I had a starter rope break on me the other day. I always keep two or three spares in the truck so it was just a matter of about five minutes getting the saw back in action. The spares I had were a bit short (24”…not sure why they were cut so short). It worked but I had to be careful not to pull to the end and stress it. Anywho…I was looking on Amazon the other day and found the exact same cord as the saw shop sold me…except it was MUCH cheaper. Here’s the link if anyone is interested. Twelve meters for less than $8. I want to say the shop charged me that much for two.
Starter rope
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lumberjack
Young man on the go
You don't have that problem with electric or hydraulic saws....
BlackSmith
Uncivil
I found Kevlar 72” boot laces at Super Shoes, can’t wait to see how they work out.
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I’ve never had a battery die on my saws though. 🤣
Kaveman
Treehouser
Paracord.
Mick!
TreeHouser
Stuff is cheaper on the Internet shocker!
On the other hand when all the shops are shut because everything is bought cheaper off the internet, you can just shut the job down for 24 hours till the parcel arrives.
On the other hand when all the shops are shut because everything is bought cheaper off the internet, you can just shut the job down for 24 hours till the parcel arrives.
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What’s even more shocking is that I’d prefer to buy ten starter ropes for a better price than I can buy two, and I actually thought someone else might want to do the same. If you prefer to pay more, be my guest.
I keep spare starter ropes, spark plugs, bar nuts, bars, and chains on hand to help alleviate time-loss breakdowns.
I keep spare starter ropes, spark plugs, bar nuts, bars, and chains on hand to help alleviate time-loss breakdowns.
SkwerI
Treehouser
I bought a spool several years ago, still have 75% left. Will last me the rest of my life.
for sure.
frustrating for me is that a lot of shops don‘t stock items but order it themself.
i happily pay more (than internet priices) for stuff they keep in stock
BlackSmith
Uncivil
I’d much rather buy from the local shops. Keeping them open benefits them and us, but if they have to order it and you have to wait for it to come in and then they mark it up you might as well order it yourself.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
I always try the locals first. Then it's off to Amazon.
Mick!
TreeHouser
Mark up of a couple of bucks on string? Times must be tough!
Anyway, I’m not looking to have a go at anyone, but as I get older I relate to this more and more, business is not just about money
Anyway, I’m not looking to have a go at anyone, but as I get older I relate to this more and more, business is not just about money
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SkwerI
Treehouser
No shame here for shopping on Amazon. I hate people and despise trying to wade through Wal Mart or most any retail store. Amazon was started by an American and he built the company in America. Amazon provides jobs for many thousands of Americans. And I get my shit without leaving my house. So phuck off to all of you who try to shame me for buying from Amazon.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
Plenty of Amazon shamers out there. I did some wrenching last year for one. He didn't complain that his fuel pump was$10 instead of $60 from the dealer.
BlackSmith
Uncivil
Was the $10 pump OEM?
Cobleskill
Treehouser
I put an amazon fuel pump on a tractor about 10 years ago. It came fast, is still working, and cost a fraction of oem. John Deere is very proud of their parts. Nearest good dealer is 40 some miles away. We used to have one in the same town. Then it was 20 miles away. Then 30, now 40+. They do deliver once a week. That's appreciated.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
Heck no. It was for a 27 hp Kawasaki.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
After buying my M18 top handle for$349+free 8.0 Forge from Home Depot, I saw them on Amazon for $289. Made by Milwookee. 
