Goaty
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It seems if you fell it ring it, split it. It cracks open itself more. But I do live on the coast where wind is the norm. Yes it does dry. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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I may be out of date then. Too many memories of castlemaine xxxx ads and the like. It is surprising how the bureaucracy has caught upon nz in the last 9 years since I 1st went. Back to topic. It is time the bling mobiles were reduced in excess and cut back to the no frills chuck a bucket at it workhorse mentioned above. I do hope the new ranger is good but they are too Yankee numb for practicality I reckon. A 7.5 tonner can nearly have the same footprint as the chrome laden chunkys that are the norm. Let's face it most people have worked out it doesn't increase the size of your manhood. Or profit of your business. As much as I'm not fond of landrovers they are available in basic spec with 3.5t towing. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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Errm, did Mog say anything:confused1:
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Don't forget also that Oz and NZ are more likely to abuse machinery as they are not as weighed down with liability and leglistation. It could be a factor, also modern low emission engines are more fussy. "She'll be right mate, she'll either pull it or she won't" Not stereotyping our down under rellys, but it is different there.
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I find Farmers trees and country angle iron support stake folk the worse for it.
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I planted a shelter belt on solid clay. It did ok eventually. Another one near it that had plenty of cow/pig muck ploughed in before planting did significantly better. Whilst the points raised above are very valid. Humus from manure can only improve soil structure, moisture retention etc. Some fruit growers and nurseries are said to use millcreek manure spreaders to mulch the rows. Also in the above shelterbelts my Dad throws all his poultry manure which is high in nitrogen. Will no ill effects as yet.
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I use one. Its good, not used a stihl to compare it against though. Apart from outlay worse thing is so many teeth to sharpen.
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:congrats:No its impressive. You won't be wasting any offcuts. Probably a model sustainable environmentally aware business. This year I've probably done 30kg:lol:
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It's a dangerous job but most accidents happen at home !
Goaty replied to clasp's topic in General chat
In my experience you bang your head more with a hard hat. Do it hard enough the neck gets a real jolt. -
Dave Merediths contact info. UK FISA - The Forest Industry Safety Accord
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First go at a bench-is it going to fall apart!
Goaty replied to kav's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
Nice:thumbup: Beautiful looking wood. I'd love a huge lump/s of western red cedar. -
Dave meredith is round Penrith area last I knew. Dave Hornby is the chap I did mine with in 2002. Is he retired then?
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Used to be a chap at Hexham 12 years ago. I did mine with him. John somebody I think. May be retired now. Vague memory.
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If only white was available this would never of happened. BBC News - Farmer Michael Wilmot jailed over red diesel fraud in Lincolnshire
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I think the original ones 15+ years ago were made of a better quality. It could just be nostalgia, I remember being impressed by them in use, then despite sanding rough edges or using a knife to take the join flat on the later ones, it Still sticks and slurps fuel everywhere. Expect better for the brand and price.
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Did they?
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The simple answer is to get rid of these grants and schemes, it props a few up nicely and everyone else struggles. It will soon end up like the subsidy dependent farming that we have become accustomed to in previous decades. Quite simply if something is not viable don't do it. But only fair if level playing field.
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I can't help you and the distance is probably the killer, I could've last year. What diameter and lengths. I assume its for firewood.
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Good effort Dean I like to Fix myself when I can. It can be a headache at times. The multione isn't designed with maintainence in mind. Taking the floor panel out to check hydraulic dipstick etc. Also the one I get to use is used in blather during winter. Its tedious to get the mud out the axle brackets engine bay etc.
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Bad to say what it is. Hard weather, Graft union failure(unlikely) Verticilium wilt. Have a google and compare. Depending what it is, it may help the tree to remove all the dead material.
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For years I've worn Grafters basic safety boots. £25ish. They look old fashioned and resemble cadet boots but with a steel toe cap. Never off my feet for 12 months unless using a chainsaw, then in the bin. Like all dependable stuff, discontinued...... Now I have to buy the padded tear off collar and icing sugar sole stuff that costs £40 plus and lasts 6 uncomfortable months or 9 at the most. The grafters never laughed at me but I tried other grafters, they were slippers for cushty boys who only talk about work. I too need to source a real working mans boot.
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Large container grown conifer supplier required
Goaty replied to monkeybusiness's topic in General chat
My thoughts are Expensive size and haulage They may rock around and not establish that well Get smaller ones that will catch them up and overtake them. Sorry don't know of large suppliers, but ensure not imported from warmer climes as they can struggle when winter hits them. -
whats the cubic size of a 1 ton builders bag please
Goaty replied to predator's topic in General chat
84cm x 84cm x84cm many of them are. = 0.64 cubic metre -
Sorry its not a 404 model.
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A parts diagram any good? I think my brothers is a 404.
