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You need space you dont need,else you havent got enough space, so your ambitions can grow but not get lost in the mess. If i was building a workshop now i would probably look at 9x9m well insulated with a wood stove in the back. Security is paramount. James

Dont put net up blades, put an owl box in there, its not a proper barn without an owl!

If all shiplap is fitted properly and nice and tight, then i would guess that when you coated the outside you trapped some moisture in there, if this is the case it has no where to go except inside, should remedy itself by the end of summer. Its hard to give another hypothesis without seeing the bulding or at least external photos of the problem elevation. Looks to me like a nicely built barn. James

top work Rob, are the beds sectional, or do you just finish construction in the rooms?

Nice work, what you going to do with the crotch you leveled off?

Thats the kinda attitude that would render half the country and possibly you powerless and phoneless, as i said these services run along channels of ground known as easements, power companys are entitled to use them, you cant fight it, but they will pay you peppercorn rent if you have pole on your land. I believe but not certain that if power companies find it absolutely necessary to create new easements, they may, and take you to court if necessary, if you refuse their right.

Firewood seller iknow does just this, rings everything 2 years before he fells, reckons its a much better system.

Dont bt own all the overhead cables, i thought everybody else rents them off them?

Found this: A particular crane might weigh 3 T, plus a counterweight of 5 T, for a total of 8 T, all of which is located behind the front of the crawlers. Let's say the machine is 5 m long. The center of mass of the thing would be located about 4 m behind the front of the crawlers. Let's say that we're trying to lift 16 T, which is twice the weight of the machine. Provided that the load mass was less than 2 m in front of the machine, then there'd be no problem. As long as: (total mass of crane) x (distance of crane's center-of-mass from front of crawlers) is less than (total mass of load) x (distance of load's center-of-mass from front of crawlers) you're OK. The above calcs ignore the weight of the jib, but that can be allowed for as part or the load mass and subtracted from the crane mass. Reply With Quote

Agree with rupe, but still think that if bt knows it was you they can invoice you for repair, probably worth the risk though. Aint you got any gaffa tape?

Well spotted, says in blurb that the tow path gave way. Is it going to end up like the we never learn thread?

Of course its possible, depends where the wight is posistioned, not at the end of the jib of course, plenty of outriggers to counter theweight. However mostcranes are rated to carry significantly less than they weigh. I personnally think they made mistake. James

My dad sent me alink to this, told i thought it wasmostly american hype as i refuse to live in a society where i have to always be concerned about my kids safety, plus i make sure i use privacy settings. Then i got to thinking, threads on here like show us your arb tractors, new toy etc. open forum with no privacy. whats the betting most of those pictures were taken at a reasonably secluded yard, ive always relied onthe fact that no one knows im there. Guess its just another way for the toerags to find ya. Food for thought anyway James [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2vARzvWxwY]Smartphone pictures pose privacy risks - YouTube[/ame]

If you broke it technically your liable, you may get away with what paul said but unlikely with the business response. You only own the land you own upto a certain height, and after this becomes free airspace, all services running over your land will be running in easements, and have the right to be there as much as you have right to use easements over other propertys to supply yours.

Thx, Im tending to agree with worcs, shes coming to stay for a while anyway, question is really if we let her climb uninsured, shes more than happy too, The only gain is the fact we will get some work done. I suppose looking in another way, as a large housing co-op, we regularly have friends/relatives staying, with free board and food etc, would it not be the case that any help they give us, being feeding animals, chopping logs with an axe etc would be requiring e.l. as much as a climber on the same basis, albeit a little less dangerous?

Thanks, would the case be that we need E.L. if she was insured or not, or if she was insured would that be enough. E.g. It may be that were better off insuring her for a fortnight rather that taking a e.l. policy out?

KInda assumed shed need to do that, as i dont know details of her quals or experience, is this not the case?

Got about 8 acres of wood where i live, in need of the attention of a climber. Someone one of my housemates knows has offered to come stay for a couple of weeks and do some work in exchange for bed+board etc. Trouble is shes got no insurance as shes currently employed by the queen at windsor park. How much does p.l. insurance for a climber cost, is there the option of us insuring her for two weeks? People living here will be working as her groundy, but some work may be roadside. Thinking bout risking it as its too good a oppurtunity to turn down. Whats your thoughts on this. Dont think everybody here is up for it and our p.l. only covers members of the co-op to operate machinery etc. Thx James

Look at this thread it explains it, theres a part two aswell you can search for. james http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/alaskan-mill/49497-quarter-sawing-using-alaskan-mini-mill-part-1-a.html

You got through and through right but your description of quarter sawn is also through and through really. Look at this thread http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/milling-forum/41065-1-4-sawing.html Got a good pic in it to explain. James

Was advised by alec to look at this thread, and its great. Excellent work. Wondering if there was a chance to see a pic of walk in shower now its done. Thx James

Ive got some pics of one single unit i made in my livng room, only have communal kitchen,so its like a small kitchenette for tea etc. Im almost embarassed to post as it was made prior to owning a thicknesser, and using oak that had been very badly dried, warped and twisted, but will show you what can be achieved with very low grade timber. excuse pic quality please. I only found just enough of this dodgy oak in barn for visible bits, so inside is made from recycled formica from a wardrobe. Oak was so warped, i had no chance of jointing properly,so just went at it with a belt sander toget itas near as poss. Built the front as detailed earlier, screwed batons to wall and door frame, screwed boards on side from inside so not visible,belt sanded sides, did same with bottom. Madesimple doorrs, belt sanded flatish, easy way to make cupboard from badly miled/dried oak. Did my folks utility in similar way, but much nicer wood. Will get pics when im there next. Iwas trained as first and second fix construction carpenter, so knew basics of joinery. Taught myself the rest, Dont advocate this cupboard as joinery but most would have burnt the timber. I dont think itlooks too bad. Hinges and handles were cheapest available as i was skint at time. James

Top work mate, inspirational again, Do you not think theres a strength issue where the're so thin? still working on those pics for ya, not had a minute. Oh and they dont teach that rule anymore as its been proven tobe wrong more often than right. James

A chiropractor(recommended good one) can help in the short term but not in the long term prevention. Your 2 years olderthan me, soi can sympathise. Make sure you get a chiro recommended as someive seen are terrible.

Majority of back problems can be linked to posture as well as sudden injury, its great to work on core strength, but also i would recommend finding a specialist yoga class concentrating on lower back problems. This will help with strength but mostly help you work on better overall posture. I was a right sceptic myself,but now converted, nhs are starting to organise funding for this too as they now see it as good prevention. Its not a cure, but will make it less likely to happen again, fortunately for me i live with a yoga instructor who is trained for lower back classes. Probably wont be as easy for you, but in my mind well worth the effort. I also find it helpful towear a back support similar to a weightlifters when doing heavy work. James