Rough Hewn
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Hope this works
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The pope and the atheist looking for a cat... Genius
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So if I understand this right, I dry outdoors to 20-25%mc Put it in a "kiln" for 15 minutes. Et voila "kiln dried" firewood ready to burn. [emoji12][emoji106]
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Work all over the country. Could be a new company everyday. Only been subbing for 5 years. Never, had an emergency procedure briefing. It's arrive at 7ish am with go go go!
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Looking again at the photos, it's sheared off with a tooth. Maybe a hard knot or foreign object? Can't say for sure though. Let us know if it happens again. [emoji106]
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Europe is trying to take Britain to court over excessive air pollution. Think it's called a knee jerk/panic reaction.
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No they don't. Please explain.
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In my experience trying to get wood to dry below 20% mc, without a kiln takes forever! Trying to dry 2" slabs outside under cover to 20ish then into a workshop. Still goes warped I put it in a centrally heated building. It takes 10 years plus in absolutely perfect conditions to air dry down to circa 8-10%. Both my carpenter grandfathers hated each other. The only thing they agreed on was "you can't buy a decent air dried plank today, only kiln dried rubbish". And they said that in 1980. For firewood, poly tunnels are good IF you have the space.
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Is there much play in the chain?
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I might have been hasty with my judgement of lo pro, as I've never used it. I suspect in your case it's just a duff link. Strap it up and see if it happens again. Good luck [emoji106]
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Looks sweet mate, When you've bedded it in stick up a video of it [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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Stihl ms500i
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Possible, but looking at the drive links they look ok. Normally with an old sprocket they wear down below the oil hole, causing slipping and other problems.
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Woohoo! Apps working! Thanks Steve. [emoji106]
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Its lo pro. full chisel 3/8 or 404 at 0degrees won't snap. ive milled 100's of times, over 6 years ,never had a chain snap. milling puts a huge strain on the chain and motor. what power head are you using and what wood are you cutting? its the torque of the saw and the thin lo pro chain I'd imagine. there is practically no difference in kerf size whatever chain you use. bin the lo pro. seasoned ash is a real bitch.
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Having seen the skill level of new guys on cs30/31 course, I wouldn't let them near any tree without a long slow chat about what will happen. medium tree at your mates house? dont go near it. get experience with professionals for a few years minimum before you go it alone. when shit goes wrong with trees and chainsaws it can kill and maim.
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I'm 41, been waving chainsaws for over ten years, spent nearly 20k on kit and courses. Got offered £50-£80 a day up north. Normally £100-£150 down south. most employers won't pay much over £100. as inexperienced staff you'd be lucky to get £80 a day. be prepared to take a lot of shit from diva climbers. keep going. eventually you'll find your feet and some decent guys to work with. good luck mate ?
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iPhone se
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Have you got photos of the chain where it broke? i haven't had a chain break in nearly ten years now.
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Not working ?
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ROLO training course CSCS / LISS card
Rough Hewn replied to Arb-Forestry.com's topic in General chat
The citb hse touch screen test is an idiot filter. shouldnt be a problem for anyone. -
Yeah pretty spot on. ?
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Don't lose the little springs, and take it apart slowly. Take photos as you go, so you have reference when putting back together. not difficult. ?
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Had this a few times on various saws. Take the handle apart, it's normally a build up of fine sawdust or the earth wire has come off. hope this helps.
