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Would I be a complete Muppet if I used 50:1 in all my machines..... I do :-)
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Hi folks, I picked up an Mac 335 the other day, sparks well, got good compression etc but no go Someone has removed the plastic screw position holders and been tinkering. So if you know what the standard settings are for the screws I'd appreciate it It's also missing it's air filter, would that affect the mixture too badly?
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Hi guys, I was about to pop out this morning to collect a Laburnam, sadly over night some rat has stolen the lot. If any of you guys have decent wood that I could use for craft work rather than it going into someones fire, please let me know if your based in Kent
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Hi guys, I have quite a few people interested in these rustic log trains, it's not really my thing but I have to say I'm kind of looking forward to making a few. If there are any companies local to Dartford that are taking down anything they think I can use to make these, then I'd appreciate your help. I can obviously clear from site or arrange for you to drop off a load for me, happy to come to an arrangement regarding costs. Can anyone help?
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Many thanks for the info guys, if it has to wait until November it's not a problem, I've got a whole garden to design so will be busy. The lady is on a zero budget so it's not going to get transformed over night. I'll chase a few firms in the area and see what I can find.
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Morning folks, I'm on the hunt for a decent amount of Willow or Hazel sticks to build a Willow Tunnel for a young child's sensory garden in the Gravesend Kent area. It's something I'm doing for free so I'd appreciate any ideas as to where I can get hold of what I need, anyone know someone in North Kent that could help with materials? It's not something I've done before so any advice would be appreciated
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Hi folks, I've been working on a log planter this morning and discovered strange patterns under the bark as I stripped it. There were no marks on the outside but I think its either Ivy or a bug of some sort. The picture don't really do it justice as it's quite a nice pattern Anyone advise what's caused it please.
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Hi guys, I've recently started making items from a fallen Robinia in my garden and would like to get my hands on some more interesting items. I'm mainly looking for slices of trunk and would like to get my hands on a decent 3' round piece of well shaped trunk to make a table. If you're local to me in Dartford I'd appreciated any help, I'm not looking for much just a few bits to take away, happy to pay small amount or help out on site and can obviously chop up my own wood Please PM me if you can help.
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Hi folks, I'm on the look out for wood that I can use to make items from, chairs, clocks etc. I'm mainly looking for 3-4" rounds of interesting wood or possibly 3-4' lumps of trunk that I can shape. I've recently started making things from a Robinia that came down in my garden and I've got the bug real bad So if you're local to me in Dartford then I'd appreciate any help you could give, please PM me if you can. Happy to come on site and chop up my own stuff and give a hand clearing
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<p>Hi Arran, Ian from Target Trees gave me your name and said you might be able to help me out. I'm based in Dartford and I'm looking for local people that might be able to let me have some wood. I'm looking for interesting pieces to make items from, especially after large rounds to make rustic tables etc.</p>
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<p>Regards</p>
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<p>Gavin</p>
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Just to show the colour of the wood as it was mentioned earlier.
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Thanks for the advice :-) I have some 2' chunks that I took off it last year so I might have a go at slicing one of them first :-)
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Hi folks, I have a fallen Robinia in the garden, I've had a few large lumps off it since it dropped about a year ago and Im wondering how long it would normally take to season it. I'm not looking to burn this wood, actually want to make some tables from it. Thinking about slicing a few 3" rounds off and sanding them back etc.
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Well it's no from the woodlands trust :-( Not sure it's even worth calling the NT, my hoop jumping skills are out of date.
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Only just old enough Good advice though, I think I'll give them a call, although I don't really fancy strolling around on Dartford Heath.... there are some strange folk up there.
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lol I'm feeling that you kind of like the NT TGB....... Brilliant post 8/10 I'll give them a swerve then.
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Thats what I was wondering Paul, I guess a phone call to the National Trust first then and seek permissions.
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Hi folks, I'm thinking of popping out to search for some Oak and Sweet Chestnut limbs in my local woods. Would like to know what the rules are regarding using a saw etc and the wood removal itself.
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Well folks if the advice is don't use it then I'll heed it and look for something else to practice with. For sale, one slightly used Power Carver :-)
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Many thanks for the advice chaps, I'm just recovering from a bad moment with a chop saw and my thumb nail so I'll be taking it super slow :-) I shall get hold of a file and give it a good sharpen. Anyone got any links to one of these in use so I can get an idea of it capabilities, it mentions a cutting depth of 20mm. I'll certainly check out those Sabertooth disks as well.
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Hi folks, I brought this item a while ago and know nothing about it really. I had a look at the so called blade today and to me it seems knackered. I've had a go at piece of stump with it and it only seems to melt/burn. Any advice welcome
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What will you advise the customer if the whole lot has to come out, fencing time? What else can you do if that's your garden border.
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What will you advise the customer if the whole lot has to come out, fencing time? What else can you do if that's your garden border.
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What will you advise the customer if the whole lot has to come out, fencing time? What else can you do if that's your garden border.
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Just remembered them Almax security chains
