Recent content by RunningBean

I grew a BSA Meteor this summer.

I think you're spot on there, thank you. The slight angle in the closed position is the same too. I have loads of old tools, lots of Record Stillson types, pump pliers from my old job. It's interesting, the prices people ask for this stuff. I've given away quality Record vices because my...

That's basically a switch, look up kickback and look at images. It's the saw moving in a quick arc towards you, I had this happen on a petrol chainsaw a few times but I've been able to hold the Titan "down " in comparison.

Is all ok then ? The chain needs tightening usually after some quick use on logs (but the tightening procedure is not on the side like a lot of chainsaws), so I always unplug to tighten because of the poor design. I've used these saws for a few years and got one lately, brand new on a one...

I have had two Titans, is the kickback safety bar pushed forward ? Pull it backwards *with the thing unplugged * I only move the chain with the chainsaw unplugged, in order to sharpen the teeth with a manual chainsaw file. **Edit: the chain will engage as the motor gains speed, be damn...

'Any knowledgeable folk who may know what these pliers are used for ? There's no makers name on them, just an interesting old tool that I found in a bucket of scrap yard tools. Anyway, just something interesting, maybe : ) thanks in advance.