arboriculturist

So grab load Hardwood 17.5 tonne on 8 wheeler approx? That sounds extremely inexpensive. I don't begrudge hauliers earning a decent living, we all hope for that.

Do you put that down to fuel costs?

It seems that some hauliers charge a set rate per load or per tonne and others charge by the hour for the lorry. Distance for the set rate doesn't always affect the price wether 10 miles or 40. We paid £195 set rate per load 25 miles distance and the same for a load 9 miles away. What is the going rate in your area?

what sort of costs are involved with your setup? Thanks

go on youtube - lots of online tutorials - Oil pump/tank replacement Good luck!

It will if it is Western Red Cedar, but end of the hedge if Leyland Cypress!

Have you still got the kiln running without RHI ?

This is a good idea, however any additional handling adds massively to overheads, plus you need the capital to invest in timber whereas those running a drier can practically buy in a load at a time and dry.

If you are planning to invest in a system to dry firewood, depending on how you wish to run your business, there is far more to complying with the RHI criteria than you would imagine. The team at LogPro include those with real expertise in this area and they have declined to promote LogPro further, but are working on another robust system. Batch boilers currently available in the UK (those that run on lumps of wood) will not meet the emissions criteria when run with a full load of wood. Therefore should the same RHI auditing that occurs in parts of Europe is implimented in the UK, you may encounter issues when an audit takes place. There is also the possibility of historic RHI payments claimed being sought to be recovered by enforcement. Personally I feel the risk is too great. In summary - If you wish to dry wood, let the wind do the drying or invest in a woodchip boiler installation for which you will need considerable capital. Good luck.

Thanks for that data-brilliant

The cutters I have dealt with get the product to you when they say they will - that is a big plus point when you are working with windows in the weather.

The cycle time seems slower on the video, but may be running slower speed. With the table and 4 way blade that is a splitter to be reckoned with. Some will shy away from the price but nothing can compare for build quality.

That is impressive and safe with both hands on the controls. What price is the FS 24 from JAS? Thanks

Thanks for that info. You have interesting machinery in your yard - especially the crawler!

Do you know the overall 12" cycle time of your Posch? (from start to rest) Thanks

Totally agree - Just gathering data on specific examples to allow informed decisions to be made. e.g. Stack of Larch Roundwood - Felled in December 2.5m, 250mm dia, hillside exposed location, uncovered. Central moisture level after 12 months 42%. Data collection has to start somewhere despite all the variables and armed with the data you can use statistics to achieve a table of results. Thanks

Good point - bark optimised to keep soil water in and nasties out.

This data will be important to some, trivial for others, however variable the posts - as is often the case. The key is to determine what elements of the feedback give you the data you require. Some treat the Forum like having a casual pint in the Pub, others are seeking specific information and perhaps a combination of the 2. Back to the admin. then, has to be done.

Were they really at that level when a length was crosscut in half and tested in the middle of the roundwood?

No - you are spot on.

Yes, pulling off sheeting with pools of swamp water on - very unpleasant! You could buy that expensive roll plastic covering attachment made for timber stacks, but at the price it comes in at that would be insane.

Personally, my experience tells me average 10-15% over 12 months depending on Roundwood diameter and topographical location. Still unsure how this compares with others findings. Perhaps knowone except the large Biomass producers take the time to monitor their timber drying rates?

That's a cunning 'business model' Euroforest have then!

If you saw what the Forces shift with ground anchors - you would not hesitate! A 'V' configuration is a popular one, made from mild steel flat, multiple pin holes to stake down. Be sure you research the exact principles though before you apply though. Good luck.

I would suggest in the 1st instance you determine if the root/s is/are dead alive. If alive then why not use current practice - air spade to remove soil from area required, which may allow adjustment of existing root positions and reinstate the growing medium according to the relevant BS's. Keep those roots covered and damp at all costs, at all stages of the operation as far as is practicable.