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Makita 36v DUC256 top handle - opinions on and for usage on ground please
Con replied to Steviejones133's topic in Chainsaws
Of course it can be used on the ground. Some people have a dickie fit if they see a top handle in use on the ground. If you've got multiple saws, it makes sense not to use a top handle as a ground saw, as the potential for blunting is greater on the ground. I've got a makita top handle. Don't use it that often, as it's not as powerful as my ms200t and not as light as my little echo. It's ok though. Electric is probably a good choice for an occasional user. Petrol saws don't like long periods of being idle -
I would've thought if there were any warning signs at the Kew garden incident, someone would've noticed
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Did the llangollen round a few weeks ago. 35 mile charity walk. Everyone else got blisters, pulled muscles etc. I got a tick on my bollocks! Didn't notice it until the following day. I've got it out, in stages though. A few days before I got the head out. I've been told to watch out for symptoms. It was 3 weeks ago. Anyone know if I'm out of the woods by now? No symptoms to date
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My 2c worth. The part of town, the wealth the client.has are irrelevant to me. I agree with mick. Options to achieve the same result, are not the way. Although we fully understand the reasons, I doubt clients do, or care
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It's a bad day if we are not on our way home by 3.30. Usually start 8.00. 8.30 latest
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Carrying out work on a neighbours trees
Con replied to William Clifford's topic in Trees and the Law
The sort of jobs I ask myself 'do I really need to get involved?' -
Yes stubby. I get cramp these days. Worse in hot weather, so presuming hydration has something to do with it. Also a youngun introduced me to some electrolyte tablets you dissolve in water. They seem to help.
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New ebay selling rules relating to knives & blades articles in March 2025
Con replied to pleasant's topic in General chat
I tried advertising some geo magnets before Xmas. (Bit like magnetic lego sort of thing) Immediately removed. Apparently some young children had been seriously harmed eating them! -
They want to see you are safe and competent. They are not going to get a spirit level on the stump. If its not perfect, they might make comment, but not fail you. Remember all the safe working practices, chainbrake etc.
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Another vote for water in the fuel. This ties in with the fact it does it when moving, sloshing in tank.
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Watership down!
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The rabbit went the wrong way round the tree
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That's good. Never seen one of them before. I've been cutting pegs and using them for yrs!
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😂 thanks Mark . I shouldn't be allowed on social media!
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Sorry for any offence Corey. It's just my abrupt way. I've never had the opportunity to go to Canada. But in my imagination, its got to be better than UK. If you've been away for 12 years, not much has improved.
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My advice would be, sharp u turn back to Canada. Things not working out there? Or are you coming back out of necessity?
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Yes. Don't like the reference to the groundless, but àgree with the rest ⁹
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I'm with Mick. I can't see any advantage gained by devices and gadgets
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I tend to natural crotch rig when I can, or use pulley block and portable wrap when I have to. I'm not a big for constantly buying equipment, not bought any rigging gear for ages, over 10?years, so there's lots of new stuff out there. Looking at the notch safebloc. Looks good and nice and simple to use, but why so expensive?
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If you know how long the job is going to take you, its not that hard. If you're not sure, it's a bit tricky. Only other thing I would say, don't just consider the tree, access, obstacles, terrain etc. Same tree in a front garden, on top of the chipper , could be half the price
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Better than alright. Very nice 👌
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Please don't let him get away with it. The more people that do, the more common this sort of thing is becoming. And anyone on here asked to go and look at it, put the dickhead straight.
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It involves duct tape and cable ties
