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    Yale Maxi-Flip Sport Flipline + ART Positioner with cam change option - Lightweight, and ergonomic - Comes at a price but you'll never want to use anything else:thumbup1:
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    The exchange rate is already making an impact on fieldsports ammunition and chainsaw bars, to name just 2. Imported Kiln Dried Firewood price increase is soon to follow, which will impact on the amount that arrives on our shores. At least those that dry in the UK are supporting the regional economy to a degree. (Those EU driven Tariffs need to be curbed though ! )
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    No way, I wonder if SPUD has a view on this? We held off on the 2510 fortunately and will await others feedback on the 2511 before shelling out for one. STIHL 150C / 150TC - We find ourselves waiting for both these saws even when you have fitted a new still chain, so hoping the 2511 excels ! Any power failings with it after it has had some serious use and it will packaged up and sent to SPUD to work his magic
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    Don't forget it will take 15 - 20 refills before the saw 'beds in' and reaches full power.
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    Exchange rate - yes Brexit - no
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    Don't underestimate Firewood production on a large scale. Those that make a success of it have invested a huge amount of capital, time and effort, to be able to produce a high end quality consistent product. In order to build a customer base you need to offer something the competition cannot and you won't find that easy. Every hour you spend on the business, wether it be processing, delivering, servicing, repairing or admin. it needs to be factored in and if you actually do this, which many don't, you will find that the margins are tight to say the least. Spend time with someone out of your region on a desktop study before you go any further. Good luck should you choose to persue this.
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    Offering to move and stack Firewood for free is a non-starter. No professional supplier would even consider it. Charge £15 per m3 and it is worth doing - provided they have barrow access - if not £20. In this business you can not afford to do anything for nothing. To make a reasonable margin you need to set your sights on being fully automated, with machines replacing the human element. We no longer lay a hand on the timber. There are far, far easier ways to make a living that are less mundane - but Good luck.
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    6 wheeler and drag - mixed hardwood species 1.5 - 1.75m3 per tonne split at 200mm. All Beech closer to 1.5m3 per tonne.
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    What species of timber was the load and did the lorry have onboard weighing?
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    This thread reminds me of me asking the dog not to chase the cat for the last 10 years - just don't seem to be through to him:001_rolleyes:
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    Forget all about weight - 5.5m3 = 10m3 approx. 200mm Firewood. Partly decayed Scots! , so value no more than £125 if you have to handle, process and then transport yourself.
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    AS ABOVE - but it won't work with some. If they don't pay on the specified date in the above - follow it up with a copy of the completed Summons, which can be done online giving them 24hrs to settle or the Summons will be registered. If no payment - file the Summons. Get those T&C's sorted right away though and only take written instructions in future. Good luck.
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    HAIRONYOURCHEST is the best advice of all the posts. Get your local friendly AG. engineer to give you 1/2 hr of his time. Wellington Welding in Plymouth like Cornish says, 2 x 50 metre extension cables and an auto-dark helmet and you will be set up for the next 20 years. Good fortune with the welding:thumbup1:
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    Give Richard Milton a ring 01823 674 422. Quality Douglas kindling in plain yellow bags. Quick efficient service and will deliver in a 7.5T tail-lift if you have no forklift on site.
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    Don't forget the science behind the optimum MC Firewood should be to burn and still give the maximum calorific value a particular species is able to produce. Accelerate drying by all means, but not to the very low levels of MC that some of the 'Imported' kiln dried is coming in at. Support the local economy every time. Any solar gain from enclosing your firewood will be negated by the loss of airflow - protect the tops and sides of containers from wetting, preferably with a standalone roof.
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    Uh - Just Joking.
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    We all know that processing larger logs is beneficial in more ways than one, that said I would possible supply 1.1m3 for the 1m3 price. The end user rarely has any realistic idea anyway, unless they are in a timber related profession. By the way Jon, you can't afford to be hand stacking if you want to continue living the life you have become accustomed to
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    Spending an elderly couples money on anything other than a removal is a futile waste of resources on a Sycamore colonised by KD. Having seen many catastrophic failures of S. trees in similar circumstances this is only going to end one way. KD in Sycamore is aggressive, like a knife through hot butter. This species does not have the ability to compartmentalise KD and will loose the battle every single time. Monolith the tree, promoting and supporting bio-diversity and plant 3 new trees in the garden. Your time would be better spent encouraging people to plant more trees than debating further and I expect any expert with over 20 years experience will advise you similarly. I hope all goes well,
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    Trading Standard and the Police can co-operate to trace via your Bank who's account the cheque is paid into. Taking the law into your own hands can backfire, so perhaps best to defer the satisfaction you deserve. Law enforcement may dissuade the offenders from targeting the vunerable in future. Someone of his age deserves a little respect, hopefully he has some decent neighbours you may look out for him. Sad to hear stories of this nature.
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    Sticking to my guns: 3rd - Snowdrop tree (Halesia carolina)
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    My earlier post did nothing tho throw others off the scent, your just too good. Anyway here are the correct answers: 1st - Snake Bark Maple (Acer capillipes) 2nd - Small Leaf Rowan (Sorbus microphylla) 3rd - Snowdrop tree (Halesia carolina) If others think I am wrong, i'll go straight to the back of the queue
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    Second one's - Gleditsia triacanthos.
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    Having followed this thread with interest, I have to say that I would err on the side of caution with diy mods. Like is said 'a little knowledge can be dangerous'. Give your saw to an experienced technician like Spud and you pay a fair price for a saw mod. that will give you a major power upgrade, smooth running with long life durability. He brought our 346xp back from the abyss and it was returned as one of the best saws known to man! Horses for courses as always. Got 2 150's and 2 201T's destined to follow the same path.
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    Totally agree - cab off etc , total repair around 1K, but good as new after.
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    I couldn't agree more - we actively promote softwood and always have done. As you pointed out, there are still thousands of acres of available sites on home soil that could support the cultivation of soft/hardwoods. I am all for pulling the plug on imported timber a soon as possible - it may just help the UK Firewood producers / harvesters / cutters get a fairer price for their products / services.

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