Stihl 066 Chain Tension Adjustement Repair

Stihl 066 Chain Tensioner Repair

Today I fixed the cuts to my Stihl 066 Chain Tension Adjustment. I can’t say I fixed the adjustment.  I can say I covered up the holes in the adjustment which makes me feel better that it won’t fall apart as easily. I mixed some JB Weld Steel Stick and slathered it on where the chain …

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Stihl 066 Chainsaw Trouble

Stihl 066 Chainsaw After Cleaning

Last weekend I got to work on my Stihl 066 Chainsaw.  I was nervous about what I’d find once I cleaned away all the saw dust.  While the saw looks in great shape it shows signs of wear. The plastic has scratches and the shroud near the muffler is burned.  There’s also damage to the magnesium …

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Firewood Cutting Opening Day 2016 Season

Noodling Rotted Sugar Maple Log Firewood Cutting

Yesterday I got out to start firewood cutting for the 2016 wood burning season.  I’ve already got plenty of seasoned wood for this year.  It was a crisp fall day and I felt a need for chainsaw. I grabbed the 036, cleaned the air filter, checked the chain tension, filled the chain oil and fuel tank and …

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