Brushcutter
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Hmmm that would be nice if it didn't have cheese and chili beef in it. I did once eat a 21oz mixed grill with chips onion rings and chocolate brownie with ice cream for pudding. I was very ill.
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Ideas for uses for chain oil containers 25l.
Brushcutter replied to Andy Collins's topic in General chat
Just looked at getting a 205l drum (330quid+vat +50quid delivery). So there is no real saving over getting the 25 liter drums. As for what to do with chain oil containers. I have a few that i keep for having a supply of water for putting a fire out in the woods if i have a brash burn up. Other than that i've used them as a plant pot with some wood around the outside. I've given them away when people ask for them and i've got rid of a few down the tip. Although its easier to shift the 10 liter ones the tip. -
I like it. Think Chris is right about needing a 360 to get the best of it. i was thinking it might work with a fast forwarder crane with a saw on. Draw it up to the headboard using the dipping boom saw repeat. Couldn't do tree length as i think you'd wreck the slew pots doing anthing over 8".
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Did my 34/35 at TKF they have a top site and the instructors are spot on. Ah the Bridge when i got up there after my long drive i had dinner. I got the chicken and ribs as i was mega hungry. Apparently not hungry enough it was massive i had the ribs for lunch the next day! The next night i saw some fellow Arbtalk members demolish defiantly two if not three courses of Bridge food.
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That will rot quick as well.
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Back before i started chainsaw work i use to get through £30-40 quid work boots like they were free. I remember putting a nail through the sole of the shoe on a Monday morning and they then leaked like a sieve. I got a couple of Treemee pairs of boots that were quite good. Then i got Haix Protector pros. Seem to get a year to 18 month out of a pair which for use 10 hour a day 5 days a don't seem too bad. When you work out the cost over a year its less than 50p a day! I'd gladly pay that for a good comfortable boot that's saved my ankle from being broken counless times due to it's support. If i do hit my boot with the saw there is at least a chance my foot wont be totally nackered. I can see if your climbing and in a good work position then you could get away without them. In forestry i think they're a must.
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Thats the top two bits of Beech of the stack and thats the stack it's self. Not sure how much extra life the oiling would give you. Whats the project wood for? If it's for some garden art in your own garden what does it matter about the 5 years top life span. Just replace it in 5 years. If its for a customer i can see the issue. Really what you want is a big lump of Sweet Chestnut as it can go in the ground and take a beating from the elements without ever needing any treatment. Unforunantly most bits of chestnut 30" or bigger are normally shakey.
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I've just been down to the end of the garden where i have some 8"x1"x4' beech boards. I've been at the end of the garden stacked and sticked for 5 years. They have a weathered look but they're not rotten.
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Be hard to say how long it would last. It's quite wet and windy up there so i think you wouldn't get too long. Say 5 tops years before it starts to look bad.
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About 6" thick. I don't think they would last more than a year or two. They will rot off very quickly at the ground/concrete level. If your going to do it with an alaskan mill make sure you have a lot of chains as with the exception of Hornbeam nothing wears the chain like beech.
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Going two years ago on the last day all the best freebie and complementary food stuff and beers had gone. Thats why i'm going for the 1st day this time:thumbup:
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I'm thinking of going on the Thursday.
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I've very happy with my Giant Talon 1. A new one i think would be over budget but you can pick them up on ebay for your budget.
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Jake plate has loads of advantages over roof mount and having used one over in Finland i'm on my way to being converted. For me it's still the king post in the rear of the window which is a pig to look around a its so close. You just have such a great view with a roof mount. Just a pitty about the front weights, wheel weights and water balasted tires to get it upright. It's only a small niggle but considering how less tippy it is its a good trade off. The main advantage of a roof mount is that you get a Botex which has a massive amount of lifting power for not a lot of money. That 2.8 tonne close in lift though does diminish being on the roof and you will tip it picking up big timber. The jake plate and crane Kelsa 203T crane can be had for around 17k from when i looked into 2 years ago. <edit>When i started writing this i had a point to make but i've lost it. Time for bed i think.
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Valmet hold their money because of their forestry reputation. Some of the new bigger Valtras T160 upwards can sometimes be had for an absolute seal with around 5000hours on if you look hard enough. If you know what you want and know your tractors then it's worth looking overseas. Lots of valtra/valmet crane tractors in Finland and France for around the 25k mark.
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Calidonian Forestry Services also offer roof mounts.
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I think that is the crane the question is does it include a Valmet?
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Seen one on a 390 and on an old ford. Oh and a Fast track although that was more behind the cab than on the roof. Oh the John Deere forest tractors have them too. Stephen hit the nail on the head with what you want. A swivil chair (although these can be fitted after) and enough room for your legs and controls. They're often on valmets as they have a flat floor unlike the MF. This aids turn the chair and cab room.
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hmmm maybe she need to come round for refresher training.
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Mines just below shoulder length. It's never in a pony tail though.
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Never seen it used like that. I've seen them used but never with such a big tenon for side leaners. Another useful cut to have in the bag of tricks.
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High stumps get me. Wasted wood and a bumpy forwarder ride. Oh there are 4 valid reasons for the high stumps: Can't read the specs, Can't listen to the specs, can't cut to the spec and doesn't care about the spec.
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I've noticed the number of 8" stumps, branch stubs crooked cuts and poor stacks thats now deemed acceptable.
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I have CS35 too which is multiple windblown. I just took the CS33 exam with no training i've been winch assisting felling and pushing over with jacks with a while so it was easy. I think if you do a lot of windblown especially multiple ones its well worth the training.
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I take photos of everything. I've got a photo album of all the interesting and i bit of the bread and butter work. It means that i've got something to show both employers and clients.
