Doug , Yea it's been raining here for three days now looks like it might continue for two more here in md. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif But last saturday was great ,we got to cut down two dead trees one was about 6" diameter it pulled out just fine the other was about 10" to 12" in diameter and broke off at the ground ,I thought the wife would never finish digging it out!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Just kidding ,I got the blisters to prove it /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif BTW did you ever find your after market blades?