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    This is unusual.
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    I think so. So many woodlands in the UK need more urgent active maintenance and the correct direction of funds/grants. (Too many overpaid chiefs and not enough underpaid indians)
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    Second attempt of loading some pictures.
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    Well the trees are growing well to date. Apple - Maple - Spruce - Plum - Ripple Sycamore - Ash.
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    We purchase standing wood and do all the felling and extraction with the aid of large Clydesdale horses. Shoes with spikes on all the time due to steep terrain. Hard work but one cannot share lunch with a machine.
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    Some interesting pictures and info. I could never understand using a horse with a large crane unit and loud petrol engine. Defeats the original purpose of horsepowered extraction.
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    Good but expensive. Think the firm are now doing reconditioned versions? The main issue is lack of grease in the bearings causing damage.
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    Apart from the A65 I started the business with (with no chainbrake) all chainsaws have heated handles and we all wear good leather gloves so "touch wood" no issues to date. The new clearings are also now available with warm handles.
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    Some folks have asked on the lifespan of these studs which are durable so I will upload a couple of pictures this evening to show new and used for over 14 months to compare. Some new all season products are due out soon I think and a test batch might be available to someone.
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    A small portable retort is the most suitable in terms of ease of use and wood weight to product produced. There was a stainless steel version made some time ago in Yorkshire but very expensive. Corten steel is suitable instead.
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    Clio has as new M+S tyres with a good tread but being front wheel drive the more weight the less traction:001_rolleyes: 2x2 will never go where a 4x4 will:lol: I plan to do some more research.
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    Something that does good MPG like the clio diesel we have at present and costs little to tax/insure. Is able to take basic work tools including chainsaws and animal feed to sites but does not need pushing out of fields with lots of revs. We have a main large 10 ton vehicle with diff locks but need something small between sites.
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    I have made charcoal for a long time. I am not sure what info this person needs and which type of kiln/retort he is trying to build. A lot also depnds on materials and sizes. (It is possible to make charcoal from woodchips and seed husks) Please explain.
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    Is there a discount for a large booking? Long trip from us but am interested.
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    Thanks for all the advice. I have had Land Rovers before (SWB 2A and 101GS) but wore them out and fuel/mileage bad even on the new versions. The SJ demo was fun. The man had not told me it was an automatic and brand new so no dirt driving:001_huh: as he had sold it to someone. Good turning circle and seats with decent headroom. Low noise inside. I have heard there is a new Fiat Panda 4x4 due soon and the new VW Caddy van is now available as a 4 Motion with axle diff lock.
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    That's the reason we started to make charcoal as some work sites unsuitable for felling in and need to keep working while the birds are nesting. Still see people cutting hedges all the nesting season.
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    Here you are then. Keep the saw. MAN TGL 18.240 4X4, Day, Manual - Leeds, West Yorkshire - Vans & Commercials For Sale | Ad Trader Local Free Ads
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    The sunshine is blazing and a blue sky with the birds singing in the bushes looks like spring is due. I am looking for a small economical 4x4 work vehicle and at 2pm this afternoon going for a test drive in a new Suzuki Jimny. How do these compare to a Land Rover 90 (2.4 Diesel) and the Fiat Panda 4x4 (Petrol/Diesel)for work? There is a diesel version which is the Renault engine but not sure if available in the UK as RHD? Thanks in advance.
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    I have been sent some info from Business Link that said from the 1st March 2011 all websites will now be covered by the rules of the ASA. This means the public can complain about incorrect/misleading/outdated info on them. Looks like more paperwork time then and do some checking on websites for outdated info. (I have found some outdated info on mine) The small print said it will also apply to all social networking websites. Does that mean Arbtalk?
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    LHD or RHD? Consider a 6x6 Volvo/Scania? I have some sources that might be useful.
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    When chipping woodfuels the price was £16 a ton (20% moisture max) rideside. It might have changed here now but in Holland the plants would take fresh arb chipping waste.
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    Have you made the vehicle now? Interested:thumbup:
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    Not sure if this is the correct place to post but I had made a serious mistake :blushing:on a "Post" which is now withdrawn regarding a new chainsaw fuel I had found. SORRY Steve and Forum Mods I therefore had a good look through the rules and regulations on the forum and found a mention that Arbtalk reserve the right to publish all photographs from the forum. This had me thinking with all the fine tree/landscape/work pictures how about a commercial calender with 13 nice photos and a large amount of the funds raised going to some good causes like in the raffle. What do people think? Good Idea? The forum mods could work out a method of voting for the best ones.
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    All of the below and you drive with one eye looking up into the trees checking conditions and one on the road. You need to go on holiday somewhere with no trees.
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    There is still a chance for those who wish to purchase a woodland and look after it's future to write direct to the people involved. I have had a good response.

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