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Salt is a new one on me too! got a few small ash stumps to treat this week so i'll give it a go! I normally mix glyphosphate with wall paper paste and food colouring to make sure it stays contained to the stump. Anyone tried this with salt too?
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struggling with splicing double braid class 1!
mattplace replied to mattplace's topic in Splicing Forum
High Scale: when you take half the fibres away and fold them over, do you tape them or let friction do its job? do you all use wire fids on class1 double braid? Thanks for all the replies, i will have to try and sneak an anchor point into the living room somewhere to help me! -
On double braid class 1 splice i am struggling with reinserting the core back into the cover. where it crosses over original core, it keeps getting jammed solid. i am using a wire fid so maybe this is where i'm going wrong? would a toss wand or tubular fid help? i have only succeeded with one bury at this stage but i couldn't finish the final bury because the core seemed to bunch up at the new spliced eye. I am using the samson instructions. my hands are in pieces!!! (BTW its on yale silver streak)
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Nice looking chicken house but its not advised to have felt on the roof. Its down to "red mite" which will live under the felt and come out at night and feast off the blood of the chickens! If you notice the chickens are stopping to lay or find red spots on the eggs, this may be the problem. Poultry Shield is a liquid used to get rid of them but if you do get them, your roof will need changing for tongue and groove / corrugated plastic etc. I've been very lucky and have avoided it so far... thats me jinxed now!!
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don't know why i'm having troubles with 660 then. the oiler is on max but the saw seems to cut fine then struggle slightly then cut fine again, etc. it cuts fine on normal non-bio chain oil.
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Was just having a browse on ebay and noticed this advert link.... Arborist Gifts | Arborist Merchandise | Personalised Gifts - CafePress UK Some very funny and clever arborist puns... i especially like the "Nice Crotch" t-shirt! A little overpriced for what they are i though!
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I have tried a few different types and found corn oil to be slightly thicker than cheap veg oil. Seems to work well on shorter bars eg, 12" on 200t and 16" on 260.... the 660 and 36" bar didn't like it!
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i'm going! hopefully pick up a few chickens there!
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Any pics of it fitted yet? Have chipped into the back of mine a few times... surprising what it will hold but sits down a bit on the springs. Found an airbag assist kit in USA for £240 inc. postage. They want £600 for the same one here!
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You've got PM
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thanks mate
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cheers b101uk, i am trying to find out as much as i can about mogs but i'm finding it hard. looked on amazon for a book and they were all in German! Can anyone recommend any good sites, books, etc?
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i stumbled across this site the other day but there is no u1600 listed. its all confusing... just like husky model numbers to me
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Cheers stevie! i have been searching all over for a guide! is the difference between a u1000 and a u1600 just horsepower then?
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If theres new shoots, lime buds are distinctly red in colour.
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Can you educate a wannabe mog owner: how do mog model numbers work? eg. whats the difference between a u1000 and a u1600 etc? whats the ideal model (in your opinion) for arbwork with a front mount chipper and tipper, and towing a grain trailer for instance??
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evenangelseatbeans: loving your avatar! gonna put it on and watch it now. That scene in the bar gives me goosebumps when he's staring at herbie and then comes out with that classic line i wouldn't be allowed to write on here! if no-ones watched "dead mans shoes"... go and buy it!
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I have been convincing myself that i NEED a mog and this thread is not helping!:sneaky2:
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Who is getting into next winters firewood ?
mattplace replied to gensetsteve's topic in Firewood forum
Its 800mm stock fencing. I have had a play with different designs: Without any posts/framework the fencing tends to bow/bulge when its full but is still stackable. With some posts it is better but the best i have found is to staple some 2"x1" as a framework to the fencing then tension it when you staple it to the pallet. Holds its shape well and stacks easier. Takes about 15mins to make each one. The dimensions are 1mx1.2mx0.8m= 0.96㎥ - very nearly a cube! -
Who is getting into next winters firewood ?
mattplace replied to gensetsteve's topic in Firewood forum
Here is my first load for next winter. Mostly Beech with some Ash, Cherry and Ppolar. All split now and drying out in the barn. Have taken some blocks out of the barn walls since the pics and made some steel structural louvres! Only another 40t to go!!!! -
My collie-cross does the same thing.... its priceless. Oh, and he hi-5's!
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Have just emailed kilworths for a pricelist! Might be messaging you with a few Q's if you don't mind?!
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Nice looking outfit! I have been looking down the carraro/goldoni route myself. What make is your tractor? how do you find it?
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Mine is a manual 55 plate on General Grabber AT2's with a snugtop. I also have a DPT chip fitted to up power, torque and mpg! The last 3 tanks were: 31.03 mpg - no towing, 50/50 running around and motorway/dual carriageway. 27.54 mpg - some towing and log deliveries. 28.93 mpg - towed a chipper for about 50 miles and the rest running around.
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And only £120 inc VAT and postage! I'm tempted to try a pair especially as they come in long sizes
