RobRainford
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I sanded the gloss of the original plastics then used a couple coats of plastic primer, some metallic blue enamel paint, 2 coats of that then a good coating of petrol resistant lacquer. Gives a good result. Corners wear off eventually but it takes a fair bit of beating to chip it or knock it off.
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Like this?
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I find resin solvent good for bringing plastics back to good condition. A combination of that and a degreasing spray can get saws back fairly clean. Using a compressor with a blower nozzle helps. I clean mine every now and again. Depends what work they have been doing. Lots of conifer and cutting near the ground gets them caked up. So they deserve a bit of a clean every now and again.
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How many types of fungi can you find on 1 tree?
RobRainford replied to Matthew Corran's topic in Fungi Pictures
From that pic I can only see two. Ganoderma and Kretz. Can't see daldinia? When its on the ground it's fairly free game so you will get a few different ones acting together for speedy decomposition. -
150t is a nice alternative
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Hi Guys I'm after a couple of people to help me on a chestnut removal. I want to be on the ground so I can keep an eye on the situation. Not a difficult tree but in an awkward situation. Can either be two seperate subbies or a 2 man crew with truck and chipper. Rates negotiable! Pm through here or call/text 07841128366 cheers
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Good effort. Would score top marks if done with a 200t Yesterday's birch stem. 20" bar approx 25-30" thick. Lots of ivy and crazy thick bark!
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That's good of them! I'd be picking a very far away place ive never been. Although I would love to goto the US again! When I saw this thread title for some reason my mind saw it as 'bumped off with A virgin'! Didn't know how to React!
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That's an ash. Complete wrong form and bark for prunus. It seems too early in the season for it to be excelsior as the buds are swelling. I reckon its a different type but I'm not sure which!
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Not really. Where's your bunny ears?
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I just tucked the pipe into the shoulder strap and it kept it out the way. The chest strap worked well keeping it secure. I filled mine with lucozade and it kept me up there for 6 hours.
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Not quite a stunt fell but still a ruddy good shot
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I've used my camelback climbing before now and found it quite effective. For the size of them they don't add any noticeable weight. Taking sips between cuts and lowering stuff. Keeps you focused!
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It should come free, it grows on bloody trees!
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My dad did a steak florentine the other week. A big chunk of sirloin about 4 steaks thick (I think). you sear it in the pan then get the raclette hot stone out and then slice the meat and cook it to how you like on that. Fantastic way of doing steak!
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A little 150t would have been perfect for that job. Looks like they came out a treat. Good job fellas
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Conifer from Tuesday
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i agree with rob, thats more stunt fell territory than smashing things up territory
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You still knocked bits off the one on the left!
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I have it sat out for a bit before I cook it. Having the meat room temp before its cooked helps. Don't add salt as that dries it out. 4 mins each side in a very hot griddle pan. Perfect for me with some nice jack Daniels gravy and thick chips. Mmmmm
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Hmm you want a quiet saw for cutting some trees and you don't want to be noticed. Brings up red flags for me!
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Hahaha You'd do the same!
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Fettle with the pump a bit Pete. Will give it plenty poke. Plus a 130 is gonna be a few hundred kgs heavier so you will notice it. You may just be getting paranoid about it being broken. It's common for land rover owners to experience this
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Shhhh I wasn't being rough 'onest guv!
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It was bad luck. Step cut snagged the chain as it went and I couldn't get it free in time. My Heart sank when I realised what had happened!
