My week this week, my workshop videos.

Hi people,
During last weeks work on the fallen trees, I discovered that my chainsaw, an antique Stihl 08S, would not start, here is the tale of me fixing it, and then fixing it again! Many thanks to "The Repair Specialist" whose youtube vids put right my mistake! Enjoy, subscribe, and above all, stay healthy!
Phil
unseasonably cold East Yorkshire! ( it was warm and sunny this morning)

 
hermetic said:
Hi Chaps, the week was going so well, once it had started (Tuesday), weather has improved and I feel fit again, and it was all downhill fom there!
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Hi Phil,
Just catching up on your posts here.
Your trees are ahead of ours on buds, but I did hear and see some robins this week. A sure sign of spring.
Stay well!
-brino
 
And us in Canada as well.


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hermetic said:
I discovered that my chainsaw, an antique Stihl 08S, would not start
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".....the first thing we'll do is damage that screw"

LOL! :grin big:

What bird is that from about 12:03 to 13:00?
It reminds me of a cardinal here....

That Stihl looks like it doesn't have any plastic bits on it. How old is it?
My ~20 year old Stihl model 029 has a lot of plastic covers, but they are holding up very well.

I appreciate that you included the the mis-assembly too.

Thanks for sharing this!
-brino
 
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Hi all, I bought the 08S second hand from a local small engine man, probably more than 20 years ago, he couldnt sell it over the counter because it has no chain brake on it!. I looked it up, and they started the 08 range in 1963!!! I had no idea it was so old, it is a superb saw, if (like all chain saws) you keep it sharp, and the guides trimmed! It is all metal, and the only damage is a couple of the vent slots are broken on the pull start case, which was like that when I bought it.. See https://www.stihl.com.au/static/geschichte/60er.htm As to the birdsong, apart from three years in Bridlington, I have lived in the countyside all my life and TBH I haven't a clue! My Cousin, Keith, born in London, and grew up in Harlow (where Holbrook lathes were made) can recognise every bird, tree, and flower! I will ask him! Thanks for the comments guys, and thanks for watching
Stay Healthy
Phil
East Yorkshire , Sunny but cold!
 
You may have noticed right at the end, after the saw has started, I grab a screwdriver to switch it off?, the switch is faulty, and instead of switching the saw off, it starts arcing, and delivers a hefty ignition voltage to the operators hand. I have just ordered a new switch........fron Hong Kong! I hope the info that Coronavirus dies in three days is correct! I may spray it down just in case.....................
Phil
 
When I remove the needle valves from carburetors, I first screw them closed, counting the number of turns to tight. Then I know how to set them when I reinstall them.

Also, in addition to tightening in sequence, I tighten all screws to touch then repeat tightening to snug, and then a final round to finish. If I am torquing to a spec., I will add tightening to half of the final torque to the sequence.
 
Good idea! but you never know how many people have been trying to start it and twiddled with the screws. Good thing to do though if you have no alternative. The tightening sequence you suggest is definitely the way to go as parts get thinner and more prone to warp.Thanks for the comment and for watching.
Phil,
Locked down in East Yorkshire!
 
Hi all,
Not done much due to the virus lockdown, I bet all the survivalists in the USA are rolling around their bunker floors, surrounded by food, laughing their heads off! I did get a day and a half in the workshop, made a cold frame for my daughters roof garden, she was pleased with the solid practical construction, but thought the aesthetics left a lot to be desired! Teenagers! There's no pleasing them! Like, comment, subscribe, enjoy! We live in "interesting" times.
Phil
East Yorkshire
https://youtu.be/mWXNaoyHm68
 
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