wisewood
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Cheers, can't take credit for the plank idea, saw someone in the states on youtube doing something similar with a home made parallel frame. Thought it would work well with ladders too, and it does The chain is granberg ripping chain, two sets of cutters then two sets of scorers. Works a great deal better than standard ripping chain, See RobD at chainsawbars on here. Finished the log today, really enjoyed myself:001_smile: Si
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Not strictly true, my first attempt the other week in the woods was not a great success. However this time I was much better prepared and informed. Only had time to cut two slabs but will finish tomorrow. I fixed the ladder by screwing down two planks over the rungs, thus saving my ladder from drilling. Used the new granberg from RobD on a 3' bar on an 066, I had to trim the side of one end to get through. I really want an 880:laugh1: All in all a great bit of kit, thanks to Barry and Mark for letting me have a play:thumbup:
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How did I miss this? These are great Rob, really like the four poster. Not shown the misses yet, she wants a tree 'feature' in the kitchen already!!
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Grinding stones for the granberg grinders buy one get one free offer.
wisewood replied to Rob D's topic in Chainsawbars
Hi Rob, I've just noticed on your site that Stihl now do a 3.5 mm hand file for carving chain. I've been finding that the 3.2 file is undercutting and not taking off the top edge too well. Out of frustration I've tickled it with a 4mm. I wasn't too impressed with Stihl files on your test but if they fit better then I think they must be worth trying. Are the other makers going to produce this size mate? -
There were some bargains to be had on ebay last week for 880's Wish I'd had the money to snap one up. I'll have one one day:) Cheers, Si
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Hi John, I rough carve with an 066 on a 20" and it cuts great! Bit thirsty mind. Swap to a 36" for big stuff and occasional ripping, would love an 880 though.
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Very nice mate, done that on the bandsaw?
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Not a tree but worth a shot.
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I'll be trying out some granberg chain in the next few days. Supplied by no other than RobD, good to know it can all be sharpened to 10 degrees. It may be a myth but I heard years back that ripping chain will cut through chainsaw pants:scared1: Have there been any tests regarding stopping ripping chain? Not heard about the increased risk of kickback though, and I've freehand ripped quite a lot and had more kickbacks off normal chain
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Looks like you're having a lot of fun, really like your abstract/organic carving elements:thumbup1:
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Lovely stuff Rob, I really like those shelves. My misses will be expecting similar in our kitchen soon.
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Hello, new member looking for some chainsaw advice please.
wisewood replied to mr_magicfingers's topic in Chainsaws
Sorry if stating the obvious but make sure whatever boots you get they are chainsaw ones. I would get your safety gear same time as the saw so that you're set up to go for your course. Saw, chainsaw boots, chainsaw trousers, helmet/visor/ear muffs, and chainsaw gloves. Also a must, a large wound dressing. I keep one in a sealed butty bag in my pocket . -
I usually use carving chisels, bare minimum get a flat, a gouge and a skew. I don't have a die grinder but would like to try one out on these kind of details.
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That's really great Kim, she's got a Thelwell look about her, love it!
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Official Raffle Results 2012
wisewood replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Arbtalk Christmas Charity Raffle 2012
Thank you Honey Brothers, my prize arrived this afternoon:thumbup: Well made up I won something, thanks again Steve and all involved in the raffle. -
It's meant to be there, but does look like it's slipped further into the pipe. There's also a flat head screw the other end by the foam filter. Spud can put you straight on the whats and why fors:001_smile:
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Hi RTS1, I guess you're after advice on detail saws. Stihl rear handled 200 or 201, or the new 150 maybe. Echo 270 or 280 WES are popular too. Don't think you could go wrong with any of those. If on a budget either go down the second hand route or get an ms 180/181, I think there's one on arbtrader. Best to get a 1/4 sprocket plus dime tip carving bar and chain. Get in touch with RobD on here for those. Good luck, Si
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Looks a real character Gee, but with a name like that I was expecting a spider:001_tongue: Friars Gorse, really want to see how bollox the bear turned out mate:001_smile:
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A quick conservative measure sees it at just over 3cu foot, so about £100 Being seasoned for 20yrs will no doubt bump it up some more:001_smile:
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Beautiful patterns / spaltings in timber
wisewood replied to [email protected]'s topic in Picture Forum
Great thread Found this the other day, -
Great, good to hear.
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Got that u bolt replacement on order from Rob so should be milling end of next week hopefully:thumbup:
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Barry I'll put the word out at the place where I carve from. It get lots of tree and landscape firms tipping arb waste so should be plenty of eyes and ears over this side mate.
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Rest assured it's on, just wondered if it would be detrimental to run without one. For the record, I ended up using two dots of superglue to hold it on the muffler until it was in position for bolting on. Probably not the best solution, wish I'd thought of petroleum jelly now.
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Cheers spud:thumbup: You saying you found saws have been running without gaskets, what affect would that have on a saw?
