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You guys deserve whatever you charge to down a tree. The general public have no idea what's involved and the potential risk.
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Sorry, I was posting whilst others were or had replied. I think Burrell was saying he'd been bitten on 2 occasions. How bad mate?
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Thanks for the info skyhuck. If kickback were to occur, presumably the saw would go flying towards the operator - sounds lethal. I've seen videos of trees being demolished with the top handle being used with both hands, so probably close enough to do some serious damage. As always, whatever H+S advise, individuals will do as they want. Anyone had kickback with a top hanle?
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Can any of you professional tree surgeons please explain to me (an amateur but who has attended a basic c/ s course out of interest of self preservation, and has no intention of ever climbing) why it's safer to use a top handle saw when airborne? It looke real dodgy. What about kickback, looks like there's no possibility of controlling the reaction - guess the answer is technique, don't get into the zone where it can happen. Yes?
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No I don't doubt you at all treequip, sorry it came across as that way. What I meant, with HSE reacting to accidents on the ground, I can't understand why anyone would use a top handle saw when its not necessary. Is it just people being lazy, or what?
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Why in gods name would anyone want to use a top handle saw on the ground, two is always better surely. Any pros use top handers on the ground? And if so why?
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Can't get any Stihl delivered without proof of necessary quals.
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Might be worth considering a van vault - both a deterrent and difficult to break into, assuming it'll fit in your truck. Sorry to hear about your loss!
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Ok mate, see what I can do!
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I see your point ThrustSSC, it just shows how inaccurate the English language is compared to maths! Yes I believe you if you say you have a degree in maths, but not sure if you, on the other hand, would believe I have a degree in engineering!? I have actually.
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I think you'll find the power of 3 operates on the metre, meaning 1 metre x 1 metre x 1 metre, so 2 metres cube means 2 x (1 metre cube), ie 2 m^3
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In future just say I'm delivering 1m^3 plus another one
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Haha, yeah I was another planet, doh
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A low pressure system with a h/w storage tank! Had a combi in a previous house, pain in the ar$e, time delay between running the hot tap and hot water eventually getting up was in excess of 30s or more. I've heard some of the modern ones have a small hot water store to overcome the problem. Another negative: too much to go wrong with them. Had it repaired far too often, glad to get shut. If you really want one, a service contract is a must, unless you're a tree climbing plumber!
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How long is a while? It also depends on age, for instance someone suffering with the same symptoms could have onset arthritis. Personally I would recommend an X-ray first, make sure there there's no spinal damage, and if all clear see a private physio. I did and was sorted after approx 10 visits and £300 latter.
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Well, wild wood was rubbish so........
Steve999 replied to normandylumberjack's topic in General chat
Not really, I represent what you pros would call a 'weekend warrior', cutting wood to log shape, but I know enough to call in those who know what they're doing when it comes to dropping trees. I think joe will look at this offering tonight and think, Christ this tree felling malarchy is a damn dangerous thing and steer well clear. As said before, where in gods name did they find the (expert!) spaniard? Ar$e and elbow come to mind! -
= supply of free firewood, would it ok to sell it on as kindling?
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Can't quite make it out from the photo you posted but are you planning to have joist hangers off the dwarf wall?
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Really nice log store mate, hope you post a few pics when it's tiled. As someone else said, this wood thing is addictive, I'm looking where I can put my next load.
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Nearly as good as the codwood thread this, but not quite. Next time I see my GP I'll ask him, oh by the way doc what do you earn. It's a subject no one will divulge, unless they're trying to make point in their favour like I'm on minimum wage and it's disgusting isn't it. Aiming to get support, sympathy or a back hander.
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How long to season pine from tree to stove?
Steve999 replied to Steve999's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
That sounds logical, yeah I guess a bit of osmosis could be taking place, after all that's how plants and trees shift water don't they. Many thanks tree monkey, you obviously know your stuff!! -
How long to season pine from tree to stove?
Steve999 replied to Steve999's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
Tree monkey, why leave it to the elements and let it soak prior to letting it dry, I assume you cover the top whilst leaving the sides reasonably open to let the air at it. -
How long to season pine from tree to stove?
Steve999 replied to Steve999's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
Thanks guys , good helpful feedback there. Definitely ring and split to the finished length as recommended. Up until thinking about the dreaded pine, I've just judged by the feel of my hardwood and as muldonach said chuck it on the fire and see if it burns. Do you guys have a feel for the time to season hardwood, I suspect it's species dependant, I have apple, cherry and ash. Thanks a lot, Steve -
Can someone advise on this please. I normally burn hardwood but have been offered some fresh pine ( not sure on species) and it would be bad form to turn it down. How long to season would you say. Due to resinous nature of pine I've been told it needs to be 20% before burning, and then ideally in a hot stove to stop the creosote condensing up the flue.
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For internal combustion engines to run as long as they do (in excess of a few minutes in fact) it must be the case that there is no metal to metal contact on moving parts. For oil to 'support' the load it seems appropriate to constrain the fluid (to maintain its incompressible state) and this it appears is achieved by the oil pump with the fluid in motion, quite remarkable!
