Tinker

Quick update... 2. 2' Lengths of trunk, that can be partially hollowed, and have a door fitted to create a hobbit like house. These sections need to be 2' in diameter, which is going to make them pretty unmanageable. All I can ask is bring what you have and we'll make the most of it. Many thanks again in advance of all and any help. Cheers Chris

Hi folks, I hope you can help me with the following. I was speaking to Sandra Hind the Volunteer co-ordinator, for the Bluebell Wood Hospice at North Anston (Our History Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice) in Sheffield today, about plans the hospice have to further develop the external areas to enhance what people experience when they attend the hospice. This includes everyone young and old. Resident or family member. A number of trees have been planted and a local nursery has donated thousands of spring bulbs including bluebells in the new wooded area. Some other new ideas however require raw materials and here comes the scrounging bit... 1. Stumps, with roots intact that can be made into heads, the roots being the hair. 2. 2' Lengths of trunk, that can be partially hollowed, and have a door fitted to create a hobbit like house. 3. 4' to 8' lengths of branch wood for den building, so long stubs to form a 'V' to hang other branches on are needed. 4. Suitable sized sections of trunk that can be carved into animals and other figures, and a wood carver willing to work for heaps of praise, to go with them:001_smile: You are not expected to do the craft bit unless you want to! I don't expect folks in Lands End or John O' Groats to respond, but if you are working in the Sheffield, Rotherham, Worksop areas and you have suitable material you can drop off, or let me know and I can collect from your work site. Please let me know. IMPORTANT NOTE: Although I have a small van and the hospice also have a van that can make collections, Stumps with roots intact will not be able to be collected. Many thanks in anticipation to you, on behalf of all the people needing this vital resource. Regards Chris, aka Tinker

I'm waiting for confirmation from the T.O. that I've found it in Sheffield:thumbdown:

Hi lowerforest. thanks very much for the link, they're a good bunch. I'm very much into planes, I grew up watching Lancasters, other multi engines and single seaters flying low over our house. My first Airfix model was an English Electric Lightning. I'll stop there before I give you my life history. Thanks again.:thumbup1: Cheers Tinker

Thanks everyone, The solution is quite simple but as each case is bound to be different I'm not giving the answer here. Seek professional advice from the appropriate body and all that. Thanks again:thumbup1::thumbup1: Tinker

Cheers lowerforest - registered and posted:001_smile:

There is no avoiding planting. There is going to be a 4.5 acre wood there one way or another. We're not talking Chinook or anything else with a jet engine. It's a piston engined 4 seater.

Hi Guys, thanks for the input. Yes please to any info from pilots. I read a report about a recent accident where a heli pilot passenger was being flown home in a heli and he asked the pilot flying the chopper, to land near trees and it was ok as he had done it before. Result was damage to the rotors from a low branch not seen as it was after the leaves had dropped. The prevailing wind is from the west and is over a dry stone wall that the pilot is used to already. The wood is to be on the north side.

The landing site is in the garden at the back of the house and the wood is to be in the same field with a perimiter wall surrounding the lot. Whether or not the owner is entitled to do what he wants on his own land, it makes sense to plan for the rotors of the helicopter not to come into contact with the trees. If a safe distance exists and the pilot screws up, that's his problem. Hi SteveB, It doesn't matter how big the heli is, if there is a safe distance from rotor tip to obstruction, then that is what I want. Thanks guys

I have a client who has a helicopter landing site within the curtledge of his property, so it doesn't need planning permission. I have been asked to plant a wood adjacent to the landing site and need to know the safe distance required for the rota not to be hitting the trees. I know it will be a decade or so before the trees will be high enough to be a problem, but if we plan the woodland edge to accomodate the safe distance from the start, there will be no arguments in the future. I have looked at the CAA site and not found anything on the subject. I'm going to email them and the UK Helicopter Portal, but just wondered if anyone had come across this problem before? Cheers Tinker

I've had a quick rummage on the net looking for the policy regarding disposal of diseased timber to no effect. As a green wood worker who uses ash for many jobs/products, I want to know if timber from infected trees can be used or is this academic as the timber is burned on pruning/felling. From the information I have read, die back affects the smaller branches of the crown and usually it is the stem or large branches that are used in woodwork. If a tree is infected does it affect the whole tree? Thanks in advance of help.

See earlier post here... for location and contact details

Pm on the way...

Hi Arnold, pm sent.

Bend a sapling over and peg it down in contact with the ground. Lightly cover the stem with soil from surrounding area. Loosening the soil along intended area is as good. but trees fall over and become Phoenix trees without human intervention. Come next year the whole length of the stem in contact with soil will be rooted at the branch nodes. Carefully lift the stem by loosening the soil to a couple of feet along each side to lessen root damage. Cut stem into lengths using loppers and re-plant where you want them. Tips Lay the stems down now before the sap is down so that the stems are flexible and let them overwinter. Hydrology is important, the soil around the stems needs to be moist, this shouldn't be a problem unless it decides not to rain during autumn and winter. Protection for the stems from grazing animals might be required. Or... Ash hangs on to seed for ages, so grab a handful in passing, fill a 3" half plant pot (half normal depth) or seed tray with seed compost. Firm the compost to the ridge about an 1" from the top of the pot or tray. Sprinkle the seeds on the compost. Lightly cover the seeds with more compost and water freely. The bulk of the water will run away but the compost will be drenched and any air pockets in the compost will be filled. The seeds should strike without any problem but keep damp, not wet. Wait for a good number of plants with the first two leaves to appear, water well and using a lollypop stick pencil or similar, lift the seedlings and transplant into their own 21/2"-3" full pot. The roots will be long and straggly, part fill the plant pot and tap the pot on its side to angle the compost, the seedling can be layed onto the face of the compost and the pot can be filled with more compost. In firming the compost the roots can be damaged, so go lightly. Keep compost damp and leave them to grow two more sets of leaves. Choose sites where you want them to grow and plant them no deeper than the level of surrounding soil. Stand back and admire your handy work. The critters will still eat them!! If you have the space, repot them into larger pots and sink them into the ground. Once the roots get going you should get a 12" sapling in no time. Keep an eye on them and plant them the following year before they get too tall. You might have to loosen the roots if they have filled the pot and gone round in circles looking for a way out. The above can be used for any UK species.

Dismantled one at the weekend that was healthy, just in the wong place and reaching for the stars.

As per Landyman. There are still people offering work on this site who need a poke in the ribs to get a response. I replied correctly to a post on Friday last week for work this Wednesday. I got my 'now sorted thanks' this morning after another pm from me yesterday evening. Being polite, professional etc. doesn't cost anything. I wont be contacting this or the other person who similarly left me wondering again to see if they have work. I would rather put a solid day in working my butt off, than staring at a page in my diary at an entry pencilled in for a job that is never going to happen because someone posting a request for a worker can't be bothered to post a thank you to responders, or acknowledge a pm. Tinker

No, but I'm used to putting the miles in and I will do just about anything to earn a crust. I was demonstrating green woodwork to kids and teachers at the Motorpoint Arena as part of the Eco Schools event on tuesday. I'm making besoms and promoting craft courses next weekend at Cliffhanger. Cliffhanger - Climb It, Bike It, Run It, Do It - Sheffield's Big Outdoor Festival

Scottyd. You pay for my fuel there and back and you have a groundie. I'll do as many as you've got. Call me a masochist, stupid or maybe just broke. I'll be there. Cheers Tinker

The scars have just about gone from a week last Sunday after being a chipper bitch for the day:001_huh: It wasn't unlucky for me, I got paid:thumbup: and I would rather be dragging MP brash and feeding the chipper than sitting at home watching England missing penalties!

DROOOOL:001_smile: I led a ride out on one of these when first released. Wonderful bike. Only gripe, I kept clouting my right shin on the engine casing. I'll have to dig photos out of mine but I started off on a Honda 50 field bike ( a yob at age 8:001_rolleyes:), Triumph Tiger Cub, Yamaha DT175, MZ TS250 'Sport', Suzuki SRAD 750, Honda CB1300 and two Honda Varadero XL1000. Ridden dozens more running in bikes for local oulets and hired two Honda Africa Twins in Crete, one fitted with a Power Commander and Remus end can. Didn't need the horn:biggrin: Where's the BMW gone?

In addition to the above from Morton. When I cut small section discs which are a faff to seal, I just put them in a sack of sawdust, making sure the surfaces are separated by sawdust and leave them somewhere cool. I agitate the contents once a week until the wood is dry enough to be stable. Larger pieces will take longer depending on their size.

This may not be much cop if you can't get to Leeds but if you can... Joining Leeds Libraries Joining the library - adults online form gives you online access to all the BSI content for free! Call in at any branch, or join online and when you receive your card through the post, have it validated at any branch. Simples:thumbup: Check with you local library to see if they offer the same service or contact BSI BSI UK | Standards, training, certification and testing services for a list of organisations that offer access to BSI content.

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