doobin
-
Posts
5,676 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
16
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Classifieds
Tip Site Directory
Blogs
Articles
News
Arborist Reviews
Arbtalk Knot Guide
Gallery
Store
Calendar
Freelancers directory
Everything posted by doobin
-
Wheres the cheapest place to buy chainsaw files? In bulk if necessary. Cheers
-
Diamond files- anyone use them? Are they any good/are they worth the money? I'm fed up of normal files- they only last a couple of sharpens before you have to start putting stupid pressure on them to make them cut!
-
Very doubtful. Cut open some yesterday that was left behind by biomass contractors last year (not enough for a whole lorry).It was as wet as if it had just been cut.
-
Hi chaps, Am in the process of changing my business insurance cover. As part of the assessment, the underwriters would like to know, and I quote "What safety precautions are taken when i) Climbing trees, ii) Felling trees, iii) Burning off-cuts" Firstly, we don't do any climbing, so no worries there. Does anyone know of any generic risk assessment type things for the second two (felling and burning), just so as I can make sure I've covered all bases? Thanks:thumbup1:
-
We use a grapple- it lets you give the thing a good shake to get rid of most of the soil. Rhodys usually grow on sandy acid soil so this shakes easily off the shallow roots.
-
How many loose cubic metres does a solid cubic metre make?
doobin replied to doobin's topic in Firewood forum
Lads, I'm trying to calculate potential profit from standing timber. You've all just rewritten this thread: http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/23122-why-not-sell-cube-wood-novel-idea.html -
Agree 100% mate. You could have taken the words right out of my mouth. There's a reason why I'm 22 and run my own business with some nice kit. It's because I get up at five every morning and work my socks off! Re the idea- I'm not that bothered about it; it would only take off if done by one of the big companies. And a patent to keep them from finding a way around it would be big bucks. Just thought a few on here might be interested.
-
Last year, I had a cracking idea. Went as far as looking at the ins and outs of getting a patent, then realised that I was somewhat lacking in money. Story of my life. Anyway, back in March of the year, a fellow in the US filed a patent for my idea. So I though I'd tell you all, so that when you buy a chainsaw equipped with this, you can tell everyone you know of the bloke who invented it! The idea is simple- fit the saw with an electric chainbrake, something akin to that used in the Stihl electric saws. This chainbrake is activated by a radio sensor in the bar. And this radio sensor is activated by current passing through wires woven in clothing, ropes etc. Bar gets within a pre-detirmined distance, chainbrake snaps on. No more cutting through ropes. All over safety gear no thicker than a T-shirt. Imagine the possibilities. Not difficult- the technologies already exist. Genius huh?
-
I notice I am no longer a junior member, but a fully fledged Member. Result! Thanks for having me lads
-
Been doing some research: Roni McDonald reckons: "why don't you all read a "code of practice for fuel wood merchants" published by the Forestry Commission and Timber Growers UK. 1m3 solid wood = approx 1 ton, split and loosely stacked, ie thrown, =1.8m3, ie 55% wood and 45% air. " On the other hand, JayVee says: "1 SOLID m3 = 1.54 STACKED m3 = 2.5 LOOSE m3" So who's closest to the money? Theres quite a difference between 1.8m3 and 2.5m3
-
Hi chaps As above really. Any thoughts? Thanks.
-
.....
-
Different chains, different jobs, different settings. Low as you can on the main full chisel cross-cut saw, though I'm guessing you don't want to go much more than standard up a tree though (not a tree monkey myself)
-
Bump! Anyone?
-
Always shop around! I was quoted £810 inc VAT for a lift pump for my digger. Got one off eBay for £35! Then bought a second as spare.
-
Good man, thanks for that.
-
You can't. HTH
-
If you'd taken the time to read the post properly, you'd see that the OP felled the tree- the lad was only instructed to cross-cut. Regardless of whether the lad had had instruction in cutting timber larger than the bar, he is showing a lack of extremely basic saw control in forcing the saw through the timber. A lack of saw control that his claimed experience should have prevented. All I can say is I hope you're not paying him too much. As others have said though, at least he gave it a go. The acid test is whether he's the sort of lad who only needs to be shown things once. If he's not, then I'd ditch him.
-
Tungsten-Carbide Removable Boots/Tyre Studs
doobin replied to TRADITIONAL LOGGERS's topic in General chat
How thick a boot sole do you need to use the studs? Would they work OK on a quality welly (Muck book 'Humber')? Also, how many are needed per tyre and how quick do they wear on gritted roads (might be preferable to taking snow chains on and off) Very interested- been meaning to get something similar all year, of course it gets put off and put off until suddenly the snow comes and you need them! -
No such thing as a cheap Defender- overpriced rubbish. Get a Disco or maybe a Fourtrak if you can find one in good nick. Awesome tow motors. 2.8TD knocks the spots off a 200/300TDI for power and economy. The petrol version (Sportrack) are quite popular motors amongst cutters in my neck of the woods.
-
Have to say, when I've used veg oil from Tescos coz I forgot the normal stuff it ran very well in an 023 and pole saw. I was told that veg oil would eventually bugger the pump up, especially if it started to wax in cold conditions. Can anyone shed any light on this?
-
When it's minus five outside and you're working on the computer right next to a little stove pumping out cosy heat. Paperwork is especially not so bad when the alternative would be sitting on a digger with no cab, trying to work out where to auger the holes for a fenceline you can no longer see the route of under six inches of snow. Just off to get a coffee (plus a dash of rum). God, I love being my own boss sometimes!
-
Thanks for the ideas chaps. Yes, definately going to be hydraulic. Might join a speed winching 4x4 nut forum or something, see what they reccommend. MileMarkers look good but can't find any for sale?
-
Both I appreciate they're nowhere near as fast as a PTO winch but I couldn't find any fast hydraulic winches.
-
Hi all Looking to equip my 1 1/2 ton digger with a hydraulic winch. Blade seems the obvious place to bolt it to- question is, how big a winch to go for? PTO winches seem to have similar sized blades to the digger- what size should I go for? Got 35 litres a minute flow rate. Seen a nice nine ton winch on ebay but that might be pushing it!
