Scotty2809

On 24/12/2022 at 00:47, twistedhicap said:

Totally on my list has been for a while he’s a top notch engineer ! 
 

Dirt Perfect is a good watch if you like diggers and dozers ! 
 

lord Muck is also a good old chap very varied content Ag and machinery mostly ! 
 

couple of big American farms Larson Farms and Millennial farmer. 
 

If you like a bit of British backstreet Shed engineering then DoubleBoost is a must ! 
 

I watch more YouTube than TV so much more relieve and intresting than the old Googlebox is nowadays ! 
 

And I also have a small channel on the Tubes too ! 

 

 

try Snowball engineering and Tom Lamb... worth a watch

I'd +1 the 261. 

I've got a few saws and the 261 is by far my 'go to' saw. Paired with a Sugi 20" and 050 chain. It's bloody lovely to use. 

The battery saws are also great for light use. Whether its the 540i xp or similar.

One saw i couldn't be without due to the pruning and small felling is the Milwaukee Hatchet. Before i get stick regarding the Hatchet, please try one. Paired with an 8ah battery and a sharp chain, it will dramatically reduce fatigue when up in the trees or on the floor cutting coppice stands. 

15 hours ago, Doug Tait said:

 

 

Don't want to cause any resentment at all but been in a t-shirt most of the day here in sunny South Scotland!

i removed my coat whilst i was in the office... i did have the radiator on... 

14 hours ago, maybelateron said:

Same in north staffs. Evening all, very late "start". Bruising and swelling today confirms undisplaced fracture of collarbone. Hey ho, not all that bad I reckon I will be on clean up duties soon. You can rake with one hand. Never say die.

sheeeeeeet (or sh1t)

you arent having much luck.....

i did the same a few years ago falling down some stairs, my head punched through some plasterboard and my collar bone took the brunt. 

2 days later i rolled my car over and it completely separated.

heal quick and don't be tempted to chuck a length of box section on your shoulder, which is what i did after 5 days rest.

2 hours ago, Chiggles said:

Cold, wet and grey in Derbyshire where I am!

 

same in chesterfield.....

44 minutes ago, Vigen Tigen said:

👍 Thanks

i'll send a Private message now

On 06/02/2024 at 19:33, pleasant said:

The MS170 which is still/was a current model which this competes with/replaces had/has the older style (and more reliable) screw on caps

that reminds me..... i need to replace one of mine on the 170 i have. Oil cap has decided to become 2 parts. 

I definitely prefer the screw caps over the quick lock ones though

20 minutes ago, Vigen Tigen said:

Hi Scotty2809, the opening is 25mm so please let me know if you have spares to fit? Thanks

I'll have a look first thing in the morning and let you know

Morning all.

Finally started to get some firewood in order these past couple of weeks and gained a few contacts.

My partner has been pushing herself and has always wanted to join the ARB community so shes managed to get a into some volunteering at a local forestry site, made some contacts with local ARB services, and booked onto her Chipper course!! Chuffed that she's pushed and is hopefully going to shine! Thats what the wanted AD is for, some old rope that i can help teach rigging and knots etc. (it definitely wont be used for any sort of climbing at height) 

I hope everyone's staying warm and safe!

what size is the gate opening. i have a few spares i could send your way if they fit?

Morning all, been a while.....

a fair bit of clearance work from dead fall over the last few weeks, since the storms. 

Just waiting for the sun to make an appearance before cutting and carrying. 

Have a great day all and stay safe 

As AHPP has stated above, get yourself a scooter or 50cc bike. Yes, some employers will accept that you will get to work by other means, but having your own transport is a big bonus. 

Have you contacted any local estates/companies?

Have you contact any companies?

Have you contacted the local council?

Just a few ideas....

Unfortunately, all i can offer is advice, but the lads and lasses on here will offer support and advice to try and help you along your way. Just ensure you put the time and effort into ringing round and emailing. Don't approach with a chip on your shoulder as most will just judge. 

good luck and keep us updated 

31 minutes ago, Stere said:

Fences can get stolen round here as some woods have the  slate fences & they aren't cheap. Also walling stone

 

 

that's one hell of a beautiful fence!

Morning all, Happy New Year to everyone

Few flooded roads around Chesterfield, so bear that in mind when you venture out. 

I hope everyone has had a great Xmas and New Year.

Start ups this morning, so fingers crossed we dont have any major issues.

Stay safe!

Morning all

Last day before Xmas, commissioning tank install and should be done for 2pm. Ankle is holding up with a crutch as support, so hopefully in a few more days i'll be able to weight bare fully, with a limp

Merry Xmas to all and a Happy New Year.

See you on the other side.

3 hours ago, Doug Tait said:

Morning all.

 

Scotty that sounds bloody painful, hope you get done today and can put your feet up.

 

I'm off, nothing interesting planned, see what the day brings.

Have a good one folks.

Thanks Doug

I'd much rather have my foot up resting but unfortunately, work is work and the work planned has been planned for 12 months. I won't rest if it isnt done, so i'd rather grit my teeth for a couple of days and rest over xmas.

Like anything, pictures don't do it justice.

Pics for those interested. excuse the trotters.....

Morning all

Well, after me having a moan on Thursday regarding 4 hours of Tig welding. Shortly after that, i decided to jump out the van like a spring chicken and land in a pot hole. 

Ankle made a crack and instant pain up my shin to my knee....

spent 5 hours in A and E, being told its definitely broke by numerous people, even the doctor who wheeled me to the xray department commented on how it looks broken..

Short of it, the xrays showed a displacement and severe (level 3 i think) damage to some tendon or ligament) 

I was too busy thinking about how much pain i was in rather than what he was saying.

So now, after a weekend of no rest, I am back at work to tig weld these tanks, and hopefully get them in place before the day ends. Then, i will rest easy and be able to have the rest of the week off without the worry and hassle of being bombarded with emails.

This isnt a moan or 'feel sorry for me' this is more of a ' be careful ladies and gents' i switched of for a milli second, doing things i've no doubt done a thousand times, which has now resulted in 6-8 weeks of hassle. 

If i get chance later, i'll take my sock off and post a picture of my elephant foot that looks as though its covered in black paint.

So, be careful out there guys, don't ruin Xmas for your partners... (like i've been told i have  ) 

Morning all

not ARB related but today's task will be modifying 2 cooling tanks that were not supplied as per drawing that was signed off... 4 hours on my back tig welding stainless. Shoulder will be wrecked this evening.

Weather- windy with a hint of that fine rain that wets you through.

Apologies if this is of no interest, i really wish it was me updating with daily tasks involving ARB. 

Morning all

Wet and miserable with a hint of wind today.... and the weather is pretty similar.

Managed to offload the tanks yesterday with no issues, also managed an hour on the splitter parts. 

Could do with some 30mm cutting edge at 400-500mm if anyone has any...?

Morning all,

Foggy and dull from 5am. Hopefully i'll get on with a few bits for the vertical splitter i'm building this afternoon (taking plenty of pictures to do a full post on it). 

I'll be taking delivery of some new cooling tanks this morning from Germany, for polyethylene pipe production. 

Unfortunately, the day job comes first today. 

Have a safe day all!

30 minutes ago, Doug Tait said:

 

You've a bit of work to do there!

 

Is it your own property or work stuff?

I look after a stretch of river bank locally for someone on my day off, keeping willow under control and lots of mowing and strimming. Really enjoy working around rivers...

What area are you?

The area on the opposite side to the river is actually council owned. I had a full Land Registry report for the area we own and manage (work stuff, not my own land). I know the Gent that deals with the area and have given him a call to report the above. 

Unfortunately, i don't think i'll be doing the work. I assume Nick will send a gang out to cut a path and make safe. It's a decent trek to get any out unless i could gain access from the neighboring unit, and winched any decent lengths. 

There is a public footpath 40 meters from our boundary line, which two of the Oaks have crossed.

Fingers crossed i can have a few hours over there with their permission. I hate to see it wasted because effort is required to remove.

I love the work around the boundaries, and opening up small areas to allow the land to breathe. It hasn't been maintained well over the years (35-40 years) and in the past 4-5 years the woodland actually looks managed, with areas for wildlife and open areas for the ground to populate and generate.

I'm far from any expert on this level, but with work and a lot of questions, i can hopefully save an area from becoming a sludgy mess with a large amount of dead fallen trees.

I'm in the Chesterfield area, for work. 

I'd love to spend more time and effort looking after the wooded areas, but unfortunately, this is usually a weekend job that i don't get paid to do unless it's a critical job. Upkeep of the boundaries, is a paid job, weekend work. But the extra's in the wood and by the river are unpaid. 

I would rather have the satisfaction of looking into the wood and seeing it grow over the years. 

1 hour ago, Doug Tait said:

 

We've been the same here, due to do several bridge clearances last week for the council, we managed one little one but the rest were postponed due to the levels.

 

Be interesting to see how things progress, and I'm sure Wibbs will get advice on anything he needs!

 

Morning all.

Have a good one folks.

Just a couple of pictures from the River area this morning. 3 decent Oaks are down and a number of Birch and a relevantly small ash.

The big Oak is 27 inch diameter where the keys are placed (rough tape measurement)

On 09/12/2023 at 08:13, Doug Tait said:

Morning all.

Just having a coffee, much to the disgust of 2 dogs that clearly think they should walk before I drink it.

Well I disagree and only one of us can open the door so tough!

 

Looking forward to Scotty and Wibbs river work pics later.

 

Have a good day folks.

Sorry Doug, 

The rain stopped play by the river. Roughly 500mm above the usual level, and i wasn't going to risk any potential mishaps.

We did however, have an hour down in the culvert area, to tidy the bank side to make it less hazardous. Quite a lot of windblown damage, so was ideal for the tension and compression class... 

We worked in pairs, one spotting, one cutting. Trying to teach the basics and hope that they come in handy one day.

There was a couple of high broken stumps that i let Wibbs have a go at. Again, teaching the basics and showing the importance of the face cut, back cut and holding wood, and how you can manipulate to turn and move weight (under certain circumstances) 

We didnt get any pictures, as we were both soaked to the skin and had to clean down the saws and tidy the piles. 

I may get Wibbs to start a new thread to hopefully show a progression as the months go on. 

I'm far from an expert, so i would hope the more experienced folk out there would give pointers and maybe offer a few days here and there to help with his growth.  

Morning all

Me and @Wibbs are up and out tidying up and clearing the river. 

Raining and water level is up so it'll be bankside clearing and potentially some axe work later. 

I'll get Wibbs to post pictures up later if he gets some.

Have a great day all and stay dry!

15 hours ago, spuddog0507 said:

Yes I know all to well where your coming from with loosing dogs,, in April this year I went from 2 dogs to no dogs in 8 days,  the younger one on the left in photo below was just 18 mth old and and full of promis as a working dog and  the older one 8yr old that I rehomed with my vet, reason for rehomeing the older one was far to many bad habits like I will do it when I want, not when you tell me,, the younger one would of picked up on all this and  I would of More than likely ended up with 2 dogs the same ,, Asha the young one was very well bread and a quick learner, so I wanted to put all my effort in to this young dog but unfortunately 8 days after rehoming the older dog I lost Asha to rat poison, very sad day having to make the desision to put such a promising young dog to sleep, this tore me apart, I said that's it with dogs for me but I had purdey for 7 wks over the summer and this inspired me to up my game at finding a pup and we did, and TBH no regrets at all ,, 

I'm really sorry to hear that, its heart wrenching to hear of an experience like that so can only imagine how it felt.

I'd love to have another worker, but for the moment with work and life, it wouldnt get the time and attention needed.

We have a American Bull, which we rescued. Has a huge personality and fits in with the home life we currently have. it's just not the same as sitting in a hide, or mooching through the fields with the dog at heal. Maybe one day when life normalizes and i can actually have the hours required.  

We are surrounded by fields, woods and farmland, so would be ideal for another worker. 

Anyway, apologies for the interruptions, keep sharing the pics if you can please and the updates.