Rough Hewn
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In my teenage years, I ate quite a few fly agaric, dried,fresh and simmered in milk. Nothing. No effect whatsoever. But I do know a guy who ate several hundred liberty caps, then a few hours later the jehovahs witnesses knocked on his door..... Brainwashed and lost now. He never came down. Put me off that kind of thing for life. [emoji51][emoji51][emoji51]
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This really gets to me. Half my family is black, My good neighbours are Pakistani, I employ muslims, christians, Hindus, rastas,sikhs etc Black,brown yellow green etc All decent hardworking folk. As long as you can do the job, I really don't care what gender/religion/race etc. I really love Arbtalk, but I honestly wonder why swearing gets had up occasionally, but outright racism is acceptable???? Thankfully Mateless has been banned. I understand that moderating a forum of this scope is a huge undertaking though. I think a few pm's to a few on here would calm things down a bit. [emoji106] So Wisewood when are you posting more bear photos in the chainsaw carving thread? [emoji12][emoji106]
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Wisewood you've answered your own question. Instead of only posting vids on YouTube stick em on here, lots of folk interested in carving. There's an amazing carver in the unit next to me at the yard. I'll ask if I can photo some of her stuff. [emoji106]
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Or how about we look into what we are allowed to do? Legally! There are massive exemptions for forestry and hort/tree surgery. Seriously go phone hmrc or look on their website. You can drive 30 odd tons MAM on a car licence, with no tax, no mot, and using red diesel. [emoji848][emoji106]
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Fantastic stuff [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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I know a guy who makes them. [emoji106]
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And yeah, kool bears [emoji106]
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Get in to milling [emoji6][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Needs a few dozen 6" nails, maybe get some rebar and concrete in the cavity? Then wrap 30 different types of fairy lights and washing line, don't forget the barbwire either[emoji12]
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Had a very informative chat with Martin at greenmech yesterday. Made to a high standard in the uk, with dealer back up, cheap spares, and hold its resale value VS Chinese crap. Hmmmm[emoji848] [emoji12][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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Got the same issue with 55L motomix
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Oh dear, just got this email from my insurance people. [emoji51][emoji51][emoji51]
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How Britain can help you get away with stealing millions: a five-step guide
Rough Hewn replied to Stere's topic in The Lounge
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Stihl boots are good, Bought a pair for the wife. I wear stihl or Andrew boots.
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That's some very long answered questions. [emoji106]
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An interesting log, Looks to be worth milling. There's a small slither of colour too. Will make some nice table tops [emoji106]
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Any photos? [emoji106]
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Another large oak stem "whats it worth" question
Rough Hewn replied to farmerjohn's topic in Milling Forum
Done this before, didn't go well. Client was convinced the large rot pocket was a "feature" and therefore worth more[emoji848] Also how many clients are prepared to wait 2 years plus to find out if it warps or splits? There's so much that can go wrong with wood drying. A timber merchant I know had some incredible 10'x2' burred oak. The 2" pieces were perfect, but the 30mm boards had up to 20mm warpage. Only good for chopping boards. Individual trees from gardens are generally stupidly overpriced compared with properly grown and harvested forest trees. As I often explain: Me: That's a lovely tree, I'll give you £50 for it. Client: But it's worth a fortune? Me: Yes, if you had 1,000 more I'd offer you a £50,000. But you have one. Client: Oh. -
No and no. [emoji51]
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Job just got postponed by a month. Should have something else that way this week. Dm me a phone number. [emoji106]
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I'm driving down to a job this afternoon and I'll be going past Alcester. Would it be ok to pop in and have a chat? [emoji106]
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You make everything? Castings, sheet work, electrics, hydraulics all from scratch?
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But aren't all chippers produced in China? I presumed it was only assembly in the uk?
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This is exactly what I'm wondering about. [emoji106]
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I've staved off buying a wee chipper for a long time, Won't be able to for much longer. But what I don't get is a Hyundai/Rock 14hp 4" is about £1500, whereas the cs80/100/m300/m400 etc is 3-4 times the price. I've used the cs100 on various occasions and it's a solid bit of kit which holds a decent resale price. Just can't understand why they are so expensive?
