Big 'Ammer
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I file as and when necessary. I always leave a chain on til its used up. I have never felt the need to downsize the file for the last 1/4 of the cutter, I tend to change the angle I'm filing at to create a little more hook if it needs it.
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Free hand for me every time. If the chains hit something and been mullered I use an Oregon depth gauge gadget to set the depth gauge and then profile the rakers by eye. The profile of the rakers is overlooked by a lot of people and IMO is most important for smooth cutting and low vibes.
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This thread has reminded me to go and give the sloe gin a shake up!
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Seems a bit extreme just to get a thorn out of your thumb, Dean.
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Airspading a planting pit - The Dogs danglies?
Big 'Ammer replied to David Humphries's topic in Picture Forum
Nice one David. Sounds like an easy way to do the job. I like how you supported the trees in the trailer for transport, I'll be copying that. -
Bet that will legally carry about 200kg of chip. Not saying it won't do the job though!
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I think its more.
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110 pick up.
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You did.
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Come on, its not 2.5, is it?
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The back of the landy was full too.
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Is this one full enough for you Johnny?
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I find the Ifor tows like a dog unless you load it level. The Edwards towed well how ever you loaded it. Sounds like the Atlas is a good trailer, then. Whats the axle width on the Atlas, is it the same as an Ifor?
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I'd agree with 18 Stoner. I have an Ifor and its functional and well built. I used to have a Graham Edwards and it was far better to tow, empty or full. I would have had another G E , but got a really good deal on the Ifor and the trade in. I assumed it would tow just as well, but it doesn't, so I'm stuck with the Ifor. If I used it every day, I would definately have spent more and bought a Graham Edwards.
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Prevention is better than cure. I prescribe staff to prevent yourself getting muscular aches and pains. I prescribe drink to allieviate the pain of having staff!
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Certification of/and training. Its a double edged sword. Prior to mandatory certification, only workers who were any good cut the mustard and remained in the industry. This weeded out big mouths, wannabees and have a go hero gardeners etc from the decent jobs. Those who had the experience and ability could make something of themselves and a good living. Nowadays, you can't fairly find any work for a bloke in arb, short of raking up, unless he has umpteen tickets. When he's got umpteen tickets, he's suddenly a qualified expert, wanting big money etc.. Then, because of the proliferation of certificated workers, who have the same certificates, but vastly differing levels of ability, those practical qualifications have, IMO, become watered down in their importance and standing. My two penneth.
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We have several Stihl saws which are no bother, then we have a 660 which has this problem. All are maintained well, the 660 is the only one which needs the clutch drum regularly removing and cleaning out more thoroughly. I'd like to know, as well?
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I pulled over a dozen 50' trees yesterday on the same midline bowline. No stick or combi spanner or whatever, came undone so easy, my four year old could have undone it. Maybe its how you tie it, or you use a huge hinge?
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Sorry to hear of you loss.
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Did you get their number, Brett? Will they clear the arisings too? I might have just the job for them....
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Good fun! Nice job.
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Where has it been reported that the carcase was actually abandoned by the side of the road? I've looked on a couple of news articles and there's no mention of it?
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Thats ace!!!
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Its an offence to discharge a firearm within 50 feet of the centre of the highway, if it cause a nuisance to other users of the highway. If theres no-one there, then no offence has been commited.
