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Ive an old countax that I use for my hilly patch. It does ok, but next one will be better on slopes (side slopes especially), out front deck (for round the fruit trees etc) and a mulcher. The kids and dogs can live with the clippings for a while. I'm sick of filling 4 wheely bins with clippings every week in the summer. 9/10 times I can cut but not pick up as I cut, cos its too damp, so it doubles the job time, picking it up after a couple days drying. Sounds like you need a hydraulic cutter deck for the mog crane, just park up next the garden and stroll 'n' mow with the remote:lol:
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As above, depends where you are. I've been offered £30 per ton roadside as log, mainly windblow larch and sitka, for 300-400 ton in cumbria.
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Calling all VW nuts! New 4x4 Amarok Pick up truck!
treedave replied to Beezy's topic in General chat
Have heard that the FC are/were looking at these for their guys that need 4x4, mainly from a carbon footprint/fuel use point. But then someone has decided to shut them, so probably not buying much for the forseeable! -
Logs started to pick up again last week and steady away now, only real surprise is some of my regulars have finally got the idea. They are placing orders now for me to come and fill their newly bought/expanded wood sheds in May and June. Happy days.
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Another vote for Northern poly tunnels, they'll make to your spec (in my case no doors, one end galebreaker other open, best light transmission plastic and to a set size). Be careful of 2nd hand, farming mate of mine got one next to free out of the back of the gaurdian, ended up costing about the same after buying all the missing/ broken/ extra bits required. His next one came from NPT and we put it up in two 1/2 days.
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"There is a axe in the garage if you want to get started now" The response that is, Good you know where it is then, I recommend starting early in the morning so YOU can get finished by lunch and have the afternoon off. Not unusual to have people add bits on, worst is when you've finished, tided up and collecting / arranging payment. Then the "I thought you were doing ...." comes out - often knowing perfectly well what was agreed ie different tree at other end of garden etc.
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Stretch Airs - A's or C's depending on what kind of climbing, what's dry / clean(ish) etc etc Have had a pair of the new gladiator II's go bang on a side seam after 1 day in them and just got the replacement back, so will see how they cope with skidding / winching in liquid mud next week. My C's were fine till a bridge too far and the zip gave up, took a year to break them though, a replacement in order as there's plenty life left in the rest of the trousers.
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Advertising/promotion of your products....please read
treedave replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Firewood forum
Think I've done it, lets see what comes up:confused1: Seen to have worked - an IT success in my world. -
This what your after? Tractors and farming machinery for sale including John Deere tractors
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I've thought about those as a base vehicle, just seem a bit wide. They do have better speed and probably capacity. Not sure how the tracks would hold up to the harder ground / rock between the bogs I usually end up in. Nice light pressure though 2-3 psi if my maths is right, but a 16 m turning circle!, not exactly nippy. Will check prices though as they'd be a belting machine on a moss or moorland. Hagglund BV206 All Terrain Vehicles Did you end up getting something similar or nothing in the end.
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The Alstor comes with a kubota diesel option, but not as flexible as the vimek, as you say. Alternatives - always open to suggestions (well constructive ones anyway:sneaky2:) Main aim is low impact, poor access extraction
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As the title suggests I'm looking at getting one or other. Anybody got any experience working with/owning either of the above. The vids available on you tube are impressive, but most ads are. I'm after the day to day niggles / improvements etc. For those that are in the dark about these machines see below, VIMEK :: 620 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8mNDaey5uo&feature=related]YouTube - Alstor 8x8 utility vehicle[/ame]
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As the title suggests I'm looking at getting one or other. Anybody got any experience working with / owning either of the above. The vids available on you tube are impressive, but most ads are. I'm after the day to day niggles / improvements etc. For those that are in the dark about these machines see below, VIMEK :: 620 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8mNDaey5uo&feature=related]YouTube - Alstor 8x8 utility vehicle[/ame]
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I've opted for the plastic re-useable mesh in the past and had a couple of years use out of each section. Downside - if you leave it in place too long (>2 yrs) is that the bramble / honeysuckle etc love to grow up it. The link below shows it used with rabbit netting (they can be a prob making own holes etc), depends on your area. Also, better for smaller deer, Fallow / Red seem to make short work of it sometimes. If you leave the right trees standing (or as 6 footers) then don't even need posts. 100 MTRS x 1.8 MTRS JUMBO PLASTIC DEER FENCING NETTING on eBay (end time 04-Feb-11 07:23:09 GMT) NB no endorsement of any seller intended or implied Brash piles - not that effective against deer (unless massive and time consuming), and rabbits just hide in them.
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Firewood suppliers directory feedback and support forum
treedave replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Firewood forum
Minor point but would shorten the list of counties when searching by region, Cumberland and Westmorland no longer exist. Its Cumbria or Lancashire now. -
I had a neutraliser fitted in my system, but not a combi boiler. That way the thermostat on the boiler only fires it if the fires has not got the water to temp. Once the water is up to temp, the tank thermo diverts heat from fire (or odd occasion that fires not on, the boiler) thru to the central heating. Sounds complicated but works really well - saves me about 1000L of oil a year. If you where closer I know a plumber and sparky that work together on these systems.
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There's a white fallow escaped from a private collection near mine, tends to hang a round with the sheep during the cold weather, company or just extra feed:hmmmm2:
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Hey up,
Bad news - the felling contract for LDNPA fell thru for various reasons. Have still got the Syc at Haverthwaite, just waiting for driver to come back from Hols. If you are still looking for firewood, I know That Stu Cole has a contract turning out about 750 tons of Beech / Ash from the Duddon, not sure if he has buyers for it all yet - most of is still standing!!. I'll let you know if anything else comes up.
Cheer
Dave
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Or even use the charcoal in the production of gunpowder. I believe that alder was the preferred type due to its soft even dust when crushed. Talk about a de-rail!
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My alder was cut earlier than yours (so a bit drier to start) and its racked up in a field, the birch is turning but the alder is still fine. I'm going to be cutting and drying mine for next season, as long as I get it dry and keep it dry I don't think it'll be a problem.
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Congrats to the winners, thanks to Steve for running it once again and donating the gloves I won. For those that didn't win this time, the moral high ground is reserved for you.
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Its good to ask, but there are free to use facilities on interweb. Try this, Royalty Free Stock Image: Axe in stump (15p I think, check the legals!) or search here for similar and free, morgueFile free photos for creatives by creatives
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I find firewood pays best when I get a thinning/ coppice restoration contract. I can sell out some timber roadside to help cash flow / costs etc. The rest goes on the pile. Doing it this way puts me in mind for other work with estates (surgery, invasive species, deer etc) - one stop shop for clients, fills any empty days with work at home and ensures plenty of firewood to run the home heating system (heat & water for no cash outlay). Would I do it full time buying it in? not without a lot more investment - buildings machines etc.
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Anyone know of a machine and operator for hire, my usual guy has fallen off the radar. The work is in a nice stand of hardwoods to be thinned, so ground damage needs to be kept to minimum. Any contacts welcome.
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There have been a few things between school and here. Working with long term unemployed, helping them with life skills and self image. Working with "naughty boys" pre and post sentencing, both the above in the outdoors doing "extreme sports". Selling firealarms door to door. Leading expeditions of school kids to various bits of the world, chase boating / safety cover for white water rafting in europe. Qualified as a primary school teacher!! Worked as seasonal labourer / beater on scottish shooting estates. Doing logisitcs and safety cover for management training courses using the outdoors. Now I shoot deer, squirrels and cut trees. Whats the best - they where all good at the time, they all had bad days and great days but this is the best at the moment.
