Dan Maynard

Well there's obviously some correlation between tree size and root spread, so in theory yes - but there'll still be roots in the lawn, unlikely to do anything structural though. People seem to worry about roots much more than the actual problems they cause.

This is why the usual advice for pruning magnolia is not to, they can sprout back with a vengeance with vertical growth that's not as attractive as the original tree. If it's too big though, can be the only answer. Bay is also one that gets big, you need to chop that back. They'll tolerate any abuse though.

Think the Solidur Climb have calf protection too. https://www.chrisforestry.co.uk/store/Solidur-CLIMB-chainsaw-trousers-Type-A-p543321745

I've just started a 20 litre of Rye oils finest. Also very much enjoying their Easing Oil LV in a pump bottle instead of WD40.

I think utility sector have restricted them, UKPN guys told me they weren't allowed one. Can't see it in domestic.

It might have changed colour in the hot weather so you suddenly noticed it?

Nice air conditioned tractor cab sounds like a great place to be right now!

@lloyd103 don't forget your marigolds while you're doing it, heh! ... a tree man, maybe gloves like Marigolds make sense for some tasks ...

Option 1 - dice it all up and handball 8 feet up out of the ditch. Option 2 - leave it in big bits and pull it out with the plucky little loader. Went with option 2. Liking this game.

Sounds like detecting a jam, is the nose sprocket completely free? Bar groove all scraped out? I thought my Makita was jamming intermittently for a while, frustratingly inconsistent. Turned out to be trigger switch worn.

Have you tried asking this question to Tree Life? I'd guess they know the training side better than AA.

Anyway the whole point of buying Motomix is so I don't have to think about these things any more, so I'm out.

I've seem some of those videos, it's almost a religious fervour the way they say Ultra is rubbish. I think it's made by different people in the EU, and I think all Motomix users will testify it works just fine. I've been on it for years, none of my saws have exploded. But - pick something you are happy with, make a system, and stick to it. I've always mixed 2T into a labelled can at the petrol station, so there is never ever neat petrol in a 2T can. Then use that to top up the combi.

Interesting perception, I trust Oregon because they've always made good chains and bars, for example my dad used type 73 on his Sachs Dolmar - but if you look at their felling wedges, forestry helmets then yes I would agree they are a bit supermarket own brand I've moved to Motomix for everything, 55 litre drum from Tudor Environmental and a shake/siphon hose is really convenient. No worries about oils, additive, ethanol, shelf life, trips to garage for petrol, etc.

Think Oregon oil is red. I wouldn't go back to Stihl red, personally. https://www.landmarktrading.com/product/oregon-2-stroke-oil-5-litre/