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    QUOTE: I can dry softwood logs in a day and hardwood in 2-3 days. Add a day to these times for big 50cm logs. How do you get such a low moisture starting point for Hardwoods ? Generally 50-60% is the norm. At that level I would have thought 4-5 days to reach 20%?
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    Well, that's disheartening to hear if indeed that is the case.
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    Great respect for saying what others dare not to. Human greed always shows up sooner or later and it just has to be accepted, however the bubble will burst for imports in due course for several reasons. One of which being, many end users don't realise that the wood they are buying is imported - when they do it will have an impact on their buying preferences. Keep Britain great - buy British. Good post Ed
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    There will always be horses for courses as you know Darrin. A Zig Zag is always an option and less of a learning curve, however once SJ technique is mastered, there is nothing as robust. Just watch an experienced user in action - says it all really. Need to get used to using the wood block and then its plain sailing, takes all the wear off the cam - last forever.
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    Can u post a photo?
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    An ART Spiderjack 2.1 Dyneema, an ART Positioner 2 with swivel, a Petzl Croll chest ascender and finally a CT foot ascender. Do we carry out Tree Surgery to make respectable money - No, we just like the climbing the Trees bit.
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    Reaching the inffed conveyor on the deck when lengths fall in more than 1 at a time and need sorting out.
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    I see the reasoning having the log deck facing the outdoors, but it must be a pain to manage the timber's behaviour on the deck on reaching the infeed conveyor.
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    I can see it makes personal financial sense to buy low cost imported timber, however to cut to the chase, buying British is what supports our economy. Economics aside, surely this is a flawed 'model' for your children's future, who will be living on this planet far longer than you and I?
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    What about the environmental and UK economy effects of importing kiln dried timber?
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    Sound advice - Thanks
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    That sort of makes the point re: Insurance cover
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    PL ins. gives peace of mind and can set you apart from others. If someday an individual decides to persue a claim against you - you will be relieved you are covered and the annual premium is small. Take out Insurance against HMRC Investigations for Vat and Tax - worth every penny. Everything covered and you can relax and focus on running a, professional, efficient operation.
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    That's looks like a tidy business you're operating there:001_smile: A decent floor surface is everything. I agree about the economics of trying to glean every last inch and experience usually tell you when to stop. One reason I published this post ' Re: % wastage from ...... is as I am considering buying a Mill I wish to fully research the economics before committing. Thanks for posting.
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    There has been a great response to my post - so thanks for the efforts put in. It is very apparent that when softwood saw logs arrive at £120 m3 + haulage retailing the sawn product at £250 - £300 a cube is a realistic figure. I would endeavour as you mention, to use every part of the log, anything else would be poor stock management:thumbup1:
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    Wow Jon! - Well you should know. I vote you produce and publish 'The Big J foot guide' - who knows it may be more lucrative and easier on the body than milling! Have you a view on Hardwoods? 40% wastage also?
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    That is possibly the best guide out there - 20% average. I don't suppose the team of experts who drafted the 'hoppus foot guide' did their calculations on the back of a fag packet.
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    Thanks for the range of replies - Referring back to my question: " I am just looking for an estimated average % of waste." Is 25% 'the answer' most of you would given the hundreds of variables? I would be using a mill costing 30K new - if bought in the UK.
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    What use did you have in mind for the CPH plant?
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    I am trying to determine approx. how much waste there is on average, when milling a mixed diameter load of SOFTWOOD sawlogs from 400mm up to the larger sizes. We get 20 tonne loads at a time. Whoever I ask seem to give wildly varying replies, with lots of 'ifs' and 'buts'. I am just looking for an estimated average % of waste. Thankyou for any replies in advance.
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    What do you use for a lanyard Steve and what karabiner ? Had a petzl grillon and 5m lanyard - next best to Art P or Zillon.
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    Not inexpensive Jon - but worth every penny Pulsar Nightsight LRF N870. I only have a .22.
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    They know their products and give good advice.
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    There are several online - we even get Hardox profiles cut.
  25. arboriculturist
    Buy from a Steel Stock-holder, as will be 1/2 the price. Many offer a cutting service. Buy double the steel thickness you have now. They will advise , which grade appropriate. Good luck:001_smile:

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