So hows them vented bags going?

[bingoben]

I've just started using them. I squeeze 6 on, which increases capacity from 2.6 to 4.5 cu.m on my trailer. i swing them on and off with a little 24v 500kg swing lift winch crane. The ones i've got have tipping loops on the bottom so you can still tip if you want to. Not sure how long they'll last, as they inevitably snag on stuff, but tears don't seem to get bigger.

[firewoodman]

How are the bags supported whilst they are filled?? I have just started using some 1 cube bags but awkward to support whilst I fill them .... thinking I need to make a supporting frame??? Any tips?

 

this is how i do it everyone, made them myself, its so simple and frees up the machinery:biggrin:

[Dave Martin]

Has anyone considered some sort of wire frame to insert inside the bag to hold them in shape till full in the absence of a fork lift.

[firewoodman]

wont work

 

you wont get the frame out, too much pressure, too much weight

[educated arborist]

SWL, SF & number of lifts for tonne bags:

any bag which is to be 'lifted' comes with its SWL marked on it as well as its permited number of lifts, It is possible to buy bags with a higher SWL 0.6cu rated to 2.5 ton as aposed to 1 ton (standard) as well as bags with a higher or lower SF which dictates the number of lifts 0.6cu bags with 5lifts max (standard) and 0.6cu bags with 20lifts standard bags with higher ratings cost more money (up to £20/bag on a minimum order of 100!!!!)

all this information must be displayed on the bags by law (LOLER regs)

hope this helps

[Stephen Blair]

Has anyone considered some sort of wire frame to insert inside the bag to hold them in shape till full in the absence of a fork lift.

 

keep the frame to the outside, much simpler

[Dean Lofthouse]

keep the frame to the outside, much simpler

 

..and not a wire frame, you need a smooth sided box so the lumps and bumps dont snag

[Stephen Blair]

or 2 builders trestles

[David Riding]

Mrs S-S-C can buy her logs elsewhere in that case

 

 

I may be wrong Deano, but I suspect you dont really care if you sell logs or not just a bonus.

[Dean Lofthouse]

I may be wrong Deano, but I suspect you dont really care if you sell logs or not just a bonus.

 

Correct David, the joy of logs only being a bonus is you dont have to put up with any nonsense