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TIMON

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  1. TIMON

    New Husky Launch

    Hmm., next years a bit too far away. Thanks for the info [emoji106] Timon.
  2. Does anyone have any info on the new husky's about to be launched (today)? I did hear that they posted something on YouTube then immediately took it down. I've heard whispers of a replacement for the 372.. I'm about to replace a blown 560 and wondered if it was worth hanging fire until the new ones are out??? Timon.
  3. Looks great jonny[emoji106] Timon.
  4. Someone told me they are made by the same people/factory who make Electrolux.... Timon.
  5. I'm considering it. I gave up sugar for the the first four months of this year and noticed a huge difference in my fitness and energy levels but I've relapsed since and put on weight due to a sweet tooth..., my wife has chronic asthma and multiple food allergies so has to have a mainly paleo diet but she can't have egg which is limiting. Shes just started a new keto-genic diet which is low carb, low protein but high fat (good fats) It basically gets your body to burn ketones rather than glucose as energy, it made a dramatic improvement in her health but it's very demanding in terms of weighing her food. I'm a bit of a fat git for a climber at 5'9 and just under 14st, so I need to sort something out!! Maybe cut the sugar out and go paleo again is the answer......
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    560xp. V. Ms361

    No I was the stupid one for mistaking the 391 with a 361. I really need to get fixed up with some specs... I used a 362 the other day and thought it was a good saw. We got the 391, the guy who's going to be using it says it's a bit slow but doesn't bog down when the bar is buried so he actually likes it.
  7. I'm slowly getting the hang of it but I'm not very tech savvy. I hit the folded page icon and press the activity button and I can see what's going on. Much easier to start a new thread. I don't feel like I've scratched the surface yet. Looking forward to the app when it comes out.
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    560xp. V. Ms361

    Oops I meant ms391 !!!!!
  9. One of our daily use 560xp,s suffered scored pot and piston the other day and due to its age we decided we won't repair it. We've inherited a hardly used ms361 in good condition. Is this saw a viable replacement? Would love to hear people's opinions and experiences with this saw. thanks
  10. I've only ever done one of them. Challenging job. Like cutting through steel. Good work mate. Bet you'll sleep well tonight.
  11. I thought they were going to use the plywood to build a chip box for it ....
  12. Well amended mr J. Almost reminds me of another politician who used similar methods with similar results, I think it was in Europe in the thirties. Both share the same affiliations in the Middle East too, Bad news all round if you ask me... The people in the Munich beer halls and British music festivals seem to love it though..., [emoji48]☠️ Timon.
  13. 560 runs an 18" bar very nicely. We have a 441, I never put the 560 down and pick up the 441. Gave up on the 261 a long time ago. Stihl excel at a lot of things but the 261 isn't one of them. Timon.
  14. I wonder how many votes he garnered by promising to "deal with it" . Or whatever it was he said about existing debt. It would certainly be interesting to know how many people voted for him on this issue. He is very, very shrewd when it comes to gathering votes. He proved this when he was elected leader of the party. Ignore him at your peril.... Timon.
  15. It is confusing. I remember reading that an AG reg vehicle is okay for Arb work until you start using it for "haulage" I.e chip and arisings. Forestry and horticulture purposes are ok as well I think but I'm not sure if mileage restrictions apply. Domestic Arb while running on red is asking for trouble because that's when they want to impound the vehicle and squeeze the revenue they believe has been evaded. By running on white I believe you take the potential sting out of the situation. Provided the vehicle is in good order I think it is unlikely that they would press you too hard on the discrepancies of vehicle classification. Maybe... Timon.
  16. Now that the euphoria of Glastonbury has worn off....... Reality kicks in. [emoji849]🤥 Timon.
  17. We ran our Mog on white but it was AG registered (we already had an ops licence for other trucks). When we got dipped by HMRC/DVSA and they saw we were running on white they went straight on their way satisfied with no further questions. I guess pouncing on a Mog could be a daunting prospect for a roadside check. [emoji106] Timon.
  18. TIMON

    Goaty

    Sad news. Hope you have a full and quick recovery. Best wishes and prayers for him and his family. Timon.
  19. Happy Birthday Jonny. Hope it's a good un. [emoji106] Timon.
  20. Touché mon ami! [emoji41] Timon.
  21. Not at all... I really value the firms that quote sky high expensive..... Timon.
  22. I don't disagree with you on pricing regards having a bigger set up. We've downsized a bit in the last year, sold the Mog and in the process of selling the pto chipper. We've always had 3.5t tippers and a TW 150 along with a smaller van or Hilux for the kit and quoting etc.. My point, really , was that it is usually the teams running lean with overloaded 3.5t set ups that quote at the cheaper end of the domestic market de-valuing the industry, so to speak. Timon.
  23. Therein lies the real question at the heart of this issue. Quote for work cheaper because you run an illegal 3.5t set up and circumnavigate the costs of a legal (bigger) set up. OR bite the bullet by training drivers with HGV and towing licences, get an OPS licence and bigger truck and hope that the increased capacity and efficiency pays off. We all know that until the authorities have a serious crackdown on overloading in the ARB industry things will remain as they are and this debate will run and run. We should all agree that no serious Treeworks can be done in a 3.5t while remaining legal unless all your work consists of 0.5m reductions [emoji857] Timon.
  24. Iveco 6.5t crewcab tippers have 7 seats and can carry 3.5t payload + chipper. This is the best option for us. Timon.

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