u/Breath_Metal

Hey bushcrafters - been a while since I've done any bushcraft or posted here, but I just wanted to share today's spontaneous, small project because why the Helle not!?

Anyways,

My wife loves string lights - so while pruning a balsam poplar in the back yard I decided to craft a little bird's beak hanger in one of the branches for her to hang a lantern from. First time using my Helle Viking for a craft, and it worked quite well!

Edit* meant to also include a bit of a wax about how bushcraft has enriched my life outside of camping and stuff, and I also wanted to ask you guys about your little "everyday" bushcrafting projects and so on?

Its super awesome seeing some of the amazing things this community posts about from shelters to carvings etc., but im also just wondering about the small wins folks get on the daily - with compliments to bushcraft practice.

Stories are most welcome and encouraged!

Edit* it did indeed seem to be the fuel. I purchased a 3.5L jug of "Trufuel" 0% ethanol with a bunch of other detergents and whatever in it, changed the oil, drained and replaced the gas, added marvel mystery fluid to the oil, and she's going strong now. Thank you to the 2 gentleman who chimed in.

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In short, the machine turns and stays on but loses almost all speed and power. Not sure why - I have almost zero mechanical know-how.

The machine was purchased second-hand and this is the first time trying to use it.

I think it might be an old-fuel issue but im not sure.

I'll try draining the fuel and putting in new stuff - but if that doesn't work what are some other options?

The machine is a Champion 338cc chipper/shredder.

Hope this is the right place to ask for help - please let me know if not.. thanks in advance to everyone willing to chime in!