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What additions would you like to see on Arbtalk
doobin replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
No need to have bronze as read only- that only discourages new members from joining. Members who may have a lot to offer. From browsing other forums, it appears that when 'sponsor' status is available, many people sign up anyway, even if the only perk is a badge under their name. If a forum provides value, people will give back. It may only be a few quid but hosting is not mega bucks and a few quid times a thousand members adds up. -
What additions would you like to see on Arbtalk
doobin replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
A like button would be cool. Maybe a rep system too, there's plenty on here who give good advice for absolutely nothing and it would be nice to thank them in a small way. -
Seriously mate, we're boring over here when it comes to fish. I mean, come on. You guys wrestle giant catfish out with your bare hands as the hook, then eat them at a giant party with copious amounts of redneck music and alcohol. We Brits, on the the other hand, sit out all night in the pouring rain after paying £50 for a place at a lake with dozens of other saddos, where the fish are fed and half tame anyway! Then you can't do anything with the fish other than weigh it, take a photo and let it go! We then boast about it down the pub over a quiet pint as if it's some kind of Herculean achievement. To pay to use thousands of quids worth of gear and hours of time to pull a half tame fish that you can't even eat out of a glorified boating lake Myself, I go sea fishing when time permits, off the coast in my little boat.
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Surely that's something you'd ask your buddy down the pub, not someone halfway across the globe! I can recommend you plenty, ELG.
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That looks a quality ladder, but from experience the adjustable foot on the Hailo ladders is invaluable, we couldn't do without it. I though all ladders would have it by now!
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Links? Pretty please?
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For hedge cutting, tree pruning, gutter cleaning and general garden type jobs? I currently have one of these: 2.7m Hailo Self-levelling combination ladder | eBay but it's been in a couple of 'accidents' and is no longer safe. I really like it, and I was thinking of going for the slightly larger version, which looks a right monster: Hailo Pedal Adjustment Combination Extension Ladders 9312-501 | eBay However, it's always worth an ask to see if there's anything better out there? Also, if I get the big one, I will need a light but sturdy stepladder for the smaller jobs, to save dragging the big one off the roof bars. Suggestions for that welcome please as I have no idea on that. Thanks
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It will turn to cork followed by mush very quickly. A few months is OK but you're bound to forget about it!
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Is there any reason single cylinder engines arnt fitted on chippers?
doobin replied to Big T's topic in Large equipment
What about a twin cylinder Kubota? Kubota Z600 twin cylinder diesel engine | eBay Will not fall to bits like a Chinese Honda copy, good on juice and long lasting. I have one on my tracked dumper. They were popular as engines to run fridge boxes on lorries. Might be worth a call to some vehicle breakers. -
It's a great wood, I love the smell. Don't sell it without mixing it though as it burns too fast and even the slowest customer realises it. Goes well with oak and the like, to add some flame and light to the fire. That said, given the hassle of keeping it dry (ie. the fact that you can't store it as cordwood/roundwood outside for more than a year), I'd say it's value should be less than other hardwoods.
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Actually, blubber (fat) was the main source of their calories. In fact, they knew that if they had only lean mean available it was better to go hungry, for eating just lean meat would give them the runs. Keto is high fat, MODERATE protein and low carbs.
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Amen.
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Not at all. Keto is the process of burning fat for fuel. It's converted into ketones which your body can use for fuel rather than carbs- interesting sidenote, cancer cells cannot use ketones, only glucose, and there have been interesting studies into a keto diet to fight cancer. If your body is 'eating itself' (ie. muscle) then you are not eating enough regardless of whether you are keto or not. Once in keto, your body will seamlessly switch to burning body fat if you eat a slight calorific deficit. You feel full all the time, your blood sugar levels are stable, it's awesome. I dropped from 20+% body fat and 13st 6lb to my current 10% body fat and 11st 2lb in six months with f all exercise or effort I'm six feet tall. My avatar is a bit small, but that's my former chubby self! This is a good keto resource.: Ketogenic Diet Resource
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I read the overview online, and whilst it's good to see the 'fat is bad' dogma being challenged, the guy on the fat diet cut out all carbohydrates, and then complained he had no energy. Well duh. Firstly, you're supposed to keep it under about 30g of carbs for keto, not zero. He can't have been eating ANY veg either to avoid carbs. Which is just dumb. Secondly, a month is about as long as it takes to adapt to keto. Lethargy in the first month is common- it's termed 'keto flue'. Had he persevered (and eaten veg) then he would probably have felt much better. I was too busy to watch, but did they address any of the above points?
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I came back to this post to say that I lifted a 30 inch diameter 8 foot long log today with my loader tractor, and she was not happy with it. No way a compact crane would even start to shift it!
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Which (compact?) tractor, to do everything on a smallholding?
doobin replied to sandspider's topic in Large equipment
Yes, but to be fair, on a 2WD tractor double acting lift rams aren't a huge amount of use. -
Anything except rap and jazz. Currently listening Greenday and modernish bluegrass/old time music (Hackensaw Boys, Old Crow Medicine Show) (I only have a small memory on my phone!) But really anything from Abba to ZZ Top.
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That looks a great bit of kit! How much was yours?
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Which (compact?) tractor, to do everything on a smallholding?
doobin replied to sandspider's topic in Large equipment
454 or 574 are cheap and handy sized. Shuttle gearbox, power loader, power steering and power brakes. Ideal loader tractor, will lift about 800kg max I'd say. international tractor international 454 tractor loader tractor | eBay If the above had a power loader it would have been a solid buy at about 1.5-1.8k. Funny, but that's the first one I've ever seen with a trip loader. This is my old girl next to a mates David Brown. Really is the best value, cheapest loader tractor around for a small firewood business or similar. -
Which (compact?) tractor, to do everything on a smallholding?
doobin replied to sandspider's topic in Large equipment
Nice tractors for what they are, but not much use for loader work etc. International all the way. -
Woody, have you settled on a power level that you require? The Husky 545 is 3.3hp, the Stihl equivalent would be the MS251 at 3hp or the MS261 at 3.9hp. I'd be inclined to buy new and have peace of mind. That Husky does look a nice saw, a genuinely good all rounder.
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And an engine bench will be easy to sell/won't loose value at all if bought second hand to begin with. You're probably the only bloke in the country right now wanting a hydraulic bench. Have you decided yet?
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It's possibly. However it's not worth the hassle for the following reasons: 1. Economics. Direct drive from an engine is much more efficient. Hydraulics are expensive and require more maintenance. 2. The hours you put on the mini digger would quickly start to cost more than just buying a bench with an engine (which is probably no more than a hydraulic bench, hydraulic motors are expensive). Every hour on a mini digger clock devalues it, in addition to the normal running costs which I bet are more than a small sawbench engine to begin with. HTH
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It's possibly. However it's not worth the hassle for the following reasons: 1. Economics. Direct drive from an engine is much more efficient. Hydraulics are expensive and require more maintenance. 2. The hours you put on the mini digger would quickly start to cost more than just buying a bench with an engine (which is probably no more than a hydraulic bench, hydraulic motors are expensive). Every hour on a mini digger clock devalues it, in addition to the normal running costs which I bet are more than a small sawbench engine to begin with. HTH
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Seriously, how much worse is the t540 than the 200t? As in, how much will it really affect your productivity? Not trying to start an argument, but it's madness to be thinking of a secondhand 5 year old saw rather than a new one with 2 years warranty for £150 more!
