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TRADITIONAL LOGGERS

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  1. Be very careful as in this area local trading standards are checking and we had the firewood and charcoal looked at without knowledge until afterwards when told slightly over the amount so legal:thumbup: Weights and Measures Act.
  2. Flock air filter is black outside and part number is 503 70 89-01.
  3. Leave them in the open with sunshine and a fresh breeze but protected from frost and rain. A dark loft might be worse with damp wood.
  4. I have an electric brand with a logo used to burn on wooden products we sell. (Works well on plastic and can be taken off and hammered on metal) Produced by a firm in Sheffield. SelectaDNA Forensic Coding is also well worth looking at.
  5. Chain oil/EP90/Old and new mineral engine oils/Benzine in unleaded petrol all can cause serious health issues to people. Important to use Eco fuels and oils as a fine mist is all around someone using chainsaw/clearing saws/strimmers. Working longterm in a sawmill can cause nose and throat cancer as can breathing in weed mist from main roadside vegetation strimming. Certain trees/plants are also poison to humans. Stress causes more problems with heart and lungs so keep safe and have a nice time at work. HSE at the APF show told me all chainsaw operators should use a decent mask and eye googles now.
  6. Brand a business logo onto the plastic areas and use some Selecta Dna stickers.
  7. On the programe "Wanted down Under" it said one had to be employed for two years with a firm before you could go self employed in NZ. Not sure if correct and if the same applies to OZ?
  8. New or hard used?
  9. Three months from milling to being made into products with a nice south facing site and breeze blowing. Done it often but thickness of wood helps with success of end product. Took some logs around to a man who made violins and it had some waste Sycamore in he was going bonkers at the ripples on the wood. Up to 3" thickness dries well and 1" can end crack.
  10. All cash then and no taxes then? The old fashioned ones were no trouble at all and worked hard at the trade. Like all walks of life some are decent and some scum.
  11. Depends on the end use. A wash down in hot water with Ecover would help but the main item is fresh air and sunlight without fresh sawdust. Ash and Sycamore can be dried stood up to save space but I always use pine sticks to space them and cobble stones to raise of the ground. Make some interesting products and sell them local. You could always plane them down again and make some cheese/chopping boards like we did. (Sold well)
  12. A good solid base covered with thick sawdust and Yorkshire boarding type sides with a curved insulated steel roof and you will have no problems. Felling trees when the wood has no sap in also helps with season times. Barns in the shade with loads of concrete walls are rubbish and the wood will grow mushrooms.
  13. I checked with Mertrux and the Mercedes "Operating Instructions" Part Nr. 673 584 10 96 Order Nr. 6550 6487 02 Wheel Nuts:- 709-914 = 250 NM Torque 1114-1524 = 300 NM Torque All wheel drive versions = 300 NM Torque As the threads are right handed then the kerbside is a possible issue on these wheel nuts if people are not careful. After changing wheels ALWAYS check after doing 50km/31miles! New/Repainted wheels need to also be checked again after 1000-5000kms/620-3100 miles. Do check the spare at the same time. Pressure/Tightness. I would also check the bearing and seal if you had a problem with the wheels. I have a MB914 AK-31 and it is a nice reliable work vehicle.
  14. Husqvarna - Global Leader in Outdoor Power Equipment Have a look at this link as you can have the complete service/parts PDF info for future use which saves time when ordering spares. I often use Corwen Forestry for spares.
  15. Somewhere on this interesting forum I think there was a post on additional work people do to support income sources. I am interested to know how many people on the forum have done/still do use horses for Agricultural/Forestry/Horticultural work.
  16. Well with all those growth hormones that goes into animal feed and the manure on farm vegetables it's not a surprise. I see that a large number of them now claim to live in brick homes so cannot be called travellers. An average of 8 children in each of the families is a disgrace in a caravan. Next week is a smashing time!!
  17. Well when the roads and paths are like this in some areas it's useful to have the Maxi Grip removable shoe and tyre studs. Install and concentrate on the work. Still good stock of the HM 11's and some deals available until springtime.
  18. Igland/Fransgard are both decent winches and robust.
  19. I have three different filters for the 395XPG and one also has a different plastic cover. No problems when milling up. I will check them in the morning for part numbers and post in the evening. Manual might give the details I think.
  20. Nice U20 with a Mitsubishi cabin. Would like to know who makes the skip loader arms unit.
  21. Large breakfast/evening meal and some stops for vital drinks during the working hours. (When the saws need fuel/oil) Life is still hard for the "Self" employed compared to most of those who are not.
  22. People in offices inventing needless unworkable regulations with no practical experience at all.
  23. Often have done so as it saves on expensive purchases of business items. A certain local person was one direction paid work so he is not involved now. It makes some people nervous as unsure who is tendering for the same work contracts.
  24. This is like the version we saw in the woods.
  25. Have a look at these:-

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