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    I think it is pretty clear that your neighbour is in the wrong having cut branches on your side of the boundary. However the chances of you winning a case are pretty slim and there is no point in falling out with him. Also the damage is done now. I would simply make sure the neighbour is made aware of the law in this situation and politely say that if the tree doesn't recover, it would be appreciated if he would replace it like for like. Still if he declines, replace the tree yourself and move on.
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    I have a huge wasps nest under my roof area, in an area that is quite warm and centrally heated. Is it the cold that kills off wasps or do they die naturally every year? I'm nervous these ones might not leave and I have roofing work to do next year. I know there were wasps there last year, but I can't be sure it was the exact same nest. I want to remove it over the winter and spray some "chemicals" in the area to make it less attractive to wasps in the future. Should I wear a bee suit as well? Any advice appreciated.
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    Yes the thinking being that you can still damage a saw in the time it takes the tachometer to refresh for the H jet. However I am a cheapskate and very rarely use a tachometer. I also do not push saws anywhere near the max (at least 1000 rpms lower than max) and the default carb settings generally get pretty close. Personally for this type of use (as a check) I think a 1 sec refresh one is fine. L jet and idle doesn't require a tach, but even if you use one here, 1 sec refresh is fine.
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    I didn't get on with rotatech bar oil (and I have posted here about it). It caused my bar sprockets to seize up which has been quite expensive to resolve. If you are still keen I'll give you a good price for the 17 odd litres I have left?
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    In electric, I've used both Stihl MSA 300 and Husqvarna 540i - both excellent for small short jobs. But be under no allusions, some manufacturers say their electric chainsaws have the same power as a 50cc saw, but personally in my experience they feel more like a 35 cc petrol chainsaw. Who knows why, you'd have to examine the test parameters - chain width etc.. But (again subjectively) my petrol MS 261 feels way more powerful/faster/lasts longer that either.
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    Rather than set up the £1m threshold Id much rather they tightened up the definition of BPR / APR so that speculators like Dyson wasn't able to speculate on the back of being able to claim the relief. You should only be able to claim it if you are an active farmer that drives a landrover, always waterproof trousers and smells of poo.
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    Plus the average age of farmer is pretty high about 60, so IHT is a near term worry. Many havn't done any financial planning or were relying on this relief. Life insurance to pay for the IHT might make sense when you are younger, but premiums get more expensive as you get older. What really annoys me is that often land/asset values have been driven by non-farming forces (forestry, renewables, carbon, second home ownership) all the while farming remains generally unprofitable. If farmers gift the assets to their children now, they still could be liable for CGT.
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    I'll do it outside and before the 5th November !
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    For weeks the fuel tank has been empty, cap off and fuel line detached. carb was run dry.
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    I'll check that aswell, thanks Im still at work, but I've been thinking. Maybe the plastic would re-mould with heat? I could heat up the fuel tank thread with a hair dryer and screw on the cap to get a better fit.
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    Thanks. Yes £60 - £80 (not sure about VAT or delivery) and quite a fiddle to replace. As long as the distortion is even and circular, Id almost rather butcher the old cap to make it fit. If it leaks or still have to replace the fuel tank, then Ive not really wasted anything.
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    Not really. I've just shared a picture of the old one. Yes it has an o ring but it is very deep in there. It feels like the threads are getting tight before it hits the o ring. Maybe its not clear in the photo but there are threads on the wall of the cap and a white central core. I've just checked, the diameter of the white core has clearance to the inside of the fuel tank neck, so it cant be binding. Now that I am the proud owner of two of these caps, I suppose it wouldn't be a loss to butcher one of the caps. I could file back the female threads of the cap and see of that made a difference?
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    @Stubby @butters So two months later and I bought a new fuel cap for my Husqvarna 555rxt as part of a job lot of filters etc for end of year servicing. And the new fuel cap is ridiculously tight as well ! Its tight from the first turn onwards. The fuel tank is totally empty and dry. Everything is clean I was thinking of either: - lots of measuring of the thread and compare it to the original spec (if I can find this); - or covering the orange fuel tank threads in dark ink and then screwing in the fuel cap to find any high spots on the fuel tank threads which can be removed with sandpaper. After blocking the fuel tank with tissue paper to stop anything getting in. Any other ideas? Thanks
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    Another problem is that a lot of upland values have been inflated by non-farming activities - forestry, carbon, renewables, many of these activities with other tax breaks. This will push farmers into scope of IHT that otherwise wouldn't because upland farming is generally pretty unprofitable.
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    What about getting two ladders lined up end to end so you can run the chainsaw mill up one and onto the other. Id use a string line and spirit level to ensure they were lined up. Then secure both as normal and make the first cut.
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    If you are going to DIY it (install the stove and flue and then clean it) personally Id buy a big solidly made second hand stove over 90% of the modern eco ones. Replace the bricks and rope and you are good to go for many years. Just check for the usual damage, warping or rust. If not, consult the person you are going to use to install or sweep it. There are various regulations depending on where you are in the UK. There's no point buying a stove that they wont install. Ive just been given a Clearview for free that needed a small bit of welding, but now its amazing.
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    Sorry I understand you know. As @difflock suggests there are probably loads of elderly farmers that still own the farm, land and machinery that havn't passed assets on or taken advice. There sons now have to prepare for a big bill or sell some land. You mentioned Dyson, its land speculators like him that have caused the massive increase in farm land values anyway.
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    I'm not sure its going to result in a flood of second hand tractors. IHT is only paid when people die and in reality only when people die in middle age, unexpectedly, unprepared or unadvised. By preparation I mean you can give away assets and live for 7 years or taking out life insurance.
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    GOD HELP ME

    Muddy42 replied to KernowLuke's topic in Chainsaws

    I hate the stupid flippy caps on any stihl, which have to be the worst bit of chainsaw design for the past 50 years, other than that my 261 is flawless.
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    GOD HELP ME

    Muddy42 replied to KernowLuke's topic in Chainsaws

    Good plan to delay the climbing courses until you have masses of experience on the ground. Chopping up logs with both feet on the ground is excellent training and enables you to learn about kickback. You can buy chainsaw PPE kits with most of that included. A 50 cc saw with a 15/16 inch bar is ideal to start with and a Husqvarna 550 is good. Id query a few things on the list. At the end of the first bullet it says "& 1 spare" do they mean you to bring a second chainsaw? What is a "bar cleaner" - solvent, a file or tool for cleaning out the bar groove? Also generally the way they write is noddy, please make sure this is legit.
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    Pete

    Muddy42 replied to Pete H's topic in Chainsaws

    Great news. As an aside I try to avoid easy start in two stroke engines, as it volatile and doesn't have any oil in it. A squirt of mixed fuel has always worked for me.
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    Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you need to have a serious think about all this - everything you've said screams alarm bells for me. You are way too small scale for processing firewood and if you do go down the route of commercial tenants they will hate the noise and mess. You don't say where about's this is but in most places the economy is so dire that take up of small commercial spaces has ground to a halt. Try to only spend money on buildings when you have a tenant in mind. Cut down on all that spending and spend your weekends with your family
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    How tall are you? I just say because the new husqvarna harnesses are amazingly adjustable. Ive had people use my Husqvarna 555rxt who range in height from 5ft 6 to 6ft 4.
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    Who owns the lane? In the UK you can legally trim branches that overhang your property at any time of year, although it would be neighbourly to consult you and to make neater cuts.

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