If the chain is burnt or newly discolored after grinding it got too hot and has changed its heatr treat/ temper. Grinding too much, too fast...
I think OPs hookaroon was made by a company. I've seen a few like them but don't recall the manufacturer. They are not forged but welded from 3...
So I experienced a weird reaction with boiled linseed oil yesterday. I but some on the handle and had the pick downstairs near the wood furnace...
I'm thinking about it. Without a leak test it's a replace and try again. I might try the small engine guy down the road just to do a leak...
It dies when I pull the throttle. And idles fast no matter the carb setting....that sounds like a leak of sorts. It will die at idle also. I...
I have 3 saws right now. Sthil 180, 036, and 044. Picture is of the 044. For the last 3 months it has been giving me problems. Won't idle...
Yes, cleaning the cut area will keep a saw sharp longer. When wood was manually cut with axe and saw it was common to use an axe to remove bark...
I should have another pickaroon soon. I got a cheap 3 lb Chinese/India axe for $0.75. I have access to a water jet cutter so I cut the cheap...