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  1. RobRainford
    Not been out fung hunting in a while, never really been this time of year. What's active and good to look for?
  2. RobRainford
    Also to add, I have got my B+E so can drive a vehicle up to 3.5t with a trailer over 750kgs too.
  3. RobRainford
    Mushroom? I've just about got the hand of doing a log! Great work, would love to have even half that skill carving!
  4. RobRainford
    Seeing as your local then feel free to pop Down for a rec climb anytime. Always looking for new people to have in the phone book. Seems the merseyside arbs are growing in numbers now, to me anyway. Noticing a lot more of them!
  5. RobRainford
    You won't be disappointed bigger is better, but stihl is best! (cue husky lover replies! ) Get a dual port muffler, get the carb tuned for it and it's a beast. The dual port is the same on the 660 magnum or R versions. Can be found on eBay!
  6. RobRainford
    Loads of tescos near me with an asda and couple of morrisons nearby. Ain't posh enough round here for those waitrose folk! Just been to tesco myself and got 8 800 gram loaves of bread for 12p each. 10% of what they were at full price. Best before tomorrow but will just freeze them and will do us for weeks!
  7. RobRainford
    Hi guys In July I'll be back from holiday and ready for work full time. Happy to travel. Got all the kit I need, 200t and 3 ground saws up to 660. Climbing and rigging kit. 2 years experience but not full time. I have a foundation degree awarded but just finished the bsc and awaiting results. Fairly certain I've not failed! Very enthusiastic and hard working. Happy to learn and apply myself to a task! Pick things up quickly like using machinery and other tasks. Cv available if required. After any work you can give me. Pay negotiable depending on circumstances. Surveying/consulting/conny bashing/ climbing (particularly enjoy reductions!)/grounding. Pm me here or call/text me 07841128366 Thanks for reading!
  8. RobRainford
    There is also a platipus ground anchor, very similar design but it has wings so it's wider in the ground. Two big blokes couldn't even pull a small one out, rated to 150kgs with 2mm wire!
  9. RobRainford
    Plus your eyes are far away cos of them long legs of yours
  10. RobRainford
    I'll get a photo of a beech in between me and RobArb. It's knackered and has been for a few years. Sits in a field about 10m from a busy main through road. Last year fruiting bodies of ganos appeared, pretty sure it's pfeifferi. Want to learn more about the owners of this tree. It needs sorting really. Crown is retrenched and severely stag headed. Most people would suggest a fell, but I don't think it's worth climbing! I'll get to it over the weekend.
  11. RobRainford
    I had Chris in for me one day doing some reductions, competent climber and a good eye for his work. Would definitely have him in again!
  12. RobRainford
    I'm interested. Just finished my bsc!
  13. RobRainford
    He's been well and truly stitched up here. Hook, line and sinker...
  14. RobRainford
    A week of use in those and they leave my hands stinking to high heaven. Can't even scrub the smell out. I used to love them but the smell put me off. Plus they were £4/pair near me. I went on eBay and got a pack of 12 nitrile coated ones with very thin fabric at the back for less than a tenner. Lasting me ages, had about 6 months so far and still not finished the pack! Good enough value for me!
  15. RobRainford
    Did you have any issues trying to log in to get it? I can't get through on mine so i can't get hold of a copy!
  16. RobRainford
    Stihl 362 is my most picked up saw now. 20" bar covers pretty much everything!
  17. RobRainford
    Not melting. Just more pliable than usual!
  18. RobRainford
    That's the main reason I did mine. I can help my dad now and also I can tow a bigger chipper legally. I want to do my 7.5t next.
  19. RobRainford
    Ooo explosives and trees! Awesome! Will be registering my interest!
  20. RobRainford
    Was the drinking during or before the test? Well done. It's a good feeling! How was your assessor?
  21. RobRainford
    Yeah it is! Especially on a shorter bar where it has more of a habit of spinning chains at idle, even when set right mine will jump the chain along a little bit at idle. Just got to be aware of it!
  22. RobRainford
    Cheers. That explains what's been happening pretty well. A good smack on the handle usually puts it on. I have the dual port muffler on it and it hasn't made a huge difference due to it still having a side port in the same place.
  23. RobRainford
    Reading this has made me think, when using a big bar for a bit it gets hard to put the chain brake on. Had it with a 25 and 36 bar. But my saw is out of warranty now anyway. Let it cool a bit and no issue. Does the plastic just get a bit warm and stop it letting you activate it? Bit unsure on this
  24. RobRainford
    Trees by Bon Watson is a good one Aboriculture by Harris Clark and matheney is also good. Trees and forests a colour guide by Bryan Bowes covers a lot. The three yellow books principles of tree hazard management and assessment, diagnosis of I'll health in trees and the body language of trees are must haves.
  25. RobRainford
    if you really want a saw that will run everything the 660 is the way to go, you could always change the sprocket and run a .325" 13" bar!

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