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    If you do go for a polytunnel i reckon the green shade netting would be much better than the clear plastic and leave a big gap a couple ft above ground level by fixing the shade netting to side rails.
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    Damn that looks good... if you wood in England.
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    Hi Rob My Sugi Gloves Review I've worn my Sugi gloves for quite a while now and think they've been brilliant. I've found them very comfortable.... warm/ flexible and breathable. No problems with sweaty palms. I've just been helping Slack~Ma~Girdle (Murray) for 2 weeks on a clear fell job decided to wear/test the Sugi gloves the entire time.... ie, for crosscutting/ pulling hundreds of branches & trees (up to 12" diameter) into the chipper, raking, etc. The leather went on the final day.... see photo: Conclusion: Overall, very impressive indeed. But with hindsight I wish I'd worn cheaper gloves just for Slack-Ma-Girdles clear fell job. Ho-hum!! Hope this helps Cheers, Steve
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    Cheers. Do you know if the caps will fit the Stihl cans?
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    Have they got metal screw caps?
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    The body of the Stihl can is well made & pretty stable (stays in an upright position quite well) and it's very easy to see the contents but the screw on caps are rubbish.... the oil screw cap broke on mine within a few months and the fuel nozzle broke today. It's nuts that there seems very little consideration that these containers are designed to carry an extremely volatile liquid.... highly flammable petrol!!.... yet the quality of the plastic caps is poor (to say the least). How long will it be before someone sets their vehicle on fire due to a can falling over in the boot and spilling 5 litres of petrol everywhere??!..... It's mad that these cans pass our bureaucratic supposedly health & safety system!
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    I tried using mine like that, but had to use a stretchy hair band to keep the grease gun it in place without it popping out. I gave up with that idea.
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    Humbaur have a great range of tipper trailers: https://www.humbaur.com/en/trailer/tipper-and-construction-machinery-transporters.html
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    Cheers - that's good to know as I'll be crosscutting lots of oak soon (for a cordwood floor).... think maybe I should use the Granberg chain for that.
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    Great explanation, thanks Eddy - I think I'll go full chisel next time I need to order. cheers, steve p.s.... are the Granberg (Alaskan milling) chains full chisel?
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    Sounds ideal for the farm but not ideal for our 3 year old boy! cheers
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    Sorry, I didn't mean to pigeonhole staffies.... yes they can be very cuddly as well. The one I knew could be very lovely (once it had settled down out of its maniac NUTTER!! phase! Lol). We're leaning towards a Jack Russell Terrier: Spartan Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier
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    Thanks for all the advice/ thoughts. A cat or two isn't possible as my partner is very allergic to them. cheers, Steve
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    Doesn't full chisel put more strain on the engine?.... faster in the cut and faster in requiring a new saw, perhaps??
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    Cheers, a bit too big for us.
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    He'll certainly still be helping us out in the practical sense as well Codlasher.
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    I've been on a clear-felling job with Slack Ma Girdle (Murray) and one of the lads has got a little dog known as 'The Mammal Killer'.... I was very impressed at its mouse sniffing, digging & eating ability. It's some kind of Jack Russell, Fox Terrier cross, I think?? So we want a similar dog for our farm.... to eat rats, mice & maybe the odd squirrel (if fast enough). Yet also very important that it doesnt bite people/ strangers and especially children. I can't stand Staffordshire Bull Terriers.... far too jumpy and annoying. We looked at some Jack Russell pups - but possibly a bit short in the leg. Any recommendations? cheers, steve
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    Yet he doesn't mention the negative ways a lot of beekeepers currently keep their bees. I think he's interested in the number of people clicking/ watching his video; like I did!
  20. SteveA
    Feeling sad Patrick Whitefield (Permaculture teacher & all round good person) passed away today. I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with him a couple of times - he was such an inspiring person & had so much warmth to his personality. Patrick Whitefield 1949-2015 | Permaculture Magazine
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    I only tend to use a Silky Natanoko for all my hand cutting jobs.
  22. SteveA
    Amazing how a thread about high-lift wedges can be diverted so pathetically!
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    Who owns land?

    SteveA replied to simonm's topic in General chat

    Nobody owns those either.
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    Who owns land?

    SteveA replied to simonm's topic in General chat

    "Nobody owns anything". Basicly owning things (like land, or resources) is a human construct. When you're dead you won't own a thing....
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    Who owns land?

    SteveA replied to simonm's topic in General chat

    Nobody owns anything. Meanwhile whilst we're breathing it's just stuff we think we own.

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