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  • January 11, 2022

    Aphids In the Landscape

    Aphids are small pear-shaped insects (Image 1) that can be found in many colors such as green, yellow, red, gray and black (Images 2,3,4). They feed by sucking sap from buds, leaves, twigs and developing fruit, often in dense groups...

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  • December 1, 2021

    New Springs added for 2022

      Item #14102 Extension Spring replaces Exmark 103-7398. Fits Metro HP and Turf Tracer machines. Item #14105 Extension Spring for deck drive replaces Husqvarna 532196105. Fits models LT2227A2, LT2323A2, PB22H48YT, PB22H54YT, PB24H48YT, PB24H54YT, PBGT22H48, SOGT22H48 and more. Item #14030 Extension...

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  • November 24, 2021

    Chain Saw Chain - Types and Uses

    The fundamental difference in these types of cutters are a rounded corner on the semi chisel and a square corner on the full chisel. The rounded corner provides a slightly smoother less aggressive cut while the square corner is all...

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  • November 10, 2021

    Chainsaw Chain - How to Measure Pitch

    The pitch of the chain is the distance between the drive links. To determine the pitch you simply measure the distance from one rivet on the drive link to the same rivet on the adjacent drive link. As shown below (fig.a) you measure the...

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  • November 3, 2021

    Chain Saw and Bar Gauge Measurement

    There are two different gauge measurements that you need to know when looking for your bar and chain. Pictured below (fig. a) is a drive link and a reference to how the gauge is determined. The thickness of the drive link...

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  • October 27, 2021

    Parts and Function of Chain Saw Chain

    Chain saw chain has four basic parts that arecommon and consistent throughout the chainsaw world. In the picture on the left (fig. a) yousee these four basic parts. The Cutter, DriveLink, Tie Strap and Rivet make up a chain sawchain....

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  • October 13, 2021

    Sharpening Chain Saw Chain

    SHARPENING CHAIN SAW CHAIN Chain Sizes: File Sizes:1/4 = 5/32 file, 3/8 LP = 5/32 file, .325 = 3/16 file, 3/8 Standard = 7/32 file**Sharpening of Chain saw chain has a few basic instructions in order to be successful** Choose...

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  • October 3, 2021

    Downspout Defender Grates for Drainage Systems by NDS

    Debris comes in all shapes and sizes, but the ones that fall from trees are some of the worst for your drainage system. Installing catch basins under downspouts is a best practice for managing stormwater and protecting property. Downspout drainage...

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