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arboriculturist

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  1. They will not help. You will average 1.75m3 / tonne if you were to split 25 18T loads. That gives you an accurate figure. Process another 25 loads and I would say that the volume will vary less than 2.5%.
  2. Yes, he's a genuine nice man. I was invited to the AA lunch gathering at the trade fair a few years, as I was involved with Tree shade impact assessment on buildings and gardens in relation to BS5837 at the time and spent some time talking to him. He holds a lot if knowledge and he developed his own Tree Risk assessment system. I saw him set the UK record for pole climbing, at a huge forestry show in the New Forest I recall - 9.... something seconds - he was yards ahead of his nearest competitor !
  3. Of all those out there, Gehl and Giant seem to be by far the highest build quality and last the longest. Legendary Kubota engines in the Giants and Deutz in the Gehl - that sort of says a lot. Avants seem very popular for some reason though ?
  4. Why so wide. have you a specific demand for wide dimensional timber or just for milling slabs of specific timbers ?
  5. Is that a GH94 with full width ramp in the background?
  6. Spud has just refurbished and ported a 020T I bought new in 1999 ! Most people would have probably binned it but that was never going to happen with me. I cant wait to get that one back. Also a 15 year old 200T and a 12 year old MS 200. I could have spent the money on new, but I am not convinced it would be money well spent. (well maybe on a 2511 and 880) ?
  7. Hold on a minute - who said anything about square ! He does 'basic' through and through, slabs - 'basic' like slicing a loaf of bread. Rough Hewn definitely doesn't go as far cutting the crusts off ?
  8. Ah - Are the saws happy if you were to switch between pump and Aspen ? We will probably use pump with airfed mask off compressor when here at base, like we use spraying 2 pack isocynate paints.
  9. Not keen on all that toxic dust, working in a tyvex suit all day with air fed mask - bit like chainsaw milling ?
  10. OK, forget the resin then ! - Stick with what you know and are good at - always ?
  11. Still sealed up in the boxes I am sorry to say and my iPhone is buffering so can't take photos and has gone back - hopefully later in December i'll get it built up and get some images posted. Spud has just ported the 660 and it will be on its way back to me shortly!
  12. Ok, so why can't we be resin table makers, you and I have all the equipment and expertise ?
  13. That was the plan, but always good to hear others views. ?
  14. Yes agreed - but at Timber Auctions it is a rare sight to see any attempt at sealing !
  15. There is probably a market for most slabs over time, but I am interested to hear what others do when they have milled a big stick and several of the slabs have 2 or 3 really soft spots along their length? Several options of course including re-saw, if for joinery, into narrower dimensional timber. Any feedback much appreciated.
  16. I've always sealed the ends of any freshly milled timber with 3 coats of oil based paint - but that has been timber milled by someone else. I am wondering if is worthwhile sealing the ends of big sticks we bring back to stockpile as they may sit here for a year before they are milled?
  17. I am surprised - but don't doubt you.
  18. Sure, nothing ventured - nothing gained and you never know. I was told to put together the spec. I would like and it would be looked at. For the GAP spec GH 94BT - £ 2300 I recall.
  19. Yes, you mentioned full width in a prev. post I think and I will def. go for that. GAP spec. GH84BT is the 185/70R13 tyres 5 stud wheels. Not sure if that cranked GAP spec drawbar will effect anything ? - they said not - told just cranked so GAP panel van rear doors could open.
  20. So the smaller you split the firewood the less weight you would have per m3 - provided they had both been allowed to dry to the same MC?
  21. Of course - you hit the nail on the head - thanks. That's it then 200mm brakes it is. While you are about - what is your view on the the solid full width hole punched ramp 3 ft 9" versus 4' 9" long ?
  22. There is 'NOTHING' GAP spec out there. GAP spec. GH84BT is the 185/70R13 tyres 5 stud, HD jockey wheel, LED lights all round, double leaf springs, lowered swan neck draw bar to allow panel van doors to open. Ifor will not fit the larger drums, but I am sending another email that will reach the right dept. so lets see.

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