Rough Hewn
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Means and Methods of Protecting Your Kit from Theft
Rough Hewn replied to easy-lift guy's topic in Stolen Equipment
One thing worked for a mate of mine on here. Spring loaded side bolts on strings going into door sideways inside the wall. Kiddys had to smash the roof to get in, then they tried smashing the door from inside. That's what woke me up. Caught the scrote, all 7 stone teenager. £200 fine for non Dom burglary. Next one I catch won't be waiting for the police to turn up. [emoji603][emoji541] -
Mill ash when it's green or it's right **** when dry. Leave the sapwood til later. Leaning trees mean warped/split boards. Cut to 1inch thickness, Stack with stickers close together ie18" Pile em high. Good luck [emoji106]
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No ticket= uninsured Simple
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No ones mentioned the fact it only costs a few pence to charge a big battery. Whereas a tank of fuel is a lot more. And as a woodsman once pointed out: you can charge batteries from solar. Don't have to give money to big petro chemical companies. [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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Get a good sleeping bag, night vision goggles and a crossbow. For shooting vermin obviously. [emoji232][emoji57]
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Compare a stihl 050,051,056, (90cc) solid engineering, to a 661. 10kilos+ and max 10krpm or 7 kilos and 13.5krpm. It may be a bit plasticy but my arms don't stretch and I can cut so much faster. As for a 50cc 026/ms260, on paper they are almost identical in performance as a 261. But the 261 still cuts faster. Just my experience.
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Had a windblown explode years back, sent a 25" bar about half inch off my face. Nearly shat meself. [emoji51]
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It's a terrible thing, My sympathies with the chap. However I believe posting photos like this is very important. I've spoken with many a young groundie about using a top handled saw on the ground. They all say the same thing "but I can use it one handed". Trying to explain makes you look like an elf n type. Pictures speak a thousand words.
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Rates for Self Employed Handcutters
Rough Hewn replied to MattyBuist's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Lots of kids 18-25, Or guys who don't speak good English. Usual crap. -
BBQ and beers at forestboys! [emoji12][emoji106]
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Rates for Self Employed Handcutters
Rough Hewn replied to MattyBuist's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Nope. Sadly. [emoji15] -
Rates for Self Employed Handcutters
Rough Hewn replied to MattyBuist's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Yep, been offered £80 a day by two companies. That's with your own kit and fuel. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Utter shyte. Not to mention cowboy attitude to health and safety. [emoji848] -
Buy the biggest batteries you can afford. [emoji106]
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Stihl msa200 with the big battery is great for up to 12" wood. Used mine for cutting oak sleepers and other large woodwork projects. Battery lasts all day. [emoji106]
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Alaskan mills from rob.d on here or the Chinese ones from Royston resources. I made my first two mills from half inch threaded rods and plywood. Works the same just slower to adjust thickness of cut. A 365 will burn out. Get 90cc or larger. And watch for the grain running out the side! Weak timber! Good luck [emoji106]
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Weathers messed with a lot of us mate, you're not alone. [emoji106]
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Happy birthday, Love a wingback. [emoji106]
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Rein it in forestboy, He's not injured you or your loved ones. Put it in perspective, He's an asshole, don't let him turn you into one. His punishment is being himself. Be the good person you are. Great looking shed by the way, what projects you got lined up? [emoji106]
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60 trusses x 14' would take a looooong time to cut with an Alaskan. Think of the filing... If possible get a mobile bandsaw in, or extract and bandsaw. If it were 6, Alaskan would be fine. [emoji106]
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1984, Orwells illustration of the opposition? They're all in it. [emoji12]
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Still available. Call anytime. [emoji106]
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You'd need more than 50 birds, and have to register with defra. Then you'd have "livestock". [emoji239]
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Lawn mower not starting again? [emoji12]
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Firewood stacking, Bark side up or down? [emoji23][emoji12]
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Curious to see what comes out. [emoji106]
