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I was thinking much the same. He is still crashing plenty of milled stuff out on Insta

Roughhewnuk one of my faves. For Milling. I also follow a few # so #chainsawmilling for me, always brings a load of interesting content...from there it is not hard to find a regular producer of content you like that you can follow in turn. For you #arbwork ?

I was thinking the same. My experience: I (hobby) mill and the Oregon stuff seems to lose it's edge and stretch. Stihl although a little more pricey (not much really) takes an edge and lasts the distance. Happy to be shouted down by professional millers as every day is a learning day with the milling. Bob

Got it...had a brain freeze. Just done the calc and it's spot on. Cheers

Shouldn't there be a degree angle in there somewhere?

Same here.

I had this. Fuel solenoid, new filter and plug sorted it out. Not had a problem since. Fingers crossed...it's my go to saw. I'd be lost without it.

Sounds horrible, worse than Myxie. Someone else mentioned Weasels. Saw a couple last year. Don't know about the rabbits but they seem to be doing well without. We also have some of these strange "singing" frogs round here. Rumoured to be the edible sort. They are gradually colonising the numerous small ponds and lakes and must be supporting some of the local wildlife.

Been living in an area between 4 farms for the last 20 odd years. In that time the rabbit population has declined to zero. In fact I can't remember the last time I saw one. Even then it was myxied to heck. Definite increase in Crows, magpies and jays. Buzzards in the last 12 years and Red Kites in the last 7-5 years. On the plus we have a health population of swallows, greater spotted woodpeckers and all manner of finches and tit's. Plenty of Roe 11 in the fields early this year in broad daylight. Now down to 6 or so due to roadkill. Foxes are only seen when they are released by rescue charities and don't last long as there isn't any fast food outlets for miles. Badgers are around but since I haven't done my 5am commute for ages I've not seen one for a year. Owls up and down. There were 4 Barn Owls but I haven't seen ne this year. There are a coupe of tawny and little owls that use nearby oak to announce themselves. Rodents, are always around as the cats will prove. Not had a wood mouse or timber mouse for a year or so. But plenty of shrews and voles when seasonal. All in all some's up....some's down but there is still plenty out there.

I think your only issue might be. If anyone has issue with you being their, horses don't count as agricultural. Pretty sure of this as stable blocks are not treated the same way as barns. I'd go sheep and sub let the ground out to a shepherd. Do a deal on a few lamb chops when the time comes maybe. They'll generally have the pins, wire and energisers to secure an unsecure field too. Leaves you free to carry on about your business.

Sad but true.

I agree.... Plus. If you look at Ebay (for example) there is no change in the amount, quality or quantity of "firewood" offerings available. I think it will be a case of a few unlucky individuals will be caught (targeted?) and the rest will carry on as usual. Good or Bad suppliers alike.

I've re-read the article. I must have misunderstood. If I sell dry wood sub 20% then I comply. It only says wet wood and coal in less than 2m loads are unlawful.

Our returning gang have been back since middle of April. I always believe it was a fledge coming back but 'show us your birds' said it could be Mum and Dad. In short I don't care. They came back! It makes my heart sing.....the swooping, the shrill squeaks. They Came Back! Summer is almost here.

Cheers Les, In that case I apologise. I am no help. I would be interested in your findings as I just use Lo-Pro.

You'd need to ask @Rob D he is the best one to comment.

@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. :-)