Michael C
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Steady on, oh wise one. I started the other thread because I think their set up looks impressive. I dont even live on the same Island as them, let alone work for them.
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Going by the measurments on the IW website, its 3.01m long and 1.68m wide. Multiply these together and it gives a floor space of 5.05 M2. Multiply this by the height of the sides and you have the M3. I think the sides will be about 1 metre so this gives you just over 5m3 capacity.
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You've lost me anyway!
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I think there is a lot of OTT and back clapping stuff in this thread TBH. The customer wasnt happy with the amount of firewood that was delivered to him. This cant be THAT unusual. He chose to complain to the supplier (in some ways this is better and more honest than bad mouthing him to others behind his back) The supplier offered a full refund and the customer availed of this. The customer got what he wanted, and has more than likely ordered a load from his old supplier. He is happy, the OP is happy, everyone's a winner.
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Any chance you could pm me their details? I might check them out!
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Couldnt agree more. The guy was getting 'cheap' logs all along and thought he was getting the same this time. He may well be be discussing with his wife this morning that the logs burned very well last night, and werent bad value after all. Going around knocking on his door this morning and taking the firewood back is certainly not the answer. The time to offer a refund was when he rang to 'complain' If Ben is happy with the service he offers, thats what matters. There will always be oddball customers along the way, just grow a thick skin and move on.
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£30 - approx 46 litres seems very low for a tractor running 'flat out' all day.
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Kiln Dried Logs and Seasoned Logs - Certainly Wood CW do say that they buy in 'minimal' imported firewood. On kiln drying, for me the big advantage would have to be the fast turnaround. To be able to go from green wet timber to nice dry firewood in a few days would be brilliant. A lot less money tied up, no need for massive yards, hundreds of pallets etc etc. And surely the cost of running the Kiln could be recouped in the sale price of the logs?
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Not really free though, its actually 'costing' you whatever you could sell it in cord form for.
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Wouldnt mind this set up [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfUYulmP91U]The Woodfuel Cycle - YouTube[/ame]
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I'll guess £12k
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Best of luck with it, it all looks to be in great condition
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3300kg load in a (presumably) 3500kg trailer might be a tad overweight too!
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Why can't I get insurance for a hire tractor?
Michael C replied to Ford Forester's topic in General chat
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Fuelwood have a couple S/H for the £4.5k + vat mark Fuelwood Specials Page Looking at the vid, you are pushing a fair old lump in every time compared to just pulling a chainsaw bar down. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O0nLKg-oKU]JAPA 700 TR 2010 - YouTube[/ame]
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I bought a Kamasa recently (looks very like the Stihl) and I find even on a just cut log, the more you press it in the higher the % reading. It can go from 16% to 30% depending on how 'deep' it is. I think I will just stick to pressing lightly against the log - it makes for better reading!
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Do the 'spikes' have to pushed into the wood for a true reading, or does lightly pushed against it do?
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If you have other use for the tractor, yes, but if its solely for the processor, you might be better off with an engine driven one than a tractor thats going to cost a grand or two to buy anyway and could if your unlucky be a money pit..
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Can these stillages be got at a reasonable price though? You would need a very large quantity.
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A few pics of that hitch...
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No, I bought that a few years ago from a mate that was selling his machine. I'll take a few pics of it today
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Easy decision for me because I dont own a mig welder! I have an inverter stick welder which is a gift for welding out and about but I think the ancient air cooled one I have gives a slightly better weld.
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Yes, with 3.2 rods. Yes, I must pick up a few of those caps.
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Didnt actually make it up yet, but the wheels and axle stubs were the dearest of it. The steel wasnt too bad. Yes, it was an option but I didnt think it was needed for a small trailer, especially when its just for my own use. It would also add more weight, lower the ground clearance and be prone to wear. As it is, it follows the tractor lovely, and I bolted the hitch on so it could be easily adjusted to suit a different tractor etc. I used 100 x 50 x 5mm. I though the 3mm would be too light, i was going to order 4mm but when I asked, the 5mm was only a few quid dearer. I also plated the 2 middle crossmembers (and drawbar) with 4 x 1/4 inch flat as they are also the 'axles' It may sound heavy but its very light, even to move by hand.
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I put the timber in (easily removed) so I would have room to slip the forks in to unload it but it didnt work well- the logs just went in all directions, so until I think of a better way, a ratchet strap saves a lot of torture!
