chrised88

all just thought id share with you my set up for information. please feel free to criticise/give feedback/upload photos of your own operations i hope the pics are attached !! regards Chris

hi all i have to quote for a job to include reducing some trees. within the canopy there is a telephone cable - will BT come out and take it down or what is the procedure? i have never dealt with them before. any help appreciated regards chris

hi thanks all i have found someone. regards Chris p.s. arbtalk is a god send!

hi long shot i know - but can anyone supply 40 nets of hardwood into Edinburgh before Friday this week please ? must be good quality and preferably 45 x 60 cm nets regards Chris

hi all i am in the process of gaining quotes for a firewood processor. i am looking at a hakki pilke 1x37 or similar - does any one know of any good dealerships or a place where processors are for sale? having done a bit of research i think the 1x37 is probably the best considering the cost/quality for my budget but if anyone uses other machines feel free to leave feedback on them thanks Chris

many thanks all for your input all - much appreciated regards chris

ok all, i currently have a small husky 340 with 13 inch bar .325 pitch it is ok but i fear that i need something with a bit more umph!! i have got a load of oversized hardwood which i am among at the mo aswell as processer type wood to get thro. can anyone recommend a decent saw for this type of work? i have been looking at husky 346xp and the 357xp ? what do you guys use? thanks chris

good as long at you ahve nice straight bits of timber like that ! otherwise is may be different!

hi sorry i havent heard of them. have u got any more info please?

Approx 40 tonnes of hardwood available - Edinburgh best offers by PM please

Hi Cumbria Chris

Hi I have the opportunity to sell softwood loads. Spruce wood at the smaller end in diameter if anyone is interested PM me. Regards

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OK - many thanks plus allows me to get on with it when I ahve a spare few mins ! i was jst worried about the mould issues with the high mositure and the length of time it takes to season well ? you had any experience - good/bad? cheerz

Just got delivered in an artic load of Oak - another 2 coming soon. Was wondering what the best way would be to go with it. I know it takes 2 full years to season properly. Do I a) leave it in cordwood outside for 18 months or so b) log it into rings and leave outside for 18 months or so c) log and split it up and store it inside for 18 months or so any advice much appreciated Regards Chris

hi what size are your hardwood nets/how many logs per net? what species of wood? how much do you charge thanks

i have just been gettin a basic public liability policy for landscaping/gardening/tree felling etc - £250 for a year from treesurgeoninsurance.co.uk good service also on insurance front - does everyone on here have a personal injusry policy to run along side public liability?

Hi I have done this job today (see photos) which took me about 4 hours in total it including logging up and brashing but leaving in situ as in photo at end - I am wondering what to charge? any ideas any advice would be appreciated as i am wanting to be fair not too much but i dont want to do myself either. Kind regards Chris

im young and a grafter i totally agree that 90% of young people cannot do a decent days graft. its a sign of the country i think - and i beleive that it is , too many people are too well off , not having to work and relying on benefits and all that. there are a few of us young people out there that can graft but not many. its a shame to see the country like this - they would be much rather be sat inside on a playstation/x box/whatever than gettin out in the fresh air and actually achieving something. i am currently working as a placement yr as a trainee land agent but still manage to run my firewood business back home in the lakes by darting back and forth weekly, working from 8 to 8 sat and sun splitting/cutting/delivering and then darting back to edinburgh at 5 in the morn on monday. currently studying for my APC and to become a 'chartered' surveyor but also very interested in having a woodfuel business big enough to stand alone in the future. i am only on this board today as studyin for my assesment which is on monday so takin a weekend off (1st in a while and log trade slowing now) sorry for the rant, but there are SOME young people out and about with some common sense, intiative and graft but not many !! Chris

kev what price do you sell at per cum ? cheers chris p.s. i sell h/w firewood and find it very difficult to get people on to softwood any tips?

is this still available?

hey I can get 300 nets 45x60 tightly filled if your still interested? let me know please

are u after softwood ? if so I have about 70 tonnes of larch and spruce available near Cockermouth, Cumbria let me know

i have around 75 tonnes of softwood available - larch and spruce ! what are u offering?