Chris Sheppard

What he said ^

What he said ^

360 based harvester would be my suggestion, but 3.5 acres isn't a huge area though so might not be the most viable. Someone would more than likely have paid for it standing before it blew down if it was reasonable timber - there's half a chance there's still enough reasonable timber in there for someone to do it in return for the timber. Bad to say without actually being in among it.

360 based harvester would be my suggestion, but 3.5 acres isn't a huge area though so might not be the most viable. Someone would more than likely have paid for it standing before it blew down if it was reasonable timber - there's half a chance there's still enough reasonable timber in there for someone to do it in return for the timber. Bad to say without actually being in among it.

360 based harvester would be my suggestion, but 3.5 acres isn't a huge area though so might not be the most viable. Someone would more than likely have paid for it standing before it blew down if it was reasonable timber - there's half a chance there's still enough reasonable timber in there for someone to do it in return for the timber. Bad to say without actually being in among it.

Tis a show I really like going to but it's a bit far to come down this time, especially so close to the APF. Hopefully I'll get down to it again soon enough. Steve, if you've not encountered the band on the Sat night yet, you're in for an experience

Tis a show I really like going to but it's a bit far to come down this time, especially so close to the APF. Hopefully I'll get down to it again soon enough. Steve, if you've not encountered the band on the Sat night yet, you're in for an experience

Tis a show I really like going to but it's a bit far to come down this time, especially so close to the APF. Hopefully I'll get down to it again soon enough. Steve, if you've not encountered the band on the Sat night yet, you're in for an experience

Hi Tom, Yes, we ended up with one of the Riko ones, but typically managed the job we bought it for without needing it so can't comment on how effective it might be as yet. We've other work to do on the same estate so should be able to report back at some point

Hi Tom, Yes, we ended up with one of the Riko ones, but typically managed the job we bought it for without needing it so can't comment on how effective it might be as yet. We've other work to do on the same estate so should be able to report back at some point

Hi Tom, Yes, we ended up with one of the Riko ones, but typically managed the job we bought it for without needing it so can't comment on how effective it might be as yet. We've other work to do on the same estate so should be able to report back at some point

That looks nearly as much hole as it does chassis Still reckon save a bit moreand go marslands - you'll not be dissapointed. It's not a huge job either. Did a 90 in my back garden using nothing more complex than a couple of high lift jacks, a couple of bottle jacks, a stack of wheels/wood/blocks etc and hired an engine crane for a day. Took the equivalent of about 5 days on my own. Also, it gives chance to replace any of those little bits that are a pig to get at normally while it's in bits.

That looks nearly as much hole as it does chassis Still reckon save a bit moreand go marslands - you'll not be dissapointed. It's not a huge job either. Did a 90 in my back garden using nothing more complex than a couple of high lift jacks, a couple of bottle jacks, a stack of wheels/wood/blocks etc and hired an engine crane for a day. Took the equivalent of about 5 days on my own. Also, it gives chance to replace any of those little bits that are a pig to get at normally while it's in bits.

Has anyone tried the Meindl Timberking boots yet? Meindl Timberking I'd gone to the APF with the intention of coming away with a new pair of Haix Tibet Forest's but could only find two people selling them, one didn't have the size I wanted and the other, when I asked about warranty, said that I was best forgetting Haix altogether since they've changed factories and should go for the Meindl Woodlander (or whatever it's called). I've seen the timberkings previously and while they look a bit dodgy, are supposed to be absolutley fantastic in the woods. I saw them in the flesh for the first time on the Treeworker stand at the APF but they didn't have many pairs and not my size, but they are getting more in stock due to the huge amount of interest they'd had. Failing that, does anyone have any suggestions as to a good foresty boot? We do a bit of arb but not much and I don't climb either. I want high leg, hard wearing boot with a proper sole, decent tread and other than the Tibet Forest, not a Haix boot. Prefer goretex lined but not critical, and price not too much of a concern if they are going to be comfy and last a while

Has anyone tried the Meindl Timberking boots yet? Meindl Timberking I'd gone to the APF with the intention of coming away with a new pair of Haix Tibet Forest's but could only find two people selling them, one didn't have the size I wanted and the other, when I asked about warranty, said that I was best forgetting Haix altogether since they've changed factories and should go for the Meindl Woodlander (or whatever it's called). I've seen the timberkings previously and while they look a bit dodgy, are supposed to be absolutley fantastic in the woods. I saw them in the flesh for the first time on the Treeworker stand at the APF but they didn't have many pairs and not my size, but they are getting more in stock due to the huge amount of interest they'd had. Failing that, does anyone have any suggestions as to a good foresty boot? We do a bit of arb but not much and I don't climb either. I want high leg, hard wearing boot with a proper sole, decent tread and other than the Tibet Forest, not a Haix boot. Prefer goretex lined but not critical, and price not too much of a concern if they are going to be comfy and last a while

There was a couple on ecolots a week or two back - one was an 8ft single tall ring for £500 - thought that didn't seem too bad.

There was a couple on ecolots a week or two back - one was an 8ft single tall ring for £500 - thought that didn't seem too bad.

We don't get too much bother with stuff getting pinched but had a farmer want to buy the last part load (it was stcked in his yard) and decided he'd move it all into a heap with his telehandler and then changed his mind once he'd found out how much it was going to cost him and it's now all blocked in until the new year - at least it will have dried out a bit. Going to be quite satisfying leading it out of the yard past him

We don't get too much bother with stuff getting pinched but had a farmer want to buy the last part load (it was stcked in his yard) and decided he'd move it all into a heap with his telehandler and then changed his mind once he'd found out how much it was going to cost him and it's now all blocked in until the new year - at least it will have dried out a bit. Going to be quite satisfying leading it out of the yard past him

I used to take my old HP Hawk out on hire a bit but to be honest it wasn't really worth it. When you're out on hire the customer will want you to bray the hell out of the machine and all you'll end up doing is wearing out your machine faster so it's knackered when you need it for yourself.

Isn't it big bar mount too?

That 974 was lovely wasn't it I went to the show with an open mind - the last one at Ragley was great, but the last one at Cannock didn't seem that great. Was pleasantly surprised at how many new, unseen things were on show and also that the stands seemed to be fairly spacious - Cannock last time seemed like everyone had to make do with tiny stands and ram loads of stuff in.

Marslands here too. Found them good to deal with and was easy to fit with minimal fettling.

Good to meet you too Andy - you'll have to forgive me as I'm terrible at introductions

Had a good look round yesterday, bumped into plenty of familiar faces. Didn't buy owt but am back again tomorrow so probbaly will this time