TGB

Necessity is the mother of invention. But also the father of a right big hammer. (Either the largest in the pile of tools or the first to hand.)

After having observed Rob's setup working, I can see a few potential problems with screwing anchors directly into the piece being milled: • If you screw into the top of the board, there will be some damage, which will then require removal. And as you near the end of the cut, you'll have to remove the attachment point or line as the saw will be passing directly under the anchor. • If you screw into the end of the board, there will be some damage, which may then require removal or repair. And as you near the end of the cut, you'll have to remove the attachment point or line as the saw will be passing directly under the anchor. Plus, there will be increased abrasive contact between cord and top edge the the board being cut. • If you attached the pulley anchor directly to but at a lower point on the stick being milled. You would still be left with the problem below and yet more contact friction. If you allowed slack into the cord as you neared the end of the cut with either of the above. You'd then finish with a saw which was physically attached to either a loose board or an object which is now behind you; with the added potential of contact between cord and chain. And if no slack were allowed as you neared the end. You may well be able to finish said cut but would also nicely cut through the cord, as the chain exits the wood. As the angle of the pulley anchor to winch is increased, as the cord is pulled over a sharp edge. So is there an increase in the amount of friction and depending on the increase, there may then be a knock-on problem, with the cord momentarily snagging the edge and the winch snatching in operation. And the cord will wear that much quicker. • Rob's setup at the show, had the pulleyed anchor point at ground level but at a short distance from the end cut. Abrasive friction would then reduce with every cut closer to the ground. If the pulley's anchor were placed level with the milling cut, this would give the least possibility of abrasive friction. However, the anchor would then need lowering before each successive cut or an upward force would be applied. Pulling the mill away from the horizontal and putting more strain on muscles a saw alike.

I don't whole heartedly disagree with manipulating crops. People have been crossing and tweaking strains for many generations. While I recognize the need for a company to recoupe investment, plus a reasonable profit. If they do so in an all too aggresive manner or for a useless product, only they are the winners. I'm not a fan of companies roasting countries or communities over a pit, just because they don't add a penny to the shares. While the above statement may seem harsh. I freely admitt there is no one simple answer. And none that wouldn't displace many tens of thousands, (probably more like many hundreds of thousands and more besides) I am forced to agree and for many years have thought the same way. Once upon a time, the edges of some inhospitable places could support human life. But only on a sparsely populated basis. Yes, there have been great cities in the past, that thrived in such regions but only because they were on a major trade route. Those days in most cases are long gone. Just because there is land and there are people, doesn't mean the two can coexist. Nor that either will flourish, just because a second bunch of people, only see the plight of another people. And are willing to ignore the needs of the land to maintain the notion, that mankind has ability and the right to conquer every square millimetre of this planet. There is a finite amount of available land, (discounting land reclamation projects). There is however, an ever increasing human populous. The former cannot support the latter forever. And the latter cannot create the former in such quantity as would be beneficial to the whole. It's no good pretending we may have a problem in the future. We have a problem in the present. There certainly have been associated cultural problems in enforcing such a law. But China was on the right lines I feel, when it introduced the one child law. As I say, it hasn't been without its problems but how much more trouble will there be, when humans are so numerous, that the planet is incapable of supporting that populous?

Do one legged ducks swim in circles... Does the Pope wear white... Do cardinals wear red... Aren't golf balls round... If you're planing something flat, don't use a rasp. ... about at useful as a pair of wellies with a hole in them. Skating on thin ice, is like throwing muck into the fan. Sooner or later, the inevitable is gonna happen.

You only have to look at cavers jumaring out of pots or climbers jumaring up big walls. Both cavers & climbers may use two ascenders on one rope. It is a long standing and trusted method of ascending ropes.

Let me get this straight - you loaned a saw to a friend, who then loaned it to a third person, who broke it. I can't see the problem. Second you make it a point never to lend it to that friend, as you don't know who he's then going lend it to. But more importantly and firstly. Your 'friend' comes back to you and says, "Look, there's been a problem." He explains what happened but says, "I'll sort it. I take it to the shop, get it repaired & retrieve it from the shop when it's fixed. I'll pay for the lot. Oh, and here's a saw until all's good. Just so you don't lose out.

Beech and Birch split easily but Birch burns real quick, so your customers will get trough the stuff fast. This could be seen as a good thing by some.

He might not be using it much... but is he using it to cut grass or spread stone chippings on the drive?

Fair point that. Next time, if there is a next time and I hope that doesn't happen. Take your child straight to the doctor. A pharmacist may well be able to supply ointments and advice. But only if they know the root cause. Your doctor may well have seen other cases locally and once the child has been seen by the doctor, there will be a written and traceable record. Not only of that specified occurance but also the date/s, the frequency of said problem and a possible link to other cases.

You were lucky using tweezers, as although you can get a good grip on them, you may be squeezing stuff from them into the dermis. Get a couple of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_/279-6583033-7963251?ie=UTF8&k=Tick+removal+tooL&i=aps I'm fortunate, in that non of the woods I work in are known to have deer. And I'm not prone to them either. But they're wee little tools that weigh next to nothing and for a few quid, why not carry them.

I can't see you getting any nearer the truth or any real help with the head teacher. It seems a pretty obvious, that that she is hopping you'll just give up and be quiet. Maybe she's close to retirement or just about to move into a new post and doesn't want anything to upset her private applecart. I think you should contact your the ombudsman to look into the unsettling behaviour of the head teacher, who seems to have little concern with regard to the safety of her wards. She has lied to you and tried to steer you from your path and concern for your child's good health. Maybe it is time for a trip to the local paper.

Yep. Good info and a smile too. The winch was smooth in operation, I'll have to give that a go.

Reckon that would be for the ordinary funnel one needs with the Stihl cans, as they dribble. Save yourself the hassle and get a Husky Combi Can.

It's on 10,4 now. What nutter is going to up that and what nutter bid 10,4 in the first place? Perhaps they really want the contents of the boot or perhaps more desirable, the contents of the glovebox.

If you don't count SOTP - no offence ment.

Only a matter of time before some bright spark in insurance says, if you've not refreshed/retrained, you have to pay more. And that will be nowt to do with reducing their liability and everything to do with putting another 5p on the shareholders' dividend.

Ok so it's not bodywork, oily bits and no pictures but the best thing I've seen on the back of a LR. Was on an old army hospital LR and read, "I don't care. It's paid for and infront of you."

Admit it. You work for 'Screwfix' in their ironmongery dept.

Please don't tempt fate! There's always someone watching and always someone willing to make a profit through regulation. Move over FISA, here come the DVLA.

If only Southampton had crags but it doesn't. Not fearless people but people who are able to overcome fear. And maybe it's just a fun thing too. Is this the new Extreme Ironing? Though at least with that, ones gets a pressed shirt at the end.

Uh... that's some rant about a number of things. But if you really must include 'Steve'. Bear in mind that during the actual 'Great Escape', there were no Americans taking part in the endeavour. But since the money to make the film was American, the studio bosses insisted there be a token American. Steve's career was starting and he got the part to boost his name.

There's a market there for mower hire. Then again, if someone can't look after their own mower, what chance for one they've hired? Maybe you could sell them the idea of the saw-pro approach but instead of a main saw and backup, get them to buy a second mower. That way they needn't be afraid of the scary grass touching their turn-ups or designer jeans. On a different quote: "I've only used it twice, it can't be blunt." Were they talking of the chain or referring to their brain? And the bent bar supposedly being bent at point of sale. Those made me chuckle.

Not broken any vertebra and hope never to do so. Amongst other breaks but pertinent to your situation - in my teens I broke an ankle once and approx. 5mths later, smashed the same ankle, the foot & the base of the same leg. 1st_plaster 6wks, crutches 6wks. 2nd_plaster 8wks, crutches 6wks, walking sticks 2yrs. They said if I'd stopped growing, they've pinned it but I'd be in and out of hospital for next few years. So ankle lost some mobility but it causes me no problems, other than that I can't really run much.

That looks fun if a little risky. But then I do free climb crags. Longest vertical drop below me, has only been 272m, so nothing really big.

I don't think they need to worry. I hear Stihl are now issuing their reps with new PPE:http://images.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&ei=joeqUdWlAYSsOri9gYgB&q=medieval+armour&oq=medieval+ar&gs_l=mobile-gws-hp.1.2.0l5.7247.18993.1.20550.11.0.11.0.4.0.0.0..0.0...0.0...1c.1.15.mobile-gws-hp.zax4zJ-QIGY&biw=320&bih=356&sei=uYeqUceyB4S2hAenuYGQDg