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  1. Woodworks
    With a waxy feel, I would go for teak or iroko. Looking at the grain teak seems more likely
  2. Woodworks
    Not used the Hakki and more power is always nice but it comes at a cost. You would need a bigger more thirst engine and more fuel. I would pay a fair bit more than the farmi costs if I thought there was a more versatile mobile processor out there but IMO it's still the best compromise. For power, I think the Trackmet wins but it looked a cumbersome mess with it just being a normal processor chucked on a trailer. Chips spat out straight into the wheel, poor visibility and no log lifter which is essential IMO. The new Japa looked better than the Trakemet but again a processor dumped on a trailer so very high and again large cumbersome machine for its log handling capabilities. I have only used the Farmi in anger but not been tempted by the opposition so far,
  3. Woodworks
    It's pretty good. What it will sometimes struggle with are very dry rings. Had a job the other day and had quite a few refusals right at the start with some wood that had baked in the sun but once into the stack had no problems whatsoever even though it was gnarly hedgerow wood. Most jobs I can go and leave nothing unsplit but I will chop awkward-looking stuff down with a chainsaw to more manageable pieces if I see the need.
  4. Woodworks
    Yes, it's the WP36. Lots of chat on here about them so worth a search. This is ours on some softwood but in all honesty, most processors look good on wood like this it dealing with twisty awkward stuff that is the deal-breaker. I did see the new Japa at a show and it looks well built but very heavy. This is relevant when you are setting up on a less than flat site and you have to manhandle it into situ. Many of my jobs involve this kind of thing. I went for the Farmi as the log lifter is excellent and the ease of which you can use the splitter separately. So many jobs I get there are some oversize wood to chainsaw into rings and then put them through the splitter. The splitter can handle 18 rings okay
  5. Woodworks
    The Farmi takes some beating. I have been running one now for 5 years and I keep an eye on any new models on the market but yet to see anything as versatile for the varied work involved in contract processing.
  6. Woodworks
    You lost me but see I spelled a word wrong. I am running a spellcheck but it doesn't work if it's a valid word just the wrong one ? There are reasons I cut logs for a living
  7. Woodworks
    In total agreement with you 5 shires. I have been pulled up for pretty mild swearing some years back and completely accepted the reprimand. These days the limit to what goes is far beyond what I want to see on any forum. I realise mods are busy but I would have thought this forum pulls in enough revenue to warrant a good level of moderation. My mrs is on a farming forum and there is a zero-tolerance for swearing and it seems a better and more friendly place for it.
  8. Woodworks
    Being environmentally friendly is rarely a financially cheap option in the short term but then who knows the long term costs of not going down this route.
  9. Woodworks
    Just looking into ethical clothing the other day. Not tried their stuff but came across this firm Men's Organic Cotton Shirts & Polos | Finisterre FINISTERRE.COM Shop men's shirts & polos online at Finisterre. Designing functional and sustainable product for those who share a love...
  10. Woodworks
    Thanks for all the advice. They worked well and kept many of us amused at a wedding reception. I was surprised by how long they lasted. Lit them around 22.00 and they were still going come midnight.
  11. Woodworks
    Do you have any pictures of it? Just trying to gauge how pink it is. The only sample I have here is steamed and not sure how that affects the colour.
  12. Woodworks
    I will have a measure up and get back to you
  13. Woodworks
    Not needing much but wants to be very clear of defects. In fact the more boring and dry the better. Thanks
  14. Woodworks
    On a little Facebook group some guys were raving about the Clock stoves. Apparently worked superbly
  15. Woodworks
    It's just a bit of mold on the bark. I would not be remotely worried as long as the wood is dry
  16. Woodworks
    Good work Steve. What have you used for stabilising the defects on the cherry bowls above?
  17. Woodworks
    Very good but I raise with this
  18. Woodworks
    No sweet. Sounds like I need to scavenge something more suitable from a mate
  19. Woodworks
    Thanks, Steve. think they said 18" to 2'. Only larger wood I have here at present is chestnut which I doubt would work well
  20. Woodworks
    Been asked for some rings as axe throwing targets. Never had a go at this but presume it's very easy to have them split. How are they usually done?
  21. Woodworks
    But looks like Difflock can
  22. Woodworks
    It's bonkers Mick. I saw a post on Facebook for local recommendations for tree surgeons. The list was ridiculously long for what is a small town. Most that I know have alternative revenue streams to keep the wolf from the door.
  23. Woodworks
    I cant ?
  24. Woodworks
    We do the same. It shrinks a fair bit and I hate wasting expensive storage space so they get filled to the max. I handball off the excess and try to have any sub 8" logs at the top which get handballed into a separate crate for those customers that need dinky logs. If for some reason the logs are poorer quality ie some willow or maybe slightly turning wood I send out the whole crate to make up for the lesser quality wood. Yes, it takes a few mins per load to sort but are margins really that tight you can't afford some sorting?
  25. Woodworks
    You would be needing a big old motor. Our 55hp tractor stalls with tough wood on eco. So an equivalent power is 41kw motor Say electric at 15 p per kWh (don't know what 3 phase costs) That's £6 per hour in electric. I can run our tractor all day on less than £6 of red.

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