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  1. Bob The Dog
    Glad to hear it burns well. Looking forward to winter already!!
  2. Bob The Dog
    Ah - sorry - just realised it wasn't £70 for the husky! Oops!
  3. Bob The Dog
    £70 for a new 435? Are you sure it's genuine? I had one a few years ago and it was a great small saw. Oiled well and had loads of power for a small saw. Never had any mechanical issues re the starter mech either. 435's weren't just for the net - they were sold by dealers too. Some of the Chinese imports are pretty similar to look at, so at £70, I'd say you have a dodgy one. May be worth checking the oiler as the sawdust can gunk up around that area.
  4. Bob The Dog
    Looks like Rowan is the favourite then. Given the other Rowans in the area, I'm happy with that. Many thanks for your help. Steve - I've got it all cut into 10" ish lengths for splitting (never burned Rowan before, so no idea what it's like). I'd happily drop a load round if you were nearby.
  5. Bob The Dog
    There were several other Rowans in the same area. However, the leaves on the others were far more established than this tree. Perhaps this one was just lagging behind a little. The bark did look similar - it was just the leaf issue which almost pushed me away from Rowan.
  6. Bob The Dog
    This is the only bark photo I have. The wood is brown, and appears very similar to walnut, but don't think it is that.
  7. Bob The Dog
    Hadn't even considered an oak of any kind. Thanks for your suggestion.
  8. Bob The Dog
    Isn't there also a difference in cylinder displacement? 65cc's for the special and 71 for the xtorq?
  9. Bob The Dog
    Another photo.
  10. Bob The Dog
    Folks. Any ideas as to what this wood is? The tree was about 20 feet tall. Hopefully the photos will be clear enough for someone to enlighten me. I initially thought something like walnut, but could be way off the mark with that idea! Thanks.
  11. Bob The Dog
    Really easy conversion. Took about an hour to my 365 xt as I was just uber careful. Made a good difference too!
  12. Bob The Dog
    I'm not a hugely experienced climber, but I don't think I'd be taking a limb of that size off in one go, regardless of what's underneath it, or not. I'd defo be branch walking, perhaps set up a redirect above if possible, and take it down in small chunks. And if it takes a bit longer then so be it. A large limb like that could fall awkwardly, damage the tree on the way down, snag on a rope. There's no end to issues it could cause. May be me being a little cautious, and some of the more experienced guys may be happy to do it in one, but small chunks, nice and steady would be the way to go in my book.
  13. Bob The Dog
    There were lots of reports of these spikes snapping not so long ago. I've not tried them, but given the poor feedback, I wouldn't climb in them.
  14. Bob The Dog
    I suppose cycling can be a sociable event, and some like to cycle two abreast so they can chat etc. some consideration is needed however, and they should be doing what they can to help the motorists make progress where safe. Although the Highway Code says they 'can' ride two abreast, that book is mainly for guidance, and so shouldn't prompt cyclists to do just that whenever they feel like it. The trouble with cycle lanes, as previously posted, is that they're stop / start all the time (or at least they are in Herefordshire), and it's probably more dangerous trying to re-enter the road when you've reached the end of it!
  15. Bob The Dog
    If he's deliberately making it awkward for a vehicle to pass, then that's a bit naughty and shouldn't be doing that, and deserves a telling off. I ride about 1 metre from the near side in general which I find is enough to present myself and make other road users aware of my presence, rather than hogging the entire lane and annoying drivers. Unfortunately, some cyclists are poor, as are some car drivers. As far as cycle paths go - if there was one on my route than I'd use it, and I'd be a fool not too. But all too often, they're full up with pedestrians, and don't go on for very far around here. In fact, one of our cycle paths nearby is only 5 yards long, as the local council had to install a certain length of cycle path and this section is what made it meet that requirement!!
  16. Bob The Dog
    I ride every day on the road and have done for many years, and you have to ride defensively to survive. Always stay a good distance out from the near side for two reasons. Firstly, I can avoid the potholes and crap near to the verge. Secondly, it forces inconsiderate drivers to wait for a safe gap to pass me. So often, I've nearly been taken off as the driver overtaking me hasnt waited for the oncoming vehicles to pass, and it's been pretty tight on times. The majority of road users are very courteous and wait for a gap, but the odd one who can't be bothered to wait gets the finger and a mouthful I'm afraid.
  17. Bob The Dog
    He'll need to be able to demonstrate both techniques for a spike rescue, if my assessment is anything to go by. As said before, rescuer spikes up above the casualty and uses a lanyard to make a false crotch (cow hitch I believe). Then attach two carabiners, facing in opposite directions and feed the main line / rescue line through (almost like using a friction saver I suppose). You attach yourself to the main line and then the casualty to your line, using prussiks etc and down you come together. The main line could just be attached to the casualty and he'd be lowered by the third man on the ground using a Munter hitch. Clearly, if you attach yourself and come down together, the casualty can feel reassured with your presence, which can make a big difference.
  18. Bob The Dog
    Great video. Like you say, a nice change, and different perspective from the headcams. Clearly a skilled drone pilot which helped too. Really enjoyed watching it.
  19. Bob The Dog
    I can't imagine it's anything to worry about. One of my old strimmers started on full choke from day 1, and lasted for 9 years - and did a lot of work in that time! None of my saws, including the 540 start like that tho.
  20. Bob The Dog
    My lad, not mum lad! Bloody predictive text!
  21. Bob The Dog
    Mum lad has had his husky 440 for a couple of years now and he loves helping dad! He realised the other day that his saw doesn't actually cut anything and the chain needs sharpening!
  22. Bob The Dog
    I find that if I've not heard the 'cough' by the fourth pull, i kill the choke and another couple of pulls will do it. Any more than the initial 4 pulls on choke will flood mine, and it's a sod to get going after that! Of course, there's been the odd occasion where I've forgotten to reset the STOP switch, and it's never gonna start then! Thats what I love about the newer husky saws - once you've stopped them, they're ready to go with just a pull of the starter cord.
  23. Bob The Dog
    I forgot to add that bit Spud, that i no longer use the decomp valve with that saw!
  24. Bob The Dog
    I run a 365 xt on a 20" bar, 3/8 full chisel and it's great. I've ground off the fins in the transfer covers and it pulls like a train now. Only thing I find I have to watch is when starting from cold. It's very easy to miss the initi Fire when on choke, and then of course it can flood easily. I've got used to that now tho and love using it.
  25. Bob The Dog
    Found a pink dildo when clearing some brash from the previous neighbours hedge. Managed to flick it off the end of the fork and covered it in mud - whilst chuckling! I wasn't gonna touch it, given the gopping state of the previous neighbour!

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