Rob D
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Removing the wooden section from a hi-lift wedge?
Rob D replied to andy_mac's topic in Maintenance help
Never thought about doing that -
Removing the wooden section from a hi-lift wedge?
Rob D replied to andy_mac's topic in Maintenance help
Really? I've been doing it with mine for several years when the wood has split and never had a problem afterwards... Why would it weaken them? -
They may not look robust but the ones I have are! The only damage to some are where I've clumsily put the forks through them! A few have been tipped 4 to 5 times still look fine. They're fully uv proofed..
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It It was from here I think! Bulk Vented Log Bags & Net Bags from Bag Supplies (fibc) Ltd, Dundee, Scotland £5.30 + vat if you have a good load.
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Removing the wooden section from a hi-lift wedge?
Rob D replied to andy_mac's topic in Maintenance help
Or put in the log burner over night and in the morning the wood inside the wedge will be gone... Don't be tempted to put the ring part in though as this will melt -
I did this with my bulk bags a few years ago. Still not as good as the fully vented/mesh bags IMO. I bought 300 vented/mesh sided bags, swallowed hard at paying out £1500... ... and have never looked back since. Easy to handle, reusable, easy to deliver in bags or loose (using a small jib crane), looks good for the customers as you can explain how the bags are very expensive because they are designed to dry logs in.
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Agree with the first post entirely. My prices have gone up, each year my production goes up 25-30%. Mild winter or not it still gets cold (and I'm almost as far south as you can get). I don't know anyone near me who had genuine dry logs to sell in March. I've always sold out just after Christmas. I want to get to Feb this season. Customers are better educated? Slightly maybe but on the whole I'd say not or they would plan ahead and season their own wood. December will always be a busy month for log sales as people like to get organised for Christmas.
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If it's monster it's worth giving MaverickGR (or simialar!) on here a shout as he seems to be after monster planks...
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I bet there are some gems of planks hidden amongst that lot! Well done for posting
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Well done. After reading the various posts on this thread I will do this as my modus operandii (whatever it is!) in any similar situations encountered this year.
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No worrys. The Lucas mill sounds good although machinery that's stood for a long time can often be more trouble than it's worth...
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Don't look at it as getting in a row..... more a healthy heart felt debate! All part of the fun of the forum!
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I get about 2 of these a day mainly because my e-mail address is on the website. There's a website 419 Eater - The largest scambaiting community on the planet! It's called scam baiting.... you lead the scammer on in order to waste their time... Not sure if it's a good idea or not really when you can just hit the delete button....
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I don't think it sends the wrong message and implies you can sell the logs cheaper as you're asking him not to contact you again.... .... but I like your thinking in calling his bluff! Tell us how it plays out Ben
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I've got a system that sounds similar to cordstrap (but don't know the name off the top of my head). It's very good, the strapping is tough and very easy to re tension. Just checked it and can't see manufacturer though....
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Another solution is to ask 'what do you think a fair price would be for the logs you had?' Pay back the difference to him, say you appreciate his point but you are not going to drop your prices and next time he should contact someone else for his logs. This saves you having to collect them, it's fair and it means you won't have to deal with him again. I'd say I get 2 to 3 people unhappy with their logs each year - it goes with the territory IMO. I try and come to a compromise as above and then request that they do not contact me again.
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As above beech is a tricky one to sell... If you had the tree milled what will you do with the planks? An easy solution is to see if someone will mill it with you for a % of the wood (although that % likely would be in their favour). But then you'd have some planks to play with for little outlay.
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That may be a peterson mill as they have honda engines. By the way bob the forum has a no swearing policy.... this also includes putting * into swear words... I got picked up on it and this is how i know!
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Ho Ho excellent!
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Log sales steady, not advertising yet and selling 20 cube a week to previous customers. Will start advertising the week after it gets cold.
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Sounds very pro - almost nicked to order.... Sorry to hear it... you work so hard and then this happens.
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Hi Bob, Welcome to the forum. The Stihl MS650 is 85cc and the max recommended bar size is 30". I suppose you could put a 36" bar on it as there is some leeway.... .... but your chain sharpening skills and general saw maintenance would have to be very spot on to get away with it. If the above are 'so so' 30" would be your max.
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I'd get a job with a firm first (or see if they need anyone to help at weekends). That way you'll get to see if you like the job without having to spend money on equipment etc. See how you go through the winter doing it! If all goes well you could then look at starting your own business next year.
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That's impressive for hawthorn! I'd quarter it up as I've tried drying/sealing it in the round but always seemed to crack... That should keep you turning over the winter!
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Are you doing the job for the timber Ian or are you working the wood for someone else?
