Wood wasp
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To be honest it doesn't really look like a chainsaw cut?? Well not from a running chain anyway
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My experience is older iglands and They're very simple so if tractor pto not losing power then suspect your clutch is not simply not engaging enough and needs adjustment (or replaced). Try adjustment* first but if no luck then Take the drum off and work clutch action being careful not to overextend anything and pop seals etc. should be about 10mm travel max and clutch plate should have about 5mm feroda on drum side. Clutch sits on metal hub on shaft with three pins, the clutch slides along these pins when engaged and three small metal spring plates pull it back off when clutch disengaged. *bear in mind too much adjustment is as bad as too little as it will snatch and try pull continuously - edit, I'm assuming that under the skin old and new iglands are the same
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They must've made at least a small difference in those days with not the best anti vibe
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In old days when heated handles were heavy(ish) I always used to think an exhaust fume switcher would be just the answer! They're electric and in 560 (and presumably other new husqys) they also warm the carb
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I would always recommend heated handles as it's not only the cold but also the wet you need to bear in mind, nothing worse than working with wet gloves and the heated handles help keep your hands warm and toasty. Yes they cost a few quid more and saw will weigh a few ounces more also but from a comfort point of view definitely worth getting, I wouldn't buy a saw without them now.
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Thanks for info, much appreciated
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Do you live or work in rural Scotland?
Wood wasp replied to Tim Stobart Tree Surgery's topic in General chat
To be honest sounds like a three day talking shop and all the usual suspects will be there. The countryside needs less "management" and plans, leave people in peace to get on with it instead of a multitude of quangos and charities all driving their own agenda. To quote Ronald Reagan "The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help" -
John Does this relate to industrial use only or will a supplier to a domestic user have to show that firewood/wood chip is sustainably sourced so that domestic user can claim rhi payments? Thanks D
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Best way to remove grass from gravel drive
Wood wasp replied to ArthurBottlesworth's topic in General chat
Is it actually possible to mulch gravel based weeds?? -
I visit battlefields and memorials all round the world and I never fail to be moved and count my blessings that conflict on such a massive scale has not happened to my generation (yet). Albeit it's ww1 but the monument to the missing at Thiepval makes the hair on your neck stand up - 72,000 missing bodies from one battle alone. For ww2 The sacrifice and courage shown at Normandy to storm beaches and slog your way inland is almost beyond comprehension. That said, the German war machine by mid 1944 was a shattered remnant of its former glory and that it was so resilient in both east and west fronts when massively outnumbered is also an incredible feat of arms.
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If its domestic run on white, for agricultural or forestry and roadside trees (local authority work) you can use red, car license is ok as its agricultural. Seems clear enough re use and fuel to use, the vehicle is ag reg hence car licence
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I agree Logs We're still too cheap compared to overheads but have been putting prices up consistently to reflect spiralling costs. However there are still some local guys 50% less, if they can service all the market and we lose all customers then fine we'll sell gear and move onto something else. At moment however we're busy as always and if someone quotes the cheap brigade then we just politely advise to buy it from them.
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Wtf Santa, are you for real or on a wind up?!! Far far better to cut down govt spending and waste than increase tax yet again!
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Well said Tom D, couldn't have put it in better myself. We had a saying in brewery trade relating to pricing... "Cheap beer, busy fools". It wasn't referring to the consumer either.
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"The two most important factors concerning good firewood are the quality of the hardwood used and the dryness of the wood. N.B. Softwoods should never be used as firewood as they contain large amounts of resins which build up in flues over time and can actually cause partial or total blockages! At Fireside Delights we only use good quality species of hardwood with high calorific values. Years of experience have told us that these hardwoods burn much hotter and longer than less suitable hardwoods" There's absolutely nothing wrong with using softwood you know, like any wood it just has to be dry. I personally light my stove with sw then swap to a hw/sw mix.
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I've never really been able to understand how guys can go out on machines costing upwards of £30k (and sometimes a lot more,plus not forgetting all additional costs) yet only charge £25 or £30 an hour. Seems lunacy to me
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Well yes I did wonder about the tie a smaller log to drag uphill bit, I've never seen that to be honest.
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The double drum system is called high leading. Usually with a small tower mounted on tractor over the winch and the pulley in wood mounted up a tree (tree tied back) both of which are to gain height to clear stumps etc with the haul back brake used to apply pressure . a very quick and efficient system that was once very common in commercial forestry.
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If you type England into the stihl website dealer finder it only shows five dealers, likewise if type in Scotland
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The article below pretty much sums up my experience of trading across Europe - every advantage gained is outweighed by the sea of regulation. Of course the fact uk gold plates all this crap and other countries ignore it is another argument, bear in mind too we take on an army of bureaucrats to ensure businesses comply with all the legislation so is a double whammy. Europe's single market is strangling British businesses – Telegraph Blogs
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I like these old machines - electronics free, just good old fashioned oil leaks to look after!
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Some big sticks Elf, can the crane lift them in oner or is it end at a time? Incidentally I remember a post up thread about band tracks, my understanding was always that 578 couldn't take bands as hubs weren't strong enough.
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Agree with IC, it's your goods and services he's purchasing - not your suppliers. Don't show your costs to anyone, give your complete price of £x per metre for the fence and he can say yes or no. Incidentally this kind of behaviour screams very difficult customer and you've not even started, not the end of the world if you don't get the job.
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Given that Husky combi cans leak from the threads, the "sliding" spout thing is crap, the oil tub is too small then best thing you can do is throw it away and get an oregon one
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One plate in leg above ankle, can't remember from X-ray but I'd guess around ten screws plus ligaments and stuff stapled onto ankle from same accident. Couple of tie wraps holding Achilles' tendon together from a different accident.
