load size education

[Float]

Not having a dig at anyone - I was referring to the US system, which seems to work well over there, but just imagine introducing the same system in the UK - when you consider the hassle we get from "loads", big bags, dumpy bags, all shapes and sizes, double cabs, tool boxes, spare wheels et al...the list goes on. Best of luck - lets hope for a long cold winter!

[combined tree services]

That's it in a nutshell, I was going to ask combined trees if he knows the volume of the load he sells for this reason.

 

If folk can do what you just said ... that equals ...end of problem

 

would you like the volume working out taking into account the space between logs when either heaped or when stacked ? . the simple option it to calculate the volume of timber into m3 before processing it if you wish to sell by the m3 then this really is the most accurate method , obviously it needs to be made clear that there is a % of the timber lost during the cutting and splitting process . so effectively my customer purchases 1,2,34 etc m3 of timber that has been processed . therefore i an deliver 1m3 of timber in a tipper that has a cubic capacity of 1.53 and i can assure the customer that they are recieving 1m3 of timber . obviously you have to take into account the measurement of timber being taken at top diameter.

[DN22 Gardening]

i'm with Genset steve on this.

 

We use old onion crates which measure 1.2 x 1 x 1 mts = 1.2 cu

 

We explain to customers the math, they can even choose their crate if they so choose.

 

The sides don't stretch, so the loads the same size every time.

 

We also do the "introduce a customer and you get some free kindling"

 

Works well, we also do a free bag of kindling if you order a tipper load (2.4 cube, or two crates)

 

Its all about giving a little bit

 

[gensetsteve]

In two weeks time after the frost there will be no logs left then it will be £200 for 3 logs . I will offer free stacking then arb talk will be full of 'anyone know where I can get dry cord' posts

[DN22 Gardening]

if its a new customer, we always deliver in the crates then tip the crates out.

 

We never cease to be amazed by peoples reaction to how many logs they actually get

[farmer_ben]

if its a new customer, we always deliver in the crates then tip the crates out.

 

We never cease to be amazed by peoples reaction to how many logs they actually get

 

just out of interest how do you tip the onion crate out?

[ash_smith123]

There has been about 4-5 people jump on ebay over the last few weeks selling builders bags and i have had a few 20 minute calls this week trying to explain the difference between our cubic metre load and a builders bag! Its gone abit quiet for us the last few weeks so Got so annoyed i put an advert on for a builders bag load on monday, 5 orders yesterday from new customers. All then going for the bigger cubic metre load when i have explained the difference but if i hadnt put the advert up they wouldnt of called in the first place. Unfortunately its a case of if you cant beat them join them sometimes!

[adowning7]

Risk of sounding stupid - does a the amount in cubic metre of logs depend on what length and size of split? My d22 Navara double cab with logs 12-15 inches long and split big would have far more 'fresh air' in it than my normal load which has a bit of everything from branchers 2-3 inches up to bigger chunks split from big rings. I find people like a bit of everything but then again i'm too nice!

 

I'm always surprised when i stack a customers logs - a truckload looks tiny!

[woody paul]

Risk of sounding stupid - does a the amount in cubic metre of logs depend on what length and size of split? My d22 Navara double cab with logs 12-15 inches long and split big would have far more 'fresh air' in it than my normal load which has a bit of everything from branchers 2-3 inches up to bigger chunks split from big rings. I find people like a bit of everything but then again i'm too nice!

 

I'm always surprised when i stack a customers logs - a truckload looks tiny!

 

Had a new customer last year wanted log 18 inches long by up to 6 inches round he said would they be more money, I said why because there bigger, yes he said. I then explained half as many cuts and splitting to get a load.