Al Baker
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I don't actually own a tractor unless of course you can count a Landrover which is probably very close with regard to comfort and road handling. If I was in the market for a tractor I rather fancy I would go for one of these: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_iup2jXQqI]Ripsaw - YouTube[/ame] with PTO and a tow bar of course.
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No, I love it to bits here. Now....where are those ex spurts?
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So I need to get the whole thing shipped to Spain then? Or maybe go outside and point at the clouds and shout like king Canute?
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So, what do I do then?
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There's no Irony, just working for what I believe in.
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Errr, No
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A bit over photoshopped I reckon. Maybe needed just a tweak.
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Yep it's only on the damp bits, North facing. It's coming off tomorrow and if it comes back it will be doused with distilled white vinegar (as per Mr Googles instructions) Thanks very much hamadryad for your input.
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I don't know, but you can see quite clearly in the second photo that they have had an effect on the wood after having scraped them off. I would guess that they will hold water too and assist in the composting of my house.
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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akz2efTdJ-E]Gang of Four - Love Like Anthrax (Damaged Goods EP) - YouTube[/ame] I was just listening to that.
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Thanks Tillia, that's a useful resource. Hypotrachyna laevigata is it's name. Now I just need to try and isolate a cure for it.
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Hello folks, I couldn't find an apt' place to put this so It's in general chat. I know some of you are experts in this field and I need some help on this. Here are some pic's of my house. It's a Larch frame construction with Heartwood Larch cladding. I started building it 10 years ago, finished it 6 years ago. Over the last 2 years I noticed this Lichen growing on some of the timber. I've no idea what it's called or whether or not it's harmful to the timber. I don't like the look of it much and after having scraped some off a wee while ago it seems to be still there in the wood. Should I be worried about it and if so what if anything can be used to treat it? Thanks in advance, Al.
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The lake rope interface can be a giggle too: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTdu9sAXn78&context=C339dc52ADOEgsToPDskLzojyk8iL8W0nRGPyrehHD]Stretching the line.AVI - YouTube[/ame] 1st one down always gets the job of stretching the rope.
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The only problems I've had working SRT on wet ropes is that some descent devises will slip and snatch. I'm talking in particular about adjustable friction devices. Petzls stop for example, is not technically an adjustable friction device but all those who use it a lot tend to use that red handle to create friction and adjust descent speed. If you use it in that manner on wet ropes it can be unpredictable and bights of rope can suddenly spit through it with alarming speed. Fall arrest devices vary in their performance on wet ropes. You'll notice in equipment spec's, test results and instructions that there's very rarely any information regarding performance on wet ropes.
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[quote=softbankhawks; This trunk anchor evolved Thanks for the pictures
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I have an Efco top handle saw. Had it for 12 years now and still working fine. Fine except for having to strip it down and muck it out all the time. The chain brake gets clogged and ceases to function very quickly, the air filter blocks very quickly. The carb is very picky and adjustment is very tricky. My other saws have been Stihl and it would be a no brainer for me if I was in the market for a new top handle saw.
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Very nice. Especially if the existing rope isn't long enough to make a lower off. You can also build that sort of "bypass" for lower off in a flash from nothing. Even if you have no existing method in situ. If you build such a system from scratch then best tie an "On the bight" knot in rope bellow the hitch after tensioning new anchor and make your cut below that.
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That's a nice clean one. You can also lose the figure 8 and tie directly into the carabiner with a Munter hitch followed by two half hitches to lock it off.
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The NEW skylotec passo-pl karabiner whats your view???
Al Baker replied to Rhystree's topic in Climbers talk
I read all that and it sounds good but then I had to go back to page 1 and watch the video again. You want to big up about years then I've been technical climbing for 34 years and professional climbing for 22. I didn't have one of those in my hand agreed but from the video I can see how that thing works and I wouldn't want it mixed up with my PPE. Just my opinion. -
IRATA schmata, I mean in the sense that it makes a great backup for second independently anchored rope if the job demands such.
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You're right there. It's the best hands off backup device I ever used.
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Hycote Spray Paint Fluorescent Pink (UK471) | Car Parts and Accessories from The Happy Motorist Potentially a good idea, however that would mean that all pink saws were (more often than not) stolen saws.
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Ok Southwest
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Hey Arran, it'll be the condensation that makes your container wet inside. Sealing it should make it worse. If you vent the steel, batten it out inside and line it with some shuttering ply, it'll stay nice and dry.
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Last summer in London. Sea scouts. See that guy in the bow of the RIb....he sprang into action very quickly and managed to cut loose the boat from the trailer. After which the Landrover promptly sank.
