frets1
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thanks shane, good idea, will do. thanks nic, about 45 min for me to my base to, just didn't want to lose 1 1/2 hour trip. is your 45 min in a mog or pick up etc? thanks
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Hi all, wondered if anyone knew of somewhere to tip 2 tonne ish of Sycamore chip. think I will have to do it on a Saturday though. thanks for any leads.
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i know its been said before, but you get what you pay for. buy cheap, buy twice. i want my climbing kit to be as safe as i can, within budget.
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Felled tree converted to logs in situ - effect on cost?
frets1 replied to Sylvia's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
forgot to say, would not give a discount if taking timber away. I get paid for tree work, not logs. -
Felled tree converted to logs in situ - effect on cost?
frets1 replied to Sylvia's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
I would knock some off quote if timber was staying. as said only valuable after splitting, seasoning and delivering. if you want them to log it all in foot lengths, depending on the size of tree, loads more mess and clear up time for someone. after a big take down or fell there is always a truck load of sawdust, bark etc as someone already said make sure everyone is quoting for the same thing. nothing worse than trying to quote when people say we will keep some, don't know how much. so how much do I need to cut, process and dispose of? fire for the brush and rakings are a good idea to keep the cost down. I think all tree surgeons like a big fire:thumbup1: -
hi itzal I would say go for it. the courses look ok to get into the industry, then just get as much experience as you can. I free lanced as a grounds man and climber before setting up my small business. found people to trust and share their experiences and help me on my way. see how different firms, climbers work and work out what works for you. always room in the industry for hard working, trustworthy people. you will need all ppe, climbing gear, saw, truck, chipper or trailer etc to do your own jobs. so get bits as you need them. do find someone who will/can spend time with you when climbing. you cant learn it all by watching. be careful of climbers who show off or have big egos, they might not always be safe... have fun, stay safe and good luck, still climbing at 41 and love the work.
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thames valley sawmill have a mobile mill. bob is also a top bloke and easy to deal with. might be easier when the mill comes to you:thumbup1: good luck
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nice job, know what you mean about the dead bits!! thinking of getting one of the little saws myself. good luck with the rest. I know its not always possible but if I had that booked in and it hosed it down, I would find a café!:001_tongue:
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hi everyone, asked a few times but to no avail does anyone know a loler inspector in Berkshire? will travel. someone gave me nic currys site, but he has stopped and said good luck as not many people doing it... any leads welcome, thanks:confused1::confused1:
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I can sum up my 201t in one word, crap. it was an early model 2011 and has spent loads of time being fixed. I got 2 of my old ones working and use them. now the 201t needs a new carb!! I would say I only used it for 2 or 3 months but its out of warranty. crap,crap and more crap. darkside next time....
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I keep it for myself if we take one down, good firewood. he might split it with an axe, depends on how determined!! will be hard after 6 month though.
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all I know is its a great burner, in a log burner, as it spits a lot. not much info, sorry, but I am sure someone will buy it. good luck my log shed has chestnut posts, they last for ever. so if firewood is not an option there are plenty of other uses.
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thank you very very much:thumbup:
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Hi all, does any one know an inspector who would check 2 climbing kits asap, please... based just outside Reading but happy to travel. could do with it being done yesterday thanks
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hope this works, this is mine. got it in 2001/02 put a tipper on in 2008. swapped the old back for fitting it. was lucky, tipper cost 2000 and i put high sides on. good luck, limited load space, but pros out weight cons for me. you will never have a perfect truck, one day you need a 7.5 tonner, the next you are in a small dead end road with no access, pruning 2 branches!! 4x4 has been so so useful on some sites. for reference will hold 900kg of chip. (not legally!!)
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if you go off road, 4x4 pick up with tipper is great. budget might be tight though. I swear by my hilux tipper, old but handy. the 4x4 option means we can get as close to the tree as possible, get where some people cant and can get rid of woodchip in a muddy field or on a farm etc.
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better be a 20 litre one
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I will swap the bar for the jockey wheel if I win, if 3rd place is up for it...my trailer one is in worse nic 20.225t:001_huh:
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my 97 single cab tipper has done 230,000 miles. i have had it since 2001 when it had 40000 on. i put a tipper on in 2008. she has been faultless.
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that's a bloody good idea woodworks, thanks. are you sheds open on the other side? i guess it must be best to stack it in dry weather and leave for a while before splitting. but before it goes rock hard. (no splitter yet!!) thanks again everyone, much needed help.
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thanks, will try tomorrow.
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thanks, looks like a rethink of the shed.
