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    A bit of time will pass and no doubt it'll be back to business as usual, but unfortunately not for those people that have been flooded. It's about time UKGov took flood measures seriously because it's not looking like its going to get any better. cheers, steve
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    aaaaah, You are nearly right.... it's not spalted ash, it's spalted maple on an ash body. Custom Bodies - überAXE! Electric Guitars cheers, Steve
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    See above, especially the bit I highlighted in bold. cheers, steve
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    We got rid of our cold water tank because mains pressure is plenty enough.... the shower is very powerful. cheers, steve
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    ref: ....have to include all specs and cover everything from best types of groundworks to best roof covering. I have to cover best type of heating, insulation, absolutely everything and the costings as well. "Best" can be highly subjective.... so I guess you might need to consider best asthetics, best one the planners might allow (usually in keeping with other buildings in the surrounding area), best environmental materials inc embodied energy, recyclability, best to Passivehaus standard.... Big bit of homework you have on your hands there!.... Good luck! Cheers, Steve
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    It may have spalted.... see the front of this guitar as an example: http://uberaxe.com/resources/8.JPG If it's left to spalt too long then you may find parts of the wood are much softer.... so, eg, may not be so suitable for a kitchen worktop.... but may be okay for kitchen doors. Google "spalted ash" and look at the images for more examples. cheers, Steve
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    Does anyone make a bigger version of the Portek Logmaster?.... something that will handle much bigger logs.... up to about 18" diameter. I'm wanting to make lots of end grain blocks out of oak, for our barn floor; so I'm looking to get them fairly accurate. I've got an Alaskan vertical mini mill thing.... maybe could modify something for that? (for accurate cross cutting). Cheers, Steve
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    Ignore my last comment - I upgraded to iOS 9.2 and it seems to be working okay now. cheers, steve
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    I'm not sure if this is a glitch on my iPad or Arbtalk?.... I'm finding pages aren't always loading fully & I have to refresh the page, then it will load. It's happening regularly on Arbtalk but I haven't noticed it on other websites. Mind you, I don't spend so much time on other websites! Haha! Just wondering if anyone else is having a similar issue? cheers, steve
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    You need help.
  11. SteveA
    SRV & Double Trouble, Radiohead, Doves, Beatles, etc.... and DEFINITELY NOT Frozen!!
  12. SteveA
    Probably a good plan for the whole of the U.K to do the same, considering the regular strong winds we're getting.
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    Aspen cans

    SteveA replied to kav's topic in Aspen Fuel

    Are used 5ltr plastic Aspen cans safe to use for storing diesel, or are they likely to degrade after time? cheers, steve
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    HAHA!! YES!
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    Yeah, that's a good point on how it's been accelerated artificially by our own actions.... so it appears we can't stop it spreading, that's nigh on impossible.... ....but realistically' if we can't do anything about it then what's the point in even trying to do something about something we know will have zero/ or close to zero effect?! (if that makes sense). I don't see field trials radically speeding up the finding of chalara tolerant trees vs trees found in the wild under more natural/ real conditions. Overall, it seems like a complete waste of time and money.... but great opportunity for organisations to cash in!! *ching, ching* cheers, steve
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    Forum rules: Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists - Forum Rules Matelot, check out 2 and 15. cheers, steve
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    Surely there must be a huge amount of native ash that is continually regenerating itself here.... it's not as though every UK ash tree was uprooted and replanted with Chalara intolerant trees. I see that map of the UK with Chalara spreading across the country and think it's a great method for scaring the general public into helping out, financially. cheers, steve
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    What's your thoughts on The Woodland Trust #ashdieback campaign?.... I think it's a great opportunity for a money spinner: Paint by Pictures Forest And they are testing for resistant strains..... well, I reckon mother nature will do a better job at that than any oober expensive 'field trial'. I say sit back, let the trees die that will die and restock from the ones that don't. Its not as though Ash trees don't grow fast. hmmmm, #ashHumbug
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    Someone local here (in Pembrokeshire) recently took a load of pallets, clothing, bedding, etc to Calais.... quite an eye opener reading his account of how tough the conditions are. There's also an element of danger due to the mafia (they sell bedding, etc to newcomers at extortionate prices). ..... there are ordinary families there, with children, in grim conditions.... and it's winter (thankfully mild at the moment). cheers, Steve
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    Silly saw

    SteveA replied to Bird's topic in Firewood forum

    Not yet.... had mine 3 years. It's not as sharp and crisp, obviously.... but still cuts very well. ....it felt much blunter after father in law used it to cut on the push.... despite my repeated instructions. Can't teach an old dog new tricks eh! I'm never lending my silky to anyone ever again! gah!!
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    Try putting ecover in the compartment.... it's like a foam party, great fun!
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    Then he'll have to keep buying new trousers until she complains there's no money left for new shoes!
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    Silly saw

    SteveA replied to Bird's topic in Firewood forum

    This is fast turning into a Silky vs Chainsaw thread..... My desert island saw would have to be the silky; purely because of the lack of a petrol station.... and solar panels!
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    oooooh.... this thread is giving me chainsaw millers twitch!!
  25. SteveA
    I thought the chain might stay sharper for longer, maybe?... less crud to dull the chain.

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