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  1. cornish wood burner
    Is that because of ash dieback and there is a ban on transporting ash? I have several ash sycamore hazel and oak in pots that were self seeded in the wrong place that I could plant. Sound like I won't need to though
  2. cornish wood burner
    Looking very hopefull then. Thanks to all for the replies.
  3. cornish wood burner
    I would think those boards will be quite hard now. I have memories of renewing a galvanize roof and being hardly able to drive the nails into the oak purlins.
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    I might even plant a few saplings on the hedge beside it when I cut. That way they would have a head start should the worse happen and would work in for laying anyway. Should be load of nice logs as well. Thanks guys
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    Thanks for the reply Peter. Thats what I was thinking but never done one that big or old. Its got very untidy so I think if there is a chance of regrowth I will go for it.
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    OK, by the number of views and lack of replies presumably that means there is some doubt. Anyone care to give their best guess then, also when would be the best time to do the deed?
  7. cornish wood burner
    For an 80 year old? Are you joking?
  8. cornish wood burner
    There are several small splitters around. Mine is 8 ton electric but horizontal so while I am sure it would split the wood you describe lifting on would be a none starter. That leaves you with a vertical splitter which are normally a bit more money. Take your pick on power source but I find it very convenient to go into my wood shed and split a few logs undercover. Engines while faster means moving the splitter outside so I would think being 80 he would do a few at a time so that leaves you with electric vertical if you agree with my logic.
  9. cornish wood burner
    The cycle lane I am referring to is almost 3 miles long. Busy road as well.
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    Glad to hear you would use a cycle path Bob, and I totally understand if pedestrians are taking up all the cycle path, but when two cyclists are riding side by side uphill, holding up traffic on a straight 1/2 mile with an empty cycle path on their left, it is difficult to have any sympathy for them. Seen a lorry wait for a while then presumably patience exhausted passed them getting gestures and abuse as he did so. I suspect he might be tempted to push them off next time. Lycra and coloured jackets etc do not seem to go with manners.
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    So would you use a cycle path if one was there? If not why not ?
  12. cornish wood burner
    The locals endured 6 months of traffic lights on a main road while a cycle path was being built. Could someone tell me why the 'professional ' cyclists will, not use it. None have been run over yet but its a fast bit of road and their manners do not encourage giving them a wide berth
  13. cornish wood burner
    Hi Steve A Diesels already have cats fitted as far as I know. Biggest problem as I understand it is the lower temperature in a diesel exhaust. Cats run better at high temperures. Particulates are another problem that need DPFs with their associated problems.
  14. cornish wood burner
    Hi Koba As promised I had a look at the two bars just now and the oil holes are exactly the same size. The husky saw has a seal around the oil slot whereas the chinese has none.The oil holes are a little further forward on the Chinese so if you have taken up a lot of chain slack could you have run off the end of the oil slot? Something to check anyway. Hope you perservere and get it sorted.
  15. cornish wood burner
    Tomorrow evening I will try to compare oil hole sizes between my Chinese bar to my small mount husky. I believe they copied an old husky saw so should be the same. Presumably its not something simple like the bar missing a hole on one side or misaligned so when you turned the bar it cuts the oil off? Never had a problem so not sure what's involved but can you take the adjuster out for cleaning? To prove where the problem is, have you or could you borrow a husky bar you could swop as a trial.
  16. cornish wood burner
    I have a £69 / 58cc chinese saw and its cut around 13 tons of 40 inch+ diameter firewood as a one off job for me so no complaints. The engine and oiler is still fine but the bar and chain is very soft and need replacing. Mine has an adjustable oil flow which I turned up to max as all cuts it with have been full bar length. Might be worth checking if your saw has the same adjuster and if it has could be blocked at that point.
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    I have an ash stump almost 3 ft diameter on a hedge that I intend to re-lay. It was done well over 20 years ago judging by 12 to 14 inch stems from the horizontals so I would like to cut it really tight, start again and lay the regrowth. My question is- Will this ash survive being cut to around 12 inches above its roots. I know its almost impossible to kill smaller ash but do you think there will there be a problem with this size and age.
  18. cornish wood burner
    I use an old ride on mower to keep the brambles and bracken down between my planted trees. It would keep your unwanted trees, etc down IF the ground was even enough. I cut mine every month, much easier than a strimmer.
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    That's always a problem. Always worth keeping records of bearing sizes/numbers as you come across them. Photos might be a help for you too. Sometimes you can access/ measure a bearing or shaft without removal or in the course of doing another job. Verniers start from about £7 so might be a good investment for you.
  20. cornish wood burner
    For general engineering use, SKF has a very good reputation but never had any problms with RHP or Timken either. Biggest price difference will be dealers markup rather than quality unless you go really cheap. If you go to a reputable bearing supplier/ factor they will not sell you rubbish anyway. Biggest thing for longevity is regular maintenance/greasing. Leave it too long and the grease ways get blocked and the bearing fails because the grease cannot get where it should. Best thing as everyone knows is little and often, rarely done that way though.
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    Mileage will have an effect as will load size. Normally a 10 ton load is a few pounds more than a 20 ton load. I was quoted £23 for 803 in 20 ton loads a few months ago and changed supplier because I thought it was way too dear. I can't remember exactly how much I paid but I think about £15/ton delivered. Should better that next time.
  22. cornish wood burner
    Overheating is the only down side. A simple check is to fill rad to the top and check for bubbles. Look for signs of head removal recently. Check oil for water contamination ie custard type deposit. Its been known for an overheated engine that's blown a head gasket to have a new one and sold on. Worth a look at these points to be safe.
  23. cornish wood burner
    You need to make sure you don't make it so narrow that it becomes unstable. I have widened several tipping trailers, some of which tipped sideways. Just something for you to consider.
  24. cornish wood burner
    If you can get them off in normal working hours your bearing factor will measure them and give you a match. Alternatively a vernier is cheap as chips so you could measure your self. Also there should be numbers on the bearing.
  25. cornish wood burner
    It won't be a tight fit but if you have 1mm of wear I think I would be inclined to replace the part. If it moves when being used and starts to vibrate then you might cause damage to the machine.

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