Mark E
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For severing stem from root plate step cut, C, D, J, V, storm cut or angled severing cut. If finishing with any type of step make sure saw is on slow moving side to prevent it from being thrown. Cut long log if necessary. For heavy leaners with loose roots avoid dogtooth as they can split downwards as you are cutting towards the back causing back roots to rip from the ground throwing you forward. Up to 45 degree lean use coos bay with small or no front sink or reverse double V and fast back cut. If oversize possibly do a conventional double V with a chevron bore at the rear and a fast back cut. More than 45 degree lean then compression only cut is a good option. Whatever you are doing in windblow make sure you have good escape routes sorted and expect the unexpected. Have fun but stay safe.
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Make sure the bar is dressed and the chain is well sharpened. Use your thumb on the trigger as it keeps the bar level and stops the nose from dipping. Give it a try and good luck with the CS32.
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Thanks for all the PMs about the cordwood. It's now been sold.
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Cut some and delivered last week. Most of it is well seasoned. Most recent felled stuff is in a different stack - didn't want to mix green and seasoned.
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no vat
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Hi Jon Price is roadside. You'll need to arrange your own haulage. Cheers Mark
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Beech cord wood Approx 50 tonnes for sale (2 lorry loads from end of stack). Felled over the past 18 months. Some seasoned, some semi seasoned. Approx 6ft in length, 3''-20'' diameter. £50 per tonne. Payment on collection. Located in the Forest of Dean (Gloucestershire). Good access.
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Hi Sam PM me as I am a Lantra trainer based in the Forest of Dean and I am am sure we can arrange something local.
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Still got my old 61 in the shed. Let it out for a play now and again and always amazed at its power for an old saw. A bit old school but none the worse for it. Well done on getting your CS30 and 31.
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Could be worn sprocket if you have a spur sprocket or splines on the clutch drum if running rim sprocket.
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Used to gear saws up all the time years ago for thinning softwood. Makes the world of difference. Be careful though as the consequences of kickback are greater and your PPE (trousers, gloves and boots class[0,1,2,3,4]) might not stop the chain if you have an accident.
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Loo roll. Only bears and forestry workers **** in the woods!
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Most sawmills and merchants pay for softwood by the tonne then leave it at roadside for weeks to dry out. The contractor may lose 20-30% of their money! THATS TOTALLY WRONG. Most sawmills and merchants like to pay underbark if payment is by volume as they assume contractors don't realise the 10-15% loss by this method and very rarely is the price increased to compensate. THATS TOTALLY WRONG.
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Private NTPC assesor or College courses around york?
Mark E replied to looker123's topic in Training & education
Lantra do the training. NPTC the assessment. Most training providers should be able to provide equipment (at a cost mind you!) and arrange training if necessary and the independent assessment. -
Always try to work ob if possible. You get paid by the m³ for everything you cut inc. bark!, and, if you can get away with it, agree a ub price and get paid ob. You'd be surprised (or not!) how many contractors get done the other way.
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Private NTPC assesor or College courses around york?
Mark E replied to looker123's topic in Training & education
Try Lantra Awards website. Click on FAQ in top right corner then search for a provider. Put 'chainsaws' in Industry working area and your location. When the list of training providers comes up click on their provider ID and get details of websites or phone numbers. Check out all within travelling distance for cost and what they provide (saws, PPE etc.). If they are at the top of their game they should also know of funding options in your area. Good luck with your career.
