the all aussie dribble thread!

[chippy]

Matt, when you say $50/hr, you would then add your labor on to that charge or is that an all up rate? Anywhere from $30 odd to $60/hr I reckon, but I've never owned a 660 but know they guzzle heaps.its amazing how much you can do in a couple of hrs with a good work area......I've never quoted a job on an hourly rate as I reckon the client would not understand the running costs.

I've never charged anyone to cut their firewood but have done it for free a few times...

 

[Rudolf73]

What are people using to seal cylinders to crankcases if doing a base gasket delete. I've used rtv previously but I've seen loctite 518 used also

Ive also got the Rtv stuff. Others swear by Yamabond, seems to be quite popular for chainsaw builds

 

[chippy]

What are people using to seal cylinders to crankcases if doing a base gasket delete. I've used rtv previously but I've seen loctite 518 used also

I've used gasket goo before...it'd probably work in that scenario also.

 

[billyj]

rtv blue/black or threebond grey. same stuff that seals nearly every 2 stroker dirtbike and go karts crankcase halves together

 

[MCW]

What are people using to seal cylinders to crankcases if doing a base gasket delete. I've used rtv previously but I've seen loctite 518 used also

I'm using Three Bond. Same as Yamabond, Hondabond etc. I got 2 tubes off eBay for about $30 delivered from memory.

 

[MCW]

Matt, when you say $50/hr, you would then add your labor on to that charge or is that an all up rate? Anywhere from $30 odd to $60/hr I reckon, but I've never owned a 660 but know they guzzle heaps.its amazing how much you can do in a couple of hrs with a good work area......I've never quoted a job on an hourly rate as I reckon the client would not understand the running costs.

I've never charged anyone to cut their firewood but have done it for free a few times...

Put it this way mate I do vary a lot. I quite often just charge a flat rate for a single tree ($250 for example with chop up and limbing but not timber removal). It is hard to put an hourly rate on it but have done so numerous times. I've even said to guys occasionally "I'll do an hour free and if you like what I get done I'll keep going and you pay". One thing I am good at is going the same speed all day but have had a few too many things pop up on occasion out of my control to charge a one off fee on some jobs.
Even with me getting most components at cost it can still become an expensive exercise sometimes. For example local dealer charges $300+ for a carbide chain plus $40 a sharpen. If I didn't own my own grinder with diamond wheels for carbide or have guys like Benny supplying me carbide at a good price my prices would have to go up significantly without a doubt. I'm also not doing it as my only income and that makes a huge difference.

 

[Jimbo209]

One of his piles of wood

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[VinceGU05]

What are people using to seal cylinders to crankcases if doing a base gasket delete. I've used rtv previously but I've seen loctite 518 used also

Threebond. Nps with 518.

 

[weedkilla]

Threebond. Nps with 518.

Nps? Huh? What's nps?

I've got a couple sealed down with 518, and I prefer it.

 

[scallywag]

One of his piles of wood

Looks a lot like Yellow Box, any idea what it is?

 

[Jimbo209]

Looks a lot like Yellow Box, any idea what it is?

No he did say was about 50m talk and the stump burnt for 4days

Looks like I'll probably go out next Saturday to cut it

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[postrip]

The view from my office on a daily basis...

 

[postrip]

What are people using to seal cylinders to crankcases if doing a base gasket delete. I've used rtv previously but I've seen loctite 518 used also

Hey Ben, 3bond, or Loctite 518 are the best in that situation!
The "Dirko" Stihl used as a sealant , was also suited 2 the job, not sure if it's still available now, as it's been 12yrs since I left the Stihl/Husky Dealership.

 

[derwoodii]

want

http://www.dinasaw.com.au/chain-sharpeners/

 

[460cixy]

The view from my office on a daily basis...View attachment 432459

Pyro is a bit cold time to turn up the wick

 

[MCW]

want

http://www.dinasaw.com.au/chain-sharpeners/

Um you may not want. Have heard from people who have one that, um, they are more trouble that they're worth. Talk to that New Zooland dude, Tony.

 

[bennn*e]

want

http://www.dinasaw.com.au/chain-sharpeners/

With the amount of time saved sharpening vs having to continually readjust it to get the cutter length even they're not worth it. For a hire place id say yes because they generally don't pay much attention but accurate sharpening for customers I wouldn't. We trialled one for a bit. Had to make sure it had no double cutter or skips. If you just did a few larger chains continuously it would be ok

 

[VinceGU05]

Nps? Huh? What's nps?

I've got a couple sealed down with 518, and I prefer it.

No problems = nps [emoji6]

 

[MCW]

Nps? Huh? What's nps?

www.nps.org.au

Vince is saying that you need "free online medical information" mate. He may have seen your lumps?

 

[postrip]

Pyro is a bit cold time to turn up the wick

It's like the Driver.... Only works occasionally !!!