Dan Maynard
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I'd go for oak too, slightly stringy on the split, but not looking quite right on the end. I've never split turkey oak - could it be that?
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Predator 360 (New) v 460 (used approx 100hrs)
Dan Maynard replied to Therebel's topic in Large equipment
I'm on the line of hiring at the moment as my small grinder was nicked. Problem is you ideally need the biggest grinder you can get to the stump so 460 will be better in every way until it won't fit down a path. -
I think cheap wedges (Oregon) are made from ABS, more expensive (Stihl) will say made from polyamide. It's slightly softer but doesn't go brittle when cold, I found lumps cracking off the Oregon ones. Now have a couple of K&H which are fine too. Then it depends how much wedging you do, much back lean and it's handy to have a Stihl hi-lift or two.
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Ah that's what flapjack looks like. Apparently my wife made a whole tray last week but we've got two teenage boys at home now schools are shut. Grrrr. Mind I was like it when I was their age, can't really blame 'em.
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Or do, cut a stick about finger thickness and make a whistle. Have a video of my scouts trying to blow my eardrums but not sure I can post it.
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Or pasta. I got the same email I guess, thinking that's expensive but then have they actually done a good job to find some at all? Where is anyone else buying it? Alternative is hot water and soap, so maybe take a huge flask to site?
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I would hang fire before sending them off there, wait for a few more people to chime in as I think not universally recommended.
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I don't think the LPX is narrow kerf so in theory at least it won't cut as fast. Personally I would want the chain I ordered, you have a narrow kerf setup which is probably a good thing at 16" on a 346. Change supplier.
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Definitely. Long lost brother?
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Photos not attaching....
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This is my effort, the horse chestnut was a bit knackered from previous topping so I just screwed the beam on the side of it, other three legs are long fence posts. Made up four panels of 2x2 on the garage floor and boarded using borrowed chop saw and air nailer. Rope ladder comes up through a trapdoor. Overall not a huge amount of work, our boys spent a lot of time in it so for me it was well worth the effort. I think they were about 4 and 6 when I built it, old enough to help painting it green anyway. They did also spend a lot of time outside in the sandpit and on the climbing frame, I guess like all these things you have to try and the kids will take to some but not all.
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Funnily enough the letter from the minister contains the same wording as the gov.uk website. I think we have to find ways of working with the virus, it is nasty and contagious but it's not Novichok nerve agent. So far I've only done jobs on my own, easy to keep separate and not exchange anything with the customer but more solid advice about procedures would be good from the AA. Pretend all the tools are covered with shite? I bet eggsarascal can manage not to lick his fingers in the middle of a job.
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Which generator to run a sawmill - NEW or USED ?
Dan Maynard replied to arboriculturist's topic in Milling Forum
That one says 30kW main motor, 37kW total. I don't think you will find a single phase supplied inverter of that power, only option really is a 3 phase supply. That is a lot of power, guess it will cut really fast. -
My wife got involved volunteering at a community tree nursery a few years ago, they planted hawthorn. Apparently you have to bash the seeds to simulate being eaten and then plant in soil. I planted some whips this week to infill gaps in a hedge. Several of the suppliers are saying they're overwhelmed and two weeks behind but the Hedge Nursery despatched a pack of 25 overnight.
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I've got an Armorgard tuffbank bolted to the floor and wall. Tuffbank WWW.ARMORGARD.CO.UK The market leading, multipurpose tool vault. Available in 8 sizes, this is our best-selling, secure, site storage solution.
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I thought maybe he puts the generator a long way away so he can still hear Radio 4 ? Long extension leads don't help, I think because they reduce the voltage available at the motor during startup.
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Kontroltek. Looking at their website probably not good for you, I reckon Les is spot on with rewind companies.
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My limited experience of tree surgeons suggests a weak correlation between someones name and what they are called.
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When we chose my mother's coffin and took the cheapest one on the first page of the catalog (it was what she'd have chosen herself) the undertaker's comment was "Very wise sir, you'll never see an undertaker in a fancy coffin."
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It is a tricky one, birch especially because they grow fast and don't tolerate pruning. There are some really badly mangled ones around my village which I reckon the owners cut themselves. On the one hand the customer is setting the spec and paying, on the other hand if like me you live in a small community the trees you've done are a kind of advert. I do believe you have to draw the line somewhere. Funnily enough I've got this email today asking about a birch, can I do anything to improve its appearance by reshaping/lopping back. Don't know yet, need to see it in the flesh.
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One of my factory customers use a firm that repair electrical and electronic equipment, some of their gear is obsolete and sometimes it's faster to repair than buy new. I'll see if I can look them up. Might have to ship it there but if it's that expensive then would be worth it.
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Generally Husqvarna have narrower gauge so maybe someone bought the wrong chain. Also possible the slot is worn. I think 16" is a bit optimistic, but then I don't like having a bar which makes the saw struggle. I run 16" on my 261 which is quite a bit more powerful.
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Government Help For Self Employed Workers
Dan Maynard replied to Darrin Turnbull's topic in General chat
They are paying out certain grants, and have set up some loan systems for businesses. It's in the news at the moment though that the loans are hard to get hold of. My small business should also get a grant through the district council but they are not running at their usual high level of efficiency at the moment so still waiting to hear anything. In the UK it's quick to announce but slow to deliver as usual. -
Using a chainsaw in a public place
Dan Maynard replied to NorfolknGood's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Does depend what you are using it for. Don't want to speculate too much but if it's firewood and not at unsocial hours then crack on. TPO trees felling in the middle of the night not recommended. -
The word essential was removed from the headline guidance on gov.uk, I believe because it causes this confusion. It never did mean essential work, it was essential travel because you can't work from home. The guidance is that we should work if we're not in a business that is required to close. "With the exception of the organisations covered above in the section on closing certain businesses and venues, the government has not required any other businesses to close – indeed it is important for business to carry on." I think it's going to be months, not a question of staying in for a few weeks until it passes by and then everything is ok.
