trigger_andy
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Depends on the size of the chunks really. If it’s narrower stuff I don’t bother but if I’m sliding in half meter, 4-5” diameter chunks of Oak I’ll not add them til it’s really going. I’ll imagine this is the Ops issue, treating dense hardwood like Birch, it’s chalk and cheese. Anyway, you’re in France, Oaks incredibly light in comparison to what we have here in Scotland. I imagine you could got that rubbish going with a couple of sticks and a bit of Moss.
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You really need to have a mix of firewood. Burning solely de se hardwood is always going to be a struggle. I tend to get my Stoves up to temp with Softwood, Birch, Cherry and get a nice bed of ash then start to introduce the denser hardwoods like Ash, Beech and Oak but still mix in the Softwoods and easier to burn hardwoods
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Shite in from the shite collector surely can only result in shite our however you look at it surely?
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There’s a lot of shite pouring all over this subform I’ll give you that.
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For someone that has absolutely nothing to do with the Arb World other than clean their Shitters it’s somewhat ironic that you post so much shite. 🤣
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Crystal Ball.
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Well that’s a bit annoying.
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I rent about 100 square meters of a barn/workshop with no power (but lighting) at my end but 3ph at the other end I can use now and again. And 100 square meters of hard standing for the grand total of £140 a month. 😁
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My pocket says no. 😁
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Like mine I guess? Two years in and shifted far less than Id have thought. Green as they come. Will just make new uprights at some point.
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Yup. Told him today I dont have live edged seasoned so its off the saw. Off the saw obviously carries a time premium, blah blah blah. Its kinda true as I have to go mill a fresh Oak Log, but still.
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Christmas season is upon us. Everyone and their dog wants something to hang their stockings off. Easy pickings this time of year.
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I suspect you're right. Got a guy asking for a green mantle with a live edge on it. 1.8m x 8" x 4". £350 off the saw.
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Ive milled a container of French Oak not to long ago. Its literally half the weight of Scottish Oak. Its also boring as hell. Fine for Sleepers though. How they can sell them for that money baffles me as well. A quick dickt over with a router and a sander and its £150-200 easy.
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What are you paying per Sleeper? Ive a bunch of Oak like this I could mill you for the right money.
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Plus 1 for the Makita 4300. It’s a cracking wee saw for Firewood.
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The gullibility of people who still fall into this line of reasoning. Bless.
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Ah, fair enough. 😁
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A time and a place surely? Its like going to a concert and everyone has their phones up recording it (never to be watched again) instead of actually enjoying it. Just because its stupid to use your phone in such a way in that instance and actually be engaged with what you're there to see does not mean that you have to live like a luddite after the occasion.
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That’s more like it! Now the op can really feel like he’s kicked himself in the balls. 🤣
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Also good points. Worth a £200 gamble and even with a £200 service and service parts replacement he’s quids in on a saw that will most likely last another 20 years. If a collector offered £1000 I’d be tempted to sell, but at £500? Pointless.
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Hardly “oh dear”. Try and buy a modern equivalent brand new and how much will that cost? £1000? Or get £500 for this and buy a hammered newer equivalent? What’s the point? He’ll get everything he needs from this brand new saw with no hassle and for £200.
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I just use PVA as well. Suits me fine. Anchorseal is very popular and well respected in the US by those who do this for a living. I guess it’s aimed at the high end of the market. It certainly does not flake or peel off.
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I only have a wee processor with a 13” bar but I’ve found the Rotatech chains really good value. I’ve filled 16 IBC cages before even thinking about changing it out. At less than £10 a chain I’ve not actually sharpened any yet, just replaced with a fresh new one. -
Or you could go the whole hog and get some anchor seal. Supposedly a great sealant but also prevents cracking and splitting. https://uccoatings.com/shop/product/anchorseal/
