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Hi All. Does anyone know of someone who may be able to mill a lump of Douglas on site? I have an Alaskan Mill, but it'll take a good couple of days and I just don't have the time. I can get a crane in but it'll be £1,500 due to the size and location....so.... I'm down in Southampton. I don't really want to ring it up to move it as it's a nice lump of timber. Cheers all. Andrew

I had exactly the same problem - New carb and right as rain - I tried having the old carb cleaned in a sonic cleaner (whatever that is) - No joy - spoke with Husky who said it's a common problem - you can't see anthing wrong at all when you take the carb out, but for some reason it plays up - glad it's sorted!

We've all had 'em! I was asked to take the top out of a Birch with a huge ornamental rose up it - she was absoulutely insistant that the rose was unharmed. UNHARMED! The bloody thing tore holes in my arms, face arse and trousers. - Worst bit - she called me back 6 weeks later - decided she'd like the whole tree out and she's grow another rose! Hey ho - least the sun's back.

Yeh - the general view is once the brown's appeared, it's too late. I've tired tapping the brown with a stiff brush which then drops and new growth has a chance for some light, but only in minor infestations. I believe the double cutting promotes growth and therefore, more sap in new shoots - which then appeals to the aphid. A harsh winter frost'll get em!! Growing gills and wet rot this week! All the best to all. A

Yes - We get all over the shop - Did 2 days on that job - neighbour kept wanting "a little more" off his Sycamore, which was actually an Ash! Hope all's well. Andrew

Hi Matt. Who'd thunk there'd be so much chat about a Silky. I've used Natanoko 2000 for donkeys - the curved bladed ones are good, however, watch out for curved scabbards which match the blade - they're a real pain if you're hanging upside down and fiddling for scabbard only to find you've tried to put it in the wrong way! Good luck. A

Hi John - I'm down in the Forest Nr Downton. Haven't used the site much before - better with trees than PCs!!!! Not sure what the rules are - can I give you my number to call me on the forum. Don't wanna pick out curtains with you, just look at a tree. Am swamped at mo and there's no real hurry. Chap was quoted an absurd sum by a passing surgeon and told it must come down immediately. It's not really posing any threat if it fails. If we're in the area at the same time, I'll happily take you up on a wander around the tree. Cheers mate. Andrew

Hi Frog. It's Winchester way - you anywhere near there?

Hi again. Been called out by a friend to look at a Wellingtonia. It looks more like a Larch in winter!!! I didn't think much attacked these, aside of Honey F. There's no fungal growths, no compaction, no drout (by a river), no sign of anything really.... It's only 70 - 80ft. Approx 6ft in diameter. There is tip growth at the top, but the rest has little on the branches. Any clues? Hope it's not the one TreeFrogs doing - awful drop zone and a lot of wood humpin!! Cheers. Andrew

Hi All. Interesting title grabbed you eh.... Got a query really and wanted to see if anyone else had come across it. I've come across a few of these aphid infestations, but mainly on leylandii or lawsons. I've been called out a couple of times recently to look at Western Red Cedars with, what would appear to be, a similar problem. It's not a localised dieback, but all over (inner canopy, tips etc). I took out a completely dead Lawsons the other day with a Thuja beside it. This was perfectly healthy and completely green. 3 days later, brown patches were appearing? Anyone come across this, has it affected Westerns (yee ha!) any treatments? Cheers all. Hope the weather's not messing with you! Andrew