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Much as GDH. And yes a file does leave a better edge as to why I would guess it's just a finer finish than off the grinder. I do use a grinder occasionally to even up the teeth length as again this seems to be more important on the processor than the chainsaw. On my small Farmi I don't knock the rackers down too hard either especially if the wood is dry and hard but may matter less with a tractor on Tajfan 400.
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Look at this page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy_in_the_United_Kingdom and the graphs you can see how our grid is rapidly changing. You buy an EV today and say it last 10 years maybe. By then we will hopefully be well on the way to 100% renewables from around 30% now which is not too shabby to start with
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Absolutely. For me it's not so much about the absolute power but the fact it wouldn't mind all the stop-start driving involved in log rounds. My Dmax was going to self destruct as the DPF couldn't cope and the old Hilux is only just warmed up by the time I get back so hard on the engine and economy. The power for towing wouldn't hurt though
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Cannon Chainsaw Bars return in strength to the UK
Woodworks replied to Rob D's topic in Chainsawbars
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Well, the thread is called "what's your exit strategy?" bang on topic really.
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That's either been through a planer thicknesser or possibly been leveled with a router sled Edit. Oops you said edge so looks like a handheld planer across the grain. Bit odd really and adzed would look much better
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I don't have an exit strategy as such just work until I drop is the plan health permitting. We live cheap so don't need to earn a lot to scrape by. Retiring just sounds boring and I have seen plenty of folks just lose the will when they don't have the motivation of work.
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Great info in here chaps. Many thanks
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We have recently been looking at EVs but Liz is not keen. I like the sound of Renault Zoe https://www.evezy.co.uk/our-vehicles/renault-zoe-r110/but maybe next time we change the car. Yes, they are very expensive but I am sure the prices will drop a bit more. Running cost should be way lower with just electricity for fuel and very simple servicing as so few moving parts. This is an interesting concept that has been talked about for years but looks like it's becoming a reality https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/science-environment-48530488/the-solar-power-charged-electric-cars-making-money
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Hydrogen has its problems that's for sure https://interestingengineering.com/hydrogen-fueling-station-explosion-halts-fuel-cell-car-sales-by-toyota-hyundai?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=organic&utm_content=Jun12&fbclid=IwAR0Z5Va9Jjo1W-SlB_4nzzvB9jH-DBoxxL3IcGaoiGf4cVzUhupDgpFZUmk
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Need to make a few for a wedding coming up. I have some pretty dry douglas fir so hoping that will be OK and how many cuts in the top works best? Thanks
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Ok, yea I suspected it would take a certain person to be that on the ball. So unless I could build a large enough customer base of just really organised people (wishful thinking perhaps) then probably not. if you don't mind my asking, what do you charge for the part seasoned firewood? I don't do part seasoned as such. It's either fresh straight off the processor into the truck and £140 for 2 cubes or it's seasoned in crates and then £115 for 1 cube and £210 for 2. If they want part seasoned from the crates it's sold at a seasoned price as the work is the same.
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Think it's called a humbolt cut. There was a long thread on it some time ago. Think the main argument was it was good for cutting trees on a hill as the dip is cut into what would be the stump and the back cut is cut close to ground level on the upward side so less waste.
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We sell a bit but it's mainly to the well organised thinking about next winter, not those that are looking to have an outside fire. Also, sell a bit of unseasoned cheap to those that want to dry it themselves. Campsites do want logs but don't seem to be prepared to pay the going rate for quality dry logs. They probably don't want too well seasoned on open fires as it would burn up too quickly.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/disease-tolerant-trees-to-be-planted-in-uks-ash-tree-archive
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Maybe import it? Remet CNC https://remetcnc.com/mechanizmy-tnace/?lang=en
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Yep looked at some of that but the one that looks the closest was Opepe. Mind you looking through images they are both very variable in colour and how interlocking the grain is. Ekki seems generally the darker of the two
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No not green heart. I saw a load of new work in Christchurch made in exactly the same looking wood. Trying to suss out what it is. Steve will be along soon and he will probably know.
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Not sure of the name but looks like the stuff that is used on a lot of sea defense type work. If it is it's not easy to work with very random grain also fairly hard.
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It turns out I did not have the right shear pins and can go up a strength. Not used since I got them. If you go fast it tends to make a slightly messier product and speed is not an issue with these machines. I can fill an IBC in 10 mins with ease and probably faster if you had nice long thinnings.
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I am in a different trade ie firewood but much as above. Facebook just brings in complete timewasters. Last customer, I got from there we are now legally pursuing for payment! The website just brings in the kind of customer we want. We get lots of hits but few replies but the ones we get say when can you deliver not "what's your best price mate" Personally I don't even like fancy sites with lots of moving graphics guff. Just keep it plain and to the point with a few nice pics.
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You say nothing too big but I was ringing up some 12" ash to demonstrate it the other day. Not fast but way better than my mate was expecting. I have it by the processor and even if there is a big cut it's probably quicker from picking it up to putting down than firing up the 346.
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We just picked up the Makita for around half the price of the big 2. Safe to say Makita knows a thing or two about battery technology and you could have a pile of spare batteries with it for the price of the other two. It's amazingly capable and is going to get way more use than I thought.
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If someone's worst nightmare is having a flat they need to get out more ?
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Yes, we have had a couple. Started off with a Urban TR70 and now have this one
