the all aussie dribble thread!

[tdi-rick]

I already have ASIO on to my Cutty Cutty shipment disappearing. Apparently some short little nuggety pirate scaled the side of the cargo ship off the coast of NSW, picked up the 20' container and threw it over the side. Not pointing fingers Neil but jesus...

When I was talking to Neil the other night he did seem to be saying "Arrrrrrrrrr" a lot and just thought he was over-pronouncing the start letter of my name :msp_confused:

 

[MCW]

My bad, it's plain as day across three individual but consecutive tie straps, then repeats.

Oh, I am slow, it's three separate words isn't it ?.

CUTTY CUTTY SUCKS

Hmm, could this portent an ebay chain war ?

Pretty sure it says CUTTY SUCKS CUTTY whatever that means.

 

[MCW]

When I was talking to Neil the other night he did seem to be saying "Arrrrrrrrrr" a lot and just thought he was over-pronouncing the start letter of my name :msp_confused:

Well he did have this bloody parrot when I visited and a sunglasses style tan but only over one eye :msp_confused:

 

[tdi-rick]

A couple of tips with files.

Never, ever let them hit each other or bang together. Say ta ta to their teeth if they do, they won't cut for #### afterwards.
If someone ever tries to sell you a bundle of files that aren't interleaved or somehow kept apart, reject them and ask for new ones.

Get a file card. It's the best way to keep a file clean. It's basically a nail brush for files. Files need pedicures too

I haven't tried this, but Nate/Metals406 reckons it works.
Give blunt files a soak in vinegar, apparently the acid etches them a bit and you get a bit of an edge back.
With the cost of files it's worth a test.

 

[Rudolf73]

Well he did have this bloody parrot when I visited and a sunglasses style tan but only over one eye :msp_confused:

irate:

 

[tdi-rick]

Well he did have this bloody parrot when I visited and a sunglasses style tan but only over one eye :msp_confused:

Is that when you thought he was getting a little fresh with you when he kept calling you "Me hearty..." ?

 

[gmax]

I could be wrong Rudy but pretty sure Wayne would have been smart enough to use cylinder designed to fit a Husky 359.

Now who's being smart? :bang: :hmm3grin2orange:

Rudy, I used a P/C kit from Mag Supply but I used a Meteor piston from the Greek, I'll be selling this one I don't need 2 359"s.

 

[bennn*e]

Har Har...




Yeah they work good, I ended up getting the Pferd one which does both 3/8 and 404 (7/32 file). I wasn't sure if Stihl had one yet...

Where abouts did u get the 7/32 from? I see blackwoods here in SA have them

 

[Stihlman441]

This is the Stihl 2 in 1 file system if you havnt seen one.

Nutzung des STIHL Feilenhalters 2-in-1 - YouTube

 

[peter92]

The Granberg is generally better than the Oregon (Precision Tooling) copy.
Can you post a photo of where the play is ?
The Oregon version is ordinary as you need to re-adjust the file height side to side or you get two differing amounts of hook.

Personally, if I'm going to use a guide I prefer the Husky combi roller guide.
Quick, accurate and it holds the file at a good height on Oregon and Carlton chain for the right amount of hook (IMO)
The Vallorbe file holder is good too.

The Oregon (Precision) and Stihl file guides hold the file too high, again, just IMO.

The Carlton File-O-Plate was an excellent gizmo but it looks like it's gone the way of the Dodo since Blount bought Carlton.

I just use Vallorbe files as that's what my dealer supplies, and he's awesome.


(or so he keeps telling us )

The play is where the pen is

 

[Stihlman441]

Where abouts did u get the 7/32 from? I see blackwoods here in SA have them

Carlton recommend 7/32 for 3/8 chains.

 

[Rudolf73]

Where abouts did u get the 7/32 from? I see blackwoods here in SA have them

I got mine from baileys ages ago, but sent it via a second party - couldn't be bothered waiting 2 months for baileys slow ar$e shipping to arrive.

A bit cheaper over there also.

 

[lumberjackau]

A couple of tips with files.

Never, ever let them hit each other or bang together. Say ta ta to their teeth if they do, they won't cut for #### afterwards.
If someone ever tries to sell you a bundle of files that aren't interleaved or somehow kept apart, reject them and ask for new ones.

Get a file card. It's the best way to keep a file clean. It's basically a nail brush for files. Files need pedicures too

I haven't tried this, but Nate/Metals406 reckons it works.
Give blunt files a soak in vinegar, apparently the acid etches them a bit and you get a bit of an edge back.
With the cost of files it's worth a test.

Excellent tips rick, going to try the viniger trick myself now, forgot about it and I have a few not so sharp files that would benefit from a touch up, any idea on how long to soak them for?

Another couple of tips for ya,

Don't touch the cutters on the file with your fingers, the oils from you hand won't do the files any good at all

do not drag the file back through the tooth, this will break off the the leading edge of the file and ruin the file.

Hooroo
Will

 

[tdi-rick]

The play is where the pen is

Looks like an Oregon/Precision Tooling/Tecomec version so I'm not surprised, the genuine Granberg is all metal.

I just dug both out (I had to remember where they were, it's been a while since I'd seen either, like years) and the Oregon does wobble there. You can use a pair of pliers on the serrated knob, but if you look carefully the hook will be different anyway one side to the other too.

If you hadn't guessed, I'm not a fan of that particular jig, too much frigging about for too much imprecision.

 

[peter92]

Yeah, It says MADE IN ITALY on it
Don't want to get rid of one of yours do you
PM me if interested
Regards Peter

 

[deye223]

I have been sharpening chains for more than 35 years and you sort of get the hang of it after a bit.

nothing teaches you to sharpen a chain like having the boss on ya back I learnt quick just to piss him off

he was the kind of bloke who wasn't happy unless he was winging about something

 

[MCW]

any idea on how long to soak them for?

If they end up looking like a wood rasp Will you've probably soaked them a bit too long.

 

[derwoodii]

This is the Stihl 2 in 1 file system if you havnt seen one.

Nutzung des STIHL Feilenhalters 2-in-1 - YouTube

Spreken ze deutsch? ah ta seen these was not sure how they were to be used, looks trick if you say OK so I say you should would know

 

[derwoodii]

nothing teaches you to sharpen a chain like having the boss on ya back I learnt quick just to piss him off

he was the kind of bloke who wasn't happy unless he was winging about something

Filing a chain, I was taught if it takes more than one rock song your taking too long so about 3.30 minutes a chain oh Stairway to Heaven & Bohemian Rhapsody was not on the playlist.

 

[lumberjackau]

If they end up looking like a wood rasp Will you've probably soaked them a bit too long.

hmmm, I will be able to convert old round files into a new porting rasp :hmm3grin2orange: