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New sawmill coming next month - need to sort out towing issues
difflock replied to Big J's topic in Milling Forum
Oh, indeed I used too, looking at Mogs an "G"Wagens, I even managed to unnerstan a bit o der written German at the hinder end. But then I bought the scrapper of an MB Trac 1000 locally which well scratched my MB itch. This seems to have been reasonably limited money well spent, as it has dissuaded me from buying any more unneeded items. -
Pics for Chris Sheppard. MF390.
difflock replied to TimberCutterDartmoor's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Wots it weigh? Which is to say a trifle heavy (methinks) for the Moss. Sniff! Anyway the all important "T" is missing. Just jealous I suppose:001_rolleyes: m -
New sawmill coming next month - need to sort out towing issues
difflock replied to Big J's topic in Milling Forum
Hope they incl a good set of pedals:lol: for to assist with the somewhat limited HP there "J". A very tidy looking:thumbup: truck though. Visually the classic "Mog" And yes I actually agree with your sensible analysis that bytimes one must simply trust ones instinctive feelings, assuming one has accumulated a few years of experience first. Plus get some pleasure from ones choosen working method, even if it is not strictly the optimal one. I should know:blushing: Good luck, Marcus -
New sawmill coming next month - need to sort out towing issues
difflock replied to Big J's topic in Milling Forum
Bingo Woody, a while since I had done my homework, but I was sure it should be a "runner". Quite why this loophole is not more widely exploited I do not know, if nothing else for the manouveribility aspect. Generally only used by, or for specialist "Roadshow" type vehicles, light but volumeteric/extra long. Regards, Marcus -
Like my father concluded 30 year ago when I was asking about buying a wee farm. "What's it worth to you?" How much do you want it? Less than someone else, or more? Not much help I appreciate. Guessing about 6 acres should make between 30 and 60 thou, location and potential dependent. Esp with the current mad firewood prices.
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New sawmill coming next month - need to sort out towing issues
difflock replied to Big J's topic in Milling Forum
Wot I tought:thumbup: Or the bolted on 7.5 tonne scaffolding truck bed idea. Erm. Even better if bolted to a "tilt and slide" car recovery type body on an extended 5.2t/6.5t/7.5t chassis. Leastwise then one would be working at the correct level, i.e. ground level. Or on a dedicated "hook lift" body? PS I find I am better at spending other peoples money than my own:blushing: But I do like to see things done "right" -
The very definition of unintended "irony" We are so environmentally aware that we cleared that decrepit old Orchard to fit Solar Panels. Well, we needed the electric for to charge the Leaf. We would not dream of driving a fossil fuel engined vehicle, that would be terrible for the Environment. As overheard at a Chelsea dinner party.
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Der "G" Wagen uses box section chassis rails. However presumably absolutly pumped full of a "Waxoil" type product at the factory. Judging by the amount between the double skin floor in places (had a 40mm dia plastic cover popped off to get access to fit seat rails in the back once upon a time) Der "Worker" spec "G" IS the German LR equiv. And is worked equally hard. Some weird and wonderful factory spec options too. PS A local LR driving contractor simply said "WOW" when I of necessity/laziness absently mindedly took him across a rough Ag field in the "G" Van. "So quiet, not a rattle or squeak" "So comfortable too" (Wonderful Recaro seats, with arm rests) The only weakness appears to be the rear coil springs, they dont last that long, veh is still perfectly drivable, but will fail an MOT. A price worth paying for the all round comfort though. Regards m
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Will the likely suspects be publishing stark naked photos of the Heir to the throne! Shocking!
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Yep, No problem. Been there done that (once only mind) A big semi submerged flood carried Willow, fanked up under a pontoon. Quite enjoyed that diversion from driving the desk. First time using a Trifor properly, since my RE TA days in the eighties. Really must get that Riverine use chain saw ticket some time:lol:. Along with all the rest! PS Much rather work on water than up a tree btw. M
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Jeekers Rover You are not suggesting Arson, are you? PS I agree with your comment/assessment:001_rolleyes:
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Utterly selfish bastard homeowners/typical Court attitude. I get really annoyed at the vast nos of people who want a house in the Countryside. Without too much nature. No weeds. No rats or vermin. No view blocking hedges. No overhanging trees. No untidy long grass. Did I mention no rats? Or nettles (their children might get stung!) I think the only reason they want to live near nature is to allow them to dump their garden waste over their back fence. I went so far as to tell one complainent that the local rats probably had sounder pedigrees than most of the local residents. I was not entirely sure they understood what I was saying .
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Marshall 802 Tractor - opinions?
difflock replied to TimberCutterDartmoor's topic in Large equipment
Soviet design focussed on moving forward, not stopping, based on their Military philosophy. Hence the excellent Soviet design off-road "Russian" tyred HGV's. Unlike Mr Westinghouse's brilliant safety breakthrought these used air to pull the brakes on, i.e. no air = no brakes. But one could at least continue the invasion of Western Europe, without awaiting the field mechanics, if brake pipes pulled off in rough terrain. Plus no bleeding nonsense with a truck being unable to move in the morning cos the air system was "frozen" Gibber Mutter an Twitch -
Galvanising chassis rails is a poor substitute for proper design, steel, prep and painting. The heat necc for hot dip galvanising tempers (ie softens) the steel. Therefore must be made thicker and heavier than necc. "G" Wagen chassis at 30 odd years of age with any reasonable care are still 100% sound. They are "merely" painted. No HGV that I am aware of uses galv chassis rails. Why? cheers m
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Sniff! As the proud possessor of a 1998 "G" Wagen. (i) Whats a thrust bearing (ii) Whats an oil leak. (iii) Whats these "bearkdowns" An the last What? The difference between a "G" Wagen and a Landrover? A "G" Wagen keeps the oil in and the water out. Boom boom
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A direct spin-off from the Aussie Military contract. Portal axles an all. Still rather have a proper Mil-spec one with a diesel engine. Probably be dead an buried before any of the new-bought Aussie fleet are due to be cast. Sigh.
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Simples Get the Mrs. to do it for you. One of the first things the Mrs. done for me. On our first date too. Still married 31 years later. So she musta found whatever she was looking for. So, did I, mind:thumbup: m
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Ere, I went to the Dr. with a lump in my scrotum. Our GP. He had a quick fondle (what other word is there?) Said, Not to worry, I can fix that. Magiced up a fearsome looking hypodermic needle. Stabbed my scrotum, then crushed it between his finger and thumb. Just a Cyst apparently. Felt like a proper prick I did. ***************************** In all seriousness a mate at Uni had TC, so I have always been aware. **************************** Was there a plausible theory it is possibly caused by (i) Young men wearing sump/lube oil soaked overalls or jeans. (ii) Absently mindedly scratching their balls. The cancer causing stuff in the sump/lube oil then taking effect.
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Probably showing appalling ignorance but? Why the disappointment at the .325 chain quoted against a stated preference for 3/8 chain. I would have imagined the narrower kerf would have required less HP to pull the same cut. Or cut faster with the same HP. Assuming the finer chain is mechanically strong enough. Which on a factory spec saw it must be? m
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Nope 15 tonne estimated to be 12 loads + on large tipper @£40.00/load =£40.00 for 15/12ths of a tonne:thumbup:
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Marshall 802 Tractor - opinions?
difflock replied to TimberCutterDartmoor's topic in Large equipment
Dare I suggest there would be a bit of collector interest in the Marshall marque.? Certainly soundly if unimaginatively engineered. The later/last ones were actually rebadged Steyr's if I recall.(Or was there some other connection) Again properly engineered kit. Cab off for a clutch should not be an issue, once every 20/25/30 years. -
Jeekers hi sur!, the Sun musta fryed their Glasgie brains. Shocked I am, proper shocked. cheers marcus
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Oldwoodcutter, You escaped though? PS We are spending a few days "kinda" in Yorkshire. Starting in Cairnryan Driving down to Arley in Cheshire, then Chatsworth House then a 1/2 days bizz in Wyke, and avoiding BRADFORD (per advice from this forum ) onto Castle Howard then COUPLE o days for me at Beamish Open Air Museum then oop to Alnwick, and perhaps on to Berwick An back through the Borders to Cairnryan. No doubt our visitations shall suffice to bring on the rains. **************** From a young mans fascination in visiting various bits o the Continent. I since my mid 40's have developed a real interest in exploring bits of the UK. Some genuinely wonderful sceanry, food, pubs real beer and people. Wot ah kin talk tay, well kinda. Though I suspect the UK holiday experience has changed significently for the better in the past 20 years. Still bloody expensive though.
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15 tonne = one tipper load. Or 2 wee loads Worth more than £40.00 though:biggrin: But not worth near £40.00 (£40*12/15) a tonne though. IS it?
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Run it for 10 years easy, and it could still be worth 5k, probably more if looked about. So 2k a year depreciation to set again tax. Surely that is workable for a viable business, in comparision to other overheads, saws, fuel PPE etc. Either that or there` are too many "one man bands" in the tree business all operating inefficiently, of harsh economic necessity.
