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  1. normandylumberjack
    Of your short list the 346xp jumps out as the best saw ever made! and I'm normally a stihl man. Get one now, and thank me later!)
  2. normandylumberjack
    If my friends had gaffs, I would be worried, as they are all teachers, accountants and members of the chess club! Only joking, i have no friends! I will try before I buy, but was wondering about any negative feedback? types to avoid?
  3. normandylumberjack
    Is that 15 tons logged over 6 years, or per year? I have a ms390 that cut 150 cubic meters last year, and about 100 the year before, and in the 3 years before that probably 80/100 cubic meters. It is on a 16" bar and is still in good condition, I look after my kit! I would think a ms231 or 250 would be more than man enough for your needs. keep it sharp, use a saw horse and clean it as often as is possible, and it will last!
  4. normandylumberjack
    Can anyone recommend some spikes that feel good on skinny legs? I don't see that they will get a lot of use, so the cheaper end of the market. Velcro vs. leather? Any help, as always, much appreciated.
  5. normandylumberjack
    I found that webbing loops made for good footholds, especially when cutting. My boots kept getting pinched otherwise! Grey poplar, BB?
  6. normandylumberjack
    Poplar reduction, my first!
  7. normandylumberjack
    This is my first reduction, of any size worth talking about. It is a 60' poplar that the customer wanted to keep, but was worried about falling onto his house. It was decided to take 1/3rd from the top, and I found my first Poplar a pig to work on without spikes. Be kind, but any feed back would be nice.
  8. normandylumberjack
    Also, in talks with Wolf from gladiators to co-host!
  9. normandylumberjack
    I have a film crew, just need some funding, perhaps one of the companies that advertise here would like to sponsor? I will be in make-up if you need me darlings!!
  10. normandylumberjack
    Forward letter to HSE? see if they feel the same way. The BBC is too busy burying jimmy saville records to be interested imo.
  11. normandylumberjack
    So lads, what do we do now?
  12. normandylumberjack
    I'm glad to hear some feedback on this saw at last, It appeals to me but i just couldn't splash the cash on one without hearing some actual feedback. Keep us informed.
  13. normandylumberjack
    Agree with the above, you can always top dress the chippings with more if needed, be carefull tho of stones if you chip any of your wood, or if using a chainsaw on wood on the ground.
  14. normandylumberjack
    When I clicked todays posts the menu of threads are looking a bit odd, stretched from the lh side of the screen, hope this makes sense, and or helps. Keep up the good work:thumbup1:
  15. normandylumberjack
    Good idea Wooded, this should be a good thread. I normally attack people with cameras when i screw up, so will have to look extra hard for pickys of my cock ups!!!!
  16. normandylumberjack
    I purchase all my kit in the uk, but as a french resident and there being no ticket system here would i be eligable to purchase? I only ask as i have never been asked to provide cs tickets or even if i know what end of the saw does the cutting! the end with the trigger and control switch yeah? What if you send someone to pick it up for you?
  17. normandylumberjack
    Hello tree people, I have been asked to do a reduction on a walnut tree, and as i have no experience of this trees likes and dislikes I was hoping that you could give any advice on them. time of year to cut etc. I have recommended a program of 2-3 years, with 15-20% this year and similar in 1-2 years time. to allow epicormic recovery. I am a bit nervous as reductions are not my normal MO. The reason for reduction is light blocking and proximity to a road, the owner has been told to prune back or the council will with a hedge flail!
  18. normandylumberjack
    I normally wear my Balance forestry helmet with visor and ear defenders when rounding up cattle and hog tying varmints. So dont start with the cowboy stuff, unless you can to duel like john wayne, pilgrim.
  19. normandylumberjack
    just so got this straight, if i was to attatch the spliced end to a crab and a strop around a tree trunk and stretch the rope with a prussik down its length will this work? will the core leave the rope or will it just squash all the air and voids out? Sorry, I really am that stupid!
  20. normandylumberjack
    Nice! would like to work there alot!!!
  21. normandylumberjack
    If the A-Team were pimps, this is what they would drive!
  22. normandylumberjack
    Love it! that looks better than my house!
  23. normandylumberjack
    use the free air line at the petrol station.
  24. normandylumberjack
    What about a little electric home user chipper? you could probably hire one for not much money, I know it would be slow, but if your stuck it may be your only option. Or tell her to sort her house out and meet you in the middle if she wants it chipped that badly?
  25. normandylumberjack
    Please excuse my ignorance, but how do you milk a rope?

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