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I've got one. I'm only a weekend chainsaw user, and normally file by hand - plenty sharp enough for my needs. Having said that, last week I hit a rock under a log I was sawing, and properly mullered my chain. Fished out the Aldi sharpener and set it up, and had a quick go. It's not perfect, and as above there's a fair bit of slop in it, but I got the chain back to a reasonable state quite easily. I then filed it by hand to get it really sharp (in my opinion anyway, pros would probably disagree) and it's cutting again. I wouldn't use it all the time, a file is less faff and I think does a better job - but when a chain has really suffered it's a good option to have.

My nitens have survived frost, several days of -5c ish, once they get about 1m tall. Maybe 1 year old? Before that, they're a lot more delicate.

Impressive, but probably not as quick as mine! Where is that? I've finally bought and planted some E. glaucescens. With heritage from an Australian ski resort, so they can take the cold! Quite pricey, will see how well they do compared to the cheaper seed grown ones. They also seem more delicate, according to the seller. They benefit from sulphur chips and specialist fertilisers, whereas most of my other eucs I've just whacked into the ground and stuck some cardboard around as mulch...

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I like that, an annoying catchy earworm indeed.

I've split a lot of wood with a Forest Master 7 ton duocut. Electric. Not too pricey I think, though I borrow it as it happens. Probably not as good as a more powerful petrol splitter, but works for me for a medium volume of logs - 10m3 per year maybe.

Just bedding in? Might stop after a mile or two?

I started using Briggs & Stratton fuel saver in my various 2t and 4t kit last year. I didn't drain anything down for winter as I usually would, but everything has started this year without trouble. So far so good.

If anyone's interested I'm selling a 20 bore Hushpower shotgun and a CZ511 semi automatic in .22lr. Chepstow area. Long shot (ha), I appreciate!

Thanks OSM I use a Truncator for processing small stuff in bulk, holds say 8 or 10 x 10cm poles at a time. Make 4 or 5 cuts through the lot, and pour the logs from the individual cups into a wheelbarrow, then stack. Sometimes I even stripe the poles if I'm not going to split them. Luxury!

I've been quoted £180 delivered for 2m3 of semi seasoned unprocessed coppice poles. Doesn't sound too bad to me, though usually I find my own wood and process it myself. Also finding it hard to visualise what 2M3 of coppice poles would actually look like on my drive. Don't think i'm very good at estimating volume.

Nice Knight. Chainsaw carved?

I will pay for logs! Amount varies from beer to actual folding money, depending on volume, species, size of logs etc. (Thinner logs and smaller pieces are generally easier for me to handle). I will take hardwood and softwood or a mixture, and also a limited amount of woodchip, preferably seasoned rather than fresh. I will ideally need a bit of advance notice, and you will need to contact me via Arbtalk for directions. There are access limitations - max vehicle size is approx 8 foot wide. Note that dot on map and postcode are not exact, just a guide. Thanks.

Sorted, thanks Steve. 👍

@Steve Bullman again?