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  1. gensetsteve
    Do as r5log says and do it right from the start or do what I did. And pack up and do something else. Margins are too tight in logs to fanny about the profit is in the efficiency.
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    There both cheap but the portek one costs 6 times more. I have had a lidls one for a couple of years. I bought 2 so I could chuck it when the disk wore out if could not find a replacement easily ( how lazy is that but time is money) you probably won't get through many disks unless you are wrecking 4 ft chains. I hand sharpen but use the grinder after about 6 tickles if my sharpening is un even one side or if I hit debis in the timber. Using it every sharpen I think you will half the life of your chains.
  3. gensetsteve
    I never noticed it but you have to take the slack out of the pawl without bending it.
  4. gensetsteve
    That's got to be a tree surgeon having a laugh. It could not get any worse could it. I bet she has one ash tree and wants the wood from that left in 6 in logs stacked round the front of the house.
  5. gensetsteve
    After I sharpened it. That's what surprised me as I am sure I have done all the sizes on it. He said it never cut at all and went out for a new chain not sure what size it was but was a who flung dung saw.
  6. gensetsteve
    I dress the wheel with the edge of an old diamond cutting disc now and again as it losses the square edge. If you dress it you get more Sparks and less heat when sharpening your chains. I can't remember if I have sharpened little 3/8 picco chains any one done these ? I sharpened next doors chain and it was so blunt it may as well have been on backwards.
  7. gensetsteve
    I don't think it will affect your log sales will focus people's minds on winter coming especially with current weather. Toys like this keep the whole wood burner fad going. People buy this junk and realise how much work goes into logs then pick up the phone and order a load.
  8. gensetsteve
    Thanks Pete I found the plugs behind the panel and they were not the best. Down below the engine they are probably worse. Will have a look never realised they were there
  9. gensetsteve
    Lots of people round our way wanted 6 inch logs but they were not happy to pay an extra 15% so never sold much. I think lots of 5 kw stoves have gone into small fire places. The box is 12" wide and so people want to get a new log along side the one nearly finished. Granny logs I think they are called.
  10. gensetsteve
    Hi Pete I have same model. When I turn ignition key I get a clunk but no starter motor. If I trigger it with a piece of wire it turns over healthily. I changed the Lucas switch and things seemed ok. Left machine for a week and problem back but after I trigger it it will start the rest of the day from the switch. I am thinking wiring loom fault or duff starter unless you know of a common gremlin. Sorry if it derails thread slightly but thought it might help others searching for faults on this machine. Apart from this little problem it's been a fab machine to us.
  11. gensetsteve
    The more I read the more I think I need 2 machines. I currently have a 525 and a small brinkman bri truck all terrain 1 tonne truck. This little truck sits at the end of a conveyor ticking over and glazing up for hours. It normally has an inch of fine saw dust all over it but it is totally on its last legs not the way I would want to treat a nice truck. When these two forklifts are out of service the forks go on the bobcat. I think a late 90's jcb 530 or similar might be good. It will feel more agile as it has 4 wheel steering our 525 is the one with big wheels at the front.
  12. gensetsteve
    I think you may be right. I am hoping for a bit of an Indian summer cos I don't think its been great so far.
  13. gensetsteve
    Lots of really useful feedback thanks. I had heard jcb after 2007 is a bit poor. I was looking at that little 527 they do but not sure if I trust my self with a tonne raised in the air and heavy right foot. I need to pick up 2.5 tonne packs of reject timber and some chunky old generators a 3 tonne machine lifts most of the sets we get in some are 5-10 tonnes then we just get a big hiab operator in as there is money built in to the job. On the other hand I have dozens of bulk bags to zip about with and less than 300 kilos in them. I have looked at spending up to 10 k but machines are old and clumsy. I looked at spending 16 k but still tired stuff. So thought 26k and be done with it and get something tidy we can look after that should see me out to retirement.
  14. gensetsteve
    I think 6 hours plus 2 hours in casualty. To fill a small net 10 mins
  15. gensetsteve
    I have no idea why, it's been ticking over for the last 2 years not quiet but not stretched either. Last 4 weeks we have been flat out to try and keep a good stock for the winter. Thank you to all our regulars and new customers good to see you hope we all have a good winter. I am wondering if the fire pit ,chimnea market and glamping market have created a demand.
  16. gensetsteve
    They look very good but the ones I have seen are about 25 k second hand and lift under 1500kg. They are probably more reliable than the yellow or red stuff. The other thing in my mind is we will run low hours and possibly keep for 20 years so needs to be popular to keep the spares around In years to come.
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    I know I asked a similar question about 2 years ago. I know I need to get something bought before our trusty 525 leaves me high and dry. I need about 2.5 - 3 tonne lift. Any opinions on the late stuff. New stuff seems expensive and electronic. We won't work it to death probably less than 5 hours a week but sick of old stuff. Old tele handlers seem to hold there money and look totally knackered after 10 years on a farm.
  18. gensetsteve
    Man packing = pair of shorts on. pair in pocket. Buy your t shirts and 2 in one shower gel when u get there.
  19. gensetsteve
    My dad lives in Elounda nice place to visit with the island of spinalonga if you fancy a short boat trip and walk round. The island still had leapers on it in the 1950's
  20. gensetsteve
    I had a woodmizer for a couple of years going out to site with it never appealed. People will want to pay for results. If the mill plays up or breaks down onsite and needs parts you will need to drag it home and blow the day. If it's set up in your yard ready to go and breaks you can order parts and fall back on another job. I can't remember many enquiries for milling on site but then I never went looking for work so the demand could be out there. I would advertise the service if the work comes in team up with someone that has a mill and share the job. If no work comes in you have not blown your whole wad on an idle machine.
  21. gensetsteve
    There are plenty of people with hammer mills and brick machines happy to spend hours and £2 in electric to get £2.50 a bag for there produce. Or get an incinerator to heat the workshop/ house. Doesn't need to be high tech just a bit of pipe running through and a control method to stop it chalking up.
  22. gensetsteve
    I only do about 30 tonnes a year now but get some butts that can be 20-30 inches across. Both my ms39 have packed up would this be a good saw or should I go ms440.
  23. gensetsteve
    Same age same out look. Even did the caravan holidays a few years ago. It's easier to count my holidays than working days. I book in 3 days work a week if I can't be bothered the rest of the week I dont. Teacher training days are ideal days out as everywhere is quiet. If you take regular holidays you are more effective when working rather than grind yourself into a hole. Don't get me wrong I have my fair share of 14 hrs a day 7 days a week if I am in the mood for it. Your only here once don't spend it at work.
  24. gensetsteve
    I think the mild weather for the last few years has slowed the firewood business. After the cold winters everyone jumped on the band wagon and I bet a lot of big players got stuck with stock. The chancers that did not realise the work or investment will have fallen away now. You should now have genuine people with a good product. If you have a cold winter you should all do well. With so many kilns about now if it drops cold there may not be so much of a shortage as before as certain merchants will be able to react quickly.
  25. gensetsteve
    If you do manage to get a bit more height watch the c of g especially if you use mesh sides the tt85 as it is sits high. I have a tt105 and that almost hugs the ground in comparison.

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