Help with kiln transport

[the village idiot]

No Jon,

 

They did deliver it in the first place but are too busy to help out this time.

[mendiplogs]

No Jon,

 

They did deliver it in the first place but are too busy to help out this time.

 

HI MATE that kiln will go on ifor 10ftx5ft tipper with mesh side just put it on it side very roped down thanks jon

[the village idiot]

Hi Jon,

 

You are quite right, it would fit on a 10' x 5'. It wouldn't need to go on it's side though, it would sit flat on it's base. It is very different from a traditional ring kiln.

The problem would be that the trailer, load and vehicle would take me over what I am legally able to tow hence my search for a driver who either passed their test before the towing rules changed (around 2000) or has done their trailer test.

 

Thanks for the input though.

 

Graham (my avatar is not me but a grainy John Cleese)

[mendiplogs]

Hi Jon,

 

You are quite right, it would fit on a 10' x 5'. It wouldn't need to go on it's side though, it would sit flat on it's base. It is very different from a traditional ring kiln.

The problem would be that the trailer, load and vehicle would take me over what I am legally able to tow hence my search for a driver who either passed their test before the towing rules changed (around 2000) or has done their trailer test.

 

Thanks for the input though.

 

Graham (my avatar is not me but a grainy John Cleese)

 

Hi mate up right it will thanks Jon

[the village idiot]

Thanks Jon?

 

I'll let you know how I get on. I'm waiting on some quotes and have a couple more people to get back to.

 

All the best, Graham

[agg221]

Thanks Alec,

I'll have a proper measure up tomorrow and post the exact dimensions.

Grateful Graham

 

I have measured up the trailer - it is 2.5m long x 1.25m in the bed, body is 35cm high. Legal width would be well over 1.5m as it is measured over the mudguards but whether it fits depends whether the shape allows the base to drop into the trailer body as I can't afford to raise the centre of gravity too much.

 

Alec

[R5log]

Hello All,

 

 

 

The time has come for Puffing Billy (my exeter charcoal retort kiln) to take a trip home for some TLC involving extreme heat and a big hammer.

 

 

 

My problem is that I am in Suffolk and I need to get the kiln to Exeter, where the upgrades will be carried out for free by the manufacturers. The kiln weighs in at 1300kg and I don't have a suitable vehicle, or licence, for that matter to do the transporting.

 

 

 

I was wondering if there was anyone out there with a landrover or flat bed transit type vehicle who had a day free and wanted to earn a few bob to do the couriering for me.

 

 

 

I will also need the kiln picking up again about two weeks or so after the drop off, and delivering back to Hadleigh, Suffolk.

 

 

 

I realise that you are all mega busy, but also know that you are good people who like to help out if they can. If anyone can help or knows of anyone who might be able to I would be eternally grateful.

 

 

 

All the best, Graham

 

 

Hi, please ring as may be able to sort some thing

07973564759 01823 210678

Carl

[the village idiot]

Now I know you have all been on the edge of your seats, fretting over whether The Village Idiot managed to get his charcoal kiln to Exeter and back before the end of the BBQ season.

 

Well worry ye not! A well pampered Puffing Billy returned to Numbnuts Wood this morning under the careful chauffeurship of the very reliable R5log. A big thank you to Mr Log and to all you other arbtalkers who tried to help-especially Mr Eggs, Mr Dan Curtis, Mr Dumper and Mr Agg221.

 

Have a good weekend All.

 

TVI