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Kev, There are some photos of pallet+fencing and more good ideas on the thread http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/5642-log-storage.html
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My sonim has now outlasted anything I have had previously. Clunky - yes - but at least you know when you have dropped it. Software limited but bluetooths across to the built in handsfree and pc contacts so I have no real complaints.
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Much more subtle....
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As soon as I saw them in Oz I thought it was a great idea. Really odd why it never caught on in the UK. I for one could not afford to buy 1000 "real" tree guards every year even if I could eventually reuse them. The milk containers work a treat!
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West of Preston, Lancs
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I would imagine that they would be hard work to post so probably better for someone nearer to collect. Thanks for the offer though!
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You really don't want any of these 'blighters' sharing your lunchbox Lyme Disease and Ticks - Implications for Mountain Bikers
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I plant quite a few trees each year which have been grown on from certified seed to minimise costs. The costs of commercial tree guards make the whole project expensive (approx 800 x 60p a year) but if I don't use them, the rabbits decimate the saplings within days. I first saw the use of recyled milk containers as tree guards in Australia and have been using them ever since with great success. Having never seen anyone else do this in the UK I thought it was about time to share this simple but effective solution. A how to guide has been put on Tree Guards made from recycled milk containers Hopefully everything is self explanatory, but if not please let me know and I will try and make it clearer. Any feedback very welcome.
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The 403 will easily pull the Ifor but not really for off road as the trailer cuts in so badly with a load on (the landcruiser can only just about drag it out). Much better to load the trailer on hardstanding and let the loader or tractors do the traveling in the muck. I also have a 30hp 4wd Kubota on grass tyres which can travel across lawns with minimal damage. A set of pallet forks is all that is often required. Last but not least my trusty old 135 with massively abused / adapted fork lift. Great for ripping out connifers, pulling small stumps, skidding and loading. My kit is hardly on the scale required for most of the jobs you guys get up to but it really does come in where access is a problem. I don't sub as a rule but would never see anyone stuck if I could help out on a man+machine rate. Kubota and JCB are tied up until mid Sept.
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The Avant was a first class bit of kit and the hydraulics were exceptional but, for me, the deal offered on the JCB 403 was impossible to ignore.
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The towing capacity of the Hi-Lux at 2250kg is a showstopper for me. Probably one of the lowest in its class and leaves very little for the payload if you have a decent sized trailer.
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Bad news... I can here the sound of the gas boiler firing. We had solar panels fitted last year and the last time I heard the boiler come on was in March. Just shows what a miserable day it has been here.
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July/August photo competition sponsored by Arbinsure
Marko replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Past Competitions
Looks like he needs a day working with Molly to teach him the joys of the great outdoors. Well how to run after rabbits all day only stopping to flush the odd partridge and pheasie. As they say.... a dogs life! Skyhuck - they are indeed the fruits of your toils. I suspect I might be up for another load in Autumn. To make life a little easier for Stuart, hardstanding is going in as we speak. -
July/August photo competition sponsored by Arbinsure
Marko replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Past Competitions
She works hard keeping the rabbits under control and would be a great gundog if I could hit anything! Must get some new glasses.... -
July/August photo competition sponsored by Arbinsure
Marko replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Past Competitions
My 1st. Guarding the logpile....
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I saw this PIKE MOBILE TRAFFIC LIGHTS on eBay (end time 27-Jul-09 22:04:52 BST) and thought of arbtalk. Have these lights been specifically designed to keep traffic flowing whilst a very very thin coat of tarmac is applied?
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A great place to learn and share..... if a little addictive. Thanks Steve!
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I use CP sprayers most days managing new woodland and spot treating grazing land. I have to agree that you don't seem to get much for your money with a new one but.... I have two stockists within 2 miles so spares and accessories are never an issue. On a technical note I doubt anyone could comply with DEFRA rules with a cheap sprayer as the pressures are all over the place and the spray nozzle is a one size fits all and usually totally unsuitable for roundup. On a practicle note the worst thing about cheap sprayers is the amount of overrun - on some I have used it can take a few seconds to stop which drives you mad. Even if they shut off quickly most still dribble. It will no doubt cost more to fix the CP than buy a cheap sprayer but I know which I would choose!
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Been trying to part with a good lump of money at Riko all this week but all I get is an answering machine and no one has (yet) rung back. Can you guys get a response? If you can't get their attention in sales mode what will it be like for getting spares?
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Proper Job. Very impressive!
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Just tried to buy a pair off your website. Glasses £7.21 Delivery £8.50 Laugh £Priceless
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Will take logs and chip all year round PR9. Even willow!
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Ever wondered how the douglas firs for the pole climbing comp get to the showground? BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | Giant firs' slow journey to show
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As long as you clearly describe what you are selling then there should be no redress.
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Last year Trading Standards did get a big increase in complaints; the biggest two issues by a mile were mis-described volumes and wet wood (not fit for purpose). We had a good thread last season about trying to establish best practice for firewood sellers (and buyers). It's fair to say that not everyone agreed with all the points raised but the results can be found at Firewood Selling Guide - suggested best practice for the firewood industry With the amount of newbie purchasers that will be on the scene this season we really need to be careful in clearly describing just what it is we are selling.
