Rob D
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Autotrek would be the way to go but you'd still have to break the log down to lift it onto the bed and it's assuming that you can get it next to the log..... These fellows have a 66" double ended MS880 mill set up - may be worth asking them Fox Earth
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I've gone away from kilning in batches.... Now I tend to mill a couple of logs and have them in a stack in the kiln on one side. The other side is mainly free but I put in bits and pieces I'm working on in order to get them dry enough to sand and treat i.e. get them down to around 25%. I still think the cheapest method is the polytunnel but it's limited in that to avoid drying defects you have to get everything cut and stacked winter time in order for the wood to be able to take hot summer temperatures.... But if you put 2" timber in there Jan by late August it will be 14% (this is with fans blowing air around the stacks). But you can only do one cycle a year.
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It's for Stihl chain - did you go to the site - all the prices are there? Custom chain loops Also I don't re check every thread I post on so if you need to ask something please send a PM. Thanks.
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Sounds ideal for you John! I've been doing yoga on and off for 5 years now.... In a stage of 'not doing it' at the moment... feel too tired to get out to the classes in the evening I'd say it's one of the most beneficial things you can do in your life but watch out as there are a lot of very bad teachers out there... when they start lighting candles and chanting I tend to get a bit spooked! The benefits are good for body and mind but it's having the motivation to practice regularly as results are not instant.
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Rapid Super chain causing kickback in bore cut? Advice needed!
Rob D replied to Big T's topic in General chat
It would definitely be easier with semi chiesel... You can bore cut with full chisel but there's more likely to be kickback and if it happens more severe.... Did you check the depth gauges? Too low depth gauges could also be the problem. -
There is a bulk chain selector to buy chain in reels here Bulk chain in reels You get 4% off this as an arbtalker so 100ft roll will be £396.48 + the vat = £475-78. But delivery will be £25-00 + vat so add on £30-00 to this. If you bought 2 reels I'd do free delivery though.....
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One problem is that sending out of the UK you can use royal mail up to 1kg. As soon as you go over this it gets expensive. The courier I use I can send up to 20kg on a next day service bit it costs me min £25-00+vat. But I can send stuff all over Europe no problem. What do you need and I can send to Denmark (I thought I'd sent a PM ref this as feel I'm seriously hi jacking the thread )
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Looks so good you want to watch no one moves in to live in it!
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You may have to block the piston to do this.... Vid on how to do it here but you really need a piston stop. Some people use rope but be careful as it is possible to damage the piston rings. About halfway down the page - how to change an inboard sprocket/rim Sprocket care
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That's a good idea - never thought to freeze made up sandwiches... they don't go soggy when they defrost?
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Good solid bench - perfect place for it to
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Must admit despite all the milling never suffered from it but I'm religious count wearing ear defenders.....
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As above the temptation on the ground is especially with smaller bits of wood is to hold the wood with one hand and cut with the other! After all how many of us steady the odd bit with our foot while we're cutting? So rather than make a complicated rule it's just 'don't use on the ground'.
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I have a Peterson and both machines are great for dimensional timber.
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Hope it gets back to full strength soon!
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Very kind of you.... drinks in the post! Chains direct is a great website and my prices on my new site are slightly higher than theirs. But there is a discount structure which makes that price difference only £1 to £2 a chain. But I do offer a far greater choice of bars, chains and sharpening equipment as well as one of the only ways of ordering custom chain loops? (May be wrong). Custom chain loops In 6 weeks I hope to have all the Husky stuff up there and that... ....boring myself now!
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Same here - I'm so used to selling out before Christmas it feels strange to still have dry wood.... but it's trickling out and I'd be surprised if there's a much left come May.
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Have to whole heartedly agree with the above... wood does not dry out in a few days... and this time of year it will hardly dry at all... if the meter is telling you otherwise it's inaccurate. In the summer if you split it, had it somewhere very very well ventilated with a strong hot breeze blowing through then you can dry in a couple of months.... but that is as fast as you'd do it. Wood dries very little in the round even if from a dead tree. Under 8" will dry in the round slowly but above that diameter it will be wet in the middle. After splitting a couple of days later it will feel dry - but won't be.
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Cracking bit of furniture well done for finishing - so easy to get waylaid 80% through a project!
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To give my site a boost I'm offering free delivery regardless of order size to anywhere in the UK, Scotland and Ireland. You also get 4% off listed prices as an arbtalk member so register and I will unlock your discount Chainsawbars ? bars, chains and chainsaw accessories
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I have the 8" bars on my website here. These are under the ACCESSORIES tab in the top menu bar. Here you can buy carving bars, chains and drive sprockets specifically for carving. I have one on my 192 and didn't find the need to grind the top plate shorter. However the best chain to go for is the Stihl .250 RMS as this already has a shortened top plate for carving. If you want to buy off the site register and I'll unlock discount etc
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Yes you want to run it slacker def on carving bars but not so you can tie a knot in it!
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Its a Stihl duromatic bar - but bar nose tends to get hot and sap power...
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No worrys sean I'll get this sent out to you, cheers, Rob Oh I need a phone number please as well
