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Similar from last night.... we've had 3 nests in the stables...2 clutches from each. Reckon this'll be mst of them getting set to go home.

I was looking at adding roller wheels to my panther mill. I was going t use cheap skateboard wheels on an extra long M8( I think) slotted in the rail. Might need to bush out the bolt... to be seen as I've not done it yet.

Cheers

Cheers @Stubby Makes me feel a great deal more at ease. Did you have to re-tune your saws a some others have said? p.s. I've just read more on the Stihl site. Their Moto Mix uses Ultra HP so I might go that route when pushed.

Sorry to hijack: Looking at Aspen @Rough Hewn but like to use a fully synth 2 stroke oil. Do you (or anyone) use the 4 stroke mixes and add your own oil? Or are you happy that the oil they use is good enough? I know milling is hard on machines and want to be super sure before I change. Quite happy to go on the search for super unleaded until they phase that out.

Hi @harveyWhite I used a 25mm square 16 gauge box steel length. Seems to be ok. An offcut from my scrap pile.

2 months. Ordered end of April delivered June/July from a reputable dealer. They get weekly updates on delivery times and should be able to keep you in line.

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They shouldn't weigh that much if it's nice and dry. Can flip them over on the deck. Lad round here drives with them barely strapped. Often see them on the verge waiting for him to return. How he hasn't done anyone in is beyond me.

Wow!

You'll be a "time traveller" going into that one. What a whopper. I look forward to your vids of it. 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

Are you sure you're not remembering the Rambo film where he joins up to fight the Ruskies? Rambo 3?

Were the bench legs an Ebay item too? I haven't seen anything like that n my searches. Mind if I pm you for a link?

Many thanks. For the £15-20 I can get one for I'm prepared to give it a go. If it doesn't work it'll go straight back on ebay and I'll move on. Thanks. Bob

Cheers Doug. This helps me greatly. Cheers Bob

We had a small tub for the old horse. Her feet used to crack up badly and you could dab a bit on to seal it and stop it getting infected. Bloody pricey to be buying loads only to bury it. Pine is full of natural creosote anyway isn't it?

Hi All, After damaging a couple of milling chains I realise a detector would be a handy purchase. However also noting this is a hobby and also being cheap until something proves it's value. I wondered If these Wand type detectors are any good? Has anyone tried them? Like TRYFUN Sensitive Hand-held Metal Detector. NEW (G1,) WWW.EBAY.CO.UK <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">TRYFUN Sensitive Hand-held Metal Detector. NEW.</p> <br> <br> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">New in box... and ☆ Metal Detector DM3004A Handheld High Sensitivity Scanner Security Checker WWW.EBAY.CO.UK Model: DM3004A. Alarm: buzzer sound/LED alarm. LED indicator: working and low battery prompt. Long-lasting battery life: using smart power-saving technology, low power... Or do I really need to spend £100 or more? Recommendations??? Cheers Bob

Ditto. Had 3 pair sitting this year up from the usual 2 pair. After late start they are on to their second clutch of eggs by the look. Fingers crossed the weather doesn't put the mockers on it.

Only ever cut cookies with the Panther Chainsaw Mill. Easy peasy once you had first cut level. With mill, won't fixing/screwing it to a decent sized board and clamping the board work?

After reading all of this and reading again.... "The saw had been damaged when a large log fell on it and bent the bar, but a replacement bar seemed to be all that was needed." Are you sure the bar studs on the wonky saw haven't been damaged? if one was pulled up a bit the shoulder part might change the way the bar interacts with the spikes. Only wonky cuts I ever get are from bad chains. Hope you figure it out. following with interest.

I did some Pop a few years ago. It was ok, most of the slabs stayed straight. Very wet from memory. Dried almost white. No real figure or outstanding grain to speak of until you stain it. Nice and lightweight when dry. Would I mill it again? Yes. Straightforward and easy. Hope it helps. Bob

Had similar experience when I swapped from ZZR1100 to a new ZRX1100. Gave it the beans away from the lights (as usual?) and popped it up into 2nd and 3rd - clutchless as I used to do and then the wheel thumped down.... had a bit of a start as the ZZR never used to lift unless you put in real effort. 2000miles later and new rear tyre and chain well on the way it was time to reflect and calm down. Happy days. But wouldn't dream of it now I still ache from minor body/road interactions.

Yep, agreed. But this was in the mid 80's and on cross-ply's Went down the route and goy a CB750k7 Plenty enough for me.

Always fancied an 850 Le Mans but was put off by mates that said they were a real handful in the wet. All the torque making them squirm.