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Interesting.. Had similar. Alarm goes off in cab at 70⁰c. 46 hydraulic oil isn't ideally supposed to get that hot.. 60-70 according to JD but still strikes me as awful hot. Blown out all rads, replaced tank return AND transmission filter. Now maxxing out at 60⁰c. There is a thermal valve aka thermostat which is supposed to get the oil up to temperature faster but it might have a check valve which will stick open with debris and bypass the oil cooler entirely - not good.

Not sure where to post this, all scrap wood from neighbours builders waste, 4 new 100mm screws, 2 chair legs, 3 pallets and the toys rescued from the beach.

It's the sprung tensioning mechanism. Even has a little internal catch for remounting the bar. All well and good until it breaks.

Not really, just seen essentially the same joke posted on here about 100 times in the last week - different images but the same - mix it up, keep it fresh, else will see a post and just scroll past assuming it is the same old-same old

So this is the F*%^ing reason so many people are trying to nail me to the ground on pricing at the moment! 🤔 My day rate is all over the place at the moment, between them "All tickets, no experience lot" undercutting me for just beer money, and then this!! FFS!!! Okay, 3 men and a chipper and I'm all yours for £80, Turning my business into a charity now.

Wordle 1,522 3/6 ⬜⬜🟨🟨⬜ 🟩🟩⬜🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I’m in and out these days, sometimes don’t do it, sometimes don’t finish. But this was a good day.

Husqvarna 61 was fathers main saw alongside another 61. The 044 was my first personal saw I bought at auction 8 years ago in bits and put new gaskets seals and top end on. That 070 was bought brand new by my granddad and was used on a double ended bar with the other 070 on a mill replacing two large Huskies father had a local dealer make one good 070 out the pair then it sat on a shelf for 20 odd years all I had to do was unseize it put new rings and exhaust on it and it started so I bought the 36" bar for it with intentions of getting a mill that I've only bought today. Mcchulloch pro mac 800 on the left has a 28 inch bar and was given to father to hold on to and was never picked up and the big Mcchulloch 450 I bought at an auction for £18 with 30" and had running within an hour the oldest in the collection . Also got an 051 av sat on the shelf that done alot of felling for father. Then theres ms170, 009, 020 av seq, ms200t and a Norwegian Jobu I got from my deceased neighbour.

Our family run medium sized Arb Business needs ground staff (full time employed and freelance roles available) from September to join our team. We carry out domestic and commercial tree works mostly within 30 mins of our depot near Ross on Wye. Excellent rates of pay and pension, good holiday and sick pay policy. Staff extras such as family socials, uniform and waterproofs provided, plus funded ongoing training. Must have (as a mimumim) CS30/31 and CS38 (aerial rescue) and First Aid + F. Email Jenny Long with details of your experience to: [email protected].

Good morning All 😉

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One fine day I hope to be able to show some pics of the house.

@Ledburyjosh Yes, all good points you make there.. The MDL unit does have an adjustable feed speed, with stress control. It also has the advantage of driven tracks (with a slightly counter intuitive hand-control system, I found). Weighing in at 480 kgs, this is crucial ! I inspected it at their yard today, but didn't have space to bring any branches, to properly test it out.. 🙄 I spoke to a Scottish commercial owner/user who rates his machine well. I'm hoping to try/use/hire a machine in Preston, if all goes well. The machine is pretty much identical to the Oshai tracked chipper, but less than half the price.. It's also sold directly into the Japanese market too.

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I would email Courant and see what they say.

I have a Stovax Stockton 8 and noticed that the fire wouldn't shut down if you shut all the dampers and put it down to the stove meeting the latest regs. Not being able to gain full control of the stove bugged me so I set about working out where the air was getting in and traced it to the top damper so I made a plate to reduce the air entering the front of the top damper and got the stove working as I wanted it. I can now shut down the stove and subdued the burn as you should be able to do.

Looking for a self employed groundsman for some odd days, possibly something regular. Generally stress free days, mostly domestic work. West norfolk, north norfolk 07985148458

Still no piccies, sorry. I promise I will do one day. A house in woodland which is for sale, and client wants it to look more saleable. Cue him hiring a chipper, and me turning up with a van full of pruning gear, and ladders on top. Even with one of his staff feeding the chipper, and one of my mates helping me, there's still a gentle day's work left for tomorrow. There was a lot of walking, and a lot of thin brash to clear, and lots of ivy. We had a Greenmech Quadchip 160, which seemed very happy with branches up to four inch or so, but not so much with anything bigger, or the leafy stuff we gathered up, unless we could run a nice branch through at the same time.

Forestry Machine Operator - Komatsu 901 Harvester Operator We are looking for an experienced Forestry Machine Operator to join our team and operate our Komatsu 901 Harvester in woodland and forestry operations. This is a hands‑on, practical role for someone with proven experience in mechanised timber harvesting and a strong commitment to safe working practices. We envisage that the ideal applicant will have a passion for forestry operations, enjoy working outside, be a team player and take pride in their work. Main Duties: Primarily operate and maintain a Komatsu 901 Harvester for tree felling, processing and stacking. Occasional use of tractor-based forestry machinery i.e Mulcher, Winch & Crane Trailer Carry out daily maintenance checks and minor repairs on the machine Work safely and efficiently in varied forestry environments. Assist with ground operations where required. Requirements: Chainsaw qualification(s) – NPTC/Lantra certificates (CS30/31 minimum, CS32 preferred) Proven experience within the field (2-3yrs) operating a forestry harvester (preferably Komatsu) Good knowledge of forestry operations and timber production Ability to work to production targets while maintaining safety standards Physically fit, have excellent time keeping, great communications and able to work in all weather conditions Full driving licence The ideal applicant will have a strong background working previously within forestry operations. Experience is preferred but candidates with experience on farming or construction equipment looking to work in forestry would be considered. It is vital that you are professional, have excellent time keeping, exceptional communication and can work collaboratively as part of a team but also be self-motivated to be productive when working alone. A tidy appearance is also essential. All uniform and required PPE will be provided, and 28 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays) All applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport as Dowdeswell is not served by any public transport Competitive hourly pay dependant on experience To apply for this position or if you have any questions please send your cv to [email protected]

no photos of me taking the tops out, but you can see summerhouse it was over, the angle was similar to the one on left behind it

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Hi, small company based in Aldridge, Walsall looking for extra groundies/labour to help out . Anyone who is happy to turn up on time and do a days work. contact 07800778577 if interested cheers jack

Two cracking songs. I might have had a phase of playing both on repeat when I first discovered the originals. They were well before my time, I only heard Somebody To Love because there was a dodgy dance remix played a lot on the radio about 20 years ago. Controversial! I think it sounded OK, had the same energy as the JA version. Better than this similar effort at least:-