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We have the Savoy Cocktail book somewhere. But I rather suggest searching "on-line" A good Gluewine could be hard to beat. Key is, not so alcoholic as to be "turn the eye in yer head" inhibiting. Rather keep the alcohol subtle, to encourgage guests to gargle it down. Cheers m

Having perused both Cook's and Turners web sites today, I would really like to do business with Cooks, based on their business ethos. However if I want hydraulic it looks like Turner is in the frame. But a trifle puzzled about the disparity in pricing between the 2 brands for the hydraulic option, since Cook's seem prefer to go the 12V route for the affordable power assisted option. And I could not justify spending what a Cook's hydraulic mill would cost. Though in conscience I could consider 12V DC as it is pretty basic and should not be so susceptible to damp issues as mains voltage. Kinda fancy one of Cooks hydraulic powered band blade sharpners and saw setters to help fill out the container. Sigh:confused1:

Find your nearest rough pub/boozer. Identify the hardest man there. Grossly insult him, in front of his mates. This should result in a real Knock Out New Years Punch. m

For us non electrical types it knocks out 4.8kW. Not a lot, it will the power central heating, a TV and a few lights. It will NOT drive an electric kettle and immersion heater concurrently, specially with the lights on! Remember for larger electric motors (in the workshop) the start-up load or current is the killer. Do the sums, read the ratings on your various appliences. really really must learn to type faster:lol:

Thanks Steve, I was attempting to pass on some of your previous helpful comments and suggestions to the 2 younger brothers, who rather went and bought crappy cheapo undersized petrol gennys. I like the AMF feature and at sensible money. marcus

Budget? Wozza budget? Used to wind the 2nd hand car salesmen up sommat shocking. PS Not good at buying, but much worse at selling. m

Thanks Jonothan, I was aware you would be "au fait", I am pleasently suprised at the low duty rate btw. Regards, Marcus

I want to save this link where I will find it again http://www.forestryjournal.co.uk/newsitefiles/2009/0109/Sawmills%20product%20review.pdf

Was taking a looky-see, and found this site; Top Portable Sawmills Interestingly it features most of the mills I was already aware of. Baker was the only "new-to-me" manufacturer i found. And ignoring Jonsered cos its a Chainsaw mill. Only leaves 4 rated manufacturers, or do they just advertise more? Anyone want to offer %ages for import duties? (only 1 of 14,000 classifications apparently) My eyes started to glaze over when I searched for this/that information. But understood, import duty based on CIF value, which is to say Cost+Insurance+Freight (to delivery addresss or UK docks) Used to calculate import duty at a fixed set percentage. Then VAT on the whole lot. Cheers Marcus

I missed the one on donedeal recently, but otherwise, since most are on the Mainland, and as above, when I dont even know the questions to ask, or what to watch out for. I feel at some disavantage compared to more knowledgable, more accessible, Mainland bidders. cheers m

Thanks Mike, I will take a look. I am not a serious enough customer to justify contacting firms selling Stateside, when I dont even know the questions to ask. Regards, Marcus

Treequip, 100% correct on both posts. We often choose to go the poorer, worser, less ploughed and gritted back road over the mountain when it snows. Simply cos the main Road, which is more drivable, is generally blocked by useless persons of all genders who CANNOT drive, in anything less than perfect conditions. At least on the back road one is not hampered by these incompetents. regards, Marcus

All a question of timing, and virtually impossible to prove in hind-sight. (i) If a bystander attempts to enter the dangerzone literally as an off-cut is, or is about to fall, and likely to strike them, then one would be required to restrain them for their own safety. However one can NOT restrain them merely to allow one to work unimpeded or interrupted. I have witnessed cases where inflated egos and a misplaced sense of importance causes staff to seriously, and quite needlessely, inconvienece members of the public. Moderation in all things. On certain jobs in certain environments it could be worthwhile keeping a camera on anyone who appears to be delibrately troublesome. Though if this is the case, as I understand, all one can do is contact the Police to deal with the troublemaker, unless they are very much obviously putting themselves in harms way in respect of downed cables etc. As always uncommon sense should prevail. Not egos inflated by hi-vis clothing. Kinda hard to argue with video footage. edit: Derp! Typed too slow, already been said above. marcus

If a Timberking it needs to be a 1220 model, since the 1400 is getting too expensive.(for my limited needs) Norwood, either LM29 or HD36, and prefer the HD36 (cos better specced) even though only got smaller Conifers to mill (for now) I will probably take a scoot to Scotland and view both in Jan. Then toss a coin? Any pointers for a complete beginner? My only identified "USP" for either bandsaw, is that the Norwood has the option of the retro-fit "log-house" moulder, from the Logosol stable. Regardless of brand, the Mill would probably/almost certainly be set up static at the yard. Marcus

Oops?? Any chance of some keenly priced "fire-sale" stock then "J"? jat m

There was as I recall a small family firm of builders in London, whose motto read " You have tried the Cowboys, now try the Indians" Needless to say there were origionally from the Indian sub Continent.

Handy for perparing/reducing stock, canny "forget" it is on and the heat is free. Cestnutts also. Wife bes otherwise too fond of the gas range cooker.

I have ruefully concluded that the $$$ price for any item for sale in the USofA, simply becomes £££ when sold in the UK. I.e. the numbers stay the same, simply change the currency symbol in front. So much simpler than any messing with complicated FX rates. m

pjoter, I am also in the notion of buying a bandsaw. I was also possibly considering the Logosol HD36, though as a lazy bugger I want some basic hydraulics. I understand the HD36 drives the hydraulic pump electrically, which seems to be an unnecessarily complicated set-up, though no doubt easier to "engineer". I would rather have a direct coupled or belt driven hydraulic pump. Less to go wrong. Other than that the "chassis" on the HD36 does seem to be soundly engineered. I did however not be impressed by the smaller (29 model) Logosol bandsaw offering, down at the Forestry show in May. It appeared to be very flimsy made up, in my preception. Regards, Marcus It is also frustrating that it is not possible to price the various hyd options, for the HD36, from a list of published prices.(which dont be published)

I would say that it is nice to have sommat warm and furry to pet in bed, that dos'nt garble when petted. Cept the wife generally purrs:thumbup: However having expereinced a cold wet Donky sized Mastiff nose sniffing my nether regions whilst otherwise occupied. Can be a trifle disconcerting:thumbdown:

I believe it was the Navaho (prob mishspeled) who excelled at skyscraper construction. Regarding this being an evolved trait, possibly, as some of the native American tribes were cliff dwellers, for community safety. Therefore it should have been an evolutationary selective way of life.

We have a resident JR hot-water bottle, plus 2 half-bred Daschunds, one of which sleeps curled round the top of the wifes head. Plus a 50kg Rotty/black Lab cross, who likes to sleep in the bed , but is not always welcome! Will see if I have photos.

hours of use by difference in fuel consumption (over say 3 to 5 years) compared to, I suspect, a sizable difference in capital cost. Kubotas are wonderful diesels. Kohler are equally wonderful torqey petrols, and def lighter, and air cooled. Could/should you not get a days trial of both machines and access the actual fuel consumption?

I understood it to be "cleft", cleaved-d-d-d, being kinda hard to rattle off the tongue.

Jeekers hi gentlemen. A happy daughter. Obviously.