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    I'll look forward to that experience then.
  2. arboriculturist
    Spot on then
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    I am no fan of all training routes, however in the Arb. world NPTC assessment is the industry standard top certification and is reasonably robust when it comes to demonstrating operative competance. There have been many unfortunate occurances in the wood processing industry and for the quietest life possible, I intend do all I can to ensure the H&S box is ticked before someone under my instruction mills a single piece of timber. There will be those that may disagree of course.
  4. arboriculturist
    Ah, I agree - manufacturer factory training.
  5. arboriculturist
    How is Warranty to be addressed Jon?
  6. arboriculturist
    The ideal of mulching I would 100% support in a garden setting or a community planting, where there is plenty of free labour. In a commercial environment with tens of thousands of trees to plant, it's just not viable.
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    Many funded schemes require herbicide treatment and millions of plantation trees are treated each year - good or bad you will be fighting your corner without success until the day you die. ( Just one view point though)
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    Wisdom comes with experience! Thanks Jon, I remember those days and also the very day I pulled the plug. However it is uncanny how I have now ended up back exactly where I started and use subbies as well. But like it is said "the choice is yours". Nevertheless, it could be just as cost effective to send them off to the Factory in Europe to be trained - surely that would be recognised by H&S. Also very good for moral - a 'perk'. We'll see how it all pans out with the milling plans, when I catch up workwise and can focus.
  9. arboriculturist
    Ah - Maybe big J ?
  10. arboriculturist
    Is there anyone out there with a 'formal qualification' in ' Timber milling ' - that can comment ?
  11. arboriculturist
    Yes please, that would be a usefull resource
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    A controversial approach is never welcome, however the time saved could be spent on conservation activitivies - who's to say. There is never a simple 'right' answer to any 'enviromental' issue. I wonder how many have researched the manufacturing processes that are involved with making some of the weed suppressant products on the market - nasty.
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    Weed control / mulching can improve growth rates over 3 years by as much as 500%. ( Field trials I undertook) and significantly improve establisment rates. So get the Roundup out Jon, pre-planting and thereafter April/ September for 3 years.
  14. arboriculturist
    Jon The best mix for perpetually wet ground would be Common Alder and the 'pioneer' species - Silver Birch. Both fast growing and will give you some quality Firewood in the future. Don't forget decent 14/16 canes and tree guards. The planting season will soon be upon us - Good luck
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    Perhaps I'm missing the point - Someone said - " whoever gets qualified to Mill timber "
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    I am looking to get employee's trained in basic milling with a portable or static bandsaw mill. Woodnet and Plumpton College run a Lantra 'Selecting and Milling Timber' course. As far as I can see there is no NPTC course available. Can anyone advise me if there are recognised training courses available, that lead to an ' Industry Standard ' qualification, recognised by the H & S executive? Thanks.
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    346xp

    arboriculturist replied to fonzy's topic in Chainsaws

    That's VERY VERY good advice ! Ist hand experience of that.
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    346xp

    arboriculturist replied to fonzy's topic in Chainsaws

    Ah - that's a great tip - Aspen. Thanks
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    346xp

    arboriculturist replied to fonzy's topic in Chainsaws

    We've had a bunch of Stihl and Husky's with fuel line issues - especially if like us you keep them for years, wanting to get every last revolution we can from them! Changing them on all saws over 3 years now - low cost insurance. Some would disagree of course.
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    346xp

    arboriculturist replied to fonzy's topic in Chainsaws

    I have a 346XP Did 12 years before piston / barrel issues - best saw ever. Fitted non OEM piston/barrel kit - running perfectly - time will tell. I'd pay £ 350 if comp. good and it only had little use.
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    Woodland thinnings, hardwood 250 - 300 mm, no oversize, 1 man on his own including handling and maintenance - 4m3 / hr once proficient
  22. arboriculturist
    Here we go Jon: Tractor at 480 rpm. At best a 360 will produce 35m3 / 10 hours with Softwood 2 men. I man/machine loading, taking away, crosscutting/splitting oversize. Hardwood can take double or 2 1/2 times that time on an average load of Woodland thinnings. Processing bars and you will definately not sell the amount it will process. I don't like like chunky great logs that over 300mm diameter roundwood produces, so avoid processing over that.
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    Is there a strong market for used Alaskans, if we buy one then upgrade to a bandsaw?
  24. arboriculturist
    That will be me John - i'll sort now:001_rolleyes:
  25. arboriculturist
    That's sound advice. I have seen many posts on the Forum where others have struggled to market their products. I anticipated slabbing 2" /2 1/2" & 3" which is what the majority of joiners use, along with 6" x 12" lintels. Anyone else any ideas of what sells? It can sit there stickered up for as long as required to sell. I have been told by many, there is a strong demand for air dried British hardwoods. I am thinking its all about building a reputation for quality products at a good price. It's going to have to be the Bandsaw route though - Woodmizer LT70 I expect unless I encounter anything better for a similar price. Any replies welcome.

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