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If each one is worth £20 to a scrap dealer, then there is a profit in nicking them, albeit a small profit. However, if the scrap dealer has anything to do with nicking them in the first place, (and I'm not saying they had) then not only do they supply the market. But they also create the market. Bit like brick-throwing-Jonny being the nephew of the local glazier.

Have just read above article and it states no damage can be caused by soaking a rope in petrol. However, I also note he mentions standing on a rope does not weaken it. One could view this, as it being ok to stand on a climbing rope. Now my understanding has always been, that it's bad practice to stand on ropes, as gritty particles can be ground into the rope, which in turn abrades said rope. It's well being factual but if that isn't tempered by practicality... Having said that, nylon is a petroleum based polyamide. But I still wouldn't be happy trusting my life or the life if others to a rope I had any doubts about.

Rock climber here too. The above is a wise decision, as the rope might look fine but within could be lethally damaged.

Was there a dead twitcher near the base of the tree?

I like it the way it is. I suspect Spud only has the usual 24hrs. in a day. You can't expect him to do his job, fix saws, etc., answer questions on 'Arbtalk' and administer another forum. Mind, I hear strong coffee works wonders for those that wish not to sleep. I was one of those trawlers; I can't remember but think it was on early 80s when i started reading from post '1'. By the time I'd finished it had got to late 80s or early 90s. Lots didn't make sense at the time, lots still don't but there's so E that now does make sense. Plus there's been all the general banter too. It's not like a Qs & As sheet with a multiple choice test. It's almost like a conversation. The bits that go off topic, are often cunningly disguised as further help, as someone may say, "Ah, that reminds me of a fellow thirty years back who used to use XYZ. I think you can get the same thing from here..." Also the notion that Spud could start another forum, where one could categorize every problem and where one could glean useful info into ones' problems. Assumes all the other contributors of help would also have spare time to take part. You generally need more than one wheel on the tractor. (Now waiting for a photo of a one-wheeled tractor towing a 60' trailer through the wilds of Borneo/Wolverhampton.)

Yep. Neat idea - if you have a decent compact camera or even an iPhone 4+, then you can take decent images already. But for those with lesser imaging devices, I can see a real advantage. The fact you can use it with Android & iOS devices covers the bases. I often take my camera with me but more often have my iPod with me. The one area the iPod falls short on, is photo imagery. It's fine for expansive vistas but poor light and lack of contrast between subject and background really knocks the rider from the saddle.

I've not used either of the prime pups in the litter, so just a curious onlooker. By all accounts up until recently, the 200T was the one to go for; and if you have one now in good nick, it's still probably the best. Sure it has its issues but that's to be expected of hard worked equipment after many years of service. The 201T, is by too many opinions to ignore, not worth entering your PIN number to acquire. The T540 wouldn't have had even a toe in the market, with the 200T being the monarch of the glen. But for the replacement of the aforementioned with the 201T. But having shot themselves in the foot. It can only be a matter of time, before parts are withdrawn for the 200T. Though that may well be a very long way away. But as with any non manufactured piece of machinery, there can now only be an ever dwindling availability of 'good' 200Ts. There will be faithful, never falter examples - another year examples - worth fixer-ups until I can afford something new. But an increasing number, will become only worth their stripped parts. While... depending on your view. The T540 will be lurking at the edge of the forest for the monarch to weaken. Or be the new victorious buck in the field.

One for the 'Lunge' thread me thinks. But could you not stretch to a Porsche for a prop?

Yes. May he rest in peace. He helped forge a nation of tolerism and forgiveness. I hope the memory of what he and so many others endured to secure freedom for all South Africans, is not forgotten; and is continued to be built upon. So its people and their country can flourish in peace.

As found in a cracker yesterday. Q. What animals worry about their weight the most? A. Fish - the carry their scales wherever they go. And yes, it could also apply to lizards too.

Oak and Ash for burning - Yew for furniture.

Got two combi drills, 14.4v NiMH with 2x batteries & 18v Li with 1x battery), both DeWalt and no complaints, other than the 18v XRP is a bit heavy for holding still at awkward angles. But that's due to the weight of the battery. Overall I find them well balanced, tough and have plenty of grunt. I didn't get an 18v because the 14.4v was lacking in power. I actually bought the 18v 18mths. before someone gave me the 14.4v, together with the two batteries. I was helping him to clear his garage and I recall the conversation along these lines, "You can have that one if you have a use for it. Otherwise it's I'm going to bin it." "How old is it?" "A year old. I was helping a friend and he didn't have a drill, so I bought one." "Don't you still want it?" "I've enough drills." he replied, as he moved a box aside to reveal another four or so DeWalt drills on charge. Bosch are good and tough as nails too.

Overcast but just a light breeze. Not even enough to take the tops of the old Rosebay Willowherb.

I've got a felt tipped pen he can borrow.

If an employee has to travel to get to your yard/base of operations, that's their cost. But once there, that's the employer's cost. They are after all taking responsibility for the company's property and maybe in charge of a company vehicle. How could one reasonably say, "I'll pay you for loading the truck with gear for the job and again once you get to the job. But in between is your own time. Be a like instructing someone to go to the post with letters or dealer to collect parts and docking their pay while they're away. Pay someone fairly for a fair job and get the employees you want to keep. Dock their wages every time you've directed them to travel and expect to spend most of your time interviewing for new staff.

•Take the end cap off. •Then hook out the loose cup from within the tube. •Pack tube with grease that came with saw or other suitable grease. •Place loose cup back in tube, with flat side against grease. •Secure end cap. •Position tip in bar tip grease hole/s or against central grease point of clutch, (some Huskies). •Place palm of hand over end cap and press down firmly. •If this is the first time using the grease gun/tube - you'll need to pump it a few times to get the grease down to the tip. •Continue firm downward pumps until grease appears at edge of bar. •Greasing the the clutch, is a similar process. But you have to watch more carefully, for the appearance of grease as it appears in the central area of the clutch. •You don't need to plaster the clutch in grease. So cease pumping when you see a little oozing out.

Get well soon! I've many a scar from things that have happened to me/around me. Most are reminders of some daft action/inaction by me; some of others' daft action/inaction. All have been part of a learning curve. A query - if a saw's manual chainbrake is dysfunctional, (other than through a broken brake-band) is the inertia brake's ability to function effectively compromised? Note. I would not knowingly use a saw with a broken chainbrake.

Perhaps just forget them as a supplier in future. Or if you do continue with them, be very specific, in that you do not want or require any conifer included in your delivery.

This I like. Have you any idea how it was achieved, paint, transfer, vinyl wrap, etc. and who did it?

Unless you're just putting up signage in a country lane and the scum have already done the shooting. In which case the coppers may, if they can be bothered to, turn up two days later and then promptly shut the case, as they called on your day off.

One wonders how many other things he believes ought to be in warranty. Perhaps he believes his brain has a 10min. lifespan and he wants to go to the grave with a few secs. to spare. Just enough to utter, "Hey. But I still ha..."

Echo: CS 310ES or 352ES Husky: 435 Stihl: MS 181 or 211 maybe - perhaps overkill would be the MS 241

Don't tell that to Ben Orford.

31 and I hope I don't win.

Gives it that, 'been there, done that and had a 16T slurry tanker reverse into it' look. Now all you need, is the T-shirt, cap & mug.