Bob_z_l
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It's approximately 2 M3 of wood @ 1021kg per m3 for v green wood = 2040kg. https://extension.psu.edu/calculating-the-green-weight-of-wood-species
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On other petrol engined site equipment I have used cheap ebay electronic tachometers. Sorry can't post a link... When you do a search you'll find a few marine rated ones. It worked alright on my petrol splitter as you can change from revs to hours. It just needs the wire wound round the plug lead / ignition circuit. No electrical connection as such, all done by induction. Used mine to gauge oil change cycle. Bob
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Hi, I've had various security checks SC and BTP's own version, also set up checks for team menbers. In my experience of pushing through checks for others. the only ones that ever had difficulties and were refused were because of undisclosed issues. If you have ever been cautioned and fail to mention it , that'll do it. Own up and all is ok. Supposedly PNC has the info already so it won't be a surprise. Good luck
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I've had a similar situation...I used to heat up a 2mm drill bit with a gas torch melt it into plastic ant use that to pull the whole lot out. Faster than superglue? Good luck regardless.
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I have in different situation. I clear fallen wood for local farmer. He gets work done I get plenty of wood. It doesn't happen often and it isn't my source of income...I'm not a tree surgeon just a wood burner.
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You are dead right 8x5 is an odd shape and not one of the regular DIY sizes. my Ifor is 12x 6 and so all 8x4's are cut, but if I use two layers I can cross bond the sheets. I would have though (with a bit of pre-thought) you could do the same with 6x3's. There will be wastage, but if you are careful that can be saved for other job/repairs. that's how I try and rationalise it.
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I've used Phenolic and it didn't seem to last as long as I expected. Currently using creosoted shuttering ply (cheap) and long term plan to use 12mm marine ply coated in resin mix to waterproof and then decking it in 3mm chq/plate with plenty of silicone to keep the water. It won't last forever but hopefully more than the 2 to 3 years I get from everything else. Saying that....careful loading would've helped.
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There is so much stuff flying round ... You are right. Sure they can't prosecute everyone in those close tolerances.... I used to laugh at Trump and his "Fake News" but when you dig a bit deeper on certain things it seems there is a lot around. It then Quickly turns to urban myth and then everyone will quote it till the day it probably does become true.... no offence intended , hopefully none caused.
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When I looked at this as part of a whatsapp message doing the rounds I found there was a lot of stuff saying it wasn't true. https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/revealed-the-truth-about-new-smart-motorway-speed-cameras/ RAC reports...Highways England Spokesman.... said: “Safety cameras on smart motorways are set by each regional police force, we are unaware of any sweeping changes to the entire camera network on either the M1 or M25. “It simply isn’t possible to activate or deactivate every single speed camera on the M1 or M25 at the press of a button.”
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vastly overloaded vans... Just found this on the web! Quite an eyeopener... 12_128_.pdf FOI request..... 12_128a.pdf Stats on vehicles weighed at 10 sites and % on or overweight! Blimey!!
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http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/1185/universal-motorcycle-throttle-cable-kit or https://www.venhill.co.uk/vwk003.html Hope this helps... I've only ever used the Vehicle Wiring stuff and found it to be useable. It's never going to be as good as OE but it might get you out of a jam.
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Interested to see how you get on. I try, where I can to use rollers (egyptian style) and roll up boards. Scaff pole offcuts. I also use an ifor trailer and mount load ramps on the side to do the same. I thought about suspended rope contraptions but the weight of the stick meant tension between trees etc made the whole setup ready to fail. Back to rolling. If I can load it...it goes home. If not it stays there.
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Nice one. I run a 16" all day. Pretty sure it'll go 18.. but why? It'll struggle.
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Oh Dear....I'm fkd!
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a recommended showroom for Stihl or Husqvarna?
Bob_z_l replied to DANIELCOPE's topic in General chat
Stihl Website says...http://www.gaywaysltd.co.uk/ FR Jones (https://www.frjonesandson.co.uk/) and Honey Bros (http://www.honeybros.com/) are both excellent. -
Just seen this..... http://www.farnhamherald.com/article.cfm?id=132828&headline=Tighter controls on tree felling&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2019
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Was thinking the same IFA Multicar 4x4 seemed ok. VW diesel engine etc...
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Hi Steve, I have been looking at this and using the search without problem. My comment / question is...Today I spotted a "we pay for wood" tip site ....which is great as I am potentially one, however....getting to the point. Comment: Navigating to this is not possible. You've made it a separate directory. Q: Are you going to make it a choice on the Tip Site drop down menu? Could you? Would it be something to make refining the search easier? I do like it....It is all superb work. A definite Plus! Bob
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Just seen this and read it. The way I see it. @Big J you are right. Saves a load of effort. I am small scale but this last year have moved several loads of green to people with the foresight to buy cheaper when I have offered it as split and ready to deliver. @Skyhuck and others are also correct. Despite education and even maybe inclination....some people just can't do it. Same reason people were going mad at the shops in the last few days of Christmas....lack of planning, foresight....or just the way they've always done it! Change is often a slow process. Good Luck and all the best in 2019
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I've used INSA Turbo's in the past but was recommended these by the Tyre shop as a first production (not INSA re-tread) Quiest-ish on the road and useful off road. Kumho Road Venture KL71
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That's the ready made version...at the right price and for the right use (non-pro) it ought to be a go. I bought the "parts" version.... https://www.huztl.net/Complete-Aftermarket-Repair-Parts-for-STIHL-MS660-066-Chainsaw-Engine-Motor-Crankcase-Crankshaft-Carburetor-Fuel-Tank-Cylinder-Piston-Ignition-Coil-p225729.html It has has about 10 tanks through it on the Chinese mill that I have. It has a small weep from the oil tank....my fault for not sealing the cases better. It runs well enough (must remember 25:1) and is a ready set of spares if the regular 660 has issues. I got it during last years Black Friday sale and I think it stood me in about £160-180 odd. It's paid for itself. I was too slow to commit to one of the MS020T "kits" which is why I was looking at the ready made (ready imported) Chinese top-handles...
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I thought XL was 3cm longer...didn't seem enough advantage to justify extra $$
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Rarely use a maul after buying X27 a couple of years ago. In fact I find it so efficient I bought a X17 that gets far more use. Green Oak rounds at the minute... no trouble all day with X17 until they get knotty...bring out the X27 Bingo! :-)
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Hi Lazurus... Similar ... I was following your chilling thread as I'd bought a chinese mill. I also have a Huztl MS660 kit attached to it. These saws were Chinese built top-handles. I thought a better go than make a MS020 Huztl kit..... Thanks Bob
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Has anyone got an update on this? I've finally started to look at something like this for where the ms023 is too big/unweildy. Cheers Bob
