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    Yes, I know the bar is upside down for some but it screws with their OCD.
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    Looking at buying a new saw, 50-55cc and not from the Husky or Stihl stables. Will get moderate use as a smaller ground/bucking/felling saw and I have the choice of Makita (not Dolmar), Echo and Shindaiwa. Have had the Makita 5600 on trial and its actually really nice but am aware it's not a fully commercial saw. Suggestions, real world experiences etc. please and thanks.
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    Unfortunately, over here in NZ the vehicles fetch silly money. The diesels, by the time you factor in our “road user charges” become almost as expensive as the petrols.
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    OK guys, I have sold my business and am in the market for either a RR, RRS or LR3, all around the 2005-06 Mark. Don't need to tow anything heavy and it's not a work vehicle, it will definitely be a V8 and it's all about the ride. No kids so 5 or 7 seats, doesn't matter. Thoughts?
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    Saw these on a dead limb on a protected Quercus rubra.
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    Spring in Turangi against the back drop of a leaden sky. This is actually a Willow I worked on a year or two ago. Absolutely chocca with deadwood and rot. So thick you couldn't see through it so we dead wooded it, very minor reduction, weight reduction and general tidy up.
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    Summer Willow, Loughborough Grand Union Canal.
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    Old stump. Got a little bit of everything going on.
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    Well, it's on a Nothifagus. I've been asked by one of my NZ friends for close up shots so I'll pop back maybe Monday and get some more photos. Nice to see the epiphytes colonising the fungi.
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    That's very impressive.
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    Thanks for the advice mate. Think I learnt my lesson from carpal tunnel but always worth a timely reminder.
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    Well, update; turns out the tear was irreparable so the surgeon carried out a biceps tenodesis instead. The sling is off and the rehab begins. Stiff and sore now I'm trying to stretch it and use it.
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    We had one do the same. Kept replacing needle bearings but the crank still wore. Came to an agreement with Stihl, they paid parts and we paid labour and it was rebuilt. Now it's doing the same thing again. Good saw and piece of junk in the same sentence. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    Problem with eBay is knowing what's good and what isn't. Also, who's reputable and who isn't. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    Yeeesh, doesn't fill me with confidence. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    How do you work with it Stubby? Continuing pain, physio etc. Does it limit your abilities? Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    Thanks for the link mate, these look perfect. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    I have the sling and I'm in it for six weeks. Have to loosen it off every now and again to prevent cramp. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    Ouch ouch and ouch Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    I have first physio next week which will be the three week stage. Apparently, there wasn't much left to repair in the shoulder hence the tenodesis op. They couldn't reattach the tendon in the same place so I'm a little concerned with how long it'll all take to heal. First estimates from the occupational therapist have me back to work mid December but that was based only on the SLAP repair. Mostly I'm hearing anywhere between 9 months and two years before fit for heavy work. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    Just had surgery for a major SLAP 2 tear and a bicep tenodesis. Just wondered if anyone else has had one, t'other or both and any info on complications, healing time etc. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    Awesome, cheers guys. £25 is silly cheap. A couple of those and you don't really mind if they get bashed about and dirty. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    I got given a Swazi for work but it's short sleeved and $275. I also have a Stihl waterproof that was $350. Looking for some cheaper ones that'll take a beating and the military ones are always recommended. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    I know the whole waterproof discussion has been done to death but can anyone recommend a good Military surplus supplier (UK, EU or US) and a tried and trusted waterproof and breathable jacket. Not interested in the expensive chainsaw stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

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