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Marlin.45

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  1. What you doing on here Nick? ;)

     

    Rapid 17 MK2 (.177). Ben Taylor reg and tuned but restricted to 12ft/lb (I can then leave it conveniently to hand for squirrels!).

     

    Others........too many

     

    Oh and 2x .22LR; .45LC lever action; .223; .243; .303; .44 BP rev; 12 gauge :thumbup:

  2. Hi

     

    I think you have a valid point and although the humorous replies had me laughing, I also do empathise with you on this issue. It is probably too much to lobby that the nation goes over to yellow lights, but you can buy yellow bulbs for your own vehicle. The French have been using them for years.

     

    But they don't any more, to be 'EU compliant' ? :confused1:

  3. Doubt it.

     

    Numpties will buy anything over this Xmas period and cold snap just to have something 'warming in the grate'. Not that it will do much of that but the local supermarket will do a roaring trade in firelighters....and later the local sweep in tar build-up removal.

  4. Cheers Quickthorn. Did it come via 1st class signed for, or Parcelfarce?

     

    Their e-mail and text reply was spot on and a few queries I had re. the order were answered within 5 mins. Outstanding.

     

    The order is probably lost in post somewhere (not that it helps me) but I need them either to cancel the order or get me the bits. Luckily I do not need them for any business that is hanging on it. Just want to get the rest of the 4ft Walnut ringed up before I go back to work after Christmas.

     

    Log work keeps me warm. Working in the garage at the moment may result in my nuts freezing and dropping off ;)

  5. Mmmmmm. So I buy a car (without a licence - no legal requirement for purchase) then mow down a bus que. My fault or the car supplier?

     

    Training is a good thing but it does not replace common sense and experience....if that individual has a quota of the latter? :001_rolleyes: 357XP is a good saw but take it easy from nowt to that with no saw exp?

     

    I assume it is not going to be used as part of your business. i.e. insurance liabilities and they always want bits of paper to cover their chuff.

     

    In answer to the OP thread starter. Wrong bar. Get them to replace it!

     

    I don't s'pose the chain was 3/8" LP on .050" slot just to confuse matters - though with a 3/8 sprocket that is a bit of a pointless comment. I'll get me coat :laugh1:

  6. What about taking loads of ecstasy and blowing a whistle now and again?

     

    Big box, small box, Big box, small box. Reminds me of Kevin & Perry go large and that partlcular episode of Spaced!

     

    I suffer the same problem and when I started driving halogens were the norm :001_tongue:

     

    The problem seems to be increased these days by poorly adjusted headlights and those that think front fogs/'driving lights' need to be on 24/7. 'Yes, you can see better with 4 halogens running but I could also see better when I leave my full beam on'.

     

    My initial solution was to get prescription glasses with an anti-reflective coating. This helped a bit and I also drive with the rear view 'clicked up' to reduce the glare. But this pair are so scratched to make that coating now pointless :laugh1:

     

    The comment about laser eye correction. I thought that either of the srd traetments made your eyes more sensitive to bright lights?

  7. Placed an order Tuesday lunchtime with http://www.NewSawChains.co.uk in Christchurch for a new bar and a few chains for the 044. Cust service guy e-mailed and texted back within the hour to say they would be out that day, and with me the next (Wednesday). Very prompt I thought and a good sign when dealing with a new Co.

     

    Now I know it is the Xmas post so I expected a day or so delay. It is now Saturday and any sign of them....no.

     

    What I should have done is drive down and pick up (20 miles from me) but their postage was reasonable (cheaper than fuel) and the promised delivery was fast. mmmmmm.

     

    What I have to say is their prices are good and I hope they pull their finger out or that one point in their favour is worth nowt.

     

    I am probably jumping the gun but has anyone else used them and what were your experiences?

     

    Paul

  8. Hi all. New to the forum and just thought I would pop me head above the parapet as it were?

     

    Cut wood for the log burner at home by mainly helping out other locals that need trees gone and I need wood so....

     

    Saws currently Husky 141 15", Husky 350 18" and Stihl 044 24" all with muffler mods and minor tweaks.

     

    Arb work is not my day job. Most of the time it's carrying out engineering work in the pharma industry and hopping all over the globe. But the family need to keep warm after all?

     

    Cheers,

    Paul

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