Wanted 1/2 day hire machine and man for roundwood to firewood

[Chris Hemming]

Looking to hire a man and processor to firewood 12” douglas fir.  3tonned

[woodwizzard]

Might be good to add a location to your post.

[Woodworks]

36 minutes ago, Big J said:

Hardly seems worth it. Modest chainsaw and an axe and you'd have that done in a few hours

 

Like to see that J. I know an axe can be quite quick but a few hours for 3 tonnes?

 

Chris if you are in the South West PM me. 

[peds]

37 minutes ago, Big J said:

Hardly seems worth it. Modest chainsaw and an axe and you'd have that done in a few hours

 

True, but not everyone has the time, the tools, the inclination, or the ability. 

I suggested to the guy I've been working for that he should have two young lads to recommend to clients who want the timber leaving for firewood, who could come along a couple of days afterwards to chop and stack it for them. 

I've driven past three previous clients' houses in just the last few days where there are fat piles of timber just sat there exposed to the elements, where I expect they'll be in a year's time too. I would have loved that as a Saturday job when I was in school. 

[openspaceman]

3 minutes ago, Big J said:

I split and stacked 15 tonnes of ash in 13 hours over Christmas.

Perhaps we should change your moniker to Gunga Din ?

[Woodworks]

3 minutes ago, Big J said:

I split and stacked 15 tonnes of ash in 13 hours over Christmas. Not including cross cutting, which took 2.5 hours with assistance from my brother and my forwarder. Slightly oversized logs, I'll admit

What do you charge an hour? ?  Most I have ever done with the processor is 17 tonnes in day and that's without stacking

[scbk]

You have to remember there can be quite a time difference between cutting/splitting big logs for a boiler stove, and doing the old 'granny logs' (at best the size of a house brick)

[openspaceman]

5 hours ago, Big J said:

I agree, but think that 3 tonnes is within the realms of possibility for most people. Hardly worth a firewood processor contractor going out to as well. Our logs are 50cm, so not huge.

 

Yes this is about what I use each year and use just an axe over a few days in the spring even though I have a small processor and cone splitter  rusting away somewhere, I don't think the neighbours would appreciate industrial activity in my garden.

[Silverhooker]

I agree that a processor would be over kill, a chainsaw and a good splitting axe will do it in a morning if its in a decent working area. Although if its all on wet uneven ground and has poor access then getting someone in might be a good bet.

If not just look at the work as a temporary free gym membership !! Nothing more satisfying than having a brew and looking at all the logs you've got !

[Johnsond]

15 hours ago, Big J said:

I agree, but think that 3 tonnes is within the realms of possibility for most people. Hardly worth a firewood processor contractor going out to as well. Our logs are 50cm, so not huge.

 

I'll keep quiet now though, as I'm not exactly helping the OP in their search.

Mind you J is the brother similar in stature to yourself ?? . Physical capabilities and age play a big part in this kind of work. I've a 35T venom splitter that is  to be honest underused in as much it comes out 5-6 times a year for 2-3 days at a time for me and a couple of friends. Couple of guys working that  can go through a good amount of any kind of wood and still be ok the next day. On a similar thread I've often wondered if it would be worth hiring the machine itself out ?? Anyone any thoughts on that insurance wise and what day rate ??? 

Edited April 8, 2019 by Johnsond