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First fire from logs harvested from trees I planted
sandspider replied to spandit's topic in Firewood forum
I had a tree pack or two from the WLT. No site survey or maintenance requirements or anything, just ordered and paid. (They will give some advice on specific packs too). I was happy with the trees and shelters (and the price), though quite a few of the stakes have rotted off at ground level now - don't seem that good quality. -
Cheers all. Will try some logging with the Titan tomorrow and see how that goes on the wrist. Will get a battery saw at some point but might have to use a bowsaw left handed for now!
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Cheers chaps, looks a good little saw for the money and easier to get hold of than the Aldi specials.
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Good point, thanks. I'd assumed that elec would be gentler. Having said that, my petrol saw is a cheapy spear and Jackson (Chinese wodowmaker) so anythjng should be an improvement. Also good point, cheers. Will see if I can get my hands on one to try.
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Good point, thanks. I'd assumed that elec would be gentler. Having said that, my petrol saw is a cheapy spear and Jackson (Chinese wodowmaker) so anythjng should be an improvement. Wrong topic, ignore this post.
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That does sound about right for an experiment. Will see if I can find out when they're back on sale.
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Thanks. Doesn't seem to take the same battery as my drill, but worth a look anyway and would probably be enough for my needs. Hopefully they'll be back on sale soon.
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Thanks. I do have a titan, and I rate it. But I do need (want!) a cordless one when I'm away from the garage...
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Hi all I've got tendonitis in my wrist, so am toying with the idea of a cheap battery chainsaw (less vibration) until my wrist gets better and I can use my petrol saws again. (Home use only, a few hours a year, not at all professional) Would a budget of £100 ish get anything worthwhile? I'm guessing probably not... I do have an Aldi workzone drill driver and that works well, but I can't seem to find a chainsaw that takes the same battery. Any suggestions, or am I wasting my time at this sort of budget? Cheers.
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TransferWise are good for foreign currency payments with minimal fees, but I'm not sure if you can take payments directly via it, or just pay individual (private?) entities...
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Yes. It's humid and damp outside at the moment, so bringing them in to a dry house should make a reasonable difference. Especially if theyre near the fire. You should split a log, then take moisture readings from the centre of the fresh split face. Can't remember if it's across or along the grain though.
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Cheers. Have tried MOT type 1 in the past and it hasn't lasted that long (dust washes out and stone / bigger lumps eventually follows), but didn't add cement. Will try again next spring / summer.
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Well, it's just to fill some potholes really. Most of the surface is OK. Maybe 4 or 5 tons then, but not 26 anyway!
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Have this problem on my drive. Got a digger man in a couple of years ago who did a nice job, but it doesn't last as water runs down the road and people drive too fast. Will try planings next time, but only have narrow access and everyone seems to want to deliver in 26ton loads, i only need about 3 tons as it's not a long drive.
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Splitting Logs .... On ground or on a log??
sandspider replied to Witterings's topic in Firewood forum
I did dink my X27, just at the top of the blade. But it was a poor shot, there's enough rubber over the wires to protect the axe from most things. Do tractor tyres have wire reinforcement? -
Thanks, Comrade.
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Hi all I've got a previously coppiced ("hacked back") willow in the garden, which I'd like to cut back again to keep at a manageable size. Should I cut back to the previous cutting points (knuckles)? I seem to remember reading somewhere that this was best, but also reading somewhere else that it's better not to cut to the same point every time. It's a nice willow and provides privacy, so I'd rather not hack it back again and see. Cheers.
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Splitting Logs .... On ground or on a log??
sandspider replied to Witterings's topic in Firewood forum
Big tyre on a big round of gnarly lleylandii, resting on a bit of ply. Stops the log sinking into the ground and absorbing impact. Tyre makes a big difference to efficiency, though if you catch the tyre with the axe some have wires in the sidewall. Guess how I know! -
YR.no is quite good. I look at three or four different forecasts, take the average, then look outside and see what's actually happening!
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Best pickaroon / log dragger
sandspider replied to Acerforestry's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
I have a couple of sets of cheapy log tongs from the bay - work well for me, much easier than wrestling with damp, hefty logs. -
A sad thing to have to do, but a lovely job.
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Thanks. I do get some condensation in the polytunnel I currently use, despite plenty of ventilation. Perils of living in Wales I suppose! But lovely and hot in Spring, Summer & even Autumn at the moment, so worth it overall, as you say.
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Out of interest, why was clear plastic corrugated roofing a bad idea? Toying with this idea for my next log shed...
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I have a Truncator. Works well for smaller diameter stuff, and has a rubber bungee strap to hold the logs down. Also plastic cups to hold the logs, so safe for the chain. Not so good for bigger bits, but mine only cost me £25!
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Thanks. Something we might want to do in future as our house is old and cold and stoney. Pretty though!
