brynarw

Thanks everyone for highlighting who can help. I’ll message him back now and get the introduction made

I’m looking for someone to mill a small wind blown Walnut stick in Dorset. On flat ground, in dry grass field, easy access through wide field gate from nearby road.

3.2m length from end to above fracture point

2m circumference, approx 18” diameter

Customer wants it slabbed up in situ and would like to keep the timber.

Message me please if you’re interested and able to help? I’ll make the introduction.

Thanks

Tree is near Weymouth. So if anyone wants a piece, let me know 

Thanks for replies. I’ll post some photos of tree and milled timber. And a few pieces for local turners. Here’s a couple of links:

Anyone milled Griselinia? What’s it like? I’m taking down surprisingly large tree in next week or so. Should get an 18” x 5’ log from stem. Found some interesting pictures of nice turned pieces on Google which made me think before cutting it up for firewood

And does the expensive Protos system work in a mixed group with Sena users? Thanks

I’m removing large healthy Beech in Crossways, Dorset in November. 40” dbh. Codominant 28” diameter stems from 2.5m. Space to dismantle leaving long saw logs. Can cut to your preferred lengths. Good access for collection with HGV. Tree is adjacent to very wide and long driveway. Looking for buyer to come and collect. Please PM me if you’re interested. Thanks

I too have had a number of bad experiences with NA customer experience. I use Treekit, FR Jones or HB now and will continue to do so. They’re all excellent

Thanks for that. Very interesting. How would you compare cutting performance with the 2511?

Here’s my real world weight comparison of my battery and petrol top handle saws. 
 

Husky T535i, 10” bar, BLI200 battery, full tank of chain oil.

4.3kg

versus

Stihl 201TCM, 14”, fuel and oil.

4.9kg

versus

Echo 2511TES, 10”, fuel and oil.

3.1kg

I’ve handled the t540i in the showroom and weight and size feel just like my t535i.
 

No experience of new battery Echo.

Thank you. I’m convinced that you’re right. My silly spelling mistake. And the fact that Phellodendron wasn’t in my Collins British Tree book. Not comprehensive enough reference book in this case. I found these images of bark and cut wood on Google which are a very good match.

Higher resolution photos

You’re right. I can’t seem them either. On this photo you can see remnants of flower heads, but they’re not in a string. The leaves are like very large Ash as you describe though. 

Good spot. Thanks

1 hour ago, Boo Who? said:

Wing nut tree...?

That’s a good shout. Just been reading about them. The habit and speed of growth is right. This is about 40 years old. Must be 50’+ in both height and spread. 2’+ dbh of each stem. Large enough to support a primitive multi level tree house. It reminded me of Walnut. Do any Wingnut species have a yellow cut face of younger layers of wood? On larger cuts, the yellow was just the outside layers. But quite vivid yellow sawdust was produced

Thank you everyone. The owners call the tree a Philodendron. But that’s not a tree, is it? The garden is full of unusual ornamental trees more typically found in grand estates. Tulip, Foxglove, Black Walnut, Paper Mulberry, Indian Bean, Cedar of Lebanon. Planting inspired (or pinched!) by the collections at nearby Abbotsbury Tropical Gardens tree collection and Kew. 

Any ideas? Dorset coast, 50’, spreading form, fast growing, light weight. Yellow wood when cut, but only first 1-2” under bark, light brown heartwood. See pics more info. Any help much appreciated.

All done without any swearing and much more quickly following your advice, Dan. Many thanks

Good idea. Thanks

Thanks. That’s really helpful. There’s been plenty of swearing and head scratching already. Mostly the trouble is seeing what’s going on under chassis. Did you loosen the drop arms from below? I’ve borrowed some axle stands to try and jack the machine up higher so I can access things more easily

Anyone know how to change belt on m500 between engine and self propelled drive mechanism. The old one has come off ok. But I can’t get the new one between the 2x vertical pulley wheels that introduce a 90 degree bend in the belt and the side of the chassis. If this makes sense to anyone who knows this machine, can I move the position of those pulleys to introduce slack? I’m familiar with how the 3x belts work between engine and drum with knives. It’s just the 1x belt under the engine to the drive mechanism that I can’t work out. Thanks

Thanks for your replies. Appreciate you sharing your experiences

Time to change my truck. Isuzu Grafter is my preferred choice. Compact footprint, good payload, towing capacity, turning circle main reasons. 3.5t tipper with chip box.

My question is single rear wheel versus double rear wheel. Single wheel makes for more compact truck which appeals for tight access work. It’s also a bit cheaper to buy new. Presumably slightly cheaper running costs.
 

Anyone with experience of single rear wheel Grafter as a tree truck? How does it drive with full load? Also, towing full 2-3t trailer? What’s traction like on mixed surfaces? I live up a steep 10-15% track with crushed stone surface. Have plenty of customers and tip sites with off road access too.

Any advice re single versus twin wheel much appreciated before I make large investment.

Thanks

I found the PGL holiday camp, Marchants Hill I think it’s called, on Tilford Road, Beacon Hill, were glad of chip. In case anyone else wants a tip site in the area. Thanks

Cheers