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just to clarify, what software is running the rootkit scan?? Very common for fake anti-virus software to run these scans then tell you you have loads of problems, when you dont. Also, you dont need to pay for any anti virus software. There is plenty of good free stuff out there that does the job. Infact, the number of pc's/laptops I get given to sort out, the majority of the problems are caused by some of more popular paid for anti virus software. The absolute worst is this 'Rapport' that some of the banks push on their customers. its free, but wow does it cause problems.

Lovely stuff there, wish I could manage to make something as good as any of your items.

There's only one now... Thanks for the Gumtree thing.

Thats a good sugestion, i'll get onto that. I live between Lochinver and Ullapool, in Achiltibuie.

Coal, peat and wood. Quite a few stoves about up here too. Everybody will allways take wood when its offered for free, not so sure if they would pay for it though. Some do for sure, can be pricey though due to location. Would have to bring alot in at once and process here for it to work. I can say though, firewood is alot easier to process and dry than peat is.

There seems to have been a few ‘start up’ threads of late but I have a slightly different question and am seeking some advice. It seems that in about six weeks time I will no longer have a job. Living in a small community is wonderful but as you might guess employment opportunities are few and far between. I was planning to take CS units 30, 31, 32 this year anyhow, for my own enjoyment/safety mostly, and had the view to take the windblown courses 34 and 35 either later this year or early next. Why?? Because I feed myself with firewood and seem to get to deal with most of the storm damage out this way, plus its enjoyable learning new techniques, to me anyway. I’ve been doing this for about three years, starting with just personal firewood and it seems to have grown to what I do now. Most weekends I’m out clearing up something or thinning out small plantations that were planted twenty odd years ago and just left to run wild. I should add I don’t take payment, just the odd coffee and cake, because I enjoy doing it. I don’t think the area could support a full time tree business though, but I might be mistaken. So with my current situation about to change, what are the prospects of finding tree related work this far north??? I can go and take the CS units as soon as needed, I have money for that. Personally, I’m interested in forestry though I have no idea where to start looking for employment in this sector other than the FC (still kind of in shock about the whole thing, I worked damn hard for that company, and now this). I guess what I’m looking for is a job. Maybe this should have gone in the employment section. I could relocate to Perthshire (10 miles from Perth) in the time it takes to pack my car up and drive there, but there would have be definite work there. But I would prefer to stay located here, north of Ullapool, and work in the North. Travel or relocation is fine by me, as is any tree or indeed countryside related work. Any ideas, should I go through the CS training as soon as I can? Or are the employment opportunities in the North few and far between? Start my own business? Tree work and log sales?? All thoughts very much appreciated. Thanks. Edit..... Should add, have my own saws, PPE and assorted arb items.

Yes thats the one, the complete grinder kit. I've only used it five times to be honest and the trouble started with the unit not wanting to switch off. Now though, it won't switch on and the switch is loose and useless. Going for a replacement and hopefully this one will be better. The unit does get warm but nothing to worry about IMO.

Well, Had mine for about four weeks and the on/off switch is knackered. I'm stuck in the off position so can't even use it. Must say it was great while it worked.

Looks lovely that. Nice job.

Seems they do...

Nice videos. The angle of view is excellent, and as some one who has never done anything like that its interesting to see the whole scene almost as you saw it. I imagine you could watch these back and iron out any faults you may be making while working up there. As for the blurry's or lag, I would think you could sort that out by changing recording quality and frames per second on the camera, it does seem to offer a lot of different settings. Thanks for posting, I learnt some stuff watching those.

Seems my faith is miss-placed then. A result of living in a crime free, trusting area I guess..

At least there will be a record of the bank account details the money was paid into, its a start. Time for your friend to call the police see if they can help. Also call the other bank, i'm sure they would like to know that someone is using them to scam people.

Changing provider won't help if the line or exchange is bad though, which in this case it sounds like it is. I would go round your neighbours and ask them how fast thier service is and if its the same for them get everybody to talk to BT. There is a proper BT speed check, which logs the test with BT and tells you the speed the line is rated for, and the speed you get. Test Result I had ALOT of trouble with BT when I moved house. They lied to me down the phone about all sorts of stuff and gave me standard replys that were just rubbish. I phoned everyday, the number I called was the sales number and asked when I was going to get the service I was paying for. In the end someone from BT phoned me and kept me up to date with what was going on!! Took 3 months, but I got there, and the service I wanted. Regards.

This might be some good advice, you say you are an arb student. When you finish with that you'll be wanting bigger and better saws for your work. Your £300 is a good start towards that. If you buy a saw now you'll have to start with the money all over again, to buy something you would have bought anyway. Maybe you could make more use of the saws you have access to already??, spend some time with the people who use them and show them how to maintain them nicely and keep the chains sharp. Then they will be nice and sharp when you need to use them. I guess your conservation work is unpaid?? might be worth checking if there is any kind of a grant or part funding availible to help you buy equipment, PPE etc.. You have a fair chunk of money already so won't need the full amount of cash. Then you could buy the saw that you really want and it'll be good for years to come. What would you buy if you didn't have a budget by the way?

Same here. Thanks to Jonesie and to Mendiplogs for the Bar Vice. Hope I didn't hit anyone with postage to an exotic place !

Absolutely, phone up husqvarna and see what they say. Your saw should have been put together and tested before it was shipped to you. It also should have been shipped set up and ready to go, minus the liquids needed to run it. My Husqvarna's where shipped this way. Dealer should also have registered them for you, activating your warranty. Re my problem on the old saw (not Husqvarna), I was just offering a possible cause or problem. Check your bar by laying it on a flat surface to see if it has warped any, mine was touching both ends but the middle was off the surface by a good 5mm. The chain links were stiff also, due to the heat generated i guess. Hope you get it sorted.

Had a similar problem to this a few years ago on an old saw. Picked up two bottles of chain oil, not the usual stuff I buy, and filled up. Bar and chain were getting hot and not cutting well. Compared the two bottles of chain oil and the one I had used was slightly milky, I guess it had got water in it some where along the line. Took the saw apart to find the bar had warped and the chain was done for. Strangely the other bottle of oil was fine and was used with no problems at all.

Its good enough for small trees yes, used it to clear up a wind damaged tree on Sunday infact. But I see you are also considering the 346xp, I've not used one but I would guess the 240 wouldn't hold a candle to it. Depends what you want it for, I bought mine with jobs in mind for it and because the price was right at the time. If you want something more versitile, you'd be better with with a 346 IMO.

They look nice Eddie, took a while to spot them! Don't think i'll be buying that chainsaw grinder thing though, i'll give the mini grinder a punt.

Plenty of Birch and Alder about in sheltered spots, just doesn't get that big. Oh and Rowen a-plenty.

Yes, old thread but new question. Recently bought my self a Husqvarna 240e to go along side my 365. Cracking little saw I would say. Plenty of power in green wood, not tried it through seasond stuff yet. Comes with a 14" bar now, but usuable cut length is about 12". I bought the verson with TrioBrake. it looked like a good idea from what I saw on a Husqvarna video detailing it. And in reality its a very good idea. Very comfortable to use and adds a fair bit of saftey too I think. Fuel tank is quite small though, but overall its a cracking little saw. Heres the TrioBrake video... 240e is used in the first part of the video [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsCNjElD3xg]Husqvarna Triobrake - livgm.co.uk - YouTube[/ame]

Yes, mostly for stock removal. Plan on making some oval bowls from half logs, started with chisels and boy did it take a while, still no where near finished the inside yet never mind the back and base. Thanks.

Any body here using one of these tools? I searched the forum and only got two brief mentions in threads. I was looking at the version that comes complete with the grinder, seems to do a fair job from the few videos I have seen but would really like to hear first hand if any body has any experience with this. Regards.

Tilt shift gives a great effect, nice pic.