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Bob_z_l

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  1. Cheers Spud. I'll see about getting it running then go from there.
  2. This is brilliant, I get this replacing the points, however I am also looking for something that might replace the old shelac wound coil....I'm restoring a Danarm Mk 3 (Villiers 350cc) 2-man saw. Is it as simple as getting one of the smaller induction coils from a saw/scooter/whatever and making a rig to keep it close to the magneto? Bob
  3. I made a wooden one with some lengths of 50mm sq wood and some coach bolts / wing-nut etc..I had kicking around. Dead handy as long as the log isn't over heavy. Then the wife bought me a Stihl Metal sawhorse ( 000 0881 4607 Metal Saw Horse)..the chain is handy for securing multiple sticks or for larger lumps. Difficult to choose, although the Stihl gets more use due to having lots of heavier lumps around around currently. Bob
  4. Bob_z_l

    Eucalyptus

    Agreed, Stove only...split when green with no real problems. Had some seasoned for 2 years and it was like iron. Gave a nice pleasant aroma when I left a few smaller bits near to the stove.
  5. I use another pallet with 1000 gauge membrane stapled to it. Seems to keep most of the weather off. Plus you stack 2 or 3 high using a plain pallet on top of each bag and then have the covered pallet on the top. Bob
  6. Hi, Does anyone produce and sell wood pellets / briquettes in smaller bags. I know a place that sells by the builders bag, but I find them too diffficult to manage and move around. I can move 15/25kg bags and stack and store easy. I'm looking for 20 up to 50 if the price is right. I have the means to collect and move. Thanks Bob Zero -7854146516
  7. One of the wife's relatives, a rag-n-bone man. Was known on occassion to burn roof joists from bombed houses in a similar style. Splayed out across the floor of the room feeding a small grate. Bob
  8. Blimey. That's brilliant. Many thanks for the effort. Greatly appreciated. Bob
  9. Thanks for that. I had made a few calculations based on 650kg. I just don't want to under do it too much or I'll not be able to handle it. Thanks Bob
  10. Anyone have any ideas? I've calculated the volumes of a load of sticks and was wondering how I could estimate their weight. per stick or as a load. I've found a site that says Ash goes 650kgs per metre cube (seasoned) I was looking at a load of semi-seasoned sweet chestnut. Bob
  11. Thanks for all the replies. I guess I knew the answer but as I had loads of 230 consumables that would be no good on a 241,261. Thanks for the husky advice, without wanting to incite war. Like my stihl and have good dealer and parts access. Bob
  12. Ok my last 230 has lasted 5 years before becoming unreliable. Beyond economic repair according to my local dealer. My previous saw lasted 11years before I killed it by messing with the mixture. My question is....should I be looking at a Pro saw (241) or was I just unlucky with my last one? They get used all weekend during the summer cutting logs. Occasionally during the week if the weather is good. Light use during the winter. I only use Stihl oil and look after the saws...they aren't thrown around, but cleaned and checked before they are put away. Bob
  13. Any of our whippets would bust a gut to chasea cat, their own...are part of the pack and get pack benefits. shared space by the stove. shared food. shared bed. shared walks. makes me laugh as the cats stroll alongside the dogs almost taunting the neighbours cats to come out.. bob
  14. Here are my 2. Ruby Whippet JR cross and Daisy the Whippet
  15. 19. Oh dear. Family and friends keep telling me I'm obsessed. He says safely from his log fortress...... Bob
  16. Yes I got it. The Times normally give a well balanced view and this seems to have fallen heavily into the "scare mongering" camp. Bob
  17. Hi Everyone, Not good news. Article says Wood Stoves are as bad as Diesel. I have tried to attach it for you to read. Bob
  18. Hi everyone, I see trailers loaded with lengths off FC woodland. Does it all go for firewood or are the lengths cut for another reason? Pulp, chip? A bit random but a question I have had nagging at me for ages. Bob
  19. A waster? waster time waster space ;-) Bob
  20. Forest Fence | Jacksons Fencing Straight of the web. "Forest" fence 1m high by 50m roll is about £69 Here is a link.
  21. Yes. It was a tie-up between Ford and Mazda. Had 2. Bob
  22. Cheers Stubby. That makes sense. I had it in head (motorbikes) that it was like changing gear ratios. Bob
  23. Hi, If I change the bar on my STIHL from an 11tooth sprocket to a 10tooth jobbie how will it affect the saws performance? I always use official parts and the saw has the 10tooth bar listed as an option.... Bob
  24. Got a Fiskars X27 just recently after reading all the reviews on here. For years i've used axes , mauls, grenades... but now there is no going back. Seriously, if you are splitting all day there is no other choice. Any maul or cheaper axe will work but nowhere near as effortlessly. If you want to get an axe from screwfix and then save for a Fiskars. You can still use the axe when you think there might be nails...etc. Fiskars all the way. I'm a convert. Bob
  25. Hi Everyone, Has anyone got a couple ( 2 or 3) vented bags they wouldn't mind selling? I don't need loads but wanted to give them a go and didn't want to buy 15 at a time. I'd be very happy to use second had ones. I'm not that fussy. :-) Cheers. Bob Dorking - Newdigate

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