AlexB
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Brilliant. Forgive my ignorance but what do they measure? I'll either take one or two depending on if I can fit them on my trailer. Thanks.
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John, where are you based?
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I've got 300 mix of spruce, pine and fir you can have for 50 pence a tree
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2 open fires in a stone gate house, single glazed. I think we're on course to use 500l of oil, one hour in the morning for central heating and hot water. It can get a bit nippy and the fires are quite high maintenance. Would love a wood burner, but as tenants it's a bit tricky. I'm sure the estate won't mind though....
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If you have the time/money/opportunity get it done. You'll still be qualified. Your working ability will not be hindered by having the cs tickets. I did my cs 35 in October.
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Apologies for the hi jack but is it compulsory to have the l3 arb qualification?
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So why in safety features is that better on the ground than my Husky lid? Also, if you're paying £200 for forestry boots you must be motor manual harvesting in some of the best thinnings in the world!
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Wow! That's like a life times worth of husky forest helmets in one lid....
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Using silky... Unskilled labour?
AlexB replied to David Goss's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
I'm sorry but with a few exceptions this is inappropriate. As some one who subcontracts this should be delt with in private. The issues of wether or not you should be using a hand tool over a chain saw has been entirely weighted in your favour. That is the only point appropriate for public discussion. The rest should remain between you and the primary contractor. -
What ever is the best value for the job at that time. Have Husky saws, sthil pole pruner and clearing saw.
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My dog is either with me or the missus when we're at work. Harvesting sites, community parks or the office. If there's something she doesn't like she goes back to the van and waits. If I'm felling she sits near by till the tree is down then she's off again. I'm lucky but I don't do any domestic work. I'd say that's a very different situation!
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Ordered on Wednesday night. Arrived today with super goodies!!! Thanks Barry.
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Using silky... Unskilled labour?
AlexB replied to David Goss's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
I did a similar job for the FC this summer. We used silkys and loppers. No need for GML. -
Do you get on bag per jacket?
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Oh go on then!!
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sitka and a secondary species
AlexB replied to lucas logs's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
As a nurse crop? Conventional lpp? -
So Lycetts were £70 dearer than trust at £848. A whopping £1000 cheaper than my old brokers quote!
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Not long ago done my cs32 which now includes this. The main reason was to remove material that the bar won't reach using a regular medium tree cut. Other benefits were removing tension if high value timber and preventing splitting, checking for rot aswell. If there is rot then the hinge should be thicker and leave buttresses at the rear of the tree. Dimensions were, I think. Leave a min of 15 cm either side and 20% hinge thickness. Also a nick either side of the hinge to prevent tearing
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Get planning permission and sell it!
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That's good, when you add on holiday pay, sick pay, kit, fuel, employers contributions, none of the unpaid work being self employed entails......
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I'd also jump on the 346 wagon, don't worry about wether it's felling or cross cutting. It's light! Plenty of guts and due to the intro of the 550 a bargain! Get a heated handle even if it's only for one day a year it's worth it. The heat will help dry your gloves if handling wet wood.
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Cheers Big J, that's bloody good for a new truck!
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My turnover for my first full year is £35k, nothing huge, I'm predicting £45 for next year so nothing scary. I'll try AR and Trust tomorrow.
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Any one have any advice on this? I'm getting quotes around £1200 for 2 folks with upto 25% saw work. not including Pli and equiptmet. Via a broker under written with Chaucer. Any suggestions gratefully received! Alex
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questions regarding Ifor trailers and overloading
AlexB replied to Matthew Storrs's topic in Large equipment
ahem.....
