Chris Sheppard

Did try on a pair of meindls while at the show so at least can order a pair knowing they'll fit. Had forgotten about the Tirol fighters - does anyone know anywhere that's any cheaper than HB @ £205? Going to have to get some ordered soon as my curent boots feel even worse - a constant reminder I should have at least bought something at the APF

Did try on a pair of meindls while at the show so at least can order a pair knowing they'll fit. Had forgotten about the Tirol fighters - does anyone know anywhere that's any cheaper than HB @ £205? Going to have to get some ordered soon as my curent boots feel even worse - a constant reminder I should have at least bought something at the APF

Volume wise, once chipped a big hairy conny seems to take up nearly as much space as it did before it was chipped - if you think like that you'll be fine I don't mind a good bit of conny bashing. Dusty and horrible yes, but makes it all more satisfying ramming them through the chipper. We had some a few weeks ago that were the hairiest I'd ever seen, were not far off as wide as they were tall and each one was best part of the 25" bar on the 66. Of the 20 or so of them there were two and a bit bale trailers of timber and something like 80/100 cube of chip. Was quite glad to see the back of them mind

Volume wise, once chipped a big hairy conny seems to take up nearly as much space as it did before it was chipped - if you think like that you'll be fine I don't mind a good bit of conny bashing. Dusty and horrible yes, but makes it all more satisfying ramming them through the chipper. We had some a few weeks ago that were the hairiest I'd ever seen, were not far off as wide as they were tall and each one was best part of the 25" bar on the 66. Of the 20 or so of them there were two and a bit bale trailers of timber and something like 80/100 cube of chip. Was quite glad to see the back of them mind

Yep, some of the best consultants I've encountered are the ones who've sort of retired off the tools rather than the "tippy tappy" shoe brigade

Yep, some of the best consultants I've encountered are the ones who've sort of retired off the tools rather than the "tippy tappy" shoe brigade

Will do One thing I did wonder about but didn't occur to me til after, was whether it's possible to form the ball end of the hammer into a small axe like edge for some finer trimming and getting two tools out of one?

Will do One thing I did wonder about but didn't occur to me til after, was whether it's possible to form the ball end of the hammer into a small axe like edge for some finer trimming and getting two tools out of one?

What he said ^

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.