Dan White

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YpOZBHwpT8]A 1 Horse Power Log Splitter - YouTube[/ame] puts my hamster powered paper shredder idea to shame

Yup, I'm after doing the same as B&Q's finest sheds aren't secure enough for my shiny new kit! The regs are here Planning Portal - Outbuildings No outbuilding on land forward of a wall forming the principal elevation. Outbuildings and garages to be single storey with maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum overall height of four metres with a dual pitched roof or three metres for any other roof. Maximum height of 2.5 metres in the case of a building, enclosure or container within two metres of a boundary of the curtilage of the dwellinghouse. No verandas, balconies or raised platforms. No more than half the area of land around the "original house"* would be covered by additions or other buildings. In National Parks, the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Sites the maximum area to be covered by buildings, enclosures, containers and pools more than 20 metres from house to be limited to 10 square metres. On designated land* buildings, enclosures, containers and pools at the side of properties will require planning permission. Within the curtilage of listed buildings any outbuilding will require planning permission. *The term "original house" means the house as it was first built or as it stood on 1 July 1948 (if it was built before that date). Although you may not have built an extension to the house, a previous owner may have done so. *Designated land includes national parks and the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, conservation areas and World Heritage Sites.Looked at regs, as far as I can make out; no more than 50% of your property. If its within 2 Shame, I like the idea of a shed with a balcony!

I've been slowly collecting these over the last year. All available from Amazon. I guessed Tree ID to be the first step and asked for the new Collins as a birthday present. The management is something I'm interested in as a sideline so I'm a bit geeky there. Also I dug out my GCSE biology revision guides as a crash course to understand what all those books are on about! Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app

Lovely stuff! Those are IT Special Tracks aren't they?

Yep, the boots are fine with a second pair of socks! I'm looking into some insoles to go under the original memory foam ones. They're now christened with clearing a laurel from over a compost heap so not really returnable anyways. They are definitely bigger than my Meindl hiking boots which might be interesting to your sales guys. Cheers again!

Good luck David. I'm just starting out in this industry too so I really empathize with your position. The best advice I've had so far (notwithstanding keeping your phone off!) is to work hard & be humble. I hope it works out for you. THANK YOU Gnome! That is really useful for me. Without derailing this thread (and hopefully adding some value for the OP) how would you, or anyone else who takes on new 'rookie' employees/apprentices go about an interview process? Would you include a practical part (kit/tree ID etc) to the interview for someone with limited experience/quals to gauge their knowledge? Also, its been mentioned earlier about CV's and if they are vital for a complete beginner (emphasizing your personality and work ethic rather than past experience) and I was wondering how to modify mine into the Arb world. Any tips would be lovely! Many Thanks, Dan

Haha! Thats brilliant!

Beauty! Is that a king cabbed pickup or a chopped down hard top?

After extensive research I'd say Wye Valley Brewery's Butty Bach is a true champion, with Skinner's Heligan Honey close behind.

Just spoke to an Australian/Kiwi lady (unfortunately missed her name) at HMS and no problems with their customer service, very helpful and friendly. No Aspen 2 in stock at present, but they will do by the end of next week.

You're on!

Cheers for the swift service HB, 560xpg, boots and trousers arrived safely today via very friendly UPS man who agreed to drive back into town and drop the kit at my mum's work whilst I was out. Bemused looks in an Elderly mental health ward as a large Husqvarna box arrived in reception! I'm pretty sure the boots are the correct fit (feel a little larger than my same size Meindl walking boots at the moment). Can you give me a heads up on the returns policy for boots? I'll only wear them indoors for starters. Cheers! Sent from my C6603 using Arbtalk mobile app

Woohoo! It's Christmas! Just got back home after my very last day in Naval uniform to find my new uniform had arrived! I went for the 560xpg with a 15in bar in the end, a pair of Mindl woodwalkers and SIP progress trousers. After shopping around I settled on Honey Brothers as the better deal overall and put the order in last week. Now (in the immortal words of Jon) I need some big butts and I'll have a crack at setting up the autotune. Wish me luck!

Thanks so much Bob/AspenArb! (PS, your inbox is full!)

Cheers Albert! I've been away for a few days but I'll have a look tomorrow. It should do, the cover is still on and it looks like the original handle has been damaged rather than removed.

defender for sale - Land Rover Monthly Pre 91 all 'defenders' were just 'Ninetys' or 'One Tens'. Once the Discovery arrived the Defender brand was launched. Also I think the TDI engine wasnt brought out until '86 (? - If so, good vintage!) so you're looking at a manually aspirated 2.25 Diesel or V8 (check me here boffins) IMO, aim for a 90's 300TDI or decent 200TDI. You're looking at 5k for a decent start. 8k+ for anything later into the 2000's TD5s. Buying guides always crop up in the magazines. Take a hammer, torch and some overalls and get underneath to check thoroughly for rust on the chassis or bulkhead! Enjoy!

'Fraid my Husky parts knowledge doesn't go that far! I'll do some more research though, cheers! Also cheers Ferguson, that's what I'd thought but haven't used one. Looking at a small mill to produce featherboard for a new barn going up shortly.

Cheers bro! My thoughts and wishes with your Grandma and Family. A good mate of mine is doing something similar, he's set up two matching pages and the one that gets the most donations decides whether he shaves or keeps his massive dreads!

Lets hope that some of that attitude can actually be converted into £££ for the guys on the ground to get on and do it. I like the French idea as NFG put it that this should be a local govt issue with funding from central.

Surprisingly impressed by the Shadow Environment Minister, Barry Gardiner, on the BBC news channel just a minute ago. Refused to be drawn into the usual Lab V Con pissing match and just stated what practical action needs to be done to sort the mess out. Very clear on the fact that its not just dredging that will sort it out and that it is all about the bigger picture which requires more work to be done on the whole waterways system including on high ground and wider flood defences. First time in a long while I've heard a politician not just waffle about how their party would do it better.

Cheers guys, It runs! But has no chainbrake handle. In researching it seems that nowhere has those older style Husky parts unless, as you say, something comes up on ebay. Would there be any way I could safely use it for milling? I've had a think about how I could manufacture a new chainbrake but if so I'd be reluctant to use it as a normal saw. Thoughts?

Afternoon All, In less than a month, Ninety teams will be setting off from Craven Arms in Shropshire for three days of cold, wet, mud, gravel, snow, seep deprivation, and brain twisting off road navigation challenges, all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and the glorious honour of a shiny trophy. My Brother and I are entered as 'Team 48' in memory of our very good friend and surrogate sister, Debbie, who lost a darn good fight against lung cancer last autumn. Macmillan are a hoofing charity who were outstanding in their emotional and practical support to my family and they deserve all the help they can get. Although I don't want to detract from the Forum's brilliant association with the Children's Trust and the support for young Fred, we'd really appreciate any help towards our target of £600. Also if any other Arbtalkers are entered or know anyone who is then please send any donations their way instead, it all goes to Macmillan! Here's the link: http://http://www.justgiving.com/Nessie48 Many Thanks, Dan & Ali White & Nessie the Landrover!

Aha! I'd hoped as much! What's the chances of getting parts for it? I think my old man might have the chainbrake handle somewhere....

Hello again all. Found this! Is it repairable and/or worth repairing? Cheers, Dan

Ha! Its green Semi Skimmed, Honest! But fair the Pork Pie was champion!