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how much of one origanl trACtor is needed to qualify for a log book for a resteration project im paying for with uncle eric. thereb areb some major rot issues to address i have front winding handel to fly wheel but the rest is either roten or damaged and needs careful resteration im missing a great length of 12 inch channel from down both sides were its been in the mud . moneys not a problem but i dont want to end up doing an axel bolt reserection only to find i can not drive it on the road as i want it on an age related plate as its missing the seat

Hello everyone, First of all, thanks for taking the time to look at my post. I look forward to getting some advice. I have a question about our oak tree which is around 3 metres from a corner of our house. I have a few question marks about the health of the tree and want to make sure it's not in any danger of causing damage to person or property, be it our neighbours or our own. The house was built in 1927 and we think the tree was there before it was built. The tree is under a TPO (Tree Preservation Order), so we know any work done on the tree would need to be applied for through our local council. It's a lovely tree and it would be a shame if the tree was unwell, but if it presents a danger then needs must. It's been pretty wet and warm lately, everything in the garden has been growing quickly. It's also been the sort of weather that is ideal for fungus to grow. Quite high up in the tree, perhaps 7-8 metres up on two sides of the tree I've noticed some yellow fungus growing on the tree where in previous years the tree has been cut. I couldn't say when these cuts were made. I've read in a few places that the yellow fungus might be Laetiporus sulphureus, which means it might be causing brown rot in the heartwood and possibly in the roots too. With the proximity of the tree to the house and as the tree lies close to the border with a neighbour, we obviously don't want to take any risks. There is already a bit of a question mark as there is a hole further up the tree which you can put your whole arm in, the weight of the bough that extends over our neighbours garden is being supported from that area. The leaves of the tree look healthy and we got a very large crop of acorns and leaves in the previous years. I will attach photos to the post. Please feel free to look at them and please do reply. Photos: https://goo.gl/photos/ccaWgobH1J8PhvR88 Thank you, Stuart

Hey there, A couple of queries here, I've only recently got into buying unsplit logs for my fire, as a bit of a hobby and to save a bit of cash. However I have had loads off two different people in my area one of whom was great and the other has kindly provided me with some rotting cherrywood (not spotted due to it being dark on delivery) as well as what appears to be woodworm. I've taken them out of the garage now, but I was wondering: Can you stack split logs with inner rot with your normal logs or is the rot still 'live?' And therefore likely to infect the rest. And also: What is it best to do with the woodworm logs? Should I still cut them into rounds and split for it to season. And again if outside will the woodworm thrive or die off? Cheers