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That's the spirit dude I'm off to bang a gong, jingle Nepalese bells and hang out some Khrishna bunting.... back in a mo. cheers, steve If you do short trips isn't it cheaper to run a petrol equivalent? I think that's what I heard someone mention. cheers, Steve

I believe it's aimed at reducing localised pollution, ie exhaust emissions.... and that's a wise move, I think. But yes I agree that it doesn't nescesarily do anything to improve global pollution & natural resource depletion. However, I do disagree about your most environmentally friendly stance.... driving cars is never going to save the planet, because it's not the planet that needs saving.... it's mankind, destroying itself/ alongside alotta animals, etc. The most environmentally friendly thing a motorist can do is give up motoring and start pedalling a bamboo pushbike towing a hemp trailer. + stop breeding. cheers, steve

Considering we have access to vast amounts of wood I think it lends itself towards a gasifier arb truck. I'd happily convert to that. cheers, steve

Why dya think it's tosh?.... word comes from a highly reputable source (the BBC) I'll 'ave you know! This ain't no fake news man! cheers, steve

Get paid £thousands by scrapping that dirty old diesel arb truck, especially if you live in or near a city: Drivers could be paid 'up to £2,000 to scrap diesels' - BBC News This doesn't affect us because we live in Pembrokeshire/ West Wales where the Atlantic and Irish Sea air, is pure, and the sheep have sore knees (but that's a different subject). cheers, steve

Quite a few floor examples I've not seen before on this page: Unusual Wood Flooring Ideas – Woodworking ideas cheers, Steve

Hi Bob, thanks. I haven't got a clue what's inside!.... so will buy a pot of GL4 and change it. Hasn't been driven anywhere since I put the GL5 in so no problem. cheers, Steve

Really?.... I've read forums where people have said its fine, they use it all the time, etc. cheers, steve

What's the difference between GL-4 and GL-5? ....I've just put GL-5 in the travel reduction gear on a mini digger but the manual specifies GL-4. Should I change it again? (80/90w) Tried searching on the internet but the advice is very varied and not sure what to believe?? cheers, steve

Done a second cut yesterday and will probably cut it again in another couple of days (at a lower setting). cheers, steve

I'm not jealous one bit. Okay I'm TOTALLY JEALOUS! Where is the temperature probe/sensor fitted and are you able to control the temperature, via an air inlet or something else? Also wondering what happens when it's cooked enough.... do you close/ seal the firebox door and also the chimney flue to stop the charcoal igniting and turning to ash? (ie, shutting off all entry of air). Superb looking bit of kit. I want one! Can't afford one. cheers, steve The metal one above does have firebricks... see them in the firebox?.... I've thought about doing a brick kiln but haven't found any decent plans. One downside is it would be totally fixed, no chance of it being craned elsewhere. cheers, steve Sorry to hear yours has buckled.... but on a positive note it does mean your retort is getting more efficient. Maybe look into ways of controlling the maximum temperature?.... less than 500deg Celsius I guess. Would be good to see photos of what's occurred, if possible? cheers, Steve

English "just going out to smoke a fag" vs American "just going out to smoke a fag".... Both have quite different meanings. I think the rantings that commenced in this thread are from a similar basis. Worth remembering that Arbtalk covers many regions and regional variations. cheers, steve

Can't say fairer than that. Wish other companies had the same level of service. cheers, Steve

Ideal for making end grain floor blocks. cheers, Steve

I was gonna mention screwing in a sheet of polycarbonate. Is that what your friends company use? cheers, Steve

I have little doubt he'll be giving you crabs. cheers, steve

Would you like to buy a truck load of Turkey Oak from me?.... it makes very good firewood and is very durable/ strong. Cheers, steve

I wouldn't believe what he says! cheers, Steve

Sold out mate. cheers, steve

It was and still is. cheers, steve

Intriguing. It already looks quite different to your mk1 test retort. Did you find the insulation very itchy/ easy to work with?.... looks about 50mm thick? cheers, steve

Be careful.... they may be double bluffing. cheers, steve

That's my thinking too. Best to keep a look out for an old one, local as possible, with collapsed bearings. May be possible to pick one up for £100 to £200 Due to weight I think it would be leaning towards being a fixed position retort, possibly. cheers, steve

What a great idea. Hadn't even crossed my mind. Looks like it would last a lifetime too... cheers, Steve

They're also working on an i shaped version. cheers, steve