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  1. renewablejohn
    Make sure you get it in writing that they will not take enforcement action.
  2. renewablejohn
    Difflock Which part of the country are you. If your near to Bolton you could try my Forward control on your land. I used to be a MB Trac traditional but capability wise in sticky conditions theres no comparison. The downside being the long linkages for gear shift, pto shift etc. If you do decide to sell your MB let me know as I would be interested for spare parts.
  3. renewablejohn
    You could get a Forward control MB Trac that has crab steer normally found as the base unit for crop sprayers. I bought mine as were on peat and normal tractors have access for only 6 months of the year. We replaced the crop tyres with standard wide wheels. Amazed at the difference in foot print between our normal MB Trac and the forward control using crab steer. Just have to remember to go back onto normal steer when going through narrow gateways.
  4. renewablejohn
    Any chainsaw carvers, millers or wood turners near Bolton. Getting quite a lot of big butts and seems a shame turning them into firewood. If still here by the time I have finished the small timber then logs it will have to be.
  5. renewablejohn
    Just not worth the risk around here. Just use white then you dont have the argument. A lot of fastrac guys been done around here for hauling paper waste, chicken manure, plant hire , demolition soil, etc etc. Question you have to ask is whether it is hire or reward if so then must be white.
  6. renewablejohn
    Just wondered whether the guy selling the chainsaw on Friday Ad was connected as the town was the same for both ads and it does have a telephone number. Might be worth a punt to see if it is the same guy.
  7. renewablejohn
    Might not be anything but there is a 1928 chipper that has been sold on Friday-Ad if thats any help.
  8. renewablejohn
    Kesla do a full range of drives for there trailers from simple hydraulic cages between tyres to hydraulic motors driving wheels and even full mechanical. Basically the bigger the trailer the more options you have. http://www.kesla.fi/en/trailers I purchased my Kesla trailer from Caladonian Forestry and have been well pleased with it.
  9. renewablejohn
    I have started to accumulate quite a lot of straight trunks in excess of 12 inch anything less goes straight through the log processor. Was wondering whether it would be worth converting into Yorkshire boarding as I use a lot around the farm. Timber could be anything willow, poplar, birch, alder so may not last that long. Any thoughts. I have a browns sawbench but I dont think it will be man enough for the job and a mill might be a little OTT.
  10. renewablejohn
    Is the tractor 4WD and modern or 2WD and old. If the latter you will probably need a separate pto hydraulic pump to run the crane as the pressure will be to low and the flow to slow. I have a 100HP MB Trac on a 9 tonne Kesla forwarder with a 202T crane and I would not want to run it with a smaller tractor. I would always go for a telescopic crane as it comes in very handy for dragging timber. The Kesla crane can also be used on the 3 point link which comes in handy when you put on the felling head.
  11. renewablejohn
    Not quite the same scale but my Kesla 19G cutting head fitted to my forwarder allows me to process upto 7 inch diameter. Very handy for thinning christmas trees and rhodo removal but also allows for safe removal of windblown. Unfortunately it does mean I have not hired a climber since I have had the kit.
  12. renewablejohn
    If you assume your trailer load will convert into 3 m3 of logs and then count the number of trailer loads you have tipped there you wont be far out.
  13. renewablejohn
    That would explain why the briquettes have to be kiln dried as timber in the US is not allowed to be transported between states without heat treatment due to the spread of non native insects.
  14. renewablejohn
    If they are made in the USA then having the FSC Forestry Stewardship Council logo on the bottom of your page is rather misleading.
  15. renewablejohn
    Looking at your website your the one making assumptions. "Seasoned timber is at least 30% moisture content". Be interested to see what others think of your assumption. All I know is my seasoned timber goes out with a guarantee of moisture content less than 20%. Why Use Our Wood Briquettes and Wood Pellets
  16. renewablejohn
    As far as I am aware I have not made any assumptions just stating facts. You dont deny the fact that you are owned by a plywood company. Also the fact that burning plywood briquettes on a domestic stove is illegal. I have made no assumption as to what is in your briquettes just asked politely whether your prepared to disclose what is in your briquettes which I would have thought was a reasonable request. As for sending an email I am very particular who I give my email address to.
  17. renewablejohn
    Snap his hand off if you know the history. You can always get cheap parts as everything is still stocked for enthusiasts. As a guide my 550 cost me £3750 and as I said the cab is a shed.
  18. renewablejohn
    Why is it so difficult to declare what is in your briquettes. From your email address I presume your a plywood manufacturer or stockist. I hope its not plywood offcuts which your making into briquettes and trying to sell to the domestic market as that is illegal. You can manufacture plywood briquettes but you must sell them to customers who have a Waste Incineration Directive approved burner and that is not the domestic market. Rather than having to speculate can you just declare what the standards are that the briquettes have been manufactured to and what is the composition. ie hardwood, softwood ,mix
  19. renewablejohn
    I would just be wary with the compressor as it may have been hammered. If you could find out whether it is ex local authority or ex plant hire. if it is plant hire I would not touch with a barge pole. I have a MF 550 in Massey red paint but the paint is peeling revealing the yellow underneath but a good solid tractor just the cab is cream crackered.
  20. renewablejohn
    I would always treat pallets of briquettes in a warehouse with caution. Unless it is a heated warehouse it is likely to be damp and briquettes like wood pellets have a nasty habit of absorbing moisture. Its the main reason I do not supply to the trade as I cannot guarantee the storage conditions.
  21. renewablejohn
    I was going to make you a similar offer as your on my doorstep until I twigged that the Bury your referring to is not the one near Bolton.
  22. renewablejohn
    Not a problem if you have the correct ventilation. I even dry willow and poplar in my solar kiln without it going mouldy but dont tell everyone or I may have to start paying for it.
  23. renewablejohn
    So long as its designed properly. ie proper ventilation and moisture extraction. If you used a standard polytunnel with doors on your likely to end up with wet mouldy wood.
  24. renewablejohn
    Just remember old fridges and freezers are death traps for curious little children. At one time you could not dispose of a fridge or freezer without taking the door off its hinges.
  25. renewablejohn
    Hate to tell you but you are sat on a gold mine. not literally but volcanic stone is in very high demand by the roadstone quarry companies. Planning permission on quarries are normally hard to get but exceptions are made for scarce resources like yours. Might be worth having a word with a geologist just to see exactly what you have.

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