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Does it suddenly recoil once you slacken the bolts a certain amount or do you have to take the cover right off again?
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Is something jamming it against the fan?
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OP, did you have an alarm or any sort of security? Sounds like a well planned job
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Why do you want larger teeth (= larger kerf, more work for the saw) on such a small saw? I use 181s over 171s as they are that little bit more robust. However, I always buy them with the 1.1mm chain rather than the 1.3. In a straight test, my 181 vs a mates 181, about the same age, cut twice as quick. Mine- 12" 1.1mm bar. His, 16" 1.3mm bar. Just goes to show the difference a smaller bag (both kerf and length) makes. The 1.1mm chain is also very quick and easy to sharpen, even in the field. I even get away with being a bit careless when sharpening it to be honest. Don't know why. If you buy 1.1mm chains, buy Stihl. I had three Oregon ones and they all lost their teeth very quickly. No such issues with the Stihl ones. Not sure if Stihl do 1.1mm chain with the anti kickback bumper tie links, but I buy Stihl 1.1mm without and it is fast and efficient.
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doobin replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
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I've got a Hayter Harrier 56 on my bench. The wheels have broken (they are only 6 months old), the alloy deck is cracked in multiple places as it's rubbish, the engine won't run properly (because it's a Briggs) and of course the drive has failed. It will also only fill it's collecting bag half full before choking. It's going in the skip and a Lawnflite 533 Pro is replacing it.... :lol: The best pro mower out there for a contractor. Solid, reliable Honda engine and will pick up wet grass until the bag is stuffed so full you can barely lift it. It's twice the mower for about £100 more.
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Heck, why are people not using screw splitters on a timber crane to break down oversize stuff to go on a lorry with processor size stuff?
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I would simply break down the big lengths into smaller billets with a screw type splitter mounted on a crane. Then use the crane to load the billets into a more normal sized processor. A normal sized processor will hold it's value, as will the screw splitter. A giant processor is only of interest to a few people. A homemade effort? Might be awesome, but then you might only get back half of what it cost to make it due to lack of CE, backup, etc.
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Many more recommendations for Hailo than the above! Half the price and the adjustable foot which is invaluable in a garden, especially at the larger lengths? I don't doubt Youngman are good, but at twice the price and no adjustable foot it's a non starter for me. My Hailo only 'died' because I was an idiot and forgot to strap it
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Thanks for all the replies. I will be sticking with Hailo, and upgrading to the larger model. I shall also purchase a tripod ladder for doing hedges etc, as the big Hailo weighs a fair bit.
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doobin replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
On the jobs section, a good rule in my book would be that the thread title must include what, where and when. For example: 'Work wanted, anywhere in SE England, experienced climber" or "Person with tickets required for one weeks scrub clearance, Lancashire" So many threads are just titled 'work' or 'work wanted'. Makes it really difficult to scan through. -
Look chaps, he's already signed up under a different name! :lol: If you're watching this on Dave, the above was his second ever post...
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Vemac are much cheaper Matt. I'd reccommend him.
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doobin replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
If you mean displaying likes received under their username for all to see in every thread, then I think that is an excellent system that will work well. -
What additions would you like to see on Arbtalk
doobin replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
I used another forum where negative rep is disabled. The result is a system that works well. If someone provides value/advice to Peter, then that rep point is deserved and counted, regardless of whether Paul thinks that poster is a knob. -
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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. -
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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.
