steve collins
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Ah by the sounds of who you have described was the chap i worked with down here, not sure big k has any down here but there are a few who burn but not on the scale we did, imported stuff worked out like 4p a ton cheaper delivered in and consistency not there, it was paper soaked in waxy parafin mixture, think we used in region of 1000 ton or more raw material. i know he left not long after me he had the viper kiln as well when he moved off from the fens and believe he is probably still burning somewhere!!
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ive been following this thread and thought id let you know more about the big boys, i worked at tregothnan making the charcoal and it was hard graft!!! 130 ton in a year and yes the chap i worked for was a subcontractor. he delt with bio-regonal and rectella in the past. we could get average 900kg-1t out of a burn in one kiln with 4 kilns running cooling was 2 days then remove and store for another 5-7 before bagging which was done with a conveyor. loading a retort took half a day and a burn lasted 16 hrs there was drying time before as well. I could go on and on but dont want to bore people!!!
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Forestry wear and tear per day cost's
steve collins replied to bella wood's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Oil = 225 chain 260 bars x6 230 saw 600 files 40 2 stroke 78 fuel 1500 = £2933 Ppe 400 insurance truck and liability 800 diesel ??? I know its under £10,000 for a year so 260 days a year average £38.5 ive got it down to the last few years -
Whats the spec for the chestnut??
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i know a chap who has a matador with winch in kent, not sure if all operational but il find out if you like?
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Its moveable machinery, cheers for all the replys
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Does anyone know of any hauliers in the south for moving some machinery from somerset to kent? Cheers
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cant see how it will make more difference, i just got a black nylon filter for my 560 when working on some dusty sites in summer and compared to the yellow one didnt notice any difference at all
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what sort of lengths have you got any over 3m long?
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Hi does anyone in the kent area have any 3m long offcuts they don't want or looking to get rid ?? softwood or hardwood Willing to pay cash Cheers Steve
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College and what the industry really needs
steve collins replied to MWArb's topic in Training & education
No forestry and arb courses, Either forestry or arb both sectors are completely different to each other, but do cross over. This means they should gain more knowledge towards what they want to become in the real world and actually get real world experience of what the job involves. No hyped up wages from colleges, just as you have a few tickets doesn't mean you expect 100 a day!! its all about knowledge and experience which costs time and they must understand that if they don't they wont go far. the end product should be either a tree surgeon or a cutter/machine operator. This will also mean there will be a clear understanding to potential employers in what the have been trained in. -
Best setup for forestry and chipper work?
steve collins replied to Logun's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
what size chip/ quality needed? what moisture content? there is a hell of lot more to it than just cut extract and chip. Maybe get a contract chipper in as could prove more efficient and less expensive -
dont forget you will lose pull due to friction from the pulley sheaves and also the angle that the cable is being re directed at. although you may think your doubling your pull from say a 4 ton to 8 ton your not and your only probably getting just over 6 ton pull. I was told 2 1/2 times what your winch can pull empty on a course hope this helps
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Forestry, i know 3 handcutters in their 70s who are still going strong and a lot of retired climbers in their 40s, id say you get about same money in both
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why should i pm you the details you already have, the bars come from you nowhere else. I have had issues with the noses simple as that and i have made a decision myself not to use the bars again
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cue the witch hunt like usual!!
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its not the first time you have heard this and you have sent out a replacement bar, 560 xp 3/8 solid nose to answer that one!! Maybe the nose was replaced and not fitted properly by user. to answer that one i used 50 ton press!!! Someone has asked for an opinion and im telling them what ive experienced
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Im not talking about greasing im saying the rivets which hold the nose to the bar have always come loose leading to a new nose being needed
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stick to oregon id say, the noses are rubbish fitment into the bar itself and your paying for something thats a bit lighter, ive tried them and cant see the point in the extra £28 quid i can get two oregons for the price of on sugihara. i know what id rather spend my money on
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Is wood ash benificial for trees
steve collins replied to cornish wood burner's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
If every farmer knew how to make charcoal and sourced the timber from their un managed hedgerows then put the end product back in the ground there would be no need for pesticides, but guess what the big companies have too much power and the chemicals keep their wallets full. the answer is yes it is beneficial -
Looking for another handcutter with some production cutting experience but not essential, must hold at least cs 30/31, have your own transport, chainsaw and be able to put in a good days work. Work is mainly in Sussex but some also based in Kent. Pay dependent on experience and work ability Any questions feel free to message me at; [email protected] or 07751057259
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where abouts roughly as know a fair few up that way that i could let know to see if they hear of anything
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not keen on them as seem too soft, good amount of lift with a tripple taper but only n softwood id say try some hardheads they will last longer
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Quick release snatch block for extraction
steve collins replied to waterbird's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
id agree with the 30 degree angle get it a near straight line as possible for the pulls as you could have it going back on the drum crooked and bind up. you will have trouble finding one second hand as once you have used one you will understand why, not sure clarkes will do one, i found it hard to find a 20 ton rated block think i searched for lifting blocks and got those instead
