Rob D
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Having said that I've had a few mates come and give a hand in the yard and they've cheerfully used aspen in their old saws with no problems. I've been using the stuff for 5 years now - nothing else. You buy a pallet in and it usually lasts me 6 months. The extra cost is worth the benefits for me. I think you try it and if you like it buy a pallet load. Or find a mate to go halves with you. It doesn't have a shelf life so if it lasts you a year or longer what's the problem? They were doing these heavily subsidised storage containers that store a pallet load for £108-00 + vat a while ago.
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Walnut wall hanging made for a customer. Wall hangings are a great way to sell a piece of wood especially if there's cracks, decay that would otherwise have made it pretty useless. This one was a nice plank anyway...
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Yes it really does look like elm! What are you going to do with it?
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Cheers I've got some OSMO ordered.
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The big shot is awesome. Also great for getting a pull line high up... I use the thinnest pull cord oregon do and a 16 oz weight. Doesn't get tangled and you can hang 2 people off it!
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Cheers Matty.
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That looks fine. Are you going to use something to burn the eyes etc into it?
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That's very nicely done free hand. Are you going to raise it up on some legs?
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Sorry to hear that Mark. Such a young dog... feeling for you mate.
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Thanks but the supercoat looks to be a woodstain. I have ordered some fiddes to try.... I also called them but they said they couldn't say/guarantee how long it would last outside. Sounds like another 'you've got to re apply every 4 months to maintain the finish' but will give it a go.
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Thanks - have contacted the company and I'll try some.
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I'd recommend Keith as well. Known him a few years, he knows chippers and he's also a trustworthy person to deal with.
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Oregon do 95VPX which is a .325 .050 chain but with narrower kerf. You can get the Oregon pro lite bars to run the above (making sure the bar guage is .050 not .058) and it cuts fast!
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It's a good point - there are larger sprockets and rims for most chainsaws and I don't know any books or info on the subject. I can see the principles in higher chain speed/lower torque etc and I've tried experimenting but it's hard to feel the difference. You'd almost want 2 identical chainsaws set up next to each other.
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I'm sorely tempted but on second thoughts I need to sell some of that elm first. I've almost finished that funny burry bit and it looks mental!
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My missus was looking for a flat in London and I couldn't believe how many scammers there were on the Gumtree. You soon get a feel for them. But they're getting cleverer. Instead of having a ridiculous too good to be true deal they are now offering just a good, just better than average deal. Always go to view a machine/flat/whatever first. As soon as it's 'I am out the country' 'the machine is here but I will not be able to show you in person' leave it.
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Great post. Love seeing stuff like that as makes me stop grumbling for a while
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I like that last board with the splash of spaulting Jon. What is it? And do you have any more? Haven't forgotten about your ratchet straps and splitting maul - there all here safe and sound!
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I've just had a look and yes doesn't want me to look at the site. I've not come across it before so no advice sorry!
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Have a look at page 67 on Stihl online catelogue (my internet connection so slow at mo I can't download to post link!) Not tried a comparison myself. It says the smaller nose is better for reduced kickback and saws up to 3.5kw. Larger nose is better boring performance and for middle to high performance saws.
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Thanks for the feedback. Hopefully it'll pick up over time.
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A while ago I launched a new forum so people could advertise their timber they mill. It's free, you can list pictures and details of what you have. Previous to launching it lots of people were asking how they could sell and advertise their timber/rustic furniture. So far there has been very few people who have uploaded pictures of what they're milling and what they have for sale and I was just wondering why? I find the user interface fairly easy to use although sometimes you may need to use lower res pics or they take too long to upload. It can be found here treet| Wood Forum so any feedback would be welcome.
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Sounds like it's worth a try...
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It's various timber oak, cedar, redwood.... Even in a light colour sadolin would still change the colour too much.
