Rob D

It's a great idea esp for getting your cuts parallel to the center of the log. I think this is better than screwing the ladder to the log when milling straight logs where you want to run as straight to the grain as possible. Also handy if you want to quarter a log.

All cracking work - I reckon you'll do well with the benches with the cross supports - popular design at the mo.

Excellent stuff - job done! Good old arbtalk.

I've made a large memorial bench for a woodland trust near High Wycombe address is - Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0PX. It's redwood, 2.56m long, 0.8m tall and 0.9m wide. Weight approx 1000kg. It needs to be delivered onto site Monday morning 6th August. I can bring the bench up earlier to a yard etc i.e. even if Sat or Sun for someone who has a hiab that can lift it off and then take it to the site to deliver and position it on the Monday. Any takers and how much would you want? Have enclosed a pic of it from a few days ago... it's pretty much done now. Cheers, Rob

These are def the Stabilo All pencils - they're ok but turn to mush in the heat - or mine did!

Well I got some - but have to say not getting on with them that well. The 'lead' or what is used for the inside is very soft and I'm finding you're resharpening after every line... esp in the heat.

Agree with the above - the replaceable noses are handy if you want to change the pitch of the chain but as said usually the bar rails will be well worn by the time the nose is worn. I change the nose sprocket by popping the rivet off with the chain breaker, pushing the new rivet in place, burring it over with the chain breaker then using a flap disc grind it smooth. You can find bars for the 576 on my website here Guide bars Go for powermatch bars as these are the far more durable than the pro lites.

The carving looks great - made me smile

Then fine seems pretty steep to me - there's a lot of people out there flouting the rules... is this fine going to deter them? I doubt it. He was at least wearing a helmet. The neighbour should have gone over and told him what he was doing wrong and to stop work. If he had refused then he could have taken the action he took.

No prob Si. I'm going to see if I can get some Sugihara carving bars in soon (ish!) as well.

Ta!

Ha ha - I bet your golfing buddys were really pleased you were stopping every minute or so and giving them a breakdown of all the fungi Dave!

I used to knock the burrs off but don't any more - not sure if it does chip the tooth... but not saying it doesn't! Getting the mill ready for a big log it's nice to take the time the evening before to get it as good as possible as it just seems to keep it's edge so much longer.

Sounds more like a bandsaw you're after.... I charge £400 a day for Peterson mill/and or chainsaw mill - a lot maybe but I only do 5 days a year for other people. I'd always rather do a deal on the wood.

Great story - that's brilliant!

Hi Peter! If you want to try one of the carving bars I'm sure it will fit on your saw (go for a dime tip) as they all have universal mounts. But you want to keep the 1/4" drive sprocket as this is the one you want for a carving bar. You want this as to run the smaller finer dime tip bars you have to run 1/4" pitch chain. Get the Stihl carving chain as this is really the only carving ready chain available. If it doesn't fit send it back! (but I'm pretty certain it will fit). Rob

Good fells - would have been good to see that oak milled as it looked a nice stem.

Vertex vent for me as well - lasts well and cool in the summer

If you are looking to mill large trees then it's either the 880 or 3120 - simple as that. The 90cc saws are fine for milling up to 30" diameter but if you're looking to mill larger then you need the 120cc. Which one? - there'll be just as many on either side of the fence - do you have a dealer near by that you get one with and can rely on for backup? I do a lot of milling and my 880 is out more than any of my other saws. That is really where those big saws are handy.

Ha ha - good stuff!

Ha ha - yes I think you may well be! - it's a good idea but with the flaw you've already pointed out - each subsequent job would be different!

Have a look here - Chain | bar | sprocket identification I wrote these pages for exactly this reason so you can ID what you have. The pitch of the chain must match the pitch of the sprocket. I have a range of Husky bars and chains to suit your saw so let me know if you need any help. Rob

It seems that Tescos have addressed the issue of milk production - so if what they say is true at least 720 diary farmers (or 80% of these) are happy with what they get. Have a look here : Why drink tesco milk? - Tesco Real Food Dear Rob Thank you for contacting us. We greatly value our dedicated dairy farmers and are one of the highest paying retailers for milk, above the market rate. Our 720 direct suppliers are members of the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group which we set up to address the volatility in the dairy market and ensure they get a fair price for their milk. We guarantee to pay our dairy farmers above the cost of production as calculated by an independent tracker so that they can invest and plan ahead. Our price also takes into account increases in fuel, farm labour costs and unpaid family labour. All of our own brand fresh milk is 100% British. For more information on the TSDG: http://realfood.tesco.com/our-food/milk/why.html I hope that this reassures you. Thank you for contacting us. Kind regards Lexy St Clair Tesco Customer Service

Keep going with it Eddie as you have a talent and with persistence it will pay off.

Ha ha! Although she would have the last laugh if it turns out it did!