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Having used Woodwarms both multifuel and wood only I preferred the multifuel. They are faster to light as you can add some lower air for a short while and easy to clear out with the riddling system. Both worked perfectly when up to temp with wood. Never tried the same sized model on the same flue so not a perfect comparison. -
Not sure what it is but his is a beast while mine is just bloody good. 3/8 chain clearly helps with clearing the chips but think there is more to it than that.
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I use the same. It's a good saw but my mate just got the 562xp and it knocks the 560 into a cocked hat with a 20" bar. Never had problems with the electronics to date
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Seen one demoed at the APF but might have been the 16t version. Good sized blade and quick cycle time and as you say well built. If I needed a mobile self-powered splitter it would be on my shortlist
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Recommend an air fed style mask for 4 eyes
Woodworks replied to Shiny steve's topic in Woodcraft Forum
Not quite what you have asked for but these work fine with glasses as they vent out the front so no steaming up. I use them when processing with dusty or moldy woods Moldex 2405 FFP2 Masks (Valved) (Pack 20 FFP2 Masks) Moldex Classic FFP2 Mask WWW.PROTECTIVEMASKSDIRECT.CO.UK Moldex 2405 FFP2 Dust Masks Valved Classic FFP2 Strong & Durable No Need for nose clips. Loop strap for easy... -
Today if anyone is interested
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You may have been unlucky. Mine is still spot on with almost no rust anywhere even though it has to live outside at times
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The wind keeps rising. Couldn't have got out earlier without having a saw to hand with lots of small trees down across the roads. Been out tidying up some bits off our hedges. The little electric Makita prooving perfect for the task
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Windy! Just moved some fair sized branches off our lane and weather warning for wind does not start until 10.00 with it rising at least another 10 MPH from now.
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Do mean a wooden dovetailed together vice?
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Have a look at his pics on photo bucket and will get the joke ?
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Great stuff Bob. Any reason for no open shelves then? shelves are cheap but cupboards may cost a bit unless I can get my hands on some old kitchen units.
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Just sorting out a small workshop for all the saws etc. Also putting in a workbench for repairs and sharpening. Looking for ideas on storage and best setups for sharpening and benches. Thanks
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You say it's self-explanatory but I have had guys here working with me but I don't clock their hours I just trust them to do that. I can completely lose track of time when working at home. Doing an itemised invoice to please the customer is a small price to pay if you can earn £50 an hour.
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Yes, can't see the fuss. It's exactly what we do and why would you not break it down on the invoice?
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I never understand why we get these threads where everyone has to put the boot in because someone is prepared to work for a low rate. Why can't we all charge what we want and not be condemned for it?
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Whats your multione loader doing today ?
Woodworks replied to digaholedumper's topic in General chat
A bit of both. It fried its brain due to a damaged wire but to be fair to the dealer they did sort that swiftly. Recently been looking into putting a post knocker on it. This has proved frustrating with post knocker suppliers saying I need a free flow hydraulic return. It took me an age to find out if the Gehl could run it as is. The answer is no so now looking at fitting one myself but without a local helpful dealer, it's not easy. I have come up with a plan now though. All this faf got me wondering if all this would be easier with a more mainstream loader. Having seen the price of the SH series 6 I am now thinking I can handle some inconvenience. Also hadn't appreciated that MO uses a different mounting bracket so that would be another pile of expense either buying new or adapting mine. As you were gents this is a no go but thanks for the help all the same. -
Just got to hear about this yesterday. I don't know a great deal about it at this stage other than they want to build it up to be like the Roadford woodfairs of the past. There may still be a few spaces left so may be worth getting in touch with the organisers. We are hoping to have a stand on the day. It would be great if it could get some good support. Facebook Event
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Whats your multione loader doing today ?
Woodworks replied to digaholedumper's topic in General chat
Yep just me and thanks for the offer (cross the border hmm might have to think about that). Got to drive one at a demo a few years ago but hard to put this into context as I had never driven any pivot steer machine before. Nice and nimble machine with remarkable lift for it's size. Just got put off a bit with all the GRP panels on what is a very expensive industrial machine. Clearly, they are standing up to professional use with just a bit of superficial damage but didn't have this feedback when making the decision. If the backup for the Gehl was as good as hoped would not be considering this as I don't need a towable machine for my current work. The financial hit of changing is why I mention possibly doing some contract work with a MO to help it earn its keep. Not sure there is much work out there though. Most of the guys I know will tend to just chuck more manpower at a job instead of looking at mechanisation. -
Whats your multione loader doing today ?
Woodworks replied to digaholedumper's topic in General chat
So I am considering a rethink. Currently running a SH Gehl 340 loader. It's built like a brick shit house and is pretty much perfect for logs and farm use. The snag is it's second hand and dealer back up is dreadful. They were looking to push these machine in the UK but it's not happened so there are very few of these around so no support. The downside to me for the MO is it's small and has the fragile GRP panels but on the upside, it's a light machine that would give me the option of being able to trailer it about and do some contract work. What sized MO would be required to lift and handle a 500kg crate of logs combined with a pallet rotator? Is there any potential contract work down here in the SW for one? I can see that a machine that is big enough to handle the rotator and a 500kg load maybe getting a bit big to get into gardens? -
Reminds me of a time TV programs tried to be educational.
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Do you just use them bare or dry and treat them as well? Got a fair bit of fencing coming up and was going to get some chestnut in. Hadn't considered oak
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Big J has some nice straight oak but Devon is a fair distance.
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But they don't come out of the factory with nice fine grinding marks they come out with coarse grinding marks. Maybe the Grandenberg leaves a better finish than tradition grinders as it grinds with the tooth instead of across the tooth?
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Very dry spring as seems to be the norm in recent years. All change for June with rain every day so far and 131mm so far this month. Not really complaining as it was getting a bit dry with the grass starting to go brown just a few weeks ago. All green and lush now.
