Rob D
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Buy new. It's difficult to recommend a particular saw as such as we all have likes or dislikes and it depends on what your cutting. An MS361 (or may be the MS362) is a good all rounder as it can take up to a 20" bar. You tens to get what you pay for in a saw....
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What a cool buggy thing! Is it 4 wheel drive?
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As in Tom's pics home oak has a lovely grain on it that I've not seen on any other tree. I made a worktop out of some and it's been fantastic - it's got to be some of the hardest timber you can get! Well worth milling but outside it's not the most durable. I'd stick to indoors. I'll take some pics of the worktop and get them on this thread.
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He certainly seems to enjoy himself! Nice to see someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously.
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The way I understand it is in 'the old days' a mineral 2 stroke oil was used and needed to be 25:1 These days synthetic 2 stroke oils mean only need 50:1. So should be fine with 50:1 but maybe see what else people have to say.
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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!
