spandit
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Funnily enough I'm in the same position. Have just borrowed an MS210 whilst I await parts for my MS181 and it's awesome but don't know how a cheaper saw would hold up
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Retirement plans, perhaps to include planting a "forest"
spandit replied to difflock's topic in General chat
Cherry and crabapple have nice blossom and fruit -
Mine used to start fine but die on full throttle. I tested the coil by removing the recoil starter and spinning the motor with an electric drill - making sure the plug is earthed by touching it to the engine. No spark at all.
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Retirement plans, perhaps to include planting a "forest"
spandit replied to difflock's topic in General chat
Woodland Trust MOREWoods will apply - it's how I planted my trees. Gives you a large (60%) discount on trees and tubes and they should do a site visit which will help you choose species. You could still plant a large block of woodland and have enough space left for grazing - 8 acres is a good size. If you're wanting quick firewood then willow, birch and poplar are worth looking at. Willow in particular is difficult to stop growing and you may be able to source some free cuttings. I find the birch here self seeds everywhere so didn't deliberately plant any. -
Mine had similar symptoms and only after failing to get it going at all I found the coil pack isn't working - wonder if it's been intermittent for a while. Are you definitely getting a spark?
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It's not adjustable from what I can see
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Thanks for that. I'll order the specific model then (shame - they're more expensive)
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Chainsaw wouldn't run today (quite often have trouble starting it) and eventually concluded that I wasn't getting a spark (took the recoil starter off and spun the flywheel with a drill - getting nothing from the spark plug (and tried with a car spark plug). Is the coil pack a common failure? I checked it had earth continuity and the cut off wire was disconnected. Anyone know if the coil from the MS180 will fit?
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Firewood coppice / pollard - short, thick stems
spandit replied to sandspider's topic in Firewood forum
Trying this with willow and it tends to sprout all along the trunk. Even rubbing off the new buds is futile as they grow back in very short order - just not feasible with multiple stems. -
Good Lord! I'm grateful for the odd bit of leylandii I get chucked now and again but those are premium firewoods - cannot believe that you struggle to get rid of them!
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If you were nearer I'd be all up in your business... Can't believe someone hasn't jumped at the chance
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I've added a reminder to my calendar for 5 years from now... will reopen the old thread then, unless it's still running!
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Which is better, alder or birch? There's only one way to find out... FIGHT!!! This was planted as an alder but a birch must have naturally seeded in the same spot and they're sharing a small tube. Both quick growing species so which is likely to win long term?
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How wonderful to have a new species. It's a fair size, so not sure why I've never noticed it before. Thanks!
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Any ideas, first time I've seen it. Growing directly next to a holly: Oh, and it's not hornbeam or JKW
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I've lost other, smaller, trees where a cavity has been excavated underneath by some burrowing creature - not actually eating the tree.
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Had a closer look just now - no signs of black tarry spots at all. Has big thick roots but wonder if one of the many resident moles or voles have undermined and exposed them causing them to dry out?
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Not practical to clear weeds and mulch around 2,000+ trees and I thought this one was properly established anyway, the leaves being able to photosynthesise as it was well clear of the tube. Not sure what good confirmation would do - unless there's a way to inoculate against the disease I'm just pretty helpless.
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So if it is phytophthora, does this mean the rest of them are going to die now? That's a depressing thought. Re: weed control, I don't use chemicals, I just remove them from the tubes when the tree seems to be struggling. Because this tree was well out of the tube, I presumed that it wasn't being curtailed by weeds and it's difficult to lift the tube once the branches are forking out like that.
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Not convinced they are tarry spots but I'll get out tomorrow if I'm able to have a closer look. There was quite a bit of grass growing up inside the tube and air roots had formed which may account for the markings. The alder is 4 years old now. I'll be devastated if it is phytophthora...
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The alder have been the champions of my new woodland, growing quickly and providing a good structure and windbreak for some of the slower growing trees. However, I noticed that this one had died: Closer inspection showed that the trunk was mostly dead, although below about 2' it was still green. Can't see any rusty spots on the trunk: Cut it off where it was still alive with the hope it will pollard itself but as you can see from this bit (hopefully), half the main stem is dead: This is echoed in another one nearby: Just one of those things or a disease that means the whole lot are going to succumb? I was hoping to preserve a piece of the first log I cut but not like this.
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Definite contender...
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We have a nice acer growing nearby that I don't want to uproot. Had thought about olive trees - do they produce edible fruit in this country? The spot tends to get the morning sun but not a huge amount in the afternoon
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My neighbour does have some spectacular cherry trees with beautiful pink blossom. I'd like something flowering preferably
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That's a new one on me - I like it
