Doug Tait
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Great photo, she looks very happy to be back at work
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Ms 150 shaking starts well but judders at the tip.
Doug Tait replied to Thompson Dagnall's topic in Chainsaws
Best keep the saw away from important little places until it's running smoothly! I'm sure you'll get some help soon, lots of knowledgeable people around here. Will look at your site, thanks -
You're right there, for anyone that could be helped to change every effort should be made
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Ms 150 shaking starts well but judders at the tip.
Doug Tait replied to Thompson Dagnall's topic in Chainsaws
Sorry I can't help with the juddering saw but the sculpture looks fantastic, impressive work. -
Eggsarascal, been thinking about this and I'm interested to hear your opinion on implementing the rehabilitation of offenders? Personally, I have not served a sentence (was lucky not to as a youngster) but I had many friends who were in and out, and did my fair share of picking up the pieces from their decisions. I don't think any of them were interested in rehabilitation, they were all pretty sure about their chosen path and apparently quite proud of themselves. Granted a longer term sentence would take the spring out of their step but not for long. Mostly they were educated, had proved they could hold long term employment etc but they chose the other path. Is it possible to rehabilitate someone against their will, and how?
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Agree with the sentiment but it should only apply to a certain level of offence. I heard somewhere recently that 1/3 of women in prison are there due to non payment of TV Licence which seems crazy.
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Very interesting post, and a fantastic looking table, thanks. A friend of mine learned from Tim Stead after leaving college, he was such a skilled and knowledgeable man. I often pass his memorial in the community woodland he established near his home
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You do seem to have a lot of threads derailed, but you take it in good spirit so credit to you
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Was just wondering earlier how she was, hope she's improved some by the morning. Fingers crossed here too.
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Have had the husky helmet a while (with the gold coloured visor) and I like it a lot. I always use the strap though, never considered removing it. Do you have problems with it moving about all the time when only the muffs securing it?
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Sorry to hear about little Betty, it's difficult when they're poorly, fingers crossed she's better soon. The Vets bill is always eye-watering, in or out of hours
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Happy Christmas little Betty (hope you got the boiler sorted!)
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I like seeing your work gobbypunk, some lovely work that you do. For the roof have you ever tried torch on felt?
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There are reasons for leaving stumps high, if digging out for example. Without good reason it's better to cut low I believe. A while back I was swearing at the felling course that had been held in the wood where I was working, tore a hydraulic hose out of the tractor on a needlessly high stump... (for long standing members here, I'm not the reincarnation of TCD but agree with his opinion on high stumps!)
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Can only think no-one wanted to put their chain through all the epi growth at base, especially when grinder is pto driven
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Made it 👍
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It would be a big outlay. There's been some good advice given regarding PPE and saws, but I think for first day on the job it's unnecessary to be wearing full kit and bringing own tools. Don't see the need to be buying chainsaw boots until using one, just wear protective toe cap boots
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I really expected topchippyles to go down that route!
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Got husqvarna ground and climbing helmets at the moment and I like them both but I wouldn't suggest a particular brand is best for you. Try some out, pick one that fits well. I've had helmets that bobble around constantly and fall off when you bend over, and the muffs don't seal well, it's annoying! You can get the normal spec muffs or chipper spec which are a higher level of protection. In my opinion our ears are fragile (tinnitus :-() so I'd recommend chipper spec, you'll likely be around noisy stuff a lot
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I wouldn't worry too much about buying a saw just now Sam, your new boss will have one already! If you're going to spend any money at all, spend it on decent PPE. Priority for me would be a comfy, well fitted helmet with chipper ear protection
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That must belong to a bond villian
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Nice photo. All dog pics are welcomed, and your jack seems to be judging a felling contest, must be an arbdog!
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That's great, bet she loves her life!
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I do like little Betty, she looked so cute when you got her, has a nice serious look in her eye now though. Love that she joins you at work. Mine comes with me as well, soon as I start work he just heads to his bed in the pickup. Is Betty ever around livestock?
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My Dad always said just stick him in the trailer and take him to the local tip. When the time came my mum insisted he went in a hearse to the churchyard
