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  1. Paul in the woods
    I shouldn't reply really but if it's any help my Makita saw manual states "File the first cutter half with a 5.5 mm dia. round saw-chain file, then switch to a 4.8 mm dia file." You can see the manual here, page 20 : http://www.makitauk.com/products/garden-machinery/chainsaws/petrol-chainsaws/ea7900p45e-chain-saw-45cm-79cc.html
  2. Paul in the woods
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-45718990
  3. Paul in the woods
    Pressure washer?
  4. Paul in the woods
    I would suggest some sort of solitary bee, at this time of year I'd guess ivy bee, if you have much ivy near by? https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates/bees-wasps-and-ants/ivy-bee
  5. Paul in the woods
    I suggested an exotic oak as the leaves don't look right for anything I know, and I know there's all sorts of imported oaks grown. I did think about a sorbus or alder but the leaves don't match any I've got. Which alder?
  6. Paul in the woods
    I don't think it's a hazel, looks more like a sessile oak although the leaves don't look quite right. I'd guess an exotic oak of some sort?
  7. Paul in the woods
    We've had several in the house and a neighbour has a nest in theirs. I think there's a few more nests about as the hornets fly off in different directions when they 'hawk' our honey bees. Still, I've seen our bees fight back and ball a hornet. Thankfully not seen an Asian hornet yet.
  8. Paul in the woods
    Yes, more sightings this year: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/asian-hornet-uk-sightings-in-2018 Funnily enough we got a large number of native hornets about this year.
  9. Paul in the woods
    His PIN and his mother's maiden name.
  10. Paul in the woods
    Some sort of Asian pear, Pyrus pyrifolia?
  11. Paul in the woods
    I know it's not worth the effort to chase but did Amazon give a reason? As the price has dropped a number of times over the last year it doesn't appear a simple mistake and I thought the seller should honor the deal. OR are they saying the seller's accounts have been hacked? Here's a link to a price tracking site: https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/HUSQVARNA-Professional-Chainsaw-550-XP/product/B00IA1QBWW
  12. Paul in the woods
    If the owner has just bought the house wouldn't any TPO or the fact the house is in a CA have shown up during the sale process?
  13. Paul in the woods
    They were charging £719 yesterday, seem to have the £250 offers every now and again.
  14. Paul in the woods
    It looks like one of our native dung beetles. Quite common around here in north Devon. One of these perhaps? https://www.naturespot.org.uk/taxonomy/term/20179
  15. Paul in the woods
    Is it not a small quince?
  16. Paul in the woods
    That would depend on the councils having the resources and willingness to crack down on the dodgy sellers rather than simply being a pain for those who generally follow the rules.
  17. Paul in the woods
    I wouldn't rely on it but they don't look like death caps or other Aminata to me. Something like Agrocybe rivulosa or similar look a better bet, although don't take my word for it.
  18. Paul in the woods
    The common cockchafer lays eggs in July, so perhaps there's still some about due to the very dry July we've had? I'm sure I say one at the start of this month. Other low buzzing critters we have at the moment are hornets, they are often about late in the evening.
  19. Paul in the woods
    I think a new chain would make sense, a quick google suggests they're about £7 on eBay. Without wishing to sound harsh, I would suggest you would benefit from a little training if you didn't spot the chain was b*****ed after sharpening. A badly sharpened chain can cause more kickback as well as jamming. I did a simple one day domestic course and learnt how to sharpen chains as well as basic maintenance and cutting.
  20. Paul in the woods
    I'm not a farmer but at a guess would be some sort of canary grass of similar. Phalaris canariensis
  21. Paul in the woods
    If you search there's reports of deaths due to CO being given off by wood pellets at room temperature*, so I wouldn't be confident CO2 wouldn't be given off in a kiln. *this was the first thing I came across: https://academic.oup.com/annweh/article/56/7/755/172902
  22. Paul in the woods
    Do you think it would last long? I've been looking at some more permanent solutions but can't find anything that's as cheap as a water butt. The underground tanks, for example, seem to work out as more per litre than a butt from B&Q.
  23. Paul in the woods
    When I tried to buy a piece of woodland the offer price was set to encourage more than one bidder and it went to sealed bids. We won but agreed a price a fair bit more than the asking price. The sale didn't go through in the end as too many surprises cropped up during the sale. Obviously if the price looks too cheap make sure you investigate the area in case there are hidden costs, access issues etc, etc. Can you talk to whoever manages it? Don't forget to factor in replanting costs, and looking after the new trees, to your expenses.
  24. Paul in the woods
    I can't offer any advice but have a couple of questions. Do you really wish to remove the sycamore, I'm seriously thinking about planting some if all my ash succumbs to Chalara. Having said that the young sycamore around here don't grow well as it's very heavily damaged by grey squirrels. You say the area was a gladed area, any chance of being allowed to restore the clearing and then plant up with what you fancy later?
  25. Paul in the woods
    Interesting, from: https://www.gardenlines.co.uk/shop/chainsaws/cobra-cs620-20-20-inch-petrol-chainsaw

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