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Not quite as impressive a picture as some of you post, but my back thinks it’s very impressive! That’s a ten tonne farm trailer three quarters full of chippings. The house now has loads more natural light, doesn’t seem hemmed in, and hopefully will sell better.

I did receive some guidance, training and experience with the m8. Quite impressive. So I bought an F2 with extensions. My forest is an hour walk from my house. Loved setting up my lumber camp, dialing in and adjusting my lumber mill. Then I encountered problems. Like the plastic guiding rails for the sled. Or the fine adjustment of the log lifter. I did ask logosl. The response from customer support has been anything but welcoming or apologetic. More accusative. I can now cut imprecise and insecure. That is my takeaway. So good on logosol, taking away the enjoyment of cutting down slow grown 70 year old Norwegian spruce to fix up my barn. I've already decided to sell the chainsaw mill. I will acquire a band saw mill and continue with my project, but I want to feel relatively safe. Consider this as a reaction to a horrible customer support and a general safety concern which has not been taken seriously.

my neighbor ask me if I could teach his missus how to start a chainsaw, of course I agreed, but she hasn't quite got the hang of it yet,,, I've asked her to come back tomorrow for another lesson.

Danny's funeral was hard, I've an emotional streak that surfaces easily! I can be hard nosed and tough at times but tearful at some stuff. His widow and two daughters plus myself and other SIL, met the hearse, had the harrowing view of them touching the coffin etc and really had to think of other stuff to halt me from breaking down. The walk into the church in front of the coffin in front of 250 plus people was tough. His grandson, Joe, read "If" by Rudyard Kipling with great dignity and the graveside thing was heartbreaking too. Wake across the road in the local was good with decent food etc and several pints and a laugh with a few other folk was fun but the day seems empty now!

Our recommended reads are: RHS Pruning and Training 97807513073371999 Brickell and Joyce Arb Association Fungi on Trees - An Arborists' Field Guide Arb Association Tree Pests and Diseases - An Arborists' Field Guide (the Arb Association also do a some larger books (You aren't carrying these out into the field!) on 'Fungi on Trees: A photographic reference' and 'Fungi and Trees: Their complex relationships' (bundle deal if you buy both)) We do City&Guilds Level 3 courses for both topics with courses coming up in the Autumn if you're keen to get a qualification along with your books. [email protected] - 01822 832232

Being a valtra think they all come with engine block heaters as standard.

Love it, that's a great idea.

It's the sprung tensioning mechanism. Even has a little internal catch for remounting the bar. All well and good until it breaks.

So this is the F*%^ing reason so many people are trying to nail me to the ground on pricing at the moment! 🤔 My day rate is all over the place at the moment, between them "All tickets, no experience lot" undercutting me for just beer money, and then this!! FFS!!! Okay, 3 men and a chipper and I'm all yours for £80, Turning my business into a charity now.

Wordle 1,522 3/6 ⬜⬜🟨🟨⬜ 🟩🟩⬜🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I’m in and out these days, sometimes don’t do it, sometimes don’t finish. But this was a good day.

Our family run medium sized Arb Business needs ground staff (full time employed and freelance roles available) from September to join our team. We carry out domestic and commercial tree works mostly within 30 mins of our depot near Ross on Wye. Excellent rates of pay and pension, good holiday and sick pay policy. Staff extras such as family socials, uniform and waterproofs provided, plus funded ongoing training. Must have (as a mimumim) CS30/31 and CS38 (aerial rescue) and First Aid + F. Email Jenny Long with details of your experience to: [email protected].

Jobs located in Southampton area, groundies, 2nd climbers, lead climbers required, subbies or employment for the right person. Please get in touch to discuss further. 01794 522688 07593 299 118

One fine day I hope to be able to show some pics of the house.

@Ledburyjosh Yes, all good points you make there.. The MDL unit does have an adjustable feed speed, with stress control. It also has the advantage of driven tracks (with a slightly counter intuitive hand-control system, I found). Weighing in at 480 kgs, this is crucial ! I inspected it at their yard today, but didn't have space to bring any branches, to properly test it out.. 🙄 I spoke to a Scottish commercial owner/user who rates his machine well. I'm hoping to try/use/hire a machine in Preston, if all goes well. The machine is pretty much identical to the Oshai tracked chipper, but less than half the price.. It's also sold directly into the Japanese market too.

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I would email Courant and see what they say.

I have a Stovax Stockton 8 and noticed that the fire wouldn't shut down if you shut all the dampers and put it down to the stove meeting the latest regs. Not being able to gain full control of the stove bugged me so I set about working out where the air was getting in and traced it to the top damper so I made a plate to reduce the air entering the front of the top damper and got the stove working as I wanted it. I can now shut down the stove and subdued the burn as you should be able to do.

Looking for a self employed groundsman for some odd days, possibly something regular. Generally stress free days, mostly domestic work. West norfolk, north norfolk 07985148458

Forestry Machine Operator - Komatsu 901 Harvester Operator We are looking for an experienced Forestry Machine Operator to join our team and operate our Komatsu 901 Harvester in woodland and forestry operations. This is a hands‑on, practical role for someone with proven experience in mechanised timber harvesting and a strong commitment to safe working practices. We envisage that the ideal applicant will have a passion for forestry operations, enjoy working outside, be a team player and take pride in their work. Main Duties: Primarily operate and maintain a Komatsu 901 Harvester for tree felling, processing and stacking. Occasional use of tractor-based forestry machinery i.e Mulcher, Winch & Crane Trailer Carry out daily maintenance checks and minor repairs on the machine Work safely and efficiently in varied forestry environments. Assist with ground operations where required. Requirements: Chainsaw qualification(s) – NPTC/Lantra certificates (CS30/31 minimum, CS32 preferred) Proven experience within the field (2-3yrs) operating a forestry harvester (preferably Komatsu) Good knowledge of forestry operations and timber production Ability to work to production targets while maintaining safety standards Physically fit, have excellent time keeping, great communications and able to work in all weather conditions Full driving licence The ideal applicant will have a strong background working previously within forestry operations. Experience is preferred but candidates with experience on farming or construction equipment looking to work in forestry would be considered. It is vital that you are professional, have excellent time keeping, exceptional communication and can work collaboratively as part of a team but also be self-motivated to be productive when working alone. A tidy appearance is also essential. All uniform and required PPE will be provided, and 28 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays) All applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport as Dowdeswell is not served by any public transport Competitive hourly pay dependant on experience To apply for this position or if you have any questions please send your cv to [email protected]

no photos of me taking the tops out, but you can see summerhouse it was over, the angle was similar to the one on left behind it