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You didn't??! Seriously though, I feel bad now for nonchalantly and interchangeably thinking of ferrets and stoats in the same breath. That's some terrible type casting and bordering on discrimination! Come on then, you can't not tell us now...

That depends on whether you intend to put it down your trousers ;)

By and not large imo, as so many aisles in supermarkets show. The amount of times I've heard someone say "I love animals more than people" while tucking into a meat / cheese / etc sandwich is mind blowing. Sticking it in a can / freezer / carton / polystyrene tray somehow detaches people from...

Hi Back with a further question about moisture meters for firewood, and more generally for all wood. I've been looking into it further and discovering what a minefield it is. The main thing I've learnt about is the difference between "wet basis" and "dry basis" readings and how this skewers...

Looking forward to seeing your photos and how things progress for you. Good luck :)

Hi all I'm a complete novice - as you're about to find out! I have a blessing and a curse. Usually I research everything to the hilt, which means I learn a lot and (try to) do things properly. But the research phase takes an age and the doing is delayed. But then I went and done the...

Lots of helpful and useful info in the above. Thanks a lot for all the help :)

Hoping we can hide the wood well. It's quiet where we are and at least some of the sections of garden are well hidden from the road. We've got an unlocked shed with all manner of stuff in it and have not had a problem in the two years we've been here. Fingers crossed though. Don't want to...

Especially as that's your message #666! Arrrggghhhh, I'm doomed!

Fair points and thanks for highlighting them. Yes, I've bought all of the safety gear (minus the jacket) so I'm prepared on that front. We have someone coming in early spring to fell the trees and at least get us started on the processing. 2-3 days work, and he's said I can be out there...

I like a challenge. Although I might prefer it whilst sat here in front of my PC more than when I'm out there doing it!! I've certainly heard that RE ash, but have also read there's more than a whiff of folklore / old wive's tale about it. Thanks for the tips. I had envisaged processing...

Hi Thanks for all the replies and thoughts. Not needing one for the reasons given makes total sense. But it will make even more sense in a year or two. We've got 20-30 ash trees that have to come down and - as sad as that it - it should keep us in firewood for many years. So once the...

Hi I've got a woodburner coming soon. Can't wait! So I'm just getting together the peripheral bits and pieces I'll be needing, one of which is a moisture meter. I guess it doesn't have to be super accurate. But on the other hand there's no point getting one that's too far out... Any...

Arrgghh - don't say that! We're hoping to get a woodburner installed in the house this month, and a second one (also in the house) later in the year. The ones we like are not EcoDesign Ready either. I've got mixed opinions on whether that's a foolish move or not. As for the moisture...

Were you not invited? What was so important up on the roof to take precedence over getting tankered with the others?? :)

Hi all A little while back I bought an industrial bank of drawers, but life has got in the way and I've not done anything with it yet. It's quite rusty, and has possibly got a little more so since I've had it. That's all good with me; I like the way it looks now. I'd be equally happy to get...

Haha - yes, good idea. Except I have only used it very briefly so I won't have anything to compare it to. Think I'll give them a go though... Cheers

Are these blades too lo-fi for this forum ? :)

Hi I need some new blades for my Worx compact circular saw. I saw (haha) these on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dandelionsky-Circular-Diamond-Cutting-Rotary/dp/B07ZZ2L1P5/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=blades+for+worx+wx426&qid=1604060140&sr=8-18 Dirt cheap - especially compared to Worx...

Well, I'm in a completely different scenario to yours... Moved into a house last year that needs a fair bit of work including off mains sewerage. A lot of research has led me to the plan of installing a compost loo INSIDE the house, let alone outdoors! It's a simple pee and poo in a bucket...