Andy Gentle

You would never make a salesman Andy ... this is a quote from the AIE firewood guide ...

 

Poplar Populus Poplar burns well and slowly when properly seasoned. Grade: 2

Probably not Dave, it is just that round here nobody wants it. I know people who burn Poplar succesfully, and in South France it is used in buildings. We milled some of it up a few years ago into railway sleeper sized beams to slot into steel girders for one of the woodchip pens. That has worked well.

Looked at yet another job this week to remove Poplars, approx 100 trees (at least 200tons).

I know it is though of as worthless but I am asking the question is anyone interested?

I know some people mix it in with other hardwoods for firewood.

I seem to be removing a lot of Poplar recently and already have a fair bit so do not want more in my yard.

Thought I would ask before I make plans to have it chipped for biomass.

Hi Paul, No not yet, to be honest I have been getting a fair bit of work for it at the moment so not bothered to push it. I really would like to sell it as a going concern to someone local. Currently got £3k's worth of orders I'm working through.

This really would be a good opportunity for someone.

I may still consider splitting it up tho Paul as I'm running myself ragged trying to do it all at the mo. I'm going to see how it goes once I've got the above work done.

Andy

I have decided to keep this equipment for now, It is earning too much for me to be letting it go. I am hoping to get someone on board to help out. Thanks to those who showed an interest.

I have a lorry with Hiab and could possibly do it, pm me with details and I'll give you a price.

Hi Andy, if you had this up two years ago i would have snapped it up.Must be a few students just out of college to go for it..have you tried Jason at Otley to place an Add in the Arb section.

 

good luck mate.

Good suggestion, Thanks, I will call Jason Monday

I'm thinking that maybe everyone in Suffolk is busy and no one is looking for work.......To clarify I am looking for the following.

A groundsperson, experienced or trainee.

A climber, must have the minimum basic tickets and at least some experience in the trade.

Somebody to assist in running the sawmill which is very busy at the moment.

Somebody to help with firewood production and delivery and general yard duties.

Must have full driving licence and be willing to work as part of a team. Good rates of pay dependant upon experience and ability, 28 days paid holiday and all training and PPE supplied.

If anyone is looking for a site to tip chip we are based near to Sudbury in Suffolk. Let me know or PM if it is of interest to anyone.

Never heard of them before. Looks like a good idea. Do you know how much they are?

It just goes to show how effective trackers are.

And Arbtalk, hopefully people will get to hear about it and can get their kit if serial no's are still on it or they can identify it.

Just heard through the grapevine that a place in Essex has been raided and they have found x2 chippers, saws, climbing gear etc. Apparently there is alot of stuff there. One of the chippers recovered was stolen on Monday night and had a tracker which led the cops to the hoard.

Thought it might be useful for those who have had stuff nicked

The crime no is IW104435. I think Suffolk Police are dealing with it 01473 613500

I looked at these. The vibram soles are based on a 4 season winter boot design made for taking crampons so its always going to be stiff. I thought they were too heavy.

Had a ranger, older one, 04, which was nothing but problems, that in itself was not so good but the problems I had with the dealer and ford themselves means I would never buy another ford. Don't know about toyota, they get good reports. I have had several navaras and although not perfect they do the job and are a good truck but the dealer service and backup is the best I've experienced in a lot of yrs.

Don't know you Dave but wishing you all the best. Well done for staying strong and being positive. Hope you get well soon.

Hi Andy - have you sold this kit yet?

Hi Paul, No not yet, to be honest I have been getting a fair bit of work for it at the moment so not bothered to push it. I really would like to sell it as a going concern to someone local. Currently got £3k's worth of orders I'm working through.

This really would be a good opportunity for someone.

I may still consider splitting it up tho Paul as I'm running myself ragged trying to do it all at the mo. I'm going to see how it goes once I've got the above work done.

Andy

I have a position available, full time. We are based on Suffolk/Essex borders. PM me with your experience or CV if interested or for more details.

try andy gentle,he has 1, in the classified

It's gone now but thanks for mentioning it. Last time I bought a 20ft one the going rate was £7/800 for a good one. 40ft ones are not much more. Transport is ususlly on top of that. Beware of not protecting the hinges tho as that is their weak point as far as thieving T****S are concerned.

I am selling my CTE Z20 Platfrom. It is mounted on a Nissan Cabstar chassis and is in very good condition. It has done 72,437, has almost 12 months MOT and has current LOLER and tax. The boom is in perfect working order and has only done 3100hrs. It has good tyres, is regularly serviced and well looked after. It has a working height of 20m with an outreach of 9m and has proved an invaluable bit of kit for tree work and also hire. I am only selling it as I have bought another. PM or phone for more info. 01787 319200

ZED20 2009-10.pdf

When you going Bob?

I have a job next week aprox 3 tonne of pine wood perfect straight trunk

 

any one interesting in collecting or any one know a tip site in the local area

 

any help always appreciated

 

collection for thursday ??

Don't know if it's of any interest to you but I can pick up timber from that area with my lorry and can take 8/10t at a time. Can pick up 2t butts so saves a lot of time and mess sawing it up. Pm me if your interested.

We are currently milling 16ton of WRC for a project. We have 2 sawmills, one mobile, 1 static and are based across the border in Suffolk. would be happy to help if we can.

Looks good but I would check out the max front axle weight as it is very easy to overload it with the hiab upfront on a 7,5t.

I have had several replies and pm's on this but have been away. Only just got back so will be sorting it out and getting back to everyone with a price and info etc.

hi very interested in the lot if you can deliver to bedford. pls come back to me if interested with a price [email protected] thanks

Andy I will look at the haulage to Bedford and be in contact. I am working away next week so will not be able to do much about it till I get back. Job not starting for a month anyway.

Looked at a job today and there will be 40/50 tons of good firewood, mainly Oak, Ash, a bit of field maple and some lime. It will all be 2/3m lengths 150/300mm dia. Available at rideside or could deliver 10t loads locally.

Pm me if interested. Suffolk /Essex borders.

Welcome to the forum, pm me your contact details as there may be something in the pipeline in the near future.