Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Moley

Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    92

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Moley

  1. Moley
    I use an MS361 15" bar and find it great for everything, plenty of torque and very reliable. I have used a 357 and it was good but I have a great stihl dealer nearby and its just my personal preference.
  2. Moley
    Nice one Spike where abouts was that. Im assuming you've finished in Hatfield now.
  3. Moley
    When you say you've been asked to measure 10 trees do you mean timber volume, height or something else. The age of each species should be on a stock map of the woodland, if there is one.
  4. Moley
    Hi Will. Ive seen coppice cut with a harvester and it does seem to work on larger material with only several stems per stool. If its the hazel we were cutting this winter I dont think it would work too well, its so twisted and under tension and compression everywhere i think you would struggle with the harvester head. Id say stuff like that is best done motor manually with the digger helping with disposal of brash and sorting or produce.
  5. Moley
    I would have thought a durable timber such as oak or sweet chestnut would be most suitable. I may be able to sort something but it is a fair way down from here. PM me with any details and I'll see if I can help.
  6. Moley
    Selling small parcels of timber is going to be more difficult than larger ones although i wuld have thought if you can get at least one load someone would take it even if its just euroforest for chip wood
  7. Moley
    Im pretty sure it varies from mill to mill, if you are talking about softwood logs, depending on what they are cutting. We occasionally used to get several calls a day asking to cut different sized products. Of course there are different names for different products aswell depending on where you are in the country. What would you be looking for softwood or hardwood specs?
  8. Moley
    Do you mean things like minimum top diameter, length and curvature tolerances. I'm not sure if the Fc have a standard across the country and I would think it was dependant on the customers spec. Ill have a look around I saw a spec sheet the other day from my time in Thetford.
  9. Moley
    Cheers guys. That'll have to bebooked in for later in the year. Ill post some pics once its done as it is a cracking little tree. Never had the fruit but have had differing reports about them.
  10. Moley
    Ive was asked to take a look at a friends Mulberry tree earlier this week and give an opinion on whether it needs anything doing to it. The tree in question is fairly old but appears to be in good health with little dead wood in the canopy. It appears to have been cut back fairly heavily several years ago which has resulted in a fairly dense and bushy crown. I sugested a light canopy thinning but am unsure when would be the best time of year to do so. He doesnt want to adversely affect this years fruit crop although I did warn him that this may be unavoidable. Any opinions would be appreciated as I've never had to do anything with one of these.
  11. Moley

    Square ground chain

    Moley replied to Moley's topic in Chainsaws

    Only just seen that this thread is still going! Does anyone have a guide on square grinding chains, I would like to give it a go but Im not sure where to start. Or has something already been posted and I missed it?
  12. Moley
    I've been thinking about buying a pair of SIP progress or Stretch-air gladiators but cant decide on which, so any preferences and/or opinions would be appreciated.
  13. Moley
    Well yes I have got off my arse that is why I asked on here. The advert gives no contact details, the website isnt operational and the location and job description is at best vague. If you arent willing to provide advice or constructive comment then maybe you should keep you opinions to yourself. Just a thought
  14. Moley
    Chainsaw operatives required for national contract, Chainsaw Operator – arb / forestry job vacancy Its fairlty vague about where its based and has no contact details to enquire futher about it. Does anyone know anything about this company and/or the job advertised.
  15. Moley
    Is this a permanent position or a short term contract
  16. Moley
    When I was with the FC in Thetford (same district) last year, we were selling 3m hardwood for around £32-£35/tonne roadside. They were going out in fairly large quantities though.
  17. Moley
    The problem I have found is where/who do you go to. I dont know anyone up there and they dont know me. Its a gamble for both parties. As was mentioned in a previous thread it would appear that you need to be mobile and prepared to spend time away from home, which I guess is difficult for people with familly commitments. I regularly trawl the internet looking for contact details but no luck yet.
  18. Moley
    You shouldn't have to do it for less than that if your experienced and have the gear and an ''idea'',i wouldn't.It's supply and demand up here,there's not many guys that can do that sort of work now,they're either retired or in a cab. I know I have no experience in that part of the world and limited experience in that type of forestry but some people want different thinks from there work and I wouldnt mind giving it a go, who knows I may be really good at it. I've worked on farms pretty much all my life leading bales, cutting cabbages and doing all the menial jobs. I've also spent the winters planting miles of hedging in North Lincolnshire by the Humber and I know it sounds sad but I actually enjoy that type of thing. Is it a bordom mind numbing reason that you wouldnt do it or something else?
  19. Moley
    I would really like to go up to your neck of the woods (excuse the pun) and gain some experience its just finding the work from down here isnt too easy. I know Lincolnshire is flat (well the fens are) but there are up and down bits in the wolds where I am (just not as much as elsewhere).What we lack in trees we make up in cabbages!
  20. Moley
    From my time with the FC in Thetford I learnt that there is a worrying lack of people willing to go out and actually work in forestry both as hand cutters, machinery operators and carrying out remedial works. The problem to me seems to be that students coming through college can relatively easily get a job dragging brash with limited experience (but with the right work ethic) whilst it is difficult to get into forestry without experience as contractors are reluctant to take anyone on due to the greater need to hit targets with relatively small profit margins. Its a bit of a vicious circle, you cant get experience to get the job that you need for the experience. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who could be up to an acceptable standard quite quickly given the chance. £125/day for brashing and felling big edge trees?! I'd happily do it for less than that, where do I sign?
  21. Moley
    Where abouts are you?
  22. Moley
    Although he's never done it with chainsaw boots before he has done it on several occasions with other shoes and boots. Hopefully he will learn from it this time. We have the same make of boot both bought at the APF last year and his are even before the rayburn incident knackered whereas mine although loosing their waterproof properties are fine simply because I maintain my kit regularly. I actually got an earfull of him once because he left his boots at mine and I cleaned and treated them when I did my own!
  23. Moley
    I think Rayburn is now a product of the Aga company. He normally puts them in the warming oven but wanted them to dry fast (that he certainly got!). I thought it said in most of the instructions for these items that you shouldnt put them near a direct heat source as with protective trousers.
  24. Moley
    I'm affraid there isnt much I can do to stop him (if only I could).
  25. Moley
    I've just been around to a mates only to find a pair of very wrinkled Aquafells sitting on his kitchen table. It turns out he put them in the top oven of his rayburn to dry them out (a stupid idea I know, and I made sure he knew it). To cut a long story shrt he forgot they were there and only realised when a funny smell started eminating from the oven. To try and save his boots he has dosed them up with dubbing and is of the opinion that 'they'll be fine'. I am assuming that the blocking material will be knackered now and at the very least they look unwearable. Will try and get some pictures so you can all point and laugh. I really can't get my head around the stupidity of some people.

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

Articles

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

  I accept