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roys

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  1. Yes that's what I'm talking about
  2. Yip get that as well Gary. My head hurts, in my head head hypothetically (as I wouldn't do it) it would work if a knot was tied at the bottom of the U as then each leg as well as the exact bottom of U, or half way point is now independent. Dont think I am explaining myself very clearly, sorry gents.
  3. Yip I get it that each leg is taking 1/2 the load, but at the exact pivot, or half way point there isn't 2 legs, there is only the one point taking all the load.
  4. I am overthinking this, can someone please tell me where my thinking is flawed. I have the sling for example the one in my attached picture, where on a straight lift the SWL is 1 ton, but doubled over is 2 ton, so say we have a load of 2 ton, then surely if we take the exact part of the sling where it doubles back on itself, let's say the 6 o'clock position, at that exact point the fibre of the sling is in effect single and so is rated at 1 ton yet is still subjected to a 2 ton load. How can that be? Sorry if I have not explained it very well, perhaps I should not drink in the afternoon.:)
  5. Steve, I would just buy a new capacitor, it is the most likely cause of the fault, it is cheap probably about £10, and easy to replace. If it still doesn't work then we can look at other possible causes. If you are unsure about a suitable replacement post up a pic of the details on the capacitor that is fitted just now, or bring it up to Scotland and I will sort it for you
  6. Top summary Kev, thanks for thee update, very interesting.
  7. roys

    Goaty

    Get well soon Goaty.
  8. I have loads in my woods as well, spend lots of my time pulling / cutting the stuff and then burning it. Think I looked into grants a couple of years ago but wasn't motivated enough to draw up the management plans they were wanting. I hate paperwork!!! Might have changed now.
  9. roys

    A thought

    It is healthy to see that. I used to work abroad with many different nationalities and religions, we all took the piss out of each other's nationality and personality with no offence taken. I think the main thing was that no malice was ever intended and each person took his fair share of piss take as well as giving it. I certainaly said things out there that I wouldn't say here, think it would end badly, as people are a lot more sensitive, environment is different here. What's the answer? I kinda like the innocence of youth or environment where friendly banter and tormenting is part of life without malice to each other and without having to worry about getting a knife into you.
  10. Agreed, our local artificial football pitch had a flare thrown onto it last year, the crispy bit was cut out and a spare off cut from when it was first laid was fitted in, and as they say jobs a good un.
  11. Also feel your pain. Hope your back fighting fit soon.
  12. Reading this with a tear in my eye Eggs, gutted for you, the wee blighters make themselves such part of the family. Think of the good times. Giving mine an extra cuddle just now.
  13. Cheers Gary
  14. Cheers Stevie, very interesting stuff.
  15. Forget that had a close look at the stuff of the close by birch trees nothing like the fungi you have Stevie, the stuff I was looking at was more like living twiggy nests, must keep my eyes open for some chaga.
  16. Is that the same or different as the cankers that see you on birch trees, sure it was called something like witches broom. Will try and pic later on a walk
  17. Also just googled it, very interesting.
  18. roys

    sycamore

    I burn a lot of it in my log burner, fab.
  19. Three main causes I can think of: Current draw is high and for long periods, up near the top end of the fuse capability. Slack fuse connection between fuse and holder, could be leafs or screws. Sack connection between cable and holder (most likely)
  20. How come some Walnut has a nice diameter of heart wood and some only have a small diameter. Is is genetics, climate, soil type, altitude, all of that or none of that? Just interested.
  21. £15 lost but think of the knowledge gained. You have done the right thing Steve.
  22. As rough hewn has said, plus the fact that when the chain saw kicks back the tip is travelling towards your head so the chain brake hits your left wrist which is on the handle so activating the brake. That's how I understand it, if I am wrong I will hopefully be corrected by the cleverer people. That is why you should always use the saw with both hands. We certainly do seem to have a lot in common, probably you will turn out to be my long lost brother
  23. ''Tis indeed but a mere flesh wound The result of an angle grinder almost exactly a year ago, oh how he laughed as the doctor said he couldn't stitch missing flesh :) It did actually bring a smile to my face.
  24. Very true but they do save a lot of flaffing about taking your boots and jeans of for a quick bit of chainsaw work. I got chaps as I was very guilty (not big or clever) of not bothering to put chainsaw trousers on for a quick bit of chainsaw work.
  25. You forgot about LMG's 😀

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