Chris Sheppard

I've only ever seen one manufactured on in use in the UK but it was tiny and only really any good on a small portable winch (chainsaw winch/capstan type). All I know is it came from the same place the guy bought his capstan winch. Have seen them made out of half an old plastic kayak though nd they seemed just as good. Never tried on on a tractor mounted winch but only person I know who did decided it was a waste of time.

Used to use this over bare wood before painting when we used to build showjumps. PVA used to be quite good for going over rough end grain before primering too. What you'll probably have most problem with is the moisture in the wood making any paint or primer be quite delicate - if you can, let them dry out a bit before primering.

One thing that jumps out at me is the push plate - the ram is quite high and the slider is quite short in relation. You might find it has a habit of binding a bit but also, it might be worth gusseting the push plate to the slider a bit more too as I have my suspiscions it wouldn't take a lot to crack it off. Other thing is as someone else said about the side knives, what can happen on shorter lengths is that they open up on the centre knife and mostly miss the side knives if they are set back like that. Is a bit catch 22 as by making the vertical split first it takes some pressure off the side knives rather than trying to split 6 way all in one go. Hope you don't take that as too negative, other than that it looks good

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Not seen them before - looks not dissimilar to the little echo one.

I'd go with alder too. Does it have knots more like softwood rather than big forky knots typical of hardwoods (if that makes sense?)

japa's version of the hakki pilke hawk (they were same machine but mirror image). I had a Hawk and it was OK but it was steady. Farmi do one similar too and Hakki Pilke now do a new road tow that replaced the Hawk.

I think I'd agree with that. Early 20's I'd be charging flat out at everything without thinking it through quite as much as I maybe do now at 30. I reckon I'm probably stronger now than I was then but was generally fitter then than now I'd say. But, I think a fair bit would come down to what actual work you're doing; Early 20's was charging up and down bank sides felling softwood all day or running winch lines out up hill whereas now I might spend a week on the forwarder, a week felling and a week dragging brash or a mixture of all three so vary a bit in comparison. Leading up to christmas last year we we're rushing to get the rest of a block of Pine flattened before it blew over and were properly going for it. I went into christmas feeling the fittest I had in ages. Last few weeks have been plenty of time off because of weather and plenty of forwarding so feeling sluggish. Short answer is I don't there is a right or wrong answer to the OP

I thought at first they were some new fancy chainsaw crocs

maybe, but the orange one raises the bar a fair bit

That orange one is awesome

Wants leaving where it is - the surf spec 2.4 turbo cracks heads just for fun.

Didn't bother today, would have been out forwarding and it would have made a hell of a mess. Only other job would have been line thinning some syc on a steep bank side - probably not best idea either

Getting fed up now. Looked OK first thing so was hoping we were going to miss the rain that they promised like yesterday (not a drop and even got sunburnt) but it got really dark (like drk enough to need lights in the house) and rained like I've never seen rain before. Finally easing off again but am sure we'll feel some repercussions in a few hours.

No Prob I know it might sound a bit biased based on what I used to do, but if I was going to go out an buy a new processor for sub 15", I would get one of the farmi's without hesitating. A few subtle differences compared to other similar sized machines in the same price bracket but so easy to use and seriously fast. Takes bendy wood well too as they have a massive throat width. If you get chance, get a go on one and I'd be very surprised if you didn't get on with it.

I think the Husky gear doesn't look bad but it doesn't seem to last like it used to. Had a pair of last years Technical trousers go back after a few weeks as they were falling to bits. Currently wearing Husky Functional trousers (what used to be the Husky Pro Lights) and they've needed restitching a few times already and they arent a year old yet. Think there must be better out there for less money.

About every 6000ish. I've only put 35,000 on it so far though.

Owned both types and used different brands of both types too. IME Circular is faster on smaller diameter stuff and doesnt need sharpened very often. Not great on bigger diameter or bendy stuff as tends to nip blade. Doesn't take as much per cut but makes nasty blowy dust. Quite often run on belts - overzealous operator tends to lead to faster belt wear. Chainsaw a bit slower cutting on smaller stuff but more consistent on bigger stuff. Needs sharpening a bit more but most can be sharpened on the machine if you're clever. takes a bit more but a lot less actual dust (jut lots of shavings). Can be quite hard on bars (especially if chain a bit dull) - rails want leveling up every few days before it becomes a problem. Generally, chainsaw machines tend to be physically a bit smaller too. For handling the widest range of shapes and sizes of timber I'd be more inclined to go chainsaw but that's just my opinion.

Mine's got 284,000 on it so far - 1996 300tdi.

Reckon you must just be unlucky as the only saw I can remember the spikes coming loose was a stihl (who'd want one of them any way )

Nope Galv is wonderful stuff

Quite liking my 90 at the mo - realised the MOT was coming up within the next couple of weeks, popped into the gargae on sat just to book it in but ended up getting it tested while I was there. Bearing in mind I've not laid a spanner on it in three months or so I was pleasantly surprised when it passed with no advisories Oh and it clicked onto 284,000 miles last week too

Not injured but had one take the back window of a tractor out once.

Looks handy - just needs a seat on the drawbar for some proper 2 wheel tractoring

Some of the older zetors are pretty good too. Some have huge cabs which can be great for carrying your saw/dinner bag etc but can be a bit cumbersome in a tight thinning