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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

Thanks Jonothan, I was aware you would be "au fait", I am pleasently suprised at the low duty rate btw. Regards, Marcus

I want to save this link where I will find it again http://www.forestryjournal.co.uk/newsitefiles/2009/0109/Sawmills%20product%20review.pdf

Was taking a looky-see, and found this site; Top Portable Sawmills Interestingly it features most of the mills I was already aware of. Baker was the only "new-to-me" manufacturer i found. And ignoring Jonsered cos its a Chainsaw mill. Only leaves 4 rated manufacturers, or do they just advertise more? Anyone want to offer %ages for import duties? (only 1 of 14,000 classifications apparently) My eyes started to glaze over when I searched for this/that information. But understood, import duty based on CIF value, which is to say Cost+Insurance+Freight (to delivery addresss or UK docks) Used to calculate import duty at a fixed set percentage. Then VAT on the whole lot. Cheers Marcus

I missed the one on donedeal recently, but otherwise, since most are on the Mainland, and as above, when I dont even know the questions to ask, or what to watch out for. I feel at some disavantage compared to more knowledgable, more accessible, Mainland bidders. cheers m

Thanks Mike, I will take a look. I am not a serious enough customer to justify contacting firms selling Stateside, when I dont even know the questions to ask. Regards, Marcus

Treequip, 100% correct on both posts. We often choose to go the poorer, worser, less ploughed and gritted back road over the mountain when it snows. Simply cos the main Road, which is more drivable, is generally blocked by useless persons of all genders who CANNOT drive, in anything less than perfect conditions. At least on the back road one is not hampered by these incompetents. regards, Marcus

All a question of timing, and virtually impossible to prove in hind-sight. (i) If a bystander attempts to enter the dangerzone literally as an off-cut is, or is about to fall, and likely to strike them, then one would be required to restrain them for their own safety. However one can NOT restrain them merely to allow one to work unimpeded or interrupted. I have witnessed cases where inflated egos and a misplaced sense of importance causes staff to seriously, and quite needlessely, inconvienece members of the public. Moderation in all things. On certain jobs in certain environments it could be worthwhile keeping a camera on anyone who appears to be delibrately troublesome. Though if this is the case, as I understand, all one can do is contact the Police to deal with the troublemaker, unless they are very much obviously putting themselves in harms way in respect of downed cables etc. As always uncommon sense should prevail. Not egos inflated by hi-vis clothing. Kinda hard to argue with video footage. edit: Derp! Typed too slow, already been said above. marcus

If a Timberking it needs to be a 1220 model, since the 1400 is getting too expensive.(for my limited needs) Norwood, either LM29 or HD36, and prefer the HD36 (cos better specced) even though only got smaller Conifers to mill (for now) I will probably take a scoot to Scotland and view both in Jan. Then toss a coin? Any pointers for a complete beginner? My only identified "USP" for either bandsaw, is that the Norwood has the option of the retro-fit "log-house" moulder, from the Logosol stable. Regardless of brand, the Mill would probably/almost certainly be set up static at the yard. Marcus

Oops?? Any chance of some keenly priced "fire-sale" stock then "J"? jat m

There was as I recall a small family firm of builders in London, whose motto read " You have tried the Cowboys, now try the Indians" Needless to say there were origionally from the Indian sub Continent.

Handy for perparing/reducing stock, canny "forget" it is on and the heat is free. Cestnutts also. Wife bes otherwise too fond of the gas range cooker.