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    T.C.D. I'll look them up an give them a shout, cheers. Thanks Kev but I really need it by the end of next week, sooner if possible.
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    Hi there. I have been asked to do a job on a tight deadline and do not have enough timber big enough. I need some rings at least 50cm diameter and at least 70cm long but bigger is better for me! Species is not so important but in an ideal world it would be sycamore, but ash, oak, beech etc. would be fine. Fresh felled is best but if it has been down a few weeks that is OK. I'm looking for about a transit load but if not too far to travel and the wood is good I could take more. I can collect at fairly short notice. If you can help please let me know, as I said in the title I am happy to pay for the wood. Thanks, Will.
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    Never tried Iroko myself tbf. it is a timber I try to avoid! However, I find with less absorbent woods that if you thin the treatex down with the treatex thinners it works fine especially knock back between coats. It works great on floors tho, the tech dept. there told me it is what they use on the wooden floors at the Natural History Museum so is very hard wearing.
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    Treatex worktop oil with their hardener!! Used it on a yew bar top for a bar/restaurant has been there a year and no rings or stains. Really amazing product. Halfway between an oil an a varnish. May need to knock it back between coats. 2 should be fine.
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    Geese are hands down the best!! 20 of the bastards and a massive testosterone flooded Gander and you ain't getting robbed!
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    From what I understand it is better to leave them on. If you take them off then the exhaust and muffler can get too close to the mill and in turn the log which can lead to overheating. Best to leave and inch or two of space and get a bigger bar.
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    Will do Steve!
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    Bet that would sting if someone stuck that in a bullet hole in you!!! Better than bleeding to death I suppose!
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    Thanks guys! Pretty much what I thought, no real problem just a bit of a gamble on the colour. It's not a massive deal, just had some space left on a wagon and have a bit of choice as to what to make up the weight with.(I hate paying for transport and not making full use of the truck.) Could make it up with oak but half the load is oak already so want a bit of variety. I'll give the ash a go, it is only a couple of stems and a client has asked for some so worth a shot. Cheers
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    The only time I use anti vibes is when milling with an 880, I find it helps a lot. I have the stanley ones (love them) £20 at screwfix, and the bumpy palm ones (hate them). For my next pair I was eyeing up the Ergodyne gloves, they look the biz.
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    That's fine mate non taken. I understand it's like that on some jobs. Was worth an ask. Cheers.
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    If it can be milled on-site I could take it if the above contact does not work out for you. Cheers, Will.
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    Trouble is that most people will get a bit funny if you want to cut the logs before you buy them!
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    Thanks guys. It doesn't look like it has spalted at all to me, it has been clear of the ground the ends just look a bit weathered, no obvious rot. I was more concerned that it may have gone hard like beech can sometimes after it has sat a while. Think I had better just mill it and see!
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    When you say discolour what do you mean? What colour are we talking about, could you elaborate? Thanks
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    As the title says are there any good reasons not to buy and mill an Ash that has been on the deck 18 months? Cheers Will
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    15 degrees is way too warm Jon! Not even down south! The other end of the year is no better. The last two years there has been a day in February over 20 degrees??? So weird sat in the sun in a tshirt feeling warm and not a leaf to be seen on the trees! I saw this morning that the rhubarb in the garden is growing new leaves? Wtf?
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    I've seen magnolia flowering in the last week!? All a bit weird.
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    I would have thought that removing the soft squishy wood would get rid of the majority of wildlife that wants to eat your timber, and less crap to dull the chain as mentioned above.
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    Hi there, I run an Alaskan mill and would be interested in seeing some photos and then I could maybe make you an offer for the stem. Cheers, Will.
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    A good Plumber terrier will sort out a vermin problem in a few shakes of it's head. Two or three working as a team and it's like a blood bath!
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    Nice one guys I'll give em a shout.
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    I agree the fruit is disgusting!! Stinks and makes a huge mess. Apparently it is very rare for them to fruit in this country. There was one at a school near me that fruits every year and apparently it was of interest to Kew gardens, who came to check it every year. They are planting them all over the place down my way, one of the most common newly planted street trees I see.
  24. Ghettoblaster
    A friend has asked if I know anybody selling wholesale Xmas trees in the Kent/South East area. Just thought I would ask on here before I get on the phone! Anyone got any leads please post or PM me. Cheers:thumbup:
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    Hope that key rack is not in sight of your door Mick. They just go letterbox fishing round my way. Makes it even easier for the little bastards!

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