stewmo
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Yes it is a challenge to (and for) all of us to get to grips with, but as I said earlier we're all hard to change. Plus it's a drop in the ocean if I'm the greenest human being if all time. Change needs to happen at governmental level and policy put in place to guide us into ethical responsibility for what is essentially our only home. Thus Greens.
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Great. I'm actually quite up for all change. I live a pretty basic low impact lifestyle. But I also recognise that there are a lot of things I like about this 'world' and indeed rely on, that I would find it hard for those to change.
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I think the policies required to make a sustainable future possible on this planet would actually be pretty abhorrent to any of us. Which is why we continue to make a mess of things. None of us want to change really. The three central parties are only interested in smoothing passage for big business, why not try something different. Don't think they can be any worse.
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Jings! Glad everyone ok
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Definitely easing off now but pretty wild last night in Devon. Think we got it easy though compared to everywhere else
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Maybe a stupid question but do all these Hitch Hikers come from America or is there a UK supplier??
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I am quite happy footlocking, mainly because you are using two legs at once - hadn't heard of the detrimental effects on the body....just wondering about pantins - as everyone seems to rate them so highly
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Hi folks, I was watching a vid the other day, with a guy ascending ddrt for the first ascent into tree. Using a prussic around both lines, very smooth as its like SRT, and he was foot locking. I was wondering if anyone has done this with two pantins instead of the foot locking? Seems like the easiest way to enter the tree ddrt?
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+1 for trying new knots out on your lanyard before mainline. I learnt on blakes hitch and so tried a VT and micro pulley on my lanyard for a while, and then a Distel. Realised I preferred the distel, it felt more reliable than the VT for me. Then I added a micro pulley under the blakes on main line and that was good for a while, but got annoying as it tends to tighten up too much and needs adjusting. So then I put a Distel on the main line and it's great. Next is to swop the micro pulley for a HC. Once the HC is familiar easy to move to SRT by adding RopeWrench.... Then I guess go mechanical!
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Ivy often roots into some branch unions, so cutting at the base isn't always effective at killing it off. Good to clear if trees are exposed to wind but otherwise it is a good habitat and source of food for birds. But don't let the ivy dominate the tree.
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I know a fella that uses a Husky 365 all day long for felling.
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If you're are worried about the sling slipping off one side of the backbone could you not girth hitch it onto the spine too? Bit longer to setup I guess but def not going anywhere then! Great vid!
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I've got a spare full chisel chain - would that be ok? Or micro chisel better? Also Rob I'm sure I've seen you write that you file the Granberg all at 10 degrees - if so then I'm assuming that it probably isn't any more time consuming to maintain than a standard chain...is this so?
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Ok I did and boom! Simples
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Hi folks, Trying to remove the clutch on my 200t and its pretty stuck on there. Have used starter cord as a piston stop and using a 13mm socket to turn the clutch clockwise (its a reverse thread no?) and it won't give. Guess i'm worried about going too hard at it, so er WD40 or what? Help gratefully rcvd!
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That's what I thought. Guess that its either the Granberg or file a standard chain to 10 degree....
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I'm using it on a 20'....that may be the longest?
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Is it not quicker with ripping chain? Thanks Stew
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Thanks but unfortunately they only have 3/8"
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Struggling to find ripping chain of this pitch other than the Granberg on chainsawbars.co.uk Any links for me out there? Cheers stew
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Time might be a factor...eBay it pays to spend some time looking at what's going for how much and then you know when a good one comes up - I bought my 200t like this and I feel it's been a good second hand purchase. If you want a new saw tomorrow then jumping into the used market is a gamble...I'd go new. Leave the husky vs stihl debates to others!
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Yeah that figures. Cheers
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Hi Saw this on the base of an Apple tree yesterday...haven't seen it before so any ideas appreciated Thanks Stew
