Dan Maynard
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If it's an edge tree did it dry out more last year?
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Stihl Chainsaw Problem: Choking under full throttle
Dan Maynard replied to ha2424's topic in Chainsaws
How new? If under warranty obviously take it back. I would do fuel filter, plug and air filter first just because they are cheap and easy to rule out. Also, does it do this straight away or only after a bit of work? -
Mine is badged Smart Holder, but it looks just like the Makita one. I've had it years, it seems now they are reselling in several places as it's like Stihl and Logosol. I'm not sure the two side bars is a big deal though, I feed the log in end on which knocks the previous stub off the teeth and lifts the little arm up as it goes. I rarely cut bits long enough to go through more than a log or two, they would be unwieldy so get cut in half on the pile.
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Yeah I know, in fact that tree also made me think I need to get into SRT.
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I like the idea, used it last week so thanks for the video.
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Maybe another line of attack if the puller is slipping is to machine up some washer parts which fit snug and then give the puller something to grip? Did this with a clutch years ago. Or can you weld studs or something on to the bearing housing so as to get purchase with a slide hammer?
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I did my rigging ticket last week, the other guy being assessed went up the tree first to install his TIP, as his rope was not long enough for him to drop down to the ground in one the assessor had us install a second line to allow me to ascend in the event he needed rescuing. My rope was a little longer and I put my TIP a little lower, that was ok so I did my cutting without a second line in. Its food for thought though, I've been deadwooding up trees with my 25m rope where I had to drop back down in 3 stages.
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I have a Smart Log holder, which is most similar to the 150kg version on Draper. It works really well for smaller logs which can skip about in a wooden horse. I do all the small ones picking and loading the log with my right hand whilst keeping hold of the saw in my left, saves a lot of bending to place and pick the saw. I really don't get that heavy duty one though, looks awful. It's a performance with the chain to load the log, the front legs slope up near to the cut, and are you really going to lift up a 300kg log to cut it? Anything above 25kg gets cut up exactly where it lays, no point busting your back on the log to make holding the saw easier. Or 6m long? Cut it in half. If I was buying again I would look at the one which clamps the saw, seems to save a lot of saw lifting but I reckon you need to have 2 saws with you or else you'd have to keep putting it in and out.
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The Makita petrol saws are really Dolmar as Makita bought the company, they have used the same as Husky bar mounts since at least the 70s as it is the same on my Sachs Dolmar. Dolmar saws have Dolmar branded bars on too. Not sure if the battery saws are from the same factory or not. DeWalt completely different situation but I would guess Oregon bars?
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The day finally arrived for our shutdown. Taking out the ash tree on the right near to pole mounted transformer, took a couple of pictures when up near the 11kv pole as it's a rare view. Just about got it done within the allotted shutdown time, chogging down while they took the earth off and put the electric back on. Glad that one's done.
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In hindsight you are quite right.
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I think it's still a Stihl/Husqvarna debate, the last chap I spoke to about it was mad keen on his Husky system.
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Hands up everyone who had to look up proctologist....
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Short answer is yes, get a local tree surgeon from a reputable firm to have a look. Can't be assessed from a photo. Whereabouts are you in the UK?
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Ditto, mate of mine changes his own motorbike tyres so very happy to donate. Roll it across the ground and cable springs itself in to the tyre, so much easier than wrapping on to a drum where the cable is trying to spring off the whole time.
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Which stove - Heart or Head
Dan Maynard replied to mikefearn83's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
Why does the Woodford appear better on paper? Hamlet has secondary burn, airwash over the window, also made in UK. Depends on your room style, the Woodford would just be too modern in my house so I would choose the Hamlet every time. -
I have one of these, the wood decays very slowly so is it rotting a lot at the back of the stem or really just a bit of loose bark to keep an eye on? They grow pretty fast so maybe will sort itself down there and the problem will shift to overall size, unless you take Stubbys suggestion of course.
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13 stitches and out of work for a few weeks. Thanks silky!
Dan Maynard replied to Gardenscape's topic in Climbers talk
Looks nasty, sorry to see that. I was on a course last week, was told off for not having a second line in when using a silky - "well have you seen how fast it will cut through a rope?" On reflection it's a good point. -
Memory playing tricks, that's the one I was thinking of so not sure why I thought it was in the fens.
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Someone built a house inside a stack of bales in the fens somewhere, had to take it down I believe.
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My PL is geared to turnover so was cheaper at the stage of weekend bits and pieces. Trust Insurance in my case.
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Got to be a Bugnot. Charge by the hour though, not the cubic metre.
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Hire a big belt sander maybe? I was thinking dark brown sadolin, something like the fence next to it.
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I've watched videos by Graeme McMahon of Sherbrooke Tree Services in Australia, he advocates use of thick polypropylene line as it's stretchy and strong. He also reckons to treat it as disposable and then do natural crotch rigging to save on hauling gear up the trees.
