Dan Maynard
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Reef knots roll, wouldn't use one of those for anything serious. I can always remember the bowline, what about just putting the two loops onto a steel carabiner if you don't like the rope on rope? Zeppelin bend is good and I've used it but not enough to always remember it.
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I looked it up, the Echo battery saw is given an IP rating which means protection against water splashing from any angle. Also the battery is 2Ah which sounds tiny but total energy is volts times amps times time. Echo at 2Ah x 50V, Makita 6Ah x 18V. In other words the Echo battery sounds really small but actually equivalent to a normal battery drill, they've used Li-ion the same. The only thing against the Echo is the price really.
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If you're thinking battery, see bigtreedons thread on the echo. Seems to me the echo 2500 and small 18v Makita are trying to be pruning saws, similar weight and cut speed to the 150/2511. The new Husky and Stihl battery toppers are trying to out cut the 540 or 201, too big and heavy for pruning imho. I really like my battery Mak with 1/4" Panther from RobD but it's a second saw, it's not waterproof enough to use all day in the rain. How waterproof the 2500T is would be a good question. Never used a 2511 but not unhappy with my 150 stock, if I want to cut faster I use a 201 instead. Other thing we have shown is actual in use weights, the 2511 is lighter than the 150.
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How tall are you? I tried Pfanners on but I wasn't convinced about the cut even though there is a long leg version. In the end I went for Breathflex Pro long leg, they have lasted really well so far. Different materials to the Breathflex which fall apart if you stare at them too hard.
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Sold truck. Safest way to receive payment?
Dan Maynard replied to John Hughes's topic in General chat
I can only do £200 or something on the phone. I just took the laptop and card reader down when I bought the stump grinder off Mr Bolam, so the money was in before I left. Landy was trickier as the bank anti-fraud kicked in and blocked the transfer so that took a bit of sorting out, but still better than carrying nine grand in cash on the train which was the other option. -
Nasty losing a bolt. The recommendation sounds a bit rubbish to be honest, tight as possible means something different to everyone. If you measure up the bolts and can see the grade stamping then you can look up torque value in standard tables, at least then you would be consistent which would hopefully prevent failure.
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What is really really important is that the bolts don't come out, wreck blades and anvil. I use a torque wrench every time, to JoBeau spec is 60Nm. I think Greenmech is a bit lower but 30Nm sounds a bit too low to me to be honest. If the manufacturer says threadlock then I would, they will probably have corresponding lower torque to keep the bolts secure.
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Maybe try warming gently with a hot air gun or dip it in boiling water, if it is loctite it will break down with heat or the expansion of the aluminium will probably help shift it. Had some success with hot air gun on bike parts in the past.
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I've converted the lbs to kg to compare: 2511 10" : 3.05kg 2500T 10" : 3.16kg Then, thought our kitchen scales only went to 3kg but turns out they will do 5kg. MS201T 14" Stihl 3/8P: 4.82kg MS150T 10" Stihl 1/4: 3.29kg DUC256 10" Makita 3/8P: 4.67kg DUC254 8" Panther 1/4: 3.15kg So the 2500T is same weight as DUC254, I suspect with higher battery voltage cuts better on bigger wood. Would be great to see some side by side cutting comparison Anyone got a MSA161T they could put on the scales?
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I think there has to be a compromise though, the Husky 540 that I've seen cuts really fast and long battery life but it's pretty heavy. I really like my 18v Makita because it's so light and small, but it doesn't cut very fast, when I saw this Echo I thought maybe it combines the smaller size with high battery voltage so can cut faster. It's really hard to get a simple weight comparison though of what the saw with battery, oil, bar and chain will be one against the other. No use at all knowing bare body weight on these. Maybe we should all weigh our saws and post here?
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Advice Needed: Pine Trees
Dan Maynard replied to JessTrees's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Yeah maybe you're right, the tree question can be answered whereas the dispute is a tricky one. -
Tree climbing project in garden - keep tree healthy
Dan Maynard replied to dvc's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
I seem to see washing lines tied to trees appearing to cut deep into the stem, and occasionally the tree dies. If you move the straps every couple of years I'm sure it will be fine - I was thinking about GoApe, they put steel wires around the trees but move them periodically and doesn't seem to do lasting harm. -
Advice Needed: Pine Trees
Dan Maynard replied to JessTrees's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Surely needles will be falling off the top of the tree as well as the lower branches? -
If you're going to Scotland take a roof rack and buy some in the North West on the way past, should be ok with 4 tied on top as it's over the bridge on the way south rather than having to fit through Dartford tunnel.
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If you're in town I would say Nissan. I sub to a firm near Cambridge, taking that down the narrow streets and driveways the turning circle is brilliant which correspondingly makes reversing the chipper easier. The boat on choppy sea feeling can be reduced by also driving a Defender. Then the Nissan feels quiet, smooth, fast, spacious...
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It looks like it's a big roller really so maybe a pair of track roller bearings, with some washers for packing. If you Google bearing stockist most industrial areas have someone nearby like Brammer or a local firm, otherwise maybe simplybearings or RS. Easier if you know someone with a lathe I guess, then you can adapt.
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Fair enough, that takes away a major risk. If you have a platform though I would suggest to start further from the tree and cut smaller pieces, always going to be easier to manage and safer.
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Oregon gear is decent basic stuff, pretty widely available online Screwfix, Amazon etc.
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Wise words there, mate.
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Probably be knackering the belt too, I wouldn't try running that if it's getting hot. Have you taken it apart? May be able to walk into a bearing stockist and get replacements or near equivalent.
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1hp is 0.75kw so 5.5hp dumper would be 4.1kw
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The hire place I use for grinder is an ag dealer, they reckon tractors have been selling like hot cakes during lockdown. They also sold the hire chipper and grinders in the last few weeks. Bounceback loans?
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That is a monster! Did a pair of these which had been let free for over 40 years, I was amazed at the volume of chip but we were lucky to be able to park the chipper at the base and send a climber up each tree. This Luke sounds keen but I think just hasn't done enough crap garden drags to say any tree only needs 3 men to do in a day. Daft as a brush.
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Did you carry the chainsaw up a ladder there? In general you need one hand for the ladder and two hands for the chainsaw, and you are at risk of the branch knocking the ladder out too. Get a polesaw and work in from the end, cutting short pieces reduces the leverage of the branch.
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£80 ? Zero missing.
