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2 hours ago, trigger_andy said:

There was a few folk commenting they might be selling a mill over the last month or so. Anyone decided yet?  

I believe there is a Norwood Lumbermate 2000 for sale near me - South East Wales.  He wanted £3500 I think.  If this is any good I can find out if he still has it.

By the way - little tip - search completed listings on ebay - you may find ones that failed to sell, like the one I am talking about.

11 hours ago, Jack.P said:

Just seen that the guy in question  is now advertising he wants to buy tools ladders etc .

it would be intresting though to see what he would offer for the sort of tools he's selling probably very little little so why would people sell there  genuine stuff to him so cheaply the whole thing doesn't make sense.they would probably get double the amount  selling themselves .looking at the feedback as well looks as though they've sold around 300 Stihl saws ,hedge cutters etc in the last 5 years which seems a lot im intrested to know where they all came from 

 

How does any dealer get used stuff cheap enough to sell at a profit?  Business closures, local authority sell offs auctions, MOD, etc.  And yes the original owner would have got a much better price selling privately but may not have had time or inclination. 

I am am not saying you are  definitely wrong, but you would be amazed at the kit that does become available legally.  He may even be importing.

21 minutes ago, adw said:

Can you believe this is being sold to fit on an angle grinder!

Very similar to the Arbortech carving blade. 

Can you believe they fit chains like that to bars attached to petrol engines and four foot guide bars????!!!!!!!!!

Such a shame that a beautiful tree like that is to be perhaps ruined.  But it is so so common isn't it?  When they built those houses they had enough foresight to save what was no doubt a nice tree, and it has been appreciated no doubt by the owners for the last 70 or so years, but you can't blame the current owners for being concerned.  Having said that, if I were the owner I would leave it well alone except for getting risk assessments carried out once in a blue moon by an arborist whom I trusted.

I went to look at an ancient Yew a few years ago (in Cwmbran) with a view to buying the stem as it was being felled, and I was horrified to find it was the largest most magnificent Yew I have ever seen (though not the oldest - I would say 400 years or so).  It was in magnificent condition and the stem was 5 feet diameter or so at breast height and then as the multiple stems had conjoined over the years the apparent main trunk actually got wider up to about 20 feet height and was about ten feet diameter before the crown.  It was a tree worthy of any magnificent tree book, but totally in the wrong place being in the back lawn of a small house.  No doubt when the terraced houses were built in the early 1800s it was just an average large Yew and not a problem, but 200 years later it had become way too big for the setting.  In a park or a large private garden it would have been a much cherished specimen, lavished with care and protection. 

I declined to buy the timber, but as far as I know it was felled.   

A log round is almost guaranteed to split eventually unless maybe if it is just a few inches diameter, but even then it may still split.  Some species may not like perhaps Sequoia, but Beech is very prone to splitting.  I would suggest doing the splitting yourself, so the log does not need to split.  Either cut it into two half rounds or four - then it probably won't split.  And keep it in a well ventilated place outdoors out of the sun, and it will dry slowly.

If you were hoping to keep the whole round and turn it using the full size your only chance is to turn it green, and then finish turning when it has dried.

10 minutes ago, Blaisey said:

Its a Boxer 525 Now made by Morebark

 

https://www.steelviper.co.uk/boxer-uk

 

cheers

 

Thanks!

44 minutes ago, Blaisey said:

Hi, I have some dry slabs Im willing to sell.  I will DM my number

 

Hi Blaisey, thanks for that, I will ring you and chat sometime.  I enjoyed watching your videos, and as someone else said that is a neat little fork truck, what is it called?  I tried following the link but it is dead now.  I guess they don't come up too often second hand....I have certainly never seen one and I look a lot for that sort of machine!  

7 hours ago, Sophia81 said:

Well, I did but the starnge thing is that humidity meter just shows 18% in the outer circle where the green mould is growning. And in the middle of the log is only 14%...hmmm

Anyway I have put the stock outside in an double ended barn and hopefully the wind will stop any further mould from developing.

In all seriousness in a building with poor ventilation mould can grow on almost any wood.  When you get a few days of cold damp weather it can be a killer.  Look at the underside of the roof sheets in the morning after a cold night - I bet they will be dripping.

5 minutes ago, spuddog0507 said:

the sap wood where the mould is when fresh felled will be a higher moisture content than the heart wood and even tho KILN dryed it is still higher on the outside but sub 20%, i would not of thought it would of grown the mould on at 18% i have had it on larch and scotts pine but never seen it on any hardwood before,

One one possible explanation.... the original poster must live in the west of Scotland.

I am well aware there are many children in need of help both in the UK and elsewhere.  What really annoys me is the talk of mass poverty in the UK.  Much of the developing world would find this very odd.

There are 1.4 million children living in the UK in poverty they say.  They don’t usually point out that the definition of poverty that is being used has nothing to do with real poverty.

My own kids are officially living in poverty.  What nonsense.

1 hour ago, bankhouse builder said:

The seller thinks its worth £3500 for a 25 tonne load couldn't stop laughing.

Well when it is chopped split dried and delivered to loads of customers I guess that is about right.

On 15/11/2018 at 14:29, difflock said:

BTW I strongly support local(within economic size constraints) incinerators, for dispos

I used to agree with this until I looked into it a bit more.  Particles below a certain size are just emitted into the atmosphere.  Up to a point we will get away with doing this but  as more incinerators are built and with all the other emissions I think maybe this is a step in the wrong direction.  

The UK is not too bad, but even here there is increasing awareness of the harm being caused.

Even burning pure wood is now being questioned in the press.

4 minutes ago, se7enthdevil said:

cheers mate...

 

i'd love to get some holm oak but it rarely grows near me.

 

it would not be heavy enough for skittle balls anyway. 50lbsft3 is not heavy enough as the woods i use for the balls are 70 plus...

Ah shame, I have quite a few lumps mainly with spalting as well.  Don't get offered much sadly.  A very local solicitor offered me a large tree a couple of years ago which would have yielded three or four tons of timber and trunk diameter was about two feet.  When I pointed out it would cause some damage to his lawn to extract he said he would have it cut up for firewood instead.

If you are over the bridge in Wales give me a shout if you want to see my Holm Oak.  

20 minutes ago, se7enthdevil said:

also did a load more mahogany persian meels and a set of six 5 1/2" oak balls for the same customer.

I just had a look through some of the great pics on this thread, fair play I love your work Steve.  Turning can be rather boring as sometimes people just turn out endless bowls they have no use for, but I love the skittles.  I like the way you also nest bowls - good way of avoiding waste.  Wood turning is always going to be wasteful but at least with nesting, the block gives you three bowls for the price of one!

Have you ever tried Holm Oak for balls?  I am assuming the balls have to be pretty heavy.  I love the grain of Holm Oak and guess it would make amazing balls?

Also think about what Ash and Spruce are good for.  Neither good for cladding.  Both could be used as construction timber but not where they will get wet.  Really you need something better for cladding.  You can treat Spruce of course but it will look for every opportunity to rot.  Ash will be a bit better.  

Ash is great for interior fit out and furniture but will need drying.

16 minutes ago, Khriss said:

Woke up to this. K

Oh my goodness....did that fish used to be your missus???

Cash waiting for dry boards.... even Alder, Birch but also Beech Sycamore and Oak.  

Fancy turning that stock into cash?

11 hours ago, BowlandStoves said:

It is impossible to list every type of hardwood let alone every type of wood in the world. However, we know from research that various types of wood are more appropriate for wood-burning stoves than others. Some of the types of wood to consider include:

 

Apple wood

While Apple wood is something more associated with construction and decorative timbers, it is actually a perfect fuel for wood-burning stoves. The fact it is a dense wood means that it burns relatively slowly but creates significant heat. It also emits a relaxing fragrance at the same time!

 

Ash wood

As the natural moisture level of ash wood is around 66% it does take some time to season to a moisture level of around 20%. As it is extremely common across the UK it is no surprise to learn that Ash wood is one of the more popular wood-burning stove fuels.

 

Blackthorn wood

While Blackthorn wood may not be the most well-known to the majority of the UK population, it is popular amongst stove users. The fact it is used to carve riding sticks and walking sticks shows it is an extremely durable hardwood. In common with many hardwood fuels, Blackthorn wood burns slowly, creates significant heat but thankfully minimal smoke.

 

Hawthorn wood

Like many hard woods, Hawthorn wood is probably more associated with construction and decorative furniture. It is commonly used in cabinets, boxes, tool handles and boat parts. However, the fact it is extremely dense, slow burning and creates significant heat makes it just perfect for wood-burning stoves.

 

Horse chestnut wood

Creating a strong flame and significant heat output, horse chestnut wood is one of the few hardwoods used solely for fuel purposes. As it is readily available across many parts of the UK it also offers excellent value for money.

 

Maple wood

While maybe not as common in the UK, as the US for example; Maple wood is an extremely hard material which is perfect for wood-burning stoves. It is probably more expensive than the likes of horse chestnut wood but may be something to consider.

 

Oak wood

Oak wood is probably one of the best-known types of wood in the UK and is commonly used in construction, flooring and even wine barrels. As this hardwood is relatively dense it burns relatively slowly but emits significant heat.

 

Sycamore wood

Commonly available across many parts of the UK, Sycamore wood is a type of hardwood which makes it perfect for wood-burning and multifuel stoves. The fact it has historically been used on boats, ships and the construction of timber frames perfectly illustrates its strength.

 

I'd love to know where this information comes from about the other uses of timber.  Hawthorn and Apple used for construction?  And Sycamore for boatbuilding!?!

On 12/10/2018 at 12:24, Ilnumero said:

I have to sell my mill.

 

It's a Norwood Lumbermate 2000 with lots of expensive extras including extended bed, trailer package, log winching kit, quick clamps, the largest motor available, about 20 bands for various timbers.

 

It's all in perfect working order and good condition. Priced new, it's about at least 16k worth of gear. 

 

I'm thinking about 6500. 

 

What do you guys think? Yes, I know the buyers amongst you are going to say it's too dear, but I think my price is about right for what it is.

I would look at the current offerings from Norwood.  If you do this you may realise you are unlikely to get £6500 for a mill that has been out of production for quite a few years now.  I know someone near me trying to sell a Lumbermate 2000 for about £3500 and had no interest.  I know yours has extras but a buyer may not need these. 

Have a look at completed listings on ebay and you will see what they actually sell for.

I am not looking to buy one by the way, so I have no axe to grind.  Good luck with the sale anyway.

5 hours ago, Craig Johnson said:

its very low value firewood and not much different to arbwaste, £20-30 ton

Yes agreed but depends on species also.  If you are lucky to have lots of Ash in the mix maybe a bit more than if it is oak or softwoods.  Big J put a post on here recently offering free Ash for firewood as it was awkward bendy stuff, so a lot depends on exactly what is on offer.

Post a few pics and you may get a few more views.

53 minutes ago, swinny said:

Just get a piece of flexy exhaust pipe to take fumes away and over the roof! Dont want all them fumes under roof and coming at you fella

Yes totally we have that in hand.

Trying to keep our old girl out of the rain.  Been meaning to make a lid for her for a while.  I got reminded the other day when loads of water poured out of the starter motor.  Dunno how it seeps in but it does.  Hopefully most of the rain will be kept off now.

she just runs our Jappa processor so no need for going on road etc.

1 hour ago, Al Cormack said:

 

This machine is for sale not too far from me. Thought it might be handy to keep the yard tidy and move trunks about.

 

 

Anyone know anything about them?

 

Cheers

 

It is one of the very first telehandlers so very old.  I also operate an old telehandler but a Sanderson.  I am guessing it will all be old school mechanics not electronics which is good when it goes wrong.

What you need to think about is who will service and repair it.  And will it need a safety inspection.  

If if you are not really experienced with machines like this get someone who is to look at it with you.  Especially with 4 wheel drive lots of moving parts and hydraulics to maintain.

And yes a telehandler is great for shifting logs around.

18 minutes ago, Taff855 said:

I was in the same situation a couple of years ago.... You spend all the time splitting with an axe then stacking then moving..... I then progressed to a 14t petrol splitter and then last year realised it still takes forever.

 

I can't buy straight lengths in as it leaves min profit and most of the wood I come by is ARB waste so I decided to build my own processor.

 

I got a large single axle trailer, an old twin cylinder Lister diesel engine, a 30 inch tct blade,and a couple of rams and a pump..... Lots of head scratching lots of welder burns but now my processer lives and cuts me a couple of  hundred tonnes a year....

 

All in it has cost me about 1k to build and it's how I wanted it and in the way I do things.... It won't win any beauty contest but it works and is safe and cuts all the logs I need.

 

Since having the processor done it works out that what I used to cut and split in a month can be done in just over a week....

That sounds awesome.  Have you got pics of your home made processor... or is it a carefully guarded secret?

2 minutes ago, Woodworks said:

Tax fossil fuels to the hilt IMO. They are finite and polluting so the sooner the alternatives look inviting the better.

6 minutes ago, Woodworks said:

Tax fossil fuels to the hilt IMO. They are finite and polluting so the sooner the alternatives look inviting the better.

I was wondering if anyone would comment that maybe high petrol and diesel prices actually will benefit us all in the long run.  Well said woodworks.