Dan Maynard
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I have a small wheel version 12x6 from Bryan James, can't remember exactly the bed height but much lower than a tipper.
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That is amazing, must be unique. Can see that on show somewhere.
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But you already have a 372, don't you? In your shoes I would get a 550 15" and run it with .325 semi chisel, it's not really harder to sharpen just needs a different file.
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RoughHewn keeps posting pictures of elm in the milling section.
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The only case to not need EL is if you are engaged separately by the customer, but if you are working together using the same gear then I can't see you would be deemed separate. EL costs me about £300 on a small operation so I don't think as bad as £650. Tax is a different issue...
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Some willow spits so watch out on open fire, but I have burned loads in my wood burner - its not dense but if dry burns just fine. Sorry can't help with Eliet, know more about chippers than shredders.
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Interesting website, though it says all their fuel is from locally sourced FSC accredited managed woodlands so can't have been going there? Also says they need 240,000 tonnes per year, that's 650t per day. I reckon you might have fed it for an hour or so. ... and that there are 20 more plants being contracted or already operational! These trees really are going to start becoming "extremely valuable".
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I looked at a big hawthorn last week, found two pigeon nests in it right near each other. "Ah yes we do put a bit of food out for the blackbirds" Hmmm. Blackbirds. Still, not in any rush to climb and reduce a hawthorn so don't mind too much.
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I guess leave the heating on at 25C would work. I don't know if it works but copper slug tape under the lip of all the worktops might deter them?
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I made a mantlepiece from reclaimed oak, there are loads on eBay which seem to come in £50-100 depending on size etc but some aren't that good looking. Maybe have a look and see what yours will be most like?
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I believe the licences are about controlling birds as pests, no effect on the law which prevents you disturbing the active nest in any other circumstances. I've read that pigeons tend to lay the next pair of eggs before the chicks have fledged so you have to keep an eye on it and maybe wait till October.
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.... coppices well, or sprouts up all over the lawn when you cut one down, depending on how you look at it.
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It's a bit like vaccination, if we all did it then the market for second hand saws would change and we would all benefit. Mind the nicked saws could all still be sent abroad by the container.
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Sorry to hear of your loss, Mark.
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I think you can get recommendations but in the end have to try them on, I've read a lot of people hate Stein X2 but I find them really comfortable, much more than Kleins and bashlins I've worn on training courses. I'm 6 foot 7 though, so I reckon it depends on your legs.
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owl on post Bursledon southampton
Dan Maynard replied to hedgesparrow's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
Amazing. Surely a prize for longest thread thinking time? -
There's a justgiving page, I believe you can sign up and donate without Facebook.
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I can't tell if the lump with the circle is part of the fuel injection pump above or protruding from the engine block? If it's on the pump I thought maybe an electric fuel shut off but if it's on the block then I also guess oil pressure sender.
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Cheeky, spud. If you are using the saw a fair bit maybe save up and get an MS241. Being a pro grade saw it will last a lot lot longer than the 181 you may be thinking of.
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I have a Yale xtc and was thinking about getting a wrench to use with it as a step into SRT so interested in this. Otherwise I'll let you know how I get on with mine.
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Maybe another option would be to hire someone in with a portable bandsaw? If you've enough timber to feed it for the day and equipment to move it. Or, what about Lucas mill? I've not used one but they seem in between in terms of cost and performance. Certainly you could get someone to come and set up in your yard.
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The difference between 4.5 and 4.8 will be small, they will both produce a sharp edge which will cut wood. What I would say to check though if the Stihl file is designed for a bigger saw is the depth gauge setting, as if the rakers are filed too low then the chain will be trying to take too much wood with each tooth and the engine will struggle to get into the power band, you end up cutting slower. Personally I would get the correct Oregon filing kit rather than the all-in-one, it will cost about as much as sending it to sharpen twice and you can give the chain a couple of light strokes every few tanks of fuel to keep it razor sharp without touching the depth gauges every time.
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schliesing 175mx rollers stop wont restart
Dan Maynard replied to wrekin tree care's topic in Maintenance help
Does it happen every time? On the bright side if the fault is consistent it is easier to tell if something you change has fixed it. Sounds electrical to me, possible relay contacts sticking, that's cheaper and easier to swap than any hydraulic components so I would start there. -
Tripod steps or extendable ladder for high hedges
Dan Maynard replied to NickinMids's topic in Climbers talk
I'm interested to hear from people that have the tripod ladder, I went for A frame as more versatile being triple extension as well, but when I'm wobbling around at the top on uneven ground I wonder if it was the right choice. -
Large tree very close to house
Dan Maynard replied to wombat's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
That is a lot of claims, true, but I reckon there are still more people than that being worried about it. Most tree flyers that drop on my doormat raise the subject.
