normandylumberjack

I have to admit, my blood is boiling after reading that diatribe. I had a similar problem with a customer that decided I hadn't delivered him enough firewood and wanted double or else, went to measure the load and took a few bags of sticks as a good will measure.

Next day he had posted a thread on a ex pat website used by a lot of my customers, saying much like your friend paul, and that i had tried to buy his scilence with a meager offering of a bag of twigs. long story short- website withdrew his posting, customers started phoneing to ask if their orders were short too, no legal action could be taken, so had no choice but deck him, lost a lot because of one tosser, but felt better for watching him wake up with a crowd around him. I do not recomend you do this, England has a much better legal system, for better and worse, good will out!

I wondered whos number i had seen on all my favourite websites! he was always engaged when trying to call in the middle of the night, know why now, he was prank calling you!

Seriously, serves the little sod right, it makes you wonder how little these wierdos have in their lives to warrant doing it? Looks like their may be a low houred Fendt in next weeks farmers weekly!

I found using a self locking footloop a free solution, ther is a video on youtube on the footlock tech'

Hope this helps

I love the stihl sweets, they last longer than the husky ones, my wife says they should make gobstoppers as they would stop me going on about them!

I hate to say it but the berlingo is the car of choice for all the local farmers here in normandy, and they seem to go on forever! they can take them across a field, unload a cow from the back, load up a m3 of logs, drive out across a plowed field, cut you up as they pull onto the road, tailgate you all the way home and then overtake a line of other cars on a blind corner without a problem, doesn't matter if the heater works cos' the driver will have a tank of "anti freeze" in them from breakfast!

Oh, and i think they are reliable too!

I started with a metalic green Subaru pick up when i was 17, 1.8 petrol went like stink, loved it! with a husky 44, mcchullock hedgetrimmer from argos (also doubled as a long grass cutter!) a few hand tools and my dear old mum got me a honda mower for my 18th. it had an ifor canopy to keep the tools safe, but liked it better with the lid off. Wish you could still get them.

Then got a defender 110 HT, spent loads making it look nice and it died after a week, chopped it in for a low milage ex fire brigade 110 staition wagon utility, 2.5 PETROL- I loved that truck, had 2 cars run into me and i was able to drive home, both drink drivers ( a big problem here!), thirsty and noisey and felt like an oven in summer and a collinder in winter, but it looked the part. when it got too pricey for me I got a 200tdi disco with 200k on it. not a bad truck but the electrics went on everything, one at a time. transit connect t220, transit swb 52plate 100hp- best truck I have owned, ex hurse renault traffic, 1.3 petrol- what a heap!

Now volvo v70 2.4 petrol 170bhp- holds all my tools, gets me to the job fast and home even faster, no more hauling logs, im just a gun for hire! hire a pick up if needed.

I had one for a couple of years, the lwb higher roof version, T220?

Was a good van, nothing went wrong except side loading door locks- same as my big transit did. It fell between two bar stools for me not as big as a proper tranny, bit big as a small van. Also the pasanger seat was really uncomfortable, it was designed to fold flat 1st cushioning 2nd!

I started with a metalic green Subaru pick up when i was 17, 1.8 petrol went like stink, loved it! with a husky 44, mcchullock hedgetrimmer from argos (also doubled as a long grass cutter!) a few hand tools and my dear old mum got me a honda mower for my 18th. it had an ifor canopy to keep the tools safe, but liked it better with the lid off. Wish you could still get them.

The councils may start looking to the private sector to get the job done on time? oh look a flying pig!

Here in France the councils have no such rules, little or no ppe, no hse, no cosh, loler............. but a 2 hour lunch as standard, 35 hour max. working week, job security for life! And to start the day a couple of expressos and a calvados ( apple brandy) is the norm in my local bar. chalk and cheese.

then there is lime-crete. a bloke out here gets sawmill waste, mixes it with lime and a little sand, and makes shuttered walls from it.

it makes good soil improver in our heavy clay soil, mulching around trees and shrubs, fuel for a friends food smoker (once dried) insulation could be an idea if you have loads? keep your shed toasty! you can also get sawdust burners for workshops for a double pronged attack.

There was a picture of one on a swb fourtrak or jeep on here a while back, looked like a good set up. Perhaps some clever person can put a link up? seem to remember it was sign writen " firewood man"?

Good luck, and post a photo to inspire us all once you have it installed.

then theres a good chance it will rob some nitro, being that its used as compost

I like the magazine, my wife purchased my subscription for my christmas present, and enjoy recieving it every month.

I do feel that the FJ and EA could benefit from some more reviews of a wide ranging line-up of kit.

I would like to offer my services of reviewing any kit you can put my way, for example the new breed of chainsaws could do with a fair test for the benefit of your readers.

White finger would as the name sujests, show as white tips and blotches on the fingers, tingleing sensation like pins and needles, worse in the cold.

I'm 29, been doing forestry/ estate work since I was 14. My hands tingle most days and worse in the cold. Using old strimmers, and chainsaws a lot of that time has taken its effect.

I love what I do so will live with it, but if your starting out in the bussiness and feeling it allready then you should think about your choice of career. Speak to your doctor and get some advice, keep your hands warm- it seems to help, check the AV on your saw.... just because it has av, doesn't make it vibe proof. Newer saws are getting better and the models with heated handles are a help. keep the chain sharp, and top up the fuel and oil as often as you can- it soaks up a little vibe IMO. People will tell you its part of the job and to man up, but imagine what your mitts will feel like when your 60?

it wont compost as well as hay or straw but the dung will help it break down. Never used it for that reason but then i do need to get rid of some sawdust! Might try it on the girls next time:001_cool:

It makes good humus in our heavy clay, so rotting down isn't that important.

All the nitrogen in the chickens do dah, should counter that which is robbed as the wood chip decays, pumpkins seem to like it!

Thanks Steve,

Had second thoughts about posting my mug, so settled for the last artists impression crimewatch ran on me!

Keep up the good work Sir!

I have used it for the last 7 years with no problems, makes nice addition to the compost heap once "befouled". I prefer the ribbons from ripping with a sharp chain!

Im a complete idiot when it comes to posting photos etc.

Can anyone help me to get my profile picture to appear on my posts?

Also when posting a photo on a thread, when i tried it last night it just put a link to the url, how do i get the picky up likr you guys do?

No regs as such, just watch the pre war trees. I have encountered shrapnel in many a tree here! also rocks up in forks, probably blown up by some bomb, makes life fun!

Is that design c? sounds like a good deal for des' a. so c would be a real bargain

It's your rope, cut it off if you want. Keep it in your kit bag just in case the loler inspector gets anal on you.

I have heard of back handers when it comes to officials but if the inspector insists on the above you should call for help, remember harrasment in the work place shouldn't be tollerated.

What a great idea! I have been wanting a setup like this for ages. will start saving the pennies.

Well done!

Have to agree, if your starting out and will be running just one saw go for the tried and true 346xp, you will have enough on your plate to be test piloting a new saw.

Its like when you had to really drive a car, kids today cant drive for s**t. same with saws, when you progress to a 390xp? and the carb needs a tickle, will you reach for your ipod, or do it the old way?

550 is a great saw, but if i had to rely on just one saw for the next 12 months, 346xpg.

Here is a picky of the set up for breffni

I'm a noob to the dynamic climbing system so forgive the basic nature of the thread.

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