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  1. Big J
    We have a Rayburn and a stove. The Rayburn is a recent installation. Between the two we get through a cubic metre every 7-10 days. House is bloody warm though, regardless of temperature outside.
  2. Big J
    Jammy bar stewards, the lot of you. It's mild and mushy here in Edinburgh. This cold snap has missed us completely!
  3. Big J
    Hair cut. Long hair and arboricultural/forestry work just don't mix. Can you imagine the resin build up if you were working with softwoods regularly?!
  4. Big J

    Red wine

    Big J replied to Jesse's topic in The Lounge

    I usually just drink ale (but do enjoy fruit gins, and increasingly, good whisky) and have one, occasionally 2 a night. 10 pints a week I would say. It's one of my very favourite things and I look forward to it.
  5. Big J
    No disadvantage - common forestry practice (brashing). Try to avoid scuffing the bark too much but keep the pegs as flush as possible to the stem.
  6. Big J
    I'd forgotten about Jonny - he's just based on the Hopetoun Estate too. Seen his work - very good indeed.
  7. Big J
    The tallest is a grand fir at Loch Fyne on the west coast of Scotland at 211ft: Britain's record-breaking trees identified - Telegraph
  8. Big J
    Hi David, Sorry about that mate - with all the hassle of the last few days I completely forgot to call you back to call you off the case! Thanks anyway! See you on Friday. Jonathan
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    Thanks for all the help chaps! I'm actually lucky that I don't need to find a customer as I already have one for the full load. I just need to figure out what to charge them. I'll propose £40 a tonne roadside and see where it goes. Jonathan
  10. Big J
    Just looking for an idea of what to charge for excellent quality larch sawlogs. I have about 25 tonnes of 12-18 inch diameter logs, straight and clean. If anyone can give me an idea of what to price them at, it would be appreciated!
  11. Big J
    It's not actually Caledonian Forestry Service's, but actually a chap called Wallie Lain. He is based north of Perth, PM me if you need his number.
  12. Big J
    Situation resolved - thanks for those who pointed me in the right direction!
  13. Big J
    Thanks for that - I will give them a call later today.
  14. Big J
    We need small scale timber extraction on an estate near Edinburgh. Our regular forwarder operator has always been unreliable, but very good when here. It's now at the point where it's going to affect future cutting, so I need to sort out alternative cover. There is a need for an average of 200 tonnes a month to be extracted. Up until now it's been an Alstor 8x8, and it would need to be a similar sized machine to access the stands. Cordwood is usually 3.5m in length and up to a third of a tonne a stick, exceptionally a little more. Terrain is varied but not too bad generally. Almost exclusively hardwood. I can provide insurance or you can. Immediate start required and work ongoing for foreseeable future. Please pm for more details. Jonathan
  15. Big J
    I need cover for a couple of weeks for a certain Mr Goss swanning off on holiday. Would you come up to Edinburgh?
  16. Big J
    I've been using a Lumbermate 2000 very kindly lent to me for the last month or two. So far only cut larch on it and it's been quite difficult at times. I would urge you to exercise a little caution as they are very light weight machines - whilst mobile it's insufficiently rigid to be easily and quickly set up for milling. Additionally, due to this lack of rigidity, it does seem to allow a degree of oscillation and subsequently bands snap. Living with the mill for the past two months has been very useful, but only strengthened my resolve for a fully hydraulic mill. Jonathan
  17. Big J
    Damn it. If you were this end of the country I would have had that!
  18. Big J
    Good to see you posting on the forums again Peckerwoo - for a minute there we were all forced to look at Metcheck! I for one am really looking forward to a bit of cold. I don't sell logs and snow makes the sawmilling tricky, but I look a good frost. Without it, it's just not winter. And winter is rapidly becoming my favourite season!
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    PM sent.
  20. Big J
    Don't do it! I'd urge you to consider the over 80 manufacturers of bandsaw mills produced in North America. Woodmizer are OK, but you'd get a new one imported from the US for the price of a used mill here. The cantilevered, single post head can make for wobbly boards, and a 28 inch throat is quite small. If 28 inches is enough for you, I was speaking to these folk about this mill: http://logmaster.com/app/inventoryapp/sawmill/inventory_view/4-11-4-1.html It's an absolute monster and built like a tank. Almost too heavy and long for the UK! Just my two cents!
  21. Big J
    Very good thread Rob - great idea. It's one of those perennial subjects that pops up regularly, like "What's lime like to burn" or "Husky or Stihl"! Fantastic colour in that walnut, though shame about the star shake. Only thing worse than star shake is ring shake, so it could have been worse I suppose. J
  22. Big J
    Agreed. There is never a need to have more than two children. After all, you are only replacing yourselves. If you choose to have a larger family, then you should pay for it.
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    PM sent
  24. Big J
    I know - I was just being daft. I would pay you guys more if I could, but there isn't as much money in forestry as tree surgery, just more consistency! Look at forestry as an investment for you - it might build you an appetite that causes you to gain a few stone! SMG - it's butts stuck on stumps that are the real pain. There isn't too much else that frustrates. It is funny coming home at the end of the day with every item of clothing you're wearing stuck to you!
  25. Big J
    David, stop moaning! I'm quite looking forward to it if we can get it. Will be one mother of a log pile! It's just the quality of the trees. I need a lorry load of the stuff, and figure we might as well process it. I'll be able to get into the wood on Sunday after the shoot finishes, so I'll get some photos. J

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