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harvey b davison

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  1. In this country its ilegal, who's juristriction does jersey come under, dont they have their own regs ?
  2. Without going into details and opening a can of worms, the basic answer is yes.
  3. Just started work on a renovation project today. Bricklayer has a G reg vw taro, i thought it was an early hilux til i saw the vw badge. He says it still runs like a dream and it has got 200k on the clock, I still prefer the workmanlike styling of the earlier hilux, not the femminine styling of todays variants.
  4. Parents have a cottager2, bought from machine mart, it may of been cheap ( £400) but its spot on, carnt fault it.
  5. Mendiplogs, got some news for you. Buy the FEB issue (on sale now), of Classic Massey magazine, they have got a 2 page feature on MF chainsaws. Should be good reading for you.
  6. Try maltings timber in doncaster, i've also used someone in retford but carnt remember who. 88mm x 38mm is fine.
  7. Why dont you have a look at the makita, they're decent reliable saws.
  8. Where did you buy it from, if you dont mind me asking.
  9. Hi sean, welcome to the forum. I am not a pro user ( joiner by trade) but i use saws without any training aswell. I WILL go on a course when i have the time and money to do so, I use saws for my own firewood. However i have never been ' laughed at' or any thing else by anyone on this site. The guys on here are a good bunch that will help you with any quearies or questions that you may have. However the only thing i would say, is to make sure you know how to use the site (i'm still learning), and read other threads first to see if the information your after has already been answered. Oh, and get ready for the piss take (good humoured of course).
  10. Nice one matey, roll on sleepless nights, nappy changes, feeding time etc. Hope your other half is feeling well.
  11. For me, i would stay at the farm, but advertise for extra 'own' work and see what happens. good luck.
  12. OOoops ! spoke a bit too soon, not engine related but my front suspension collapsed half hour after writing my first post.
  13. I agree with both Peter and Treequip on this one, the vehicle(s) should be parked at the operating centre whenever possible, if your home address is close by they might 'frown' upon you taking the vehicle home on most occassions. To keep legit you are better off sticking to the law, it may be a bind, but not half as much if you dont.
  14. How much time have we all spent looking at these pointless threads about pointless ZZZZZZzzzzzz.
  15. Must admit, the engine in my little c15 van is the sweetest motor i've ever had.
  16. I quite like the idea of using dayglo / illuminuos paint. Blue = makita.
  17. Find something else that your interested in, learn how to do it, and then use it to fall back on. Thats what i did, if i carnt find any woodwork to do then its off to drive wagons for me. I find that its makes a nice change and i always feel refreshed when i get back to my proper job.
  18. Ay, same here, it has to be my dad. Have always looked up to him, it was never easy tho when i was growing up, didn't appreciate him etc,etc. But now we are closer than ever and chat each and every day.
  19. Most of my work comes through agencies whether its joinery (my main concern) or as a hgv driver and sometimes transport office work. Yes they are supposed to provide basic PPE. But, I am more than willing to use and provide my own ppe, as mine is always above minimum standard, i have various sets, and i know it will protect me. I always provide and use my own power tools, although these should be provided on site, as again i always have the right equipment for the job in the van. When i buy equipment, i know it will get used and abused so i buy the best there is, as it is bought for one purpose and that is to make me money. So if i'm offered work i know i am fully prepared to do anything that is asked of me. Once on site, and the gaffers know what i can do and the gear i have got, i get asked back, again and again. Providing a nice continuation of work. So if i was you, i would treat it as your own job, put in a good showing as you never know where it may lead to.
  20. I think the working time directive states minimum 1/2 hr break within 6 hrs working. would have to look it up to be certain tho.
  21. MMmmm, thats just reminded me, best check the tv,

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