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  1. Woodworks
    O dear. I hope it was not my post you found offensive; ment as a bit of cheeky banter about logs
  2. Woodworks
    You're not alone Mark in thinking ash is overrated. It's good firewood but not as good as beech when equally dry. When testing our seasoning logs I have noticed that after a year the beech is drier than the ash. One thing I will say in it's favour is it holds up well left in the round for a few years. Beech and birch will start to rot ASAP and the sap on oak rots out very fast but the ash will hold up really well. Can only think the Delabodge and Huck don't know how to dry logs properly or the ash of a bygone era was different
  3. Woodworks
    Lashing rain all morning here. Got soaked through but finished the job by 13.30 so a nice afternoon in front of the fire with bit of Arbtalk
  4. Woodworks
    Thanks Mr twig. Anyone else
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    Does anyone know why this stopped? Was it popular and well supported? I ask as it seems a shame there is nothing in the way of woodfairs down this way anymore and I am looking into getting something off the ground again. Thanks
  6. Woodworks
    Probably depends on the brand but could get Rustins danish oil to be dry enough to sand overnight. I like to use 240 grit silicon carbide paper between coats as silicone carbide is less prone to clogging. Wire wool is fine if this is something curved or undulating but prefer paper on a cork block for flat items between coats. I don't think a bit of heat will do any harm as I always found Danish dried quickly in warmer weather but this may be partly down to humidity. Don't over cook it and crack the wood thou
  7. Woodworks
    Won't haggle Love a good haggle myself. Sometimes don't if you know it you have been offered a good price to start with. .
  8. Woodworks
    Fingers crossed it's not as bad as that sounds.
  9. Woodworks
    Same here Steph Lot's of folks got organised a few months back but absolutely dead at the moment. Should be fine if all my regulars come back this year but going to have a sweat on if the phone does not start ringing in the next month or so.
  10. Woodworks
    Those are very lovely
  11. Woodworks
    Any chance it's the trailer brakes or bearings causing the problem?
  12. Woodworks
    There is reference given at the bottom of page one of this http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/FC-BEC-InfoSheet-Wood-as-Fuel-TechSupp.pdf/$FILE/FC-BEC-InfoSheet-Wood-as-Fuel-TechSupp.pdf
  13. Woodworks
    It would very interesting to see if your testing confirms the usual figures bandied about. Have always heard 4.0-4.1 kWh per KG @ 20% moisture content with some of the softwoods being the highest. Think TCD posted a table for a multitude of species calorific values. I have always taken this as gospel Typical calorific values of fuels
  14. Woodworks
    Going to play devils advocate for a second Whoever made it has probably been paid less than half that. Drying wood in the round is problematic and I suspect ends with a lot of rejects. Getting the bark so cleanly off and sanding all down is not a five minute job. Wood is cheap but not free. Shipping lumps like that around will cost a bit as well. I have seen some of the discussions on here as to how much to charge for tree work and suspect you are in the right job
  15. Woodworks
    This site might be of interest for a bit of research Browse All Cars | Fuelly
  16. Woodworks
    Sorry TCD for going slightly off line here. Interesting TGB How long have tests been done like this? I ask as in the past with cars have always been able to beat the combined figures on a good run but recent experiences with newish vehicles have never managed to even meet them.
  17. Woodworks
    With all the bowls you turn out a day Steve can imagine you work space looks like this
  18. Woodworks
    Don't believe what the manufacturers say about the MPG figures of their latest trucks. Recently got a Dmax. On paper one of the most economic trucks there is. Last tank averaged 21.5MPG with log deliveries and a bit of towing. Supposed to manage 37MPG on the combined cycle.
  19. Woodworks
    You lucky whatsit. Been miserable here with drizzle all day. Started to clear as the light went
  20. Woodworks
    Very nice Steve
  21. Woodworks
    Sound advice
  22. Woodworks
    Beech is traditionally used for benches.
  23. Woodworks
    Agree with what has been said. Just keep it simple maybe a tool belt to hold your hammer and nails. I have a compressor and nail gun but unless it's a really big it stays in it's box. It can be such a faf with keeping the compressor dry while the hose gets in a tangle not to mention the price of the nails for the guns start to add up.
  24. Woodworks
    Lets face it most of the big brand cordless drills are pretty good these days. Makita, Dewalt, Metabo, Milwaukee and probably Bosch. It's more a case of choosing one with the power you need and battery type/Ah. Look at the cost of replacement batteries as these tend to the weakest link long term.
  25. Woodworks
    Ahhhhhh Just been sent a message that have sent me the wrong picture New picture is simple smallish log with NO hollow Think I can find a few of them. Sorry to have been wasting peoples time. Beau Hope you find a job for that beauty Ed. Would make a grand dining table

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