Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

slackbladder

Member
  • Posts

    691
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Everything posted by slackbladder

  1. Hi Diagnosed with prostate cancer a while back and just got round to having it removed. big operation and not a lot of fun Not looking for sympathy, just be aware, my PSA readings were near normal only my very good GP made me have the test On the way to recovery now But this is one hell of a diet Cheers Steve ps was removed using the latest da vinci robotic procedure doctor doesn't even have to touch you
  2. Another vote for Osmo uv protection exterior oil
  3. Superb workmanship You can tell he's spent years learning that lot Don't see the rounding and trapping plane used much nowadays
  4. Not many Walnut trees are worth a fortune
  5. Very Interested but it's the cost of moving it that's the downfall
  6. Very soft to turn and difficult to finish but it's worth the effort Takes a nice stain
  7. WOW That takes some patience
  8. I think Andy ( WADKIN ) might well be interested if not I am cheers
  9. depends on thickness of the timber,half hour per half inch thickness.Temperature needs to reach 100 degrees c Is the wood green or dry
  10.  

    <p>Hi Ian</p>

    <p> Interested in the 372 you have for sale </p>

    <p>can I give you a call sometime or if you prefer call me on 01455273894</p>

    <p> Cheers</p>

    <p> steve</p>

     

  11. Hi Dan one tip is get good at sharpening your tools,you might need to sharpen every 15 minutes or so ,depending on the timber
  12. Mainly milled to 2 ins but some thicker
  13. Stunning !!
  14. I also have the old Poolewood 28-40, built like a tank. Use the Dvr xp most of the time though
  15. No Steve It's from a piece of rotten hollow walnut I had lying around. The top one is a piece of the burr
  16. Picture Of two latest pieces , both in walnut
  17. Just notice it has never been used so 1100 ???
  18. My guess is about 750 to 800 I know someone with a VB 36 for sale at about £3000
  19. Guess you're looking at about £300 per day Depends on how close they are to you plus access
  20. Can you recommend a 'training only' course on maintenance and crosscutting at all Preferably in the Leicester area
  21. Hi been using a chainsaw for 30 + years with no bother but figured it might be time to get some sort of qualification Use a 20" stihl and a smaller echo, Cutting logs up to 24" diameter What course do I need and is there anywhere local to Hinckley in Leics that holds the courses Never cut anything for profit so I only do it for my own benefit Anybody help or am I just better off carrying on the way I have for 30 years
  22. there a bloke I deal with who has tons of oak in about 8mm thick planks

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.