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I don't think there would've much 'sliding' that lump off!! Still, better not be tied to it on free fall. (I realise that you weren't tied to it though)

How dry was the log. I tried one on Saturday too but it was a bit slow getting going due to only a 25mm hole but my log was quite fresh so was a while before it kept itself going. The chap on YouTube does say HAS to be dry and he uses a 1.25 '' drill bit.

I've never had a chain damage a can but the dogs have punctured a couple over the years. I wouldn't say that was anything to do with quality though. I had several husky cans over about ten years and got peed off with the spouts sticking and snapping. Then used Stihl for years and they do seem better but still a bit sticky. I like the idea of using the oil spout for the fuel.

What make/model is this winch please. Google hasn't found it for me yet Cheers

Im glad to hear you have the save edge coming in. i gave mine a "little:blushing:" tap tap to free it and make it easier to remove from the handle and snapped it:cursing: I do have my selection of vallorbes to get through yet but will definitely need some save edge files. Especially for the badly scuffed chains. I got the 7/32 files for the test so it would be interesting to know how each different file size varies. I could see how a save edge on a 5/32 might be a tad too vicious. Might be great though?? It all depends on who's doing the sharpening. I have had many employees who don't have the same patience or 'satisfaction' in getting a chain spot on and then getting the benefits when using straight after a good fettle. I think this was a good test and if others can be arsed, a little extra input could get it just right. Save edge for badly scuffed chains, or vallorbe/oregon for pruning chains for a bit of a tickle up. Stihl was probably only good for one sharpen of a small chain just to make it a bit shiny!! (Or is that a bit harsh)

Paul, this picture of the camper/car thing. Where did you see that. I'm assuming its a concept thing but just wondering where you found it. Cheers James P.s. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I will hopefully be doing them tomorrow. Not actually needed to do any chains all week cos I got the big ones (files) and we only used the big saws today.

Is that a maillon attached to the top ring/ratchet strap. I'm sure when I tried a strap it put a bit of a twist on the device. Never thought that was all it needed. Doh!!!

Have you done five texts? ;-)

Had a prob with just giving site. It keeps on not recognizing me so hope it's just me and I'll sort it but I will do the text thing instead.

Sounds like a great effort and cause. My dad made good use of our local hospice a few years back and I was very impressed and very relieved that he got what he NEEDED. I'll be bunging a few quid and thanks for YOUR time and effort. And hope you enjoy the walk.

Do you think you would struggle to cut a main line at 13mm if necessary? One swipe on a tensioned rope is all that's needed surely.

I've done it a few times. It's really smokey to start with and then when it's calmed down a bit you only have a small window to cook before it burns out and really enough heat. But really good if you can time it right. I'm tempted now...

We have a wamsler 1100 which is 25kW (18kW to the water) heating a 750 litre tank. When the central heating is on it can soon drain the heat unless it's going pretty hard full time. We have 16 rads but a few are turned off and some on low. It does make a big difference to play about with output heat to slow the drop in heat down as much as possible. Also a load unit is essential surely so that it can drip feed the tank rather than cooling the boiler down constantly. Then when it is hot it opens up fully and really starts warming the tank. But you can also adjust the speed at which the pump moves hot water into the tank from the boiler.

Just done it. I was wondering this a while ago. I used to use Oregon quite a few years ago. Then used Stihl and then vallorbe so will be interesting. Need to get some sort of a spread sheet going!!

Thanks for the confirmation. It is what I expected. The wife mentioned it tonight so I explained the difference between an old fashioned chimney and 6'' flue pipe and regs etc. thought I'd better just get a quick second opinion. Cheers

I think this is probably common sense but is it possible to run two stoves into one flue. We have a stove in lounge into a 6/7 '' pipe and the bedroom upstairs has a fireplace. Is it possible to tap into the existing pipe or does another stove need another flue pipe. I am assuming not but thought I'd ask. Cheers

Hopefully that was felled towards the chipper and not 115 ft away from the chipper.

Hang on a minute... Did you borrow that shiny spade. Thats cheating. There's alot of competion out there that you have just upset:biggrin:

I'm impressed with that to be done with just a silky. Maybe a bigger silky next time will help But more so, did you fit it all in the panniers:thumbup: Job well done. Hope the work comes in soon.

No. I do tend to save my ropes for more appropriate loads. And find that the Hobbs does it just fine.

A couple of non constants to the experiment being that the stein isn't a ratchet system and should have more strength. However, smaller bollard x 2. I'm happy with the Hobbs. Only the other day my brother in law was looking at some of our tackle and asking 'whats that for' (stein 2000 i think) but I joking said the Hobbs would take the wife's car (mini one) quite easily. Never done a dead drop like that though!!!

Wow! I really wanted a grcs and nearly went down the route of making one to save pennies. But then Reg decided to sell his Hobbs as he was going down his different routes. And he did sing its praises and I can totally agree. We've knocked some big lumps on it but I never thought there would be that much difference. How about Stein double bollard v's Hobbs next??

I got one from Germany about ten yrs ago. I think it worked better without the little levers on and just as a wedge. And then the handle broke. I never bothered to re shaft it.

With a good few glasses of red too in my opinion. Rioja preferably