caltex. I try to mix the bar oil 50/50 with used hydraulic or petrol engine oil that is...

Just after advice...have found a Gransberg Alaskan Mill model G776 on Ebay for sale. Was wondering what sort of money they are to buy new. The guy is starting at $300, including a 40" bar and 3...

1 split post to 4 iron posts would suffice, at 3-4m spacings. If going for plain wire fence you need at least 1 barb somewhere, either on top or in middle, to stop tops of steel posts moving. Use...

Sorry I meant too much cleaning for the grill plate.

Keep it simple when buying a BBQ, I with you Lignin, two burners per plate and a nice thick plate...gives a much more even heat. Grill plates take to much time to heat up. Cheers and enjoy BBQing.

Thanks everyone, I am now full of ideas. Will let you know how I get on.:2tsup:

How far would you recommend I take the depth gauges down? The posts are for the outside of the yards with steel cattle rails... makes an excellent yard that is very quiet and strong.

Wow, I never realized how good these forums are!!! Thanks guys this is all really helpfull. I have only got to cut about 40 odd 8' posts for a set of cattle yards. I really enjoy cutting timber and...

Hi everyone, I am going to rip some fence posts from billets of Yellowbox and Grey gum. Have a Dolmar PS9010 with a 20" bar running 3/8 chain. Looking for tips on how to go about it, sharpening...

Hi everyone. This the first time for me on something like this so please be patient with me. I don't think I can contribute much to anyone, but I am hoping to get plenty of useful info from you guys...