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agrimog

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  1. openly showing lamping with dogs, bet theres no prosecutions for that, might infringe on there human rights
  2. if your running a mog with all the hydraulic circuits on it you want to be looking at a swager and ends in your shed, also a supply of the metric ends for steel pipe(the ones with olives in them) 'cos the only time you'll burst a pipe is when everyone is shut!!! Parquip is a very good company to deal with for all hydraulic needs, as well as howford hydraulics, although a little pricier, do not use re-usable ends on the mog circuits, they are a temp fixture and are banned in industry, they will not pass testing, also do not re-use old ends as you have no idea of whether they have been over swaged before, same with old flexipipes. the cost of new stuff is very small compared with litigation in the event of a failure due to re-using old kit. all your mog stuff is either metric light or metric heavy, thread size being the difference in fitting size usually designated by an Lor an S in the parts catalouge next to the fitting description. just remember when working on hydraulics be aware that a tiny leak is under high pressure is extremely dangerous and can cut tissue like a knife, causing untold problems
  3. you can weld a lot thicker than 1/4" with a single phase mig, never heard of a root pass and multi runs, If your serious about learning to weld, check out your local colleges, then think about your machine. Theres a lot of cheap reasonable quality welders out there, but all need practice, a good welder can weld with a crap machine, but a crap welder wont make a good weld with a good machine, I myself use mig, tig and mma, depending on the job, 3 seperate machines(and a plasma to cut up things for repair), but thats the needs of running custom built equipment for milling in strange places, I cant buy many replacement bits off the shelf...lol
  4. if I have to move any more than one step, the brakes on, its an automatic action, and yes I check it works before i start in the morning, the saw makes me my money so i look after them, there cleaned after every shift, and checked ready for the next, its the way I was taught....look after your tools first, then yourself.
  5. whhops should be 3 points, pigs tits for fingers tonight...lol
  6. doesnt matter what tractor, exceed 20 mph and it'll get you 2 points and a £60 prize if your caught, so why pay extra for a fast gearbox, learn to enjoy life in the slow lane
  7. much better than that is going to need a prehensile tail...lol
  8. squirt of washing up liquid does the same, old trick
  9. keep at it Rob, glad your getting it sorted out, still watching with interest
  10. chaps have the same ratings as trousers, and, in a lot of cases are more sutible for the job in hand, I wear them when Im working with the logosol mill because they are easy to zip on and off when not sawing, the plus side being you dont "cook" when handling the stock timber and boards
  11. I looked for ages for something similar, and in the end made it myself, there just isnt anything out there, some 2x1 for the frame, 4 12" inflatable wheels from machine mart, some 1" box and some bar for the axles, and copied the turntable idea from something I seen on the web, carrys everything Ive ever asked of it, and allows me to hand tow the m7 mill right into the middle of plantations, and carry the milled timber back out with no grief
  12. no rich, i mean hydraulic steering, some of the larger fast-tracs are like some of the larger tractors now available, there is no direct conection from steering wheel to wheels, this limits them to max speed of 20mph under construction and use.
  13. if yoou want a fast-trac, buy one, but be aware of certain things, if your using it for haulage, O licence, white, and a tacho, depending on size, class 1 licence, if you go down the forestry use route, be aware that some of the larger ones have hydraulic steering system, and this limits them legally to 20 mph, same as a tractor, which for some reason everyone on here seems to foget is all a tractor is allowed to do, depending on what you intend doing with it, it could be a very usefull tool, or an expensive toy, Its your choice, but either way, try one and find out for yourself
  14. yes, very good...lol
  15. 999 goes back to the days of analouge phone exchanges, gave the breakers in the exchanges time to lock in and less chance of a missdialed no. It doesnt matter which no. you use, as a chainsaw operator you should have a note of your exact location on your risk assesment that you "did" for the job, and if your in a remote locatiob, you should have the map ref for your helivac,just in case, just remember minutes matter with a major incident
  16. the world is run by corperations, there purpose is to make money, the little man(us) is nothing but a thorn in there side. They control goverments, countries, and all the major goin on's GM foods and crops is one of the many ways they are trying to bring about total control and subservience, block everyone who has an opinion thats not the same as them. Till the sheeple in the world wake up, and start to take control of there own destiny once more yhe situation is only going to get worse
  17. depends on the degree of the operation, and how fit you are before it, my op was on my left shoulder and I was back doing work within a week, ( got a bollocking from the doc about that) had physio for 3 months, but still get twinges, 2 years later, but compared to the previous pain, its not much worse than a sore bang. Im now in my fifties and have just been informed that a knee problem will require keyhole, bring it on I say, a few days of pain leading to relief, I can suffer that
  18. agrimog

    dead elm

    its being turned into lage tables, notice boards, display cabinets, and anything used in council maintained or sponsered outdoor recreational areas, no more plastic or concrete, a return to the old ways or doing things. The local people in the areas where this is happening are noticing this and are starting to comment on how good it is
  19. agrimog

    dead elm

    woodlands are proccesing and using the timber for projects within the councill area, thus saving the local taxpayers the money they would have to fork out to buy the same timber back from the specialists. The same principals that used to exist on all the big estates not so long ago
  20. agrimog

    dead elm

    contact EA woodlands trust in cumnock, part of the council and they will arange the felling and milling for use within the EA area
  21. sounds like a rotator cuff job, had it done, day surgery job, 2 years of pain and problems solved, took about 3 months to heal and give me full motion back, but well worth it
  22. agrimog

    dead elm

    if its a park in killie, it belongs to EA, theyre not to keen on folk cutting there trees down, you better speak to theyre tree oficer. Hes a good guy to deal with
  23. agrimog

    dead elm

    where abouts in ayrshire is it
  24. if it was the assembly hall it could well be iroko, especially in a sixties school, iroko varies from a light sandy coulor through to a deep redy brown, the "oily" feel is hard to describe, not as pronounced as teak but its there, any splinters you get will end up going septic within hours thats why I asked about use as a gym. the best way to re-finish it is to run it through a surface planer (with carbide blades). terrific wood for any outdoor projects as its up there with teak for longevity
  25. find an old forester, and ask him to teach you, youll learn more than you ever can from books, and never stop asking questions from those who know......your never to old to learn new things

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