Doug Tait
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Is biomass usage sustainable and as green as it is made out to be?
Doug Tait replied to Pete Mctree's topic in General chat
Like the unit of measurement used there Paddy -
Had a dusting here in the Borders, a couple of inches so far
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Yes, saw the cook pot, and like the hanging from bucket technique very much. But there's tinfoil below it at base of fire? Maybe just yesterday's sandwich wrapper
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What's in the tinfoil?
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Watched 'Last woman on earth', BBC last night. She visited some Forest Cleaners in Sweden who use horses to extract logs. There was 2 horses working together to pull a palms trailer with its own grab, very peaceful.
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What's the minimum gear Liam might need to start off with eggsarascal? I know nothing about 'doing logs'
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I'm not following the logic here. If the laborious nature of doing logs would disappear once money is earned, why would the laborious nature of groundwork not disappear with payment? Anyway, never really felt that tree work was laborious myself, more often surprised by how much doing it makes me happy, and yes, even in the heat or cold and wet just dragging to a chipper I'm usually smiling inside.
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Del boy in a kilt, you don't know how lucky you are! I didn't hear a note from the bagpipes on auld years night, in Scotland. Still fuming that you have your own personal piper, and you live south of London!
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Calamine lotion might help with the itch as well
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I broke so many screens while having the phone in my pocket at work I got a bombproof case for it. Never broke after that but it wouldn't let me hang up from a call so ditched the case and leave it in the pickup now, very safe!
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Sounds nice, wish I could join you. Post a pic if you go please 👍
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I often do it (fortunately I have ongoing permission from a few woodland owners) but have rarely had anyone question what I'm up to, although I'm in a fairly quiet part of Scotland where people are less concerned about trespass. Only twice been approached, a guy that was interested in the equipment as he used to climb and woman wanted to apologise for her dog peeing on my rope bag! Have wondered if wearing helmet has similar effect to hi-vis waistcoat and people assume you're official
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Many thanks to the people that responded, I'm very grateful for you taking the time to help
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Is that the whimsical woodsman? Worked with guys once that often mentioned him
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Distance a Tree Can be safely growing to a house
Doug Tait replied to Dan27's topic in Trees and the Law
Please don't consider all opinions given in this thread as being equal. The poster that made these comments is unsure of the facts. Note the advice of Chris at Eden and others who are professional people, experienced in the subject and genuinely trying to advise -
Distance a Tree Can be safely growing to a house
Doug Tait replied to Dan27's topic in Trees and the Law
Agree with the point Anno made about evidence. Can you provide the authorities with anything that supports your belief that the single tree in question is causing your sons health problems? Otherwise, I can't imagine the council being swayed in their decision based solely on your 'belief' the tree is the problem. Hope you find a solution. -
Hi, I have someone doing clothing repairs for me and they'd like to find an old pair of chainsaw trousers to salvage some protective material from. Size, brand, type is unimportant. Just wondered if anyone has an old pair that they intend throwing away? Happy to pay something for them Thanks
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The menu button top right corner opens the options for today's posts, account etc. I don't have a computer either but the mobile version is good
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Snooze247, I have had same problem occasionally that you show in the video, with a 560 with both husky or oregon bars. It won't adjust up enough to tighten the chain. I wouldn't use the saw when it's like that though. I just take the chain/bar/cover off and fit it all again carefully, also moving the chain a bit by hand as you adjust seems to help.
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Was a young buzzard that turned Santi against birds, he chases them all now. It took to practicing it's hunting on me and him by swooping from behind when we were working in a particular place. I had it touch top of my helmet once, it touched on his back twice! Second time he yelped and the parent buzzard had a real go at the youngster, it never bothered us again
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Watch the blood pressure les
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Have worn husqvarna which I didn't rate much. Stihl which were good, warm in winter and kept thorns out well but the seams and pockets needed repair often. Arbortec at moment, next will probably be pfanner on advice of folk I've worked with. I've never tried wearing the women's version though!
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I have breatheflex, comfy and light compared to others I've worn. They're starting to tear at the crotch seam with doing the splits but my other chainsaw trousers do the same. Dislike the hooks that go over your laces, pointless and catch on everything
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Not bothered at all Gary, he loves them. Sheep, cattle, pigs, horses, just enjoys their company. He doesn't like birds though
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Your answer I think is in the first paragraph of the initial post.
