doobin
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Fat vs sugar was a load of crap. The one on fat cut out ALL carbs (not sub 30g/day as is needed for keto). He moaned he had no energy, but that was because he was in keto adaptation. Had he stuck with it for a week longer and eaten some leafy vegetables he would have felt way better. I'm considering switching to Paleo (ie. eating more carbs) now that keto has left me 10st 10lb at 6' tall and 8% body fat. Trouble is I think I enjoy pork belly more than I would a kiwi fruit So I probably won't.
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Just remember, it's only a bodge if it doesn't work All I'll say is it's a shame my name's not Roger...
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I've got a rasp disc for a grinder. I'm not a carver, but it's awesome for all sorts of things such as getting sleeper joints to look spot on when landscaping (oak sleepers in particular are never uniform, often out widthways by 10mm!) Removes material at the speed of light. I have just one question for those of you advising against such a disc due to loosing half your hand: what were you holding the grinder with, your knob?
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Ha ha. 'to hand' Ha ha
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Your local dealer sounds like a ponce. 'Too fast for you, have a hobby saw instead' Ok, I know the 261 is supposed to be pro, but the 362 is a far better bet, much more of a proper saw. I love the 251 for the price and weight, and the 362 for the same. The 261 is just a tranny saw stuck in no-mans-land! A 362 will fly with a 13" bar on a 9t sprocket for small stuff and will take a 20" bar on a 7t for big stuff occasionally. Really good all rounder.
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Make your own one up to suit. I use a Centurion Concept vented, nice and light. I chose high viz yellow and a reduced peak. I have an MSA type mesh visor for it, a clear visor for strimming, Howard Leight Sync ear defenders to plug into my mp3 player plus a rear cape and a chin strap if I want to use one. Total cost about £60.
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If you don't calculate the loading correctly, or if the telehandler looses traction, or a cable fails, that tree is going back into the roof with twice the force it did originally...
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Stainless Steel Rigging, Wire Rope, Shackles, Turnbuckles, Wire Rope Fittings, Marine and Architectural 10mm 7*19 £1.65/m I have a 60m of something in the yard Dave, I'm fairly sure it's only 8mm but I will check tomorrow.
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A decent hiab combined with a MEWP would sort it, and you may well find it easier to get a hiab driver to work with you?
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Hell of a potential for a f-up there. The tree will make a much bigger hole if it hits the house the second time with the branches removed. The telehandler won't be much cop if you pull it too far back either. And do you reckon H+S would be OK with you climbing the tree when the only thing holding it up was the telehandler?
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You reckon 'call me Dave' deserves the same?
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If that's an 036 / 034 it will handle that .325 13" on a 9t and scream for more. Great saw/bar combo, makes you wonder why anyone would buy an MS261.
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Anyone else notice how they only made it to Surrey?
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The Stihl mini type has been a pain in the ass to find bits for- I presume this is the type found on an MS250 with a rim sprocket carrier? 19mm o/d of the carrier including the splines. Next size up appears to be Oregon specific. I have an Oregon type drum for an 034 and the spine size is inbetween the small Stihl on the MS250 and the normal sprockets as used on bigger saws. I will try that part number, thanks, @Rob D- you could do with changing your side around a bit. While the 'bar finder' is great for a newbie running stock, it just means I can never find what I'm looking for. I don't run anything too custom, just things like 13" .325/9T on an 036 and 1.1mm 12" 3/8P on an MS250, 8t. I'm sure many do similar and your site is impossible to find things like the 8t Stihl mini sprocket on.
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Of course they've cut budgets, of course there's a huge risk. Look at Pirbright from a few years back (before cost-cutting got heavy!) Now imagine that was Anthrax instead!
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Rather you than me getting pulled with that by VOSA. I bet the hydraulic legs come in handy for hitching up!
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Indeed. American beef jerky is about 20% sugar, and disgusting. The South African stuff is simply beef and spices.
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God, don't I know that feeling. I seem to spend forever on the loader, every time I have to move something I have similar thoughts
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Loads of uses, but many old cedars have softer/rotted wood in the centre unfortunately. Why not make a shortlist of uses and put it to a vote by the kids? Add in the local rag doing a photoshoot, and of a replacement tree being planted- that's gotta be worth half a dozen Offsted points!
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Your a retailer of logs and briquettes, you buy both in right? Simple answer is to push whatever gives you the best markup.
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I've not Googled, but I can guarantee that a 1 year auto renewing contract will be in the small print somewhere. Same with that company purporting to give leads to local authority work. On my 'to do' list one day is to ring a few of these companies and waste as much of their time as I can, whilst recording the conversations. I was thinking it could be a good exercise for my mates Amateur Dramatic class, in fact.
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If you're starting out, the most important thing to do is to talk to EVERYONE you know and tell them what you're doing. Then when you get your first job, knock on all the doors nearby with a leaflet and do the same. Word of mouth and personal introductions return 10x the success rate of leafleting, and 1000x the rate of the sort of companies you mentioned.
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Any idiot can see that's simply a license for them to invoice you. Sorry to be harsh mate but best you learn quickly. Stick around on here and there is lots of good advice. You will learn an absolute ton just browsing the business management section. If there's anything else you're unsure about, post away!
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I've told him to list stuff individually to get the best price for his poor sister.
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I'll give you £25 posted for the casting, I have one that's cracked.
