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@AJStreesCheers for the honest review. I'll save my $ It doesn't seem to do much that I can't do with trestles and the panthermill. I had an Logosol M8 and would love to get an F2+ with it's portability and to have the ability to make that first cut and mill so easily... ***dreams of Logosol****

Without being cheeky @AJStrees is that one of the Forest Master sawmill thingys to the left? I was looing at one for smaller length stuff but it seemed quite pricey. Bob

Hi. I run a 660 and am waiting for the 661 to arrive too. In my experience: 660 runs 42" 3/8 LP no prob for milling in a Panther mill setup. Yes a winch is handy but not always essential (included with 42" panther mill especially on longer pieces. Just helps to ease the setup along. Saves you from crouching behind the mill, you can move to a more over/behind position. easier on your back. For straight fells and for use in the chinese alaskan I use a standard 36" stihl 3/8 bar with a ripper for milling (no skip yet) and a 3/8 chisel for felling / ringing up. I dare say I could go for a longer bar but then I'd need to get a skip full chisel for fells. Is that worth it? It probably all comes down to $$. I was happy with the 36 3/8 ripper on the chinese alaskan milling 29"-30" and having dual use to be able to ring up big chunks with the other chain. It all gets a bit of a faff when to use the mill I need to remove the dogs and change rim drive to use the Low Pro. Hence getting a second big saw.... Hoping once run in I can have one set up for milling and the older unit just to ring up. All down to what you want in the end. Good luck. Many happy milling hours ahead. Bobg

This years chicks. Dad is a 1/4 Dorking and 3/4 Bantam (Sebright and Sebright cross) Their Mum(s) were Sebright -Bantam / Dorking or Rose Comb - Bantam /Dorking. A real mix and match. All have 5 Toes thanks to the Dorking influence and are 10 days old and feathering up nicely

I get it, but the other one is cable. I'd go cable as it appears to be a bit easier to maintain. Love to know how you get on with it...if you do go for it..

I stand corrected...There is and Oregon that does the 10Deg tilt/cant... Oregon 520230 X Chain Grinder - Radmore & Tucker WWW.RADMORETUCKER.CO.UK

Hi Paddy, I've been considering a bench grinder for milling chains. The only one I could find that accommodated the 10Deg needed was this one. The Oregon doesn't seem to have the ability to cant to 10 and seems fixed at 0Deg Portek Ultra Chainmaster Mk3 Chain Sharpener - Radmore & Tucker WWW.RADMORETUCKER.CO.UK As to whether it's any good I'll wait for others to comment and stick with my Granberg.

Hi , I've been meaning to get some of this kit. Are they just generic strapping kits off ebay or did you get some from a speciallist source? Bob

True. Only truly found out when our old Horse "Dentist" told me. He was an RSPB member and a smashing chap from Worthing. May he rest in peace. Lovely chap. Does make you are doing something right when they come back. :-)

Ours showed up today. Regular visitors in the stable for the last 12-4 years. Always makes me rejoice when they come back as I now it's last years fledges.

Grandmothers?

Lovely weekend. Freddie (Star) is 1/4 Dorking and 3/4 Sebright. 5 toes and a proper Bantam (ish) character.

My Domestic insurer (as a Hobby Miller) flat out refused to insure it. Being "portable" made it removable and they would not cover it unless it was enclosed within a structure and made more permanent. Things that I could not do. My own risk. Mediocre experience ...sorry.

Thank You @sime42 A good article. A chap I must admit I didn't have a lot of time for when he first arrived, but he does seem to be a chap that I think would be an interesting conversation at a BBQ/dinner/whatever.

Trying to get a decent photo.....but the local Lapwings are back. Missed them for a year or two due to activities in the field. But the whooping was definitely out there... 2 pair by the looks. Pics as soon as I can. Then hopes are high for the swallows. Light at the end of a very gloomy (winter) tunnel.

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Try Toby Toby Trees.... he is in the Dorking Area...I know he travels. Tree Surgery in Reigate, Tree Surgeon in Reigate, Tree Work in Reigate WWW.TOBYS-TREES.CO.UK If you need a professional to carry out tree surgery duties at your Reigate or Surrey venue, find out how tree surgery services can maintain the health of your grounds.

Second that. IBC full of mush.

Doesn't this qualify on the "overloaded " thread? 😉

Had one of these. Ex Sulatn of Brunei.s motorcycle display team. Bought from a dealer in Stoke who had a dozen of them. All white. No side stand. No ignition key. Fun. Used to ride into town and leave it leaning against walls while I popped into shops. Always asked...aren't you worried someone will nick it? I used to say...if you can start it you can have it! A knack for sure with left hand starter and de-compressor. Happy days green laning

I agree. Especially when I hear that Honda are introducing some Gyro tech to make it easier for people to ride. There has to be a degree of skill/practice / whatever. Else anyone could jump onboard and ride like Rossi....can you imagine the carnage? People not used to the speed, or anticipating the consequences of their manoeuvres.... turns the whole operation into a computer game. Sticking with my pre 2000 and 1980's machines. I know my and their limits.

With you....

Sorry to butt in. I've had trouble with weather blowing in and found scaffold debris netting stopped a lot but still let air flow...not as much I grant you, but some.

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