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This one is reputed to be quite good, and with a short handle to suit log scanning Alistec SC250 metal detector I am using one of the "airport security" type scanners, the Garrett SuperScanner V that is very efficient and compact.

Great initiative! A proper "double blind" scientific study! Remember to let the users rate the files on multiple parameters, such as: Efficiency (i.e. how much is removed) Sharpness of chain (after sharpening) Longevity (how long does the file last) and… ?

+1 (the carbon gecko's are too fragile. They will not stand you walking over a paved surface without the carbon fibres starting to disintegrate)

I'd much rather climb using my Husqvarna 346 XP.

DUH! I just be getting tired. A clutch doesn't have BREAK shoes! I meant clutch shoe, of course.

What's that? something wedged between the drum and the break shoes...

Are they exposed to rain? I guess not. If beech is kept dry and ventilated, it will keep for decades. If submersed in water, likewise. If it gets moist and exposed to oxygen, it'll discolor in weeks and rot in months.

+1 Beech (along with birch) is about the least suitable species when moist (e.g. eath contact). Oak (or even better, Robinia) is among the most suitable species.

My wife had similar symptoms, once, and they were virtually gone after performing the "Epley Manouver" a couple of times, see Epley maneuver - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It is a fairly complex series of specific movements of the head. I have no idea whether they will help you, but I guess it can't hurt, and best of all, it's free! You can also find the maneuver on youtube... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QikUTAmeE0M]Epley for Dizziness - YouTube[/ame] I know it looks silly, but try it, unless your GP has advised against it, for some reason.

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I wonder, if the saw used in this video is a Stihl. I find the model quite fascinating [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoZGwfV3c7I]Topless Girl saws down Jesus statue for Pussy Riot - YouTube[/ame] (Hope this doesn't breach forum rules)

Stihl is selling branded Alcylate fuel "MotoMix" (identical to Aspen) in other countries. Stihl would be unlikely to have a problem with identical Aspen fuel. In fact, they would be more likely to invalidate the warranty, if you mixed your own, claiming that you had a too lean mixture. Links to MotoMix: USA: STIHL MotoMix® - High Performance Ethanol-Free Fuel Mix | STIHL USA Denmark: STIHL - motorsave kdesave elsave kratryddere trimmere blseaggregater skremaskiner rengringsmaskiner plneklippere grstrimmere kompostkvrne Germany: Spezialkraftstoff STIHL MotoMix | STIHL | ,

As you have posted this in a thread called "What's on your bench today?" I assume you already got it?

I would write to her and say that as it is a custom made item to her specification, you require her to either pay the £750 for the item she ordered, or a cancellation fee of, say, £100. See what she responds. You may just be lucky that she coughs up the £100. And if she doesn't you would have scared her away from doing a similar trick in the future. In any case it won't cost you anything to try to reclaim some of your investment.

If you end up making the same amount of money on 70% of the jobs you provide quotes for as you would if you had to lower the price to get 100%, then I'd rather work less, for the same money. I would claim, that if you really aim for 100% acceptance rate, you would need to make certain that you always offer the lowest price (I guess at least half your customers obtain more than one quote). And that way you end up working your a*** off for very little money. Pointless, IMO, and naïve.

Carb or Breather? I wonder if we'll ever find out

I have been asked for more details on how to make the bracket I presented in this recent post http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/alaskan-mill/46714-mounting-ladder-guide-bar-alaskan.html I'll summarize the benefits of using this bracket (and a H profile aluminium ladder): Very quick to mount (four short screws) No problem with twisting of the rail (ladder is inherently a very rigid construction) Easy to align with center of the log No risk of cutting into screws (this is a problem when mounting using screws through rungs) Light weight (easier to move to the milling site) Low cost (brackets can be made for a few quid), although you obviously need a ladder too Disadvantages: The length of the log is limited by the length of the ladder Anyway, here are some pictures The finished bracket The bracket that can be mounted onto a ladder and screwed onto the end of a log: Making the metal brackets A pair of new metal brackets being made up (both are "left handed"). These could still be mounted onto a board, by simply mounting them on either side of the board. Notice in IMG_3027 that the right-hand bracket has has its tongue lifted slightly to make is easier to mount onto the ladder. Bracket mounted onto ladder Bracket mounted onto a ladder, showing how it is fitted. Notice that the H-profile is wedged between the tongue and the wooden board, allowing the cutout in the metal bracket below the togue to be made as deep as to fit virtually any H-profile ladder. The actual fit between the brackets and the ladder is achieved when mounting the metal brackets to the board. I would suggest using a piece of plywood for the bracket rather than spruce, to prevent splitting of the wood. The height of the bracket-board is about 4". This is to allow one end of the guide rail to be raised to align the cut with the center of the log. If you wish to make a narrow first-cut, simply raise both ends of the bracket by a few inches. The setup in action

To answer you: 1) I have the CAT in a pocket on the right side of my trousers, so I can get to it, and apply it with my right hand. It's not attached to my harness, but part of my personal first aid kit, and quite practical, I'd say. 2) You appy it ABOVE the knee/elbow to stop arterial bleeding. And it is the ONLY way of doing do. 3) If you get arterial bleeding from your neck, (no arteries on your head!) I'd say there is nothing you can do except try to spend the remaining five-ten seconds of your conscious life getting to the ground and hoping for a miracle. If you make a deep cut that severs an arterie while climbing, the only thing sensible to apply a CAT to buy you time to get to the ground alive, and call emergency services. You should also have a knife to allow you to cut yourself free. Other injuries are not immediately life threatening, and you'll have time to get to the ground in an orderly manner and get treatment. But I would be interested in hearing how better to perform emergency treatment of an arterial bleeding whilst hanging in a rope 50 ft off the ground. Cry for help, and hope that qualified assistance will magically appear before you die?

The other day, while milling a few spruce logs, a wood wasp with a 2" long body landed on one of the logs and started drilling into it. Not wanting to disturb it, we waited about 10 minutes during which time it had drilled about half an inch into the log, and presumably laid a few eggs. Once finished, it flew away, and we proceded to mill the log. Luckily, I had a camera at hand, to make some milling pictures for my website, and of a home made mounting bracket for a ladder. During the day, we saw quite a few wood wasps that were probably attracted by the smell of freshly cut spruce. The wood wasp's "drill bit" is clearly seen in the picture as a narrow black vertical line.

OK, then, not quite blue, but I couldn't spell "turquoise" at the time. But we could also just call it green, which I guess would be more accurate Guess I should make an appointment with my local optometrist

I think you are right. The slids at the blue arrows are for oil. Two ways of telling for certain: Confirm if there is a way for oil to go from the holes at the red arrows and into the bar groove Mount the bar and have a look at which of the holes/slids match up with the oiler groove on the saw body

MS 261 service manual: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/14804336/Stihl/Stihl%20261%20Service%20Manual.pdf MS 261 parts list: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/14804336/Stihl/Stihl%20261%20Parts%20List.pdf Don't have any info on MS 362, but MS 361 Service Manual: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/14804336/Stihl/Stihl%20341-361%20Service%20Manual.pdf