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  1. Spruce Pirate
    Exactly the same here.
  2. Spruce Pirate
    You're probably right, its funny how I assume that fuel is the most expensive thing in the world. I'd be quite likely to spill fuel everywhere costing myself a small fortune, whereas WD is only a quick squirt.
  3. Spruce Pirate
    What?? With the price of fuel these days?? Quick squirt of WD40 and give it a rub with the rag.
  4. Spruce Pirate
    Round-up at 2% works well for both. Add some mix B at 1% for Rhoddy's if you want to make really sure. Timbrel works really well for Rhoddy if they're slightly bigger bushes, but at this time of year with plenty of young growth you should be alright with Round-Up, I think its still cheaper. Spray to run off on both bramble and Rhoddy.
  5. Spruce Pirate
    I'd just like to post a quick thank you to all who have expressed their sypmathay on here. It has been amaing to me since this happened how many people have got in touch from here, Canada and US to the Middle East. It has been really nice to have so many good wishes in a time of stress, including four separate offers of a loan of saws. Police investigations are still on-going, I'll post any updates on here. In the meantime keep your kit chained up behing the razor wire with a big hungry dog close by.
  6. Spruce Pirate
    One of the boys that used to work for me had a problem with the brake on his 550. He got it replaced under warranty after the second time it had to go into the workshop. It was replaced very easily, so might be a known problem to Husky.
  7. Spruce Pirate
    What a thing to come home to! Always a shame to hear of folk loosing kit, saws, whatever to thieves. On the plus side, a bloke I used to work with had two saws stolen from the garage, almost a year later he got them back, recovered in a police raid, so it's possible, unlikely, but possible to get things back. I'm not holding my breath on this though, I think they're gone for good unfortunately.
  8. Spruce Pirate
    I don't think a 1st Aid Cert is a pre-requisite for any NPTC tickets, but in this industry doing a bit of 1st Aid training can never be a bad idea. I've never been asked to produce a 1st aid cert before doing any ticket, either on the ground or up a tree.
  9. Spruce Pirate
    If they'd done that it might have been easier, the lock barrel was removed. Found it lying on the ground at the back. Don't know how they did it as there's no marks around it, no dents etc. The last time I tried to do it it took me about an hour! I've gone and ordered myself a big security dead-bolt type thing to lock the stable door after the horse has bolted.
  10. Spruce Pirate
    I might add the Land-Rover in question has a secure back, solid door, no rear windows, full height bulkhead separating back from cab, so they weren't just lying there with a coat draped over them.
  11. Spruce Pirate
    Unfortunately I agree with you - and I won't. If other people lock stuff up better as a result of this thread then that's a good thing. I live in a nice rural location, crime minimal, yes complacent, yes regret it. What's done's done, I'll bounce back. I know I'm stupid for leaving them in there, but I still think that it is responsibility of people NOT TO STEAL STUFF, not my responsibility to secure it. I make no bones about it, yes I made a daft mistatke but this is not my fault - the fault and the blame lies with the people (I'm being generous and still crediting them with being members of the human race) who stole them. As always there is a plus side - no holidays this year or next (and Chirstmas may be cancelled) but I might get a couple of new saws out of it!
  12. Spruce Pirate
    Got out this morning to discover the back of the Land-Rover broken into and 3 saws missing: Stihl MS 660; Husky 560xpg; Husky 346xp. Stolen last night from Arnprior, Stirlingshire. If anyone local gets offered a saw from the list I'd be very pleased to hear from you. Seems quite a specific theft, nothing else was taken so be on the lookout and keep your kit well secured.
  13. Spruce Pirate
    Sorry , delay in replying, you must've posted while I was typing. I'm easily distracted, so you'd be surprised how long it can take me to type a few words.
  14. Spruce Pirate
    No, but a "V" undercut works well. Similar principle, instead of an ordinary undercut you cut in from both sides, taking out some of the side wood and the undercut to form a, well, V. Then top cut in line with the bottom cuts.
  15. Spruce Pirate
    Thanks for the replies. I might give it a bash next time I find a heavy leaner to deal with. Don't think I'll start off on a 6 footer though, maybe something smaller. If its really small stuff do you really need these cuts (double v or CB)? Sharp saw and cut quick should work on really small stuff. If its big enough to worry about it jack-knifing then you should be able to get the saw in to complete the cuts I would hope. These type of cuts should only really be used when direction isn't an issue, ie the trees only going to fall one way anyway, so I wouldn't be worrying about that.
  16. Spruce Pirate
    Very heavy leaners I normally double v, or golden triangle, call it what you will, but its always good to learn new things. Easy enough to get the saw pinched taking out the double v and now that I think about it, it makes sense not to gub it as it will pinch on a heavy lean. So, next question, how deep do the side cuts go? A third removed each side? Presumably also quite easy to pinch the saw at the underside of the lean when putting in the side cuts?
  17. Spruce Pirate
    OK, thanks. So why wouldn't you put a sink in? Or why would you? Does it make any difference? Side cuts would be parallel to direction of fall, presumably level with each other? The back cut would be at the same height as the side cuts? Does this cut work on any size of timber?
  18. Spruce Pirate
    For what its worth the golden triangle is what I'd call a double v. I think Coos Bay is similar, but I've only ever had it described to me. Would need to see it to understand it properly.
  19. Spruce Pirate
    Done, comments same as others.
  20. Spruce Pirate
    I spoke to the guy at the FC today. Basically he said if it looks like a garden then they'd class it as a garden, if it looks like a wood they'd class it as a wood. He also mentioned OED definition and maintenance being a large part of this, so if trees are maintained in a garden like fashion (private arboretum?) then they'd class it as a garden. Not sure if this helps, it seemed a bit wooly. The links to the cases above seem more concrete than my conversation.
  21. Spruce Pirate
    How much noise does a van idling actually make? Unless you're sleeping with the windows open (in the middle of winter ) I can't see that it would disturb anyone. If it's doors slamming and kit being thrown in the back with associated loud clunks and bangs then fair enough he's got a point, but just a van idling - the guy must have bat like hearing.
  22. Spruce Pirate
    If you were to (and I don't think you should, but if you did) get a yard and work from there, you would still be entitled to go out a 4.30 in the morning and start your car/van for 10 mins to let it warm up. You would also be fine using the saw to cut your own firewood on the weekend. In my opinion there is no problem with doing either of these things, your neighbour is just a PITA. So long as your not having clients coming around or punting firewood from the front lawn I don't think your "running a business from home". As far as the RA stuff goes, even if you were you needn't show him a copy of it - ask him for a copy of his RA the next time he cuts his grass. Good luck, hope you get it resolved.
  23. Spruce Pirate
    What a horrible situation to find yourself in, feel very sorry for you. Was your sister-in-law involved in the business before? You say she's an accountant, did she do the books? If this is the situation do you really want or need to cut her out of the business completely, or could she carry on doing accounts and admin work. I think 50% is a bit much for doing this, unless your business grows well beyond being just yourself, but some sort of agreement could be reached - either a wage or a smaller percentage of profit. I have to agree that impartial advice from a proffessional would be best.
  24. Spruce Pirate
    Just did! Always been happy with Dixon-Bate, would reccomend them over non-branded which I have also run.
  25. Spruce Pirate
    Finally, I've found the centre seat. It was removed from a 2000 Td5, seat base in good condition, top of the seat back is split right along so the foam is poking out the top. Could be repaired if you're handy that way or covered with a seat cover. If anyone's interested in it let me know.

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