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For a Lumbermate 2000 in Bangor, the usual non answers to questions about viewing and offers of free delivery, after payment:lol:. Sigh Why do I bother. That is the 2nd ebay scam bandsaw for sale in Northern Ireland, recently, that I am directly aware of.

Rob, Your last paragraph as above sounds very sensible. My notion was to try and perhaps just split the big log down the middle, to attempt to make a large bench seat. And a chainsaw mill would be the sensible way to attempt this. Cheers Marcus

The only reason I queried was a post on the ForestryForum, about slabs (patties?) cut from a root or butt, complete with some included stone and clay, cut clean through. And, as I understood, cut with a bandsaw mill. And blunting the blade, but not trashing it beyond resharpening. I would have thought it to be completly impractical. m oops PS This would be very well seasoned stuff that has been sitting piled up in the air, for guessing 50 years. So anything left should be solid.

I ask since we are surrounded by peat bogs. Some contain piles of bog Oak, some bog Fir. These were removed during peat cutting operations or subsequent land reclamation. Many people have attempted to cut them up for firewood and given up. But surely if out of a bog, they should not be gritty, well unlessen the roots. I have trysted with a neighbour for a pile of bog fir, the intention was to fish out characterful pieces for to put in the flower garden for the Mrs. However there a couple of trunks going on 30' long, by probably 30" dia, little over the 1/2 round left mind.............but remarkably straight..........................but with a very clear to be seen sprial grain. I fancy trying to cut them after I get my hand in cutting low value Sitka. (After I actually purchase a bandmill btw ;D ;D) Cheers Marcus Am I wise?

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I cut my chainsaw teeth on an 08s, way back in the late seventies. Her was only replaced as a "frontline" farm saw with one of the last of the 026's. An her still be going. Some electronic gubbins that was pressed onto the end of the crankshaft, and an odd plug, was the only repair and maint I ever recall.

If you had seen what I and the Mrs. routinely brought back from Germany, France and Spain in der Galaxy, along with ourselves and 2 weans. No I would not be at all surprised:001_tt2: But even my combined credit cards would be more than maxxed out before I filled a 40' ISO Container, even the space left around a sawmill. Bingo Got it! Genuine American kiln dried Hickory firewood. Wonder what price that is stateside?

Probably so, Virgina being substantially nearer the East coast ports? As I understand the overland element is always more pricey than the trans-Ocean element Plus as a private or "non-business" shipper I get politely invited to bend-over. Hey-ho Knowing what I have both been quoted, and indeed paid, to bring stuff from the "English" mainland to Northern Ireland, I thought, for the vast distance involved, that this was a quite reasonable quote. Though I would be seeking another couple of competitive quotes before committing. Regards, Marcus

Anyone want to go "halfers" on an order Ex Cooks saws, or near thereabouts. Regards, Marcus

Anyone want to go "halfers" on an order Ex Cooks saws, or near thereabouts. Regards, Marcus

Wor one and only Son, bought a onesie Cow costume, for some particular party. He prided himself on wearing it repeatdly to dubious, possibly debauched drunken parties. Without EVER allowing it to be washed. PS Rich, I would not worry about the count-down to the New Year, after posting THAT image.

Cheers, JB suggested I try Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | Home for a "door to door" shipping quote, (but I could not get them today) as it is all apparently quite straightforward. Since I should probably budget for 40' ISO Container; Anyone want to pitch in with sommat from either Turner (NY State) or Cooks (Alabama?) to share a relatively empty container, I presume it should be possible to "sardine" 2 No. 6.0m length of cut mills in. If I am doing business with Cooks, I will possibly/probably buy their Hydraulic powered sharpner and also their tooth setter. Still to get firm UK prices for the 1400/1600 TimberKing mind. Time enough to early/mid January. Cheers all Marcus edit To be upfront if anyone wishes to share the Container costs; I would require them to pay the American supplier directly, to avoid any possible "CE" issues. Then pro-rata the shipping costs based on the relative cost of the contents for each party. And the Container to be delivered to Belfast or Dublin docks.

Ah, yes, bloody annoying that Rob. I was salivating at getting a LogMaster LM15, cept before Jonothan got sufficient orders. That firm apparently went into "voluntary bankruptcy"/Section 11 or whatever. On 16th Dec, per a Forestry Forum post anyways. They had had a fresh traded in (again a larger model) up-specced LM15 that ticked ALL my boxs. But anyway after a refreshing chat with JB I am firmly in the notion of importing. Either probably a Turner Hydraulic, (based on VFM) or a Cooks LP32 (based on my impressions of the Company's ethos and their limited, but well engineered product portfolio) btw Rob, You perfectly summed up my feelings about the Woodmizer brand and its slick marketing operation, (a kinda like Massey Ferguson tractors were a wheen o year ago here in Northern Ireland) Cheer all Marcus Hey!! I might take my new imported Saw to APF 2014 and bag a few orders ( Cos I know a guy in China who will "bang out" the "CE" conformity stickers and associated paperwork:lol:)

(i) trekkasaw not really what ( I think) I am looking for (ii) Yes Woodmizer is (still) in contention, poor reputation in some eyes, or for some applications , this may have unduly influenced me. The LT20B could be a contender, but I did not need (or even want) the extra complication of "Set Works" whatever they are. But then I should wait until they introduce the promised (on the Irish Wood-Mizer site leastwise) hydraulic varient of the LT20B:001_rolleyes: I like my hydraulics:blushing:. regards, Marcus

Just to add to my ongoing analysis paralysis. in respect of bandsaw choice. I have been fixated on (i) either Mainstream UK imported models. Or (ii) something sourced in the US or Canada. Surely there is some manufacturer in the rest of Europe (Italy or Scandanavia) that should be competitive. Pezzalato/Forestor from Italy is all I have found so far, through their UK importer. Marcus

Same principle as winching a tractor backwards out of a bog with a sturdy rope tied to the rear tyre/tyres. Engage super low forward gear and try and ensure the rope feeds in between the centre-line of the tyre cleats. Since traction between the ground and the tyre is almost zero this will work. It winchs the tractor out backwards, winching in over the top of the tyre. I have used it successfully. Probably simpler to use another vehicle, but bytimes there is not one available. m

Always a selection of pungent cheeses in our fridge, and a few goats/sheeps forby. Generally whatever Sainsburys are blowing out at a serious discount. The blander ones are excellent with homemade redcurrent or apple jelly. If they get too high the wife merely makes a rich ripe cheese sauce. A "well baled" strong Cheddar is good too, should be dry and cut almost flakey, to melt on the tongue like chocolate. yum yum PS Me Uncle Tony allowed if the cheese baler was properly screwed down, it squeezed the water out:lol:

I also know a man who made a shocking serious mess of his hand, when he inadvertently reached for the live Plug that was reverse wired (to a generator) to feed the electricty back in through a Wall socket. It did'nt help that he then allowed the quite serious burn to get badly infected. Despite being described as a "Risk Taker" by our health and safety Officer, not sommat I would have dreamt of doing. For this very glaringly obvious reason. Because I know I would forget. Def an "either or" change-over switch, and correctly wired in.

I have been informed by a working Farmer, that it has become more common to re-register MOT failed older LR type (but particularly older Toyotas) as an Ag veh, run them on Red, but (strictly?) limited public road use. I do not understand the legalities, but there is another option, which I researched a few years ago, sommat along the lines of an off road/site vehicle, with limited use on the Public Highway to access other parts of the (same?) site/ sites under the same ownership. Basically to allow one to cross a Public Highway to access grounds on the other side, within a limited distance. Cos we got a Kawasaki Mule registered thus.

We have the Savoy Cocktail book somewhere. But I rather suggest searching "on-line" A good Gluewine could be hard to beat. Key is, not so alcoholic as to be "turn the eye in yer head" inhibiting. Rather keep the alcohol subtle, to encourgage guests to gargle it down. Cheers m

Having perused both Cook's and Turners web sites today, I would really like to do business with Cooks, based on their business ethos. However if I want hydraulic it looks like Turner is in the frame. But a trifle puzzled about the disparity in pricing between the 2 brands for the hydraulic option, since Cook's seem prefer to go the 12V route for the affordable power assisted option. And I could not justify spending what a Cook's hydraulic mill would cost. Though in conscience I could consider 12V DC as it is pretty basic and should not be so susceptible to damp issues as mains voltage. Kinda fancy one of Cooks hydraulic powered band blade sharpners and saw setters to help fill out the container. Sigh:confused1:

Find your nearest rough pub/boozer. Identify the hardest man there. Grossly insult him, in front of his mates. This should result in a real Knock Out New Years Punch. m

For us non electrical types it knocks out 4.8kW. Not a lot, it will the power central heating, a TV and a few lights. It will NOT drive an electric kettle and immersion heater concurrently, specially with the lights on! Remember for larger electric motors (in the workshop) the start-up load or current is the killer. Do the sums, read the ratings on your various appliences. really really must learn to type faster:lol:

Thanks Steve, I was attempting to pass on some of your previous helpful comments and suggestions to the 2 younger brothers, who rather went and bought crappy cheapo undersized petrol gennys. I like the AMF feature and at sensible money. marcus

Budget? Wozza budget? Used to wind the 2nd hand car salesmen up sommat shocking. PS Not good at buying, but much worse at selling. m