Dan Maynard
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Sounds like you rather need to send the tree guys on training courses if they need following around by a fencing team.
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Foxwood c120pro narrow access chipper relieve
Dan Maynard replied to Stihl madness 880's topic in Large equipment
Thanks for that honest and straightforward explanation, does make sense. Maybe I will come to the APF this year, not been for a while. The tracked one sounds interesting, I wouldn't want to give up self drive but the M500 is pricey to replace if/when the time comes. -
Other thing - those lights aren't going to girdle the tree, they snap really, really easily with not much tension at all. (apparently)
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I had a customer once who'd lopped off all the branches that were "diseased" - then I was supposed to reshape what was left. Showed her lichen on some other trees in the garden, lovely lady she was, singing teacher.
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Took this just after Christmas, meaning to add it to this thread. This tree has been struggling for a few years with dead limbs, there is definitely white rot in the roots but I can't tell if that colonised a tree weakened by dieback, or was actually the underlying problem.
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Foxwood c120pro narrow access chipper relieve
Dan Maynard replied to Stihl madness 880's topic in Large equipment
Thanks for this Jim, I think I came on your stand at the APF 2016, but the chippers were yellow - it's just my curiosity really but I'm guessing those used to come from this factory but no longer do? Or did Haeksler just decide not to support UK sales any more? I was impressed by the chippers but ended up with Jobeau for the extra power and hydro drive. -
Air control not working
Dan Maynard replied to Philipp Stummer's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
Also pretty strange the flue damper makes no difference, it seems no air is coming in or going out. Or, put another way, something not adding up. -
I hit an armchair on the A14 once, bit of a surprise in the dark.
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I was booked to have wisdom teeth out 30 year ago but couldn't make the appointment, never have got round to it and listening to these tales I'm glad I didn't. Current dentist says let's take them out if we need to, not just in case. Likewise the temporary crowns I had put on after hockey stick at school are still there, not broke so don't need fixing.
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My brother is a blacksmith part time, people in the village bring him things to re-handle. Problem is it's difficult to charge a proper rate for the time it takes, but it's good business to keep friendly with the locals so hes happy enough to do it.
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Would they be? In my mind hickory is from the US and traditional shafts here would be ash.
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I've got some plugs but never got round to planting them, if I recall my instructions said any hardwoods but 2 weeks after felling, no fungus already in the wood, not too thin or too thick. I had some cherry and apple lined up but they'll be too dry now.
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Hmm maybe good point, never driven one myself. On the other hand I think the idea still stands that not including tyre or brake in the emissions standards leads to monster "clean" cars that aren't clean at all. Probably with good tax incentives.
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Replacement chain for echo 2511tes 10inch carving bar
Dan Maynard replied to redwood1993's topic in Chainsaws
Chainsawbars is the place, they do custom loops where you enter the pitch, gauge and number of drive links you want Custom chain loop - Chainsawbars WWW.CHAINSAWBARS.CO.UK Select your pitch & gauge for results. This will be joined chain. , If not then send Rob a message or WhatsApp, if anyone can sort you it's them. -
I was on those Network Southeast trains going to school in the 80s too, lots of jetwash and paint got rid of a lot of the brown but the same brake smells were there. It's rarely discussed but on average electric vehicles are heavier (eg Tesla) due to battery weight and hence produce more particulate pollution not less, because of increased tyre and brake wear. Its a bit of an own goal in the emissions standards to only measure tailpipe particulates, which with DPF AdBlue etc are already very low, and leads to the bonkers "clean" Bentley above along with huge "clean" BMW etc.
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I bought a timber garage from Passmores Portable Buildings 20 years ago, it's still in great condition. Roof is premade trusses so 4m span is well within range, they are a modular build so I'd have thought you can do what size you want.
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Seems a lot of dead branches on the same side as the damage, I'd agree and just remove dead wood. Leave it a year or two and see how it goes, i suspect its struggling and removing live branches is removing ability to make food.
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wet verses dry - chipping christmas trees
Dan Maynard replied to Jen57's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Stacking and unstacking Christmas trees sounds a right ball ache to me, I'd chip as you get them in. As above, got to find the right tree surgeon but ring round is free and you'll find someone who likes to do a bit for charity at Christmas.... -
I would while you've got the saw apart, only a few quid.
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He's not bothered here, kids still in bed. First time in nearly 20 years I haven't had to neck a bottle of beer, 2 mince pies and a carrot before breakfast.
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Is it laminate or solid wood? I think it depends if it's been lacquered or oiled before, if it's just oil then Osmo do oils with stain in so pretty easy to darken gradually, any kind of varnish or lacquer and you probably need to sand it bare.
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Smoke in the room, Stovax County 5 Wide
Dan Maynard replied to treeworld1203's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
This all sounds a bit odd, there won't be a lot of smoke on a proper hot fire as it should be burnt up. Also your fire can't really be burning well with all that cold air going in the primary inlet. Sounds like a bad install to me, not enough draw on the flue. -
Tracked mewp might make it quicker too.
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I guess it's on the threshold pricewise, cost of a merlo and heizohack, then what to do with all the chip - tractor, grain trailer etc. You're in for a few grand for all that kit plus a few guys to run it, which would pay for a climber with someone on the ground for a week. Looks a bit like they're in groups so you can do several from the same tie-in, I think not too bad a job if the drop zone is good, especially if you have a couple of climbers and couple on the ground.
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Puzzling to me, the split wood looks a bit dark for willow lime or hawthorn. We have almost no sweet chestnut round here so I can't really compare, could be that.
