Old WoodChip
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Yes I go along with that too. Never skimp on oil, why:confused1: you may save £2 but cost you £120. Very lucky you took the saw to a "good dealer" that was honest or you could have paid out a lot. Dont be so mean and spend some money, take the above advise:001_tt2:
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thats like the light bulbs that uses less power, in our house you cant see FA. same with recycling house hold stuff, where does all them bags end up and how much does it really cost with the collection lorry doing about 5mpg:001_rolleyes: we are all con'ed
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I have always used it in a generator, red is used in cement mixers so whats the difference with a chipper:confused1: C&E are a law unto themselves and half the time they dont know the rules they supposed to abide by. I would look into it because I am sure you can use red in a chipper, Tractor no unless its agricultural [depending where your job is & what it is, I would be careful there, they dont mess about & fines are huge+ they confiscate]
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Didnt you keep the pictures on cd:confused1: I know its easy to have hindsight but never give the police the only copy of anything. Our law is so crap it pays to be a crook. The only hope you have is he does it again and they catch him then your case and others will be taken into account, it all stinks. Shoot the bastard:thumbup1: See a post a while ago when I seen guys nicking diesel & rang the police, I had pictures of their car too driving off & if they stopped that they would have smelt the diesel in 5 or 7 (cant remember) x 25L drums:blushing: Totally unbelievable our legal system. Very despondent for want of a better word
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saves going blind I suppose:001_tt2:
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I remember being told years ago, big saw - short bar. Fly through timber! but have to weigh it up what your doing I suppose.
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My thought at first Skyhuck but you see them high up in snow still with chaps half way up their legs and no safety boots? Maybe they are so good they dont make mistakes :-)
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Worth a look and if anyone can answer why the yanks use chaps and short ones at that, in preference to full protection please let me know:confused1: On the safety side of things they seem years behind, eye-feet-legs-hearing:blushing:
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While surfin as you do in the holidays:001_tongue: No not the energetic sort this was on a laptop & evilbay. Why is it that very old saws sell for very silly money:confused1: Another thing, I paid £5 for a bar cover a few weeks ago just called into my local place & picked one up, I thought at the time it was a tiny bit expensive but was passing the place anyway & must support local trade. I seen exactly the same on ebay s/h looked well used that was the same price plus £2 postage [total £7] So I put a pair of old knackered wellies on there for £20 + postage, my missus said bin them before I break my neck in them but no I wanted to see if they went & they did:thumbup1: I made sure the description was true & the guy was very pleased with them. Am I living in the real world :-)
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Youth is wasted on the young they say, one can only climb for so long enjoy it when you can and in 15 years time look back and say "I used to do that" Believe me the times really does go quickly
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Reynards disease; I see they treat it with Viagra, my hands are stiff enough now lol seriously; it helps circulation in your hands Not sure how you would cope with climbing gafs on, oh well practice I supose and tuck you #### into your harness
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Arrr the good old days of a wedge & pure muscle have gone, them were the days. (reminiscing) A farmer mate of mine made a great splitter up using a ram, speed was regulated through the valve and would split upto around 14-18" BUT There was no safety cut out so if you didnt shut the valve the ram would keep pushing, all the years it was used it never once broke or killed anyone but only two people ever used this so were pretty good at it, the whole set up was thick 1/2" plate steel and hitched up to the back of a tractor so the logs were split where the tree was felled. All before the intervention of H&S:001_rolleyes:
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It used to be "older" users would get VWF but even with the modern saws, tools there are a lot of younger people with symptoms. I have VWF and have to keep my hands warm & dry and even then part of my fingers turn white and loose sensation for a while, this has become worse over the years so my advise for what its worth is; get a good pair of gloves and use them, keep your hands dry & warm and stay away from machines that vibrate (rampant rabbits is ok, some things you have to put up with) Look after your body, you only have one shot at life
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Yep, im with you on that one. How many cars can we service ourselves now? I for one am happy not moving forward into the auto tune era, next we will have chains that sharpen themselves:001_huh: oh we got them too:001_tt2: Sadly we live in a throw away world, when something plays up/breaks most rush out & buy new. I prefer to fix things myself & not have to rely on a dealer who has to make ££ an hour. Go for a saw that feels right for you, latest models with bells and whistles have to prove their worth over a few years in my book:thumbup:
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The old Landy was a true work horse, in the days when air con was never heard and muddy foot wells could be powers washed (as said above)Try than in a modern car and the electrics wont work for a month until it has dried out! With so many jap imports flooding the used car market a few years ago everyone went for 4x4, I seen some stuck where my car has gone & half cant drive them, but thats another story :-) The new Landy I wouldnt want as a prize, give me a Defender any day but I am getting older and need some comfort now and not be deafened doing 45 MPH and have VWF in my arse. If you read this and were born before 1980 you wont know what im on about :-)
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Absolutely Brilliant, hats off to you
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I seen a worn out old hat go only yesterday...... for same price as new, must be crazy easter shoppers :-)
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Nice work, always good to have a running commentary too what camera did you use?
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@ felix {You can have much more fun with a camera and 12g alarm mines } I know, I made some lol then forgot a few weeks later..... they work :-) Try one of these, Trail camera and camera traps | Handykam.com"]Trail camera and camera traps | Handykam.com[/url] they dont see them and you get great pictures....BUT do searches and find a good price and camera
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silverline, wouldnt touch the cheap crap if it was free buy a good one first off and they last you many many years far too much crap being sold these days
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great vid, maybe in my youth or dreams a big thumbs up to you man
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Ha Ha so much confusion but the work your going to give a saw it will probably last you over 20 years & by then you wont want to be splitting logs. Post a picture when you get one, after this time you have to really:lol: Look after it & it will look after you, good fuel good oil & keep it sharp & clean ps; personally I would go for an older model with a proven track record and not the latest model with bells & whistles, at least until its been around a while and had time to find little hickups
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Good advice Jonny, think you hit the nail on the head there. lifes a bitch at times good luck
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I got a S11 with OD, capstan winch spare bigger wheels, bonnet & truck cab. New front wheel hubs & break cylinders all around. Hasnt been started for at least two years (the battery died) and the clutch needs playing with probably just bleeding. It had an MOT and put straight back in garage (there is a story why but its late & off to bed, if you want to know I can tell you tomorrow YAWNNNNN) Diesel was doing 30mpg when I was using it last, sitting in garage for a few years now. No idea what it's worth and in no rush to part with it but it is taking up space that my wife says we need. They just dont understand Landrovers
