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Massey 390T was a good tractor for general work, and you should get a fair one for £10k, but would depend on what you want it for? You could get a lot of Ford for 10 grand, 8210 for example?
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Little owl?
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Would love to see some photos JimE, sounds like a good piece of kit!
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Hello me Darlings, I've just got myself a MS 361 with heated handles , and although I've used plenty of saws with them, never owned one, and wonder if their is any extra maintenance needed to keep them going? Thanks in advance.
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I had some Hankook AT on my 110 sw and they were very nice, 265's as i remember. They were mail order with the wheels inc. balance and all 4 came to about £500 delivered from memory.
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Would you all be disappointed if I bought a fastrac?
normandylumberjack replied to Lyncombe-climber's topic in General chat
I have been reading your threads these last few weeks, and all I can say is WOW! Your biography will make great reading! -
Has anyone used one? I have been asked by a local sawmill owner for input on a new forwarding trailer and aside from the normal candidates that i have experience using, the Binderberger is one that I have no knowledge of. He likes the high chair approach as the cord piles he shifts are usually stacked high. Any feedback would be greatly recieved.
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It would depend on the trailer size, looks like super singles? for road work? standard draw bar, Bolsters look like they are welded in place too. If you can hitch it up and see how she runs, pump, hoses, rams etc. then I would think 7k when you look as Jaspy's Botex 560TL on 10 tonne trailer. Bristol area. £9,000 + vat Forest machines from Jas P Wilson
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£30k + for the base model when I looked into them about 4 years ago.
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As above, or from your selection a 372xp is tired and tested and one hell of a saw. 560xp would not be my choice for running a 20" bar
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Go to the best college and get as much training as you can while you are young enough to get it for free, get your tickets and do as much work as you can even if its voluntary as nothing beats on the job experience. Enjoy the experience. Don't expect to become rich from it but be prepared for it to become a way of life. make sure you are waterproof!
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Lifespan of a Saw and Workshops in Cornwall
normandylumberjack replied to Devonseano's topic in Chainsaws
Truro Tractors at Chacewater, speak to Les. They can be a bit slow with repairs, but do a good job. Also there was a place near Laddock, high cross?? cant remember the name now, but they were good- but that was 10+ years ago since i went there. Where in Truro are you? I'm a Threemilestone boy, then francis street for a year or two. -
Too much effort i suppose? what about your mp?
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Makes me sick when I read all these stories, it seems there is a common factor in that most involve transit vans and I'm guessing nomadic folk. Surely something can be done by government and the police to put a stop to this. I dont understand why they seem so spineless on this issue.
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It looks like a very well made piece of kit, and the idea looks to be a good one. But, I think that the cost would put most people off from trying one in the first place. This is not a criticism of the product, but compared to this: The Sawpod offering at £40, i think most would go for the cheaper option. I personally couldn't justify the cost regardless of its merits.
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what bench saw would you recommend?
normandylumberjack replied to Paul in France's topic in Large equipment
Its a good idea, I had the same one about 5 years ago. I bought in cord in 2 meter lengths, cut it, split it, stacked it, seasoned it, loaded it into my trailer, stacked it at the customers house. 100 steres later I tallied that after costs I had made about 5 euros per stere. So then I started getting it from the forest, a lot cheaper to buy, but the transport killed it. Transport is the big cost in this type of enterprise, and unless you can shift 10 steres at a time like the farmers do then the profit will be tiny. Also the amount of times you handle the wood stacks up unless you have handling machinery. Look at the cost price of the cord, add your fuel to cut, split and deliver, plus how long it will take you per stere, and compare that figure with the going rate per stere in your area. -
7000! Poplar to clear fell !!
normandylumberjack replied to Lyncombe-climber's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Wow, what are the odds of that? You just happen to be in the woods, when a guy walks up to you with felling license in hand, no contractor, no market for his timber, and you are there to save the day! You should buy a lottery ticket! I had just read your last thread on Friday, and found this today, well done sir! TCD's advice about whole tree extraction would be the way I would go, dont leave any profit on the woodland floor- chip it! One of my first jobs when I came to france was felling Pops for the fruit box market, had to go some to make it pay, but your felling will be spot on by the time you get to number 6999! Nice one -
Visit your local dealer, ask for a ms260 with 12 months professional use warranty. Even if he has a second hand one it wont have a decent warranty. Then ask for a writen quote for a replacement on headed paper. give to insurance company. I used to do this kind of thing when i ran a camera shop, often resulted in a sale.
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Far from it, many a fine tune and all that. Good luck to you.
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Hands up all who thought Graham 777 was between 17 & 21 years old?
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My farmer friend got the x-tork to replace his old faithful 365, and its a real corker. It feels smoother than the old one- could be because its new:001_rolleyes:. It sounds for what you need it is perfect, and with a 18" bar should last you a very long time.
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It looks like you have a good set-up. once you have the tops off, the chainsaw will speed up the clear up. Your heads in the right place on this one, the tarps will save you a lot of time in the clear up, leaving a tidy site behind you is one of the most important things you can do, its what sorts the pro's from the cowboys. I know i speak for most on here when i say good luck and be safe.
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Has anyone got one of these? they sound like a good addition to my existing setup of wood fueled rayburn, rads. Would be good to time it to come on in the mornings to warm the house up. Welcome to Dream Heat Pumps - 0845 459 9820 - FREE DELIVERY
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Speak for yourself, if well endowed in the trouser department you have to strap that to your leg! Joking aside, what other kit do you have to assist you on your first job? Chainsaw(ground), rake, blower, rope, harness etc????
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No money, take wood as payment. I have been offered this as a proposition more than once.
