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Dan Maynard

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  1. Dan Maynard
    Going to create a new hollow though, isn't it?
  2. Dan Maynard
    I think you need some wrought iron bands fashioned by the local blacksmith. More seriously, can it be wedged and pegged with oak or something slow decaying? Seems like you want to avoid plastic attachments really, as plastic pollution in future years undermines the whole idea of being good for wildlife.
  3. Dan Maynard
    I was composing something similar but didn't want Mick Dempsey saying I didn't need to eat them, just fell them. Could be 3 days per tree, these are the ones that seem to overrun the quote when I'm subbing, no machinery means an awful lot of blocking up and then a lot of sawdust to clear. I agree, find the right firm that have the specialist gear and contacts and get more quotes.
  4. Dan Maynard
    Photos on other thread now. Lot of wood, dubious quality milling wise.
  5. Dan Maynard
    I've lost track of what's normal since COVID. Phone been quiet last month or so but then a flurry of enquiries last week.
  6. Dan Maynard
    Its genuine, ring them up.
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    Dan Maynard replied to AHPP's topic in General chat

    I was just thinking about the petrol station - pay after filling here, pay up front in the US.
  8. Dan Maynard
    I have converted my 261 to narrow kerf, it definitely cuts faster. I haven't done timed cuts or anything but my impression on small stuff up to say 12 or 14" it's as quick as the 400, and a bit lighter so easier to use. Once the wood gets bigger then I think 3/8 chain clears chips better and the 400 would win. Sounds like you should go 261, I think it's well balanced with 16" bar.
  9. Dan Maynard
    261 for limbing that, cross cut the thick end with the 362.
  10. Dan Maynard
    Money no object, I'd take a 400 over a 362 but that wouldn't mean you should throw the 362 away. What other saws do you have? If you don't have a 261 then I'd agree it's the saw that gets used most often. Otherwise if you're ringing up lots of firewood that size or bigger then a 462 on 20" would be rapid.
  11. Dan Maynard
    Put like that, eggs should get a mortgage on a piece of ground. Be a lot less than £600 surely?
  12. Dan Maynard
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  13. Dan Maynard
    Blimey even found 6 caravans too!
  14. Dan Maynard
    I've got one on my small Makita battery saw and that's lasted a few chains, but it runs fairly loose and never as much power as the 2511. Stihl bar is supposed to be the one to use, with 57 link chain that fits a MSA161. Have bought one, not tried yet.
  15. Dan Maynard
    Don't think anyone mentioned lark's foot? Throw ball attachment, or throwline onto rope. Marlin spike also useful to stop rope going back up through rigging pulley. Oh and a bow on my boots in the morning.
  16. Dan Maynard
    There must be a procedure, the company that makes them is Pferd so maybe on their website?
  17. Dan Maynard
    Cypress, other bits look like spruce to me
  18. Dan Maynard
    I think selling slabs is work, if you're prepared for that then you can make it work. Looking at the amount you have, I'd investigate if you can sell wholesale - probably get 1/3 of the price but you get to shift it all. Then again I'm not that keen on marketing.
  19. Dan Maynard
    You might find a regular 2 or 3 days a week with one firm you like, that way you know the bills are covered, and slot in other people in the remaining days. It's going to depend on where you are obviously, round here I'd say there is plenty of work to go after.
  20. Dan Maynard
    Mine spends most of its life with 8 tooth sprocket and 18" bar, cuts really fast so use that for ringing stuff up. It does ok on 7 tooth sprocket and 28" bar for chogging but don't need that so often.
  21. Dan Maynard
    Spud did this to my 365xt, definitely worth doing as it woke the saw up considerably.
  22. Dan Maynard
    If you like YouTube these videos are old but I still haven't seen anyone explaining apple pruning step by step better than this guy. This video starts with a careful look at the different buds on different age wood, which is one of the first things to understand - I see so many trees where people 'clean up' all the sprouts every year. https://youtu.be/Q_jqgWXlUHM?si=arof4ay7cbI98VBv
  23. Dan Maynard
    Maybe not Mick, I'm no legal expert so maybe I'm just being duped by the insurance companies telling me I can be liable for negligence in either written or verbal advice. Don't really care, I'm covered either way.
  24. Dan Maynard
    I guess they'd stand you up in court and ask you what you said, I have PI as part of the policy so not aiming to find out. As I understand the potential problem is an insurance company looking to recover damages after a payout, if they think there's liability they are likely to claim no matter if the tree/home owner is a nice person or not.
  25. Dan Maynard
    You definitely need it for that, but you can also be held liable for verbal advice - so the normal 'is my tree safe' question you get asked walking around gardens is a minefield if you have no cover. Don't think it's an issue for gardening though.

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