A Townsend

If only we could do a bit of standardising like the above post. We seem to lack the ability to create fairness between each party as of course everyone wants their cut for the slog involved. Good post, interesting to hear different points of view on the subject.

Cheers,

Andrew

A splitter, c/saw and a saw bench will be the way to tackle that. Stacks, not plies are the way forward.

Cheers,

Andrew

Hi,

I have extraction kit and handcutters if you need?

If of interest give me a bell on 07748854549

Cheers,

Andrew

There's always money in timber if you're willing to put the work in . . . .having said that what you're speaking of sounds like a loss leader. Do remember that there are a lot of savvy land owners out there that know what they have and often what its worth.

Tread carefully.

Cheers,

Andrew

Cheers Ben,

Based just outside Basingstoke on the Hants/Berks border. If of interest pm, e-mail or give a call 07748854549

Cheers,

Andrew

thanks guys, I have just signed up for a chip boiler, and Ive got wind of a poplar windbreak coming down, just have to do my sums first.

Hi,

Id be interested in the extraction if all goes ahead.

Cheers,

Andrew

Good story and like you say a lucky one! Its funny how things like that pop up every now and again just to remind us all to take a step back and look again before doing. Always interesting how gut instincts are very rarely wrong.

Cheers,

Andrew

Hi mate,

How much work do you have in front of this machine you want to build? As costs of fabricating things can easily spiral out of control and if you had enough work ahead surely itd be worth getting the real deal. Dont get me wrong im all for the whole 'adapt and overcome' way of thinking with machinery but could more trouble than its worth. . . . .

Just my opinion.

Cheers

Andrew

Felling/production run a full chisel

Firewood run a micro or semi.

To be fair i run whatever i have a reel of and at present thats full chisel.

As for ease of sharpening . . . .practise makes perfect.

And

Hi,

They're generally pretty good work horses (ford as a make) with parts easy to come by and at relative low cost. If its not hanging with high hours then it'll probably be some useful chaep horsepower. For more info contact the ffa (ford and fordson association) for advice and the farmers trader for a good guide to prices.

Hope that helps

Cheers

Andrew

Myself and the lads took a trip to wilsons place last friday. It was great to see all the kit running and also had the opportunity to look around the botex workshops etc. I found everyone to be most helpful and we collectively had a great time (and didn't manage to buy too much!). I came away thinking that as a company they've got things sewn up and there's good reason why they're on top!

Just interested to see what others thought. . . .

Cheers,

Andrew

Hi,

I use a guy from a company called lifting equipment services. 50m of 17mm steel with hook for £130 last year. I wouldn't go near clarkes (although they're good for many things) as the difference in price is just scary.

Cheers,

Andrew

Being provided with a saw and fuel makes it much sweeter as fuel and oil is a tenner before you start.

Andrew

Can't go wrong with a posch machine. A lot of dodgy ebay stuff out there just now and at 9k sounds to be in the right region. The 350's go for the 16k mark new.

Good luck,

Andrew

P.s comment of praise meant for Henderson.

Well said that man!

I understand that there are guys out there that are green and need to learn and must work their way up the ladder. I also understand that hand cutting is a dying skill. Contractors out there offering 50-70 a day will soon find that any up and coming talent will have been pushed out of it (probably working for more money in tesco's). There seems to be a certain irony that in order to save money you eventually remove the very people that help earn it. I am only as good as the guys that work for/with me.

Andrew

Cheers for that, I'll have a nose :-)

Hi,

I like the sound of that machine. Can you point me in the direction of some literature?

Cheers,

Andrew

A lot of sound advise given so far of which I can't better. On the subject of legal advise, why don't you pop to see your local (CAB) citizens advise bureau? At least this way you can benefit from free legal advise and will give you a better understanding of the tools available to you if you choose to continue. If not well you've not spent the earth. I always adopt the whole 'there's always more than one way to skin a cat' approach with matters of this nature. Revenge is a dish best served cold with a clear head!

Wish you all the best

Andrew

Hmmm. . . Head scratch. Dolmar, makita whatever colour or name but more importantly wherever you can find a dealer.

Round here you'll find makita dealers

Cheers

Try a makita 7900. Stonking saw, powerful fuel efficient and light. I am a husky man but have had a couple of 7900's and we'll impressed. It'll make the stihl seem cumbersome and slow. If you wanna try one let me know as I'm about 20 mins down the road.

Cheers,

Andrew

north hampshire/berkshire border area.

cheers,

andrew

Hi,

i am currently cutting out some scots bars and fencing grade gear 8' strainers and 6' posts. bars are 12-16', min 10" in diameter and 20" max.

unsure on exact quantities as yet.

may have a load of the hardwood for sale yet predominately oak 3-12"

cheers,

andrew

hi,

like all of these things, its alright until something goes wrong . . . . some where along the line you've got to decide what to do for the best. For me its the law to have an AR man so i abide by it. Also id always hope that person i am working for has got my interests and safety (along with all the other employees) at the core of what they do. Not having suitable kit or a rescue man to me is a sign of slopey shoulders and an operation i wouldnt want to be part of. As for risk assessment, we treat it as a legal hurdle to fill in or tick before getting everyone to sign and leave in the truck. the true key to it is communication and people taking a few minutes to talk things through before starting work. i do understand the pressures involved with job security etc

cheers,

andrew

hi,

i initially looked into running billets through a processor and even with various types viewed and used it would seem that the cut piece would generally fall side-ways into the splitting chamber. the cutmaster is rightly named as its so quick and like all posch stuff its well built. i would advise viewing a cutmaster at work before considering a processor. you'd be welcome to come view and have a go with mine if of interest.

cheers

andrew