Routy56 - can you just....

[Routy56]

Jack was here all day Saturday helping after I’d done the Parkrun
We shifted loads of logs ready for another “beast from the east”….

And had plenty of tea and biscuit breaks

Jack washed the Mondeo which still comes up like new
Then we washed Sharon’s Yaris Cross, did the weekly checks and fitted new Bosch wipers ready for the winter crap

EONNext told me that I had 90 mins of free electricity-get in ️
We turned everything on drawing about 7kw…

…and even fully charged the new PylonTech and the other 6

And finally settled down with the log burner complementing the CH - nice cosy end to a busy day

 

[Routy56]

So Ryan rocked up this morning with his Corsa D. Now he has qualified as a 360 operator, other tickets and now Streetworks, he is doing loads of miles every day going to various sites
Any in preparation for the MOT, "Can we just put those 2 new tyres on the front?"
So we went over to my brother's place, and Uncle Graham showed him to to do it.....

Proper man cave with gear everywhere....

Plenty of lube gets the job done....

Careful balancing got each one to "zero zero".
We rocked up with a bribe from Greggs - sausage rolls and cakes
Back to my place to stick the wheels on with copperslip. Then Sharon did us toasties for lunch
More granddad time and another job jobbed.

 

[Routy56]

So a few week ago, me and Jack set about the overgrown hedge at the back of my barn. In that was a rotten tree stump. The Arb guys took down the dead black willow for me about 7-8 years ago...

So pulled it over with the FLT...

And set about cutting it up ready for the bonfire.....

It left a big hole that we crawled through to the neighbours and gave the hedge a big haircut....

This was before we set about it - all the stuff went on the bonfire...

 

[V8Druid]

So a few week ago, me and Jack set about the overgrown hedge at the back of my barn. In that was a rotten tree stump. The Arb guys took down the dead black willow for me about 7-8 years ago...
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So pulled it over with the FLT...
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And set about cutting it up ready for the bonfire.....
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It left a big hole that we crawled through to the neighbours and gave the hedge a big haircut....

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This was before we set about it - all the stuff went on the bonfire...
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be careful using the base of the lift ram on yer Hyster Dave .. from memory it is only sat in the retainer shoe .. can't recall any fixings in the base

 

[V8Druid]

Yes, and I bought mine in December '23 via these guys on eBay here's a link Eskde Chainsaw

anyone wanting one ... they'm down to 87 quid here with two chains

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235313353512

just ordered one on the strength of revues from you lot here



EDIT - £69.82 with the BLACKFRI20 discount code

 

[Routy56]

anyone wanting one ... they'm down to 87 quid here with two chains

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235313353512

just ordered one on the strength of revues from you lot here



EDIT - £69.82 with the BLACKFRI20 discount code

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Absolute bargain Graveley - you won't regret it
Looks like you will have to give "Age Verification"

 

[V8Druid]

Absolute bargain Graveley - you won't regret it
Looks like you will have to give "Age Verification"

predictive strikes again

 

[Stroppymonkey]

anyone wanting one ... they'm down to 87 quid here with two chains

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235313353512

just ordered one on the strength of revues from you lot here



EDIT - £69.82 with the BLACKFRI20 discount code

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Can you guys STOP it.. I already have 2 saws that I dont use enough, and now I am about to buy a 3rd one just because its cheap with good reviews. FML.

 

[Lancs Lad]

Can you guys STOP it.. I already have 2 saws that I dont use enough, and now I am about to buy a 3rd one just because its cheap with good reviews. FML.

Do yourself a favour and keep your money in your wallet

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Do yourself a favour and keep your money in your wallet

s**t?

 

[Lancs Lad]

s**t?

Imo
Would you buy an unbranded knock off blowlamp ?
I know some have them but seriously a brand new rear handle Stihl domestic saw would only be about 160 quid .
Get the real mccoy. Or for firewood etc just get a cordless saw. Top handles are designed for two purposes ...arborists and diyers with anatomy modification wishes.

Sorry just sick and tired of all this chinese tat flooding the market..grumpy rant over .

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Imo
Would you buy an unbranded knock off blowlamp ?
I know some have them but seriously a brand new rear handle Stihl domestic saw would only be about 160 quid .
Get the real mccoy. Or for firewood etc just get a cordless saw. Top handles are designed for two purposes ...arborists and diyers with anatomy modification wishes.

Sorry just sick and tired of all this chinese tat flooding the market..grumpy rant over .

I will stick with my 54v cordless and the Old 254xp

 

[CPS]

Imo
Would you buy an unbranded knock off blowlamp ?
I know some have them but seriously a brand new rear handle Stihl domestic saw would only be about 160 quid .
Get the real mccoy. Or for firewood etc just get a cordless saw. Top handles are designed for two purposes ...arborists and diyers with anatomy modification wishes.

Sorry just sick and tired of all this chinese tat flooding the market..grumpy rant over .

Na these are different though. I've seen the cheap Chinese s**t, these aren't the type of thing you'll buy in Tesco

They are decent quality, start better than my sthil does and i have one now over 4 years.

I've just ordered another one

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Na these are different though. I've seen the cheap Chinese s**t, these aren't the type of thing you'll buy in Tesco

They are decent quality, start better than my sthil does and i have one now over 4 years.

I've just ordered another one

You’re NOT helping

 

[Lancs Lad]

You’re NOT helping

I tried

 

[Storrsy]

You’re NOT helping

And your 254 must be getting on a bit..!

 

[Stroppymonkey]

And your 254 must be getting on a bit..!

It’s a late one 1999. Did a season with it then, then doubt it’s been out more than twice a years since then . Although I did quite a bit of logging at home in 08/09. Just treated it to a new chain oil cap

 

[Storrsy]

Although that would be like replacing a Rolls Royce with a Lada

 

[Storrsy]

It’s a late one 1999. Did a season with it then, then doubt it’s been out more than twice a years since then . Although I did quite a bit of logging at home in 08/09. Just treated it to a new chain oil cap

254xp was my first ever saw! Also my first ever purchase from eBay. Great saws for their day and probably hold their own even now

 

[Lancs Lad]

Although that would be like replacing a Rolls Royce with a Lada

Amen