Stumpy Grinder

Bugger! What about the other link?

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Well, I've had a right result with this! It turns out that one of the biggest conveyor belt companies is just a few miles from me! I paid them a visit to see if there was a chance of getting some old reclaimed rubber. I was guided to the waste skip and told to take whatever I wanted. Christ....I was like a ***** on acid in there! It was all brand new off-cuts in various shapes and thicknesses. I came away with long strips and sheets of almost a square metre from 5mm up to 10mm. All free of charge and an invite to come back for more whenever I need it which I doubt will be for quite a while! Sorted!! SG

I keep having to replace the rubber guard skirts around the stump grinders and I'm beginning to wonder what the best material is for the job? I'm currently using 3mm 'Insertion Rubber' which is reinforced with nylon thread, but it doesn't seen to last very long. My Alpine Magnum has what looks like very thick polythene sheet which seems quite durable. I've seen similar material used for industrial door screens where it hangs in long strips to allow vehicles and people through. There must be something better out there? Any ideas as a good replacement alternative? SG

What he said! There are loads of different stump killing or rotting chemicals on the market. Some work - some don't, but they all take time, money and effort and you still have a stump for probably years to come! Much easier to just remove the stump and the entire problem is gone! Me and MrStumpy are clearly biased towards this method, but it is undoubtedly the best method. If it is a relatively small stump, you could pull it out with a high-lift jack. Have a look on Youtube and you'll see various methods. You will cause much ground disturbance though much the same as digging one out. Where are you based George? SG

Have a look at the Titan grinders sold by screwfix. They are very well priced and get awesome reviews by tradesmen. SG

Can you not get to the other end of the shaft and hold it? Remove spark plug and block piston from moving? Some clutches are also reverse thread! What is it on? SG

I suffered from a bad back for years. It got so bad that I started missing time off work and could do nothing. When working I wore a neoprene support which helped but was restrictive and hot! Our mattress was a bit old at about 14 years and sagging with noisy springs! So off we go to Glasswells in Bury St Edmunds to look at some beds. We'd had a very comfy night on a 'Hypnos' bed in a Premier Inn so tried a few of those - very comfy! Then I made the mistake of laying on a Tempur Memory Foam. Before long I had turned into 'Goldilocks' and tried them all until I found one that was 'just right'. It was a 27cm thick King Size Tempur Sensation Delux! Reduced form £3199 to a mere £2149!! It sounds a lot, but they are guaranteed for 15 years and estimated good for at least 20! That works out to less than 20p a night each. When you consider that if you spend 8 hours a day sleeping (I wish!) that equates to a third of your life in bed! Anyhow, these matresses swallow you up and give support that your back needs to recover. Since buying this, I've not had a single issue with my back. It's like a miracle! SG

Have you never had anything go wrong in your entire career? Have you never had a 'near miss'?

I'm no tree felling expert, but to have anyone in the template where it might fall, especially the general public, is completely unacceptable. The reality of this could have been the death of someone and a subsequent manslaughter charge followed by a jail term for those guilty! There is quite simply no excuse for cutting corners or increasing risk when basic public safety becomes compromised. If you choose to compromise your own safety to increase profit, then that is your choice, but to put others at risk is just irresponsible and you should expect to serve a jail term if you get it wrong. Near misses such as this should be publicised so that others can learn from obvious mistakes. I come from an aviation background where such instances are encouraged to be reported upon. However, the open and honest reporting relies upon the fact that we all learn from the mistakes of others and they are not punished for their honesty. I'm sure the company concerned have learned from this as we all have. Thankfully nobody was hurt and we can use this as an educational training video. We all make mistakes in life, an 'to err is human'. We should all learn from this, remain humble, and move on. SG

Pre-ignition •Pre-ignition occurs when the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a hot object/area in the combustion chamber before the timed spark event occurs. •When the spark plug firing end (tip) temperature exceeds 800°C, pre-ignition originating from the overheated insulator ceramic can occur. •It is most often caused by the wrong (too hot) heat range spark plug, and/or over-advanced ignition timing. An improperly installed (insufficient torque) spark plug can also result in pre-ignition due to inadequate heat transfer. •Pre-ignition will dramatically raise the cylinder temperature and pressure and can melt and hole pistons, burn valves, etc. SG

Ebay are fairly hot on this as it is in their interest! Your purchase is a legally binding contract! It may take a while, but the reason he has given is going to help you win this. If he said the item was lost or stolen, then you are wasting your time. Keep all evidence of communication and suggest he keeps the item for you as it is legally yours. Pay by Paypal soonest if you can! SG

Must have been well soft and rotted to have managed it with just a shovel and a leaf blower!? Nice job there mate, very tidy:thumbup1: SG

Is it though? I've done a similar one which I quoted half a day on standing. When cut it was similar to that. The middle is hollow and the rest is like sponge other than the outside few inches which are solid. I reckon I'd do that in less than an hour. Strange looking situation though? Obviously we can't see the full picture, but why would anyone let a tree grow to that size between a path and a road with an adjacent drain? SG

The heads look old and fascinating. The handles look almost laminated and a very poor attempt to age them to the heads. There are other ways to distress or age wood than simply burning it. Plain old ash and a bit of use would look better and more authentic. SG

A very large estate that I manage the deer on is currently installing a plant which burns wood chip to produce electricity and thermal energy. The electricity is fed into the National Grid and the thermal energy is used to dry more wood. Very sustainable and carbon neutral! SG

When roads get busy, the traffic can stop and it is two-dimensional. Airspace is three-dimensional and when it gets busy it can't just stop! London (Thames Valley) is already extremely busy, as is the rest of the city, and when you think about it, people often travel for miles to fly out of London! Surely it would be better to spread the congestion around a bit? There are many large military runways which are now unused or have been dug up for construction. Greenham Common, Bentwaters, Woodbridge, Mildenhall soon! Some of these are only an hour or so from London anyway and much easier to get to from outlying areas. I recently put an Airspace Classification brief together (for my main job) and NATS kindly allowed me to include the following Airspace useage video clip which shows a real day in our skies based on real radar traces. Fascinating stuff which will highlights the issue I believe? Enjoy. [email= ] [/email]SG

'Goodnature' traps. Very impressive. Work with a scent lure and reset after killing. Dead animal falls out and probably scavenged but the trap counts how many times it has fired. No need to check it. Could be the end for Grey Squirrels!

I'm not that bothered by Tattoo's myself, but I might be concerned as an employer as to customer perception? If it came down to a choice between two equally qualified people at interview and one had facial tattoo's, I would probably choose the one without. I wouldn't declare why or openly discriminate which I'm guessing happens all too often. What about facial piercings though??!! I must admit they freak me out somewhat! Sure, my missus and daughter have earrings which is nothing new. But what about tongue piercings or those horrific ear stretchers which invariably get ripped out, lip piercings which get infected? That just seems like attention seeking or 'self harm' to me. Makes me cringe and I definitely would not entertain. Beards or stubble are very fashionable and I often do both. Each to their own, but those considering tattoo's or piercings should seriously consider the implications of employment restriction. I think it is fairly well realised that many of the 'great unwashed' sector of society that choose benefits as a career path also choose facial tattoos and piercings as they know full well it will exclude them from employment at the numerous interviews that they are required to attend to maintain job seekers allowance. Sad but true! As I said previously, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression, and first impression counts for a massive amount of most decisions. Your life, your choice. Live it - but be aware of the consequences. SG

Everyone's perception of tattoo's will be different, but you will never be judged for NOT having them! In life, there is a quite simple adage, in that you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. My guess would be that much work may have been lost to tatoo'd and 'rough' looking types to those that are clean looking? What about beards though!?? SG

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I don't think that is black poplar mate? Black is extremely gnarly looking by comparison. SG

I looked at similar a while back and discovered it was pretty worthless. Although quite rare! A very light but soft hardwood which has shock absorbing characteristics. It was used for cart chassis and prosthetic limbs! Neither have a use now and it is rubbish firewood. Also used to make matches but who uses them now? The tree I looked at still lies in the hedge as it is worth more as a wildlife habitat to secure grants than it is as a piece of lumber. SG

Mitre Fix is excellent stuff for an instant repair and is stronger than the wood itself! Its a form of superglue but with a separate activator. Gorilla glue is great stuff but a bit messy as it expands. SG

No interest yet? Can't give work away!