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[Shane]

Good luck to him. If there are people out there who will buy like this then maybe the log boys need to simplify and start making real money??

[Big J]

Good luck to him. If there are people out there who will buy like this then maybe the log boys need to simplify and start making real money??

 

Not defending the daft price the eBay seller is asking for, but you get all manner of American firewood processors that will take 3ft diameter material. I you can get the poplar back to the yard for £25 a tonne, you've halved your material costs compared to standard hardwood. It also takes about 3 months to dry (I've been doing most of my heating so far this winter with poplar) so capital is tied up for far less time.

 

I think as supply starts to be squeezed (which given that figures of £55/t have been suggested for standard hardwood mix delivered in) producers might have to start processing other materials. Of course it comes back to educating the customer though....

[headgroundsman]

does anyone else think 120' is optimistic?

[Big J]

does anyone else think 120' is optimistic?

 

Yes

 

Everyone is prone to exaggerating the size of logs. I've even got to the point with some of the tree surgeons I buy timber from where I ask "Is that an actual 3ft or a tree surgeon 3ft (which is usually about 22" if I'm lucky)".

[gensetsteve]

Not defending the daft price the eBay seller is asking for, but you get all manner of American firewood processors that will take 3ft diameter material. I you can get the poplar back to the yard for £25 a tonne, you've halved your material costs compared to standard hardwood. It also takes about 3 months to dry (I've been doing most of my heating so far this winter with poplar) so capital is tied up for far less time.

 

I think as supply starts to be squeezed (which given that figures of £55/t have been suggested for standard hardwood mix delivered in) producers might have to start processing other materials. Of course it comes back to educating the customer though....

 

I found with pop some days its as good as beech and other days a bit disappointing never worked out if it was different batches or effects of temp and weather on chimney

[AHPP]

Yes

 

Everyone is prone to exaggerating the size of logs. I've even got to the point with some of the tree surgeons I buy timber from where I ask "Is that an actual 3ft or a tree surgeon 3ft (which is usually about 22" if I'm lucky)".

 

Have you looked into having tape measures with your company name/phone number on made and giving them as freebies to tree surgeons. Engineering firms do it with 6" rulers because people will put business cards in the bin but will always keep a ruler at their desk. You might get more logs when people have your number to hand rather than just saying "fvck it, ring it up" and you'll get real measurements from those who do that.

[Big J]

Have you looked into having tape measures with your company name/phone number on made and giving them as freebies to tree surgeons. Engineering firms do it with 6" rulers because people will put business cards in the bin but will always keep a ruler at their desk. You might get more logs when people have your number to hand rather than just saying "fvck it, ring it up" and you'll get real measurements from those who do that.

 

Not a bad idea sir! It would have to be some sort of logging tape though, which would prove a very expensive business card!

[chris23a]

What he should have done is felled the trees, cut them to length, stacked them up neatly, took some photos then advertised it as Poplar cord for £x per tonne, would look more professional and customers know exactly what they are getting.