Bob_z_l
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Plus if you get any other interesting metals in there....namely Copper. It'll burn with a different coloured flame. For a while.
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Has anyone said: Small glug of White Wine Vinegar and boiling water left in overnight cleans most things and gets rid of any residual taste/flavours. Always works for me. Rinse out in the morning and refill with whatever.
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Hard work if I'm doing a load. It doesn't tae long to remind you how heavy in comparison to my 261. Trade off, carry two saws or just one and extra bar. Depends on job. I mainly wanted the smaller bar so that when milling I only needed one saw.
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Got a Sugi 24" on my 881 for small milling and occasional crosscuts. Rob at Chainsaw bars as posted above is the font of all knowledge.
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It was there @Steve Bullman now it's gone! Do like the "New Look" you've applied.
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Ours have been back for a few weeks. They've already claimed 2 of last years nests and are picking up insects galore with this lovely weather at the moment. Surrey/West Sussex border
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The expensive option......?? Egan Straight Shot Performance Chainsaw Muffler 880/881 EGANPERFORMANCESAWS.COM Bolt on more power with an Egan Performance “straight shot” muffler to your Stihl 880/881 chainsaw for an immediate...
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I was much the same after buying my first set of "stubby" wrenches and then got all giddy and bought a crow foot set and then a set of ratchet combination spanners. They don't get as much use as they used to but when they do.... they save time/knuckles/blood-sweat-tears Love-em almost as much as my saws!
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Blimey. I might try that on an old chain.
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Nice one. First one for me. Just grateful the grain is a real giver.
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Hi @gobbypunk I thought the pale was normal. I have seen some of Roghhewns dark stained stuff, but I picked up this last summer. I put it down to the fact that the stick was standing dead and only about 45cm wide. All cut to 25mm for tablets/trays/platters Board on left has had a sanding and first coat of PolyX
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Telegraph poles - new pole on private land
Bob_z_l replied to Paul in the woods's topic in Trees and the Law
I hope you sort it. If your house insurance has a legal helpline, maybe a call to them. Or citizens advice? It's not just the install, but the ongoing maintenance (and access) in fault situations. Needs to be agreed. Good luck. -
Telegraph poles - new pole on private land
Bob_z_l replied to Paul in the woods's topic in Trees and the Law
When i worked for BT many years ago. I thought all poles on private land were covered by a wayleave. Where permission was sought and a payment made (ground rent) for any infrastructure. I thought this was still the case. -
I haven't used a hyper skip but my regular skip on a 46" bar is glorious. Granted, not as fast as a regular chain but finish is top notch. Rough hewn did a long youtube vid on what worked (for him) and what didn't. Based on what he said and own experience , tend to agree. Hyper on shorter (36") bars wasn't effective. Hope the shoulders recover and can't wait for the pics on "todays milling"
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I ask s the only stuff I've had move that much, so soon after milling was some cherry. It was wet when milled and took a few hours to start to move and after a few days was useless. It's now very Posh firewood. p.s. can't imagine 2 year old HC was an easy mill. Tough as old boots I imagine. ike some old maple I tried and gave up on.
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Was it really wet? I've not milled Horse Chestnut
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I get this, it's just last time out on this particular hill with a decent load on. It became a bit apparent that the trailer brakes were working hard and were starting to fade. I could feel it starting to push. I'd already selected a nice gear but was still lightly dabbing at my brakes to scrub the speed. I was trying to avoid the potential fail where I'd be boiling the fluid in the calipers. Trying to not qualify for the "overloaded" thread. I'm not being reckless, if anything probably erring on the side of caution too much and worrying unnecessarily. There isn't a sensible other route unfortunately. The gradient might be less but the route longer....same result. Thanks @difflock @lux @trigger_andy and yourself for the positive replies.
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Another positive insight. Many thanks.
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Thanks. This was pretty much what I was hoping. Thanks for the input.
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Cheers. I was more concerned with the lack of engine braking overworking the brakes. There aren't loads of hills round here but I do have a 15% one that can be a bit hairy when loaded. I should specify tis is all ON- Road.
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A quick question. I tow regularly with the Ranger (manual) and on the hills can use engine braking to save cooking the truck brakes. I've driven auto cars but not really had any real weight in the load. How easy is this in a auto? Asking as I'm looking to upgrade and there are a few auto versions available. Mitsubishi and Isuzu. Any downsides to be wary of? Cooking the auto fluid?? Cheers
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Air compressor leaking air from elec cable?
Bob_z_l replied to drinksloe's topic in Maintenance help
From memory, my compressor had a similar thing. Isolate the power and inside the box is a sprung loaded valve that switches the motor off wen it reaches a set pressure say 8 bar. The outlet from the cylinder could have blown a bit of muck or rust up there and spoilt the seal. Especially if it's not been drained of water I jus let al the air out and unbolted the assembly and had a good clean up. If that makes sense. -
These are good. All depends on lots of things. They are great for when we were working in a small area. But if the work area is larger then the tower lights in partnership with head lights would be the way to go (in my opinion) I' might also be asking the main contractor if they could assist with the lighting.... assist with getting additional lighting that could be used. If it's a large ish possession they'll already be providing light for their own workforce????
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It was the Ivy that did it! Sorry, wrong thread. :-)
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2 x circ blades unless my glasses are wonky.
