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We need to tone down the hatred on this thread. We are Arbtalk. We’re better than that.
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That DSG gearbox is the dogs dangle things and at 140bhb, it gets on the way!
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Has anyone given one of these a good go? Curious if the mk2 works reliable unlike the first one.
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Meetings with remarkable trees, the Arbtalk version
nepia replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Picture Forum
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Ahhh! My Holder A60T crank had snapped!
openspaceman replied to billpierce's topic in Large equipment
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Greetings from sunny Detroit! I’m looking for an opinion on two trees close to our house. One is a sugar maple with a concerning crack in the bark just below the “Y.” The “Y” has a spot that collects water and it feels punky when I stick a knife into the base of it. In past icy winter storms this tree has lost several large limbs. I’m thinking this tree needs to go. The second is a big sycamore that also has a punky spot in the base of one of the larger branches that hangs over the house. It has some dark spots on the bark at the base of the tree that seem to be leakage from the trunk. It has been a beast and has never lost a limb to storm damage but it would also do some serious damage if it did fail. Both trees look healthy with no large dead branches and the leaves look fine. They have shaded our house for decades now but if they are becoming weak I’d rather remove them now before they fail and damage the house. Pictures below. The two trees The maple tree from the south west The opposite side of the maple from the south east The sycamore with 4 dark spots on the trunk The large limb with a punky spot
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There are some sick individuals out there celebrating the death of a man, father, son etc. I cannot believe some of the tripe I have seen today. RIP.
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Certus Construction cuts downtime with switch to Aspen 2
adw commented on Steve Bullman's record in News
They should use the Husqvarna K770 oil guard, no need for the expense of Aspen just normal pump fuel and oil guard oil, far cheaper option. -
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A chainsaw that starts and idles OK, but cuts out when revs are applied, normally has a problem with the fuel delivery or throughput of the air and exhaust. The engine is not getting enough fuel for the increased demand. You say you have checked the air filter, but make sure its not still clogged with fine stuff. If its plastic it can be washed in hot water. The cardboard ones need hoovering or blowing out with air. Or briefly try running the clean saw without it and see if it makes a difference. Check fuel filter. Again after cleaning the tank out, I will briefly run the saw without the filter to see if that helps. Look for cracked kinked or restricted fuel lines. Look for clogged spark arrestor. remove carb and clean everything with carb cleaner, remove any dust. See if the diaphrams are still flexible. I try to do this without replacing parts and setting the carb at default settings. If you find the issue, replace both filters and tune the carb and the lines if they look old.
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Perplexed as to why reliability issues were reoccurring in their fleet of two-stroke disc cutters, Plant and Fleet Manager at Certus Construction James Kite made it his mission to identify the source of the failures. With incorrect fuel mix pinpointed as the problem, the solution came in the form of pre-mixed Aspen Alkylate Petrol which has not only eliminated costly repairs and downtime, its improved the overall environment for their vast team of operators. Certus Construction have recently celebrated over 10 years in the sector, working on major groundwork projects spanning commercial, retails, leisure, education, healthcare and more across South Wales and the South West of England. Often working to tight deadlines, the repeated failures of their disc cutters were not only causing costly delays to the schedule, it was hitting the firm hard in the pocket. “Operators would have to down tools after finding that pots and pistons had seized” explains James, “sometimes these could be repaired, but often the damage was so severe we had no choice but to write the kit off.” “In looking for an alternative to operators mixing their own fuel and 2-stroke oil, we stumbled across Aspen’s pre-mixed alkylate alternative. Discovering how well it worked after just a couple of cans, we fully switched over a couple of years ago and we’ve not had a single mechanical issue since.” Aspen 2 is an alkylate petrol, pre-mixed at a 50:1 ratio with a fully-synthetic biodegradable 2-stroke oil. Virtually free from hazardous hydrocarbons, the cleaner formula significantly reduces carbon build-up and deposits in the engine chamber enhancing performance and extending service life. In addition, being ethanol-free also means Aspen can be stored for a long time without any deterioration in quality, making your engine easier to start even after long standstill periods. “We order Aspen by the pallet, making use of the smaller, portable cans which has simplified operations for our site teams.” James continues, “Workers can easily and safely carry only the fuel they need, avoiding trips to the forecourt which also helps to save time and keep projects on schedule.” Beyond the operational benefits, James also notes the environmental and health advantages of using Aspen. “We’re increasingly under pressure to demonstrate cleaner practices to our clients. Aspen helps us meet that expectation, keeping our team safer and reducing the impact our work has on the wider environment.”
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You will need to get them in to a similar environment to the final installation and leave them there for (depending on the thickness) maybe a few months, or even a year. From what you have said there would be no point in putting them in the house they will be used in whilst the build finishes. If this is not feasible I think you need to consider kiln drying. Ash is better behaved than oak, but if you can't acclimitise them thoroughly you should expect some movement (twisted doors) and if you are making them into work surfaces a bit of pulling away from the wall and maybe cupping. You can make your own kiln with a suitable insulated box, heaters, fans and a couple of dehumidifiers.
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Morning Les, just me and the other half mate, off to France for the week. Never had kids unfortunately, wasn't to be.
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Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
slack ma girdle replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
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Free lance climber in the North West
JT freelance arborist posted Find a freelancer map marker in Climbers
Free lance climber with 11 year’s experience. All tickets available on request. Own equipment with up to date Loler inspection. 7+ years free lance climbing and 4 years working utility arb. Will cover other areas including Scotland, Lake District and North wales minimum 5 days work. Arb dog comes to site with me has done since he was a pup. He will happily stay in the van if he can’t be tied up on site 🐾 - Yesterday
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Hoo boy This could get interesting The great arbtalk avatar war of 2025🤣 (Shitpost)
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Cost of planting young trees etc
Midpit replied to Midpit's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Yes, I am working on loosening the soil mechanically to give the new roots a head start on the turf roots. Mounding is better. I saw a mounding machine with a three-cornered rotor system. Works well, by the look of it. Definitely quicker hand planting then. Thanks.- 6 replies
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