sandspider
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Ahh, right - thanks. They look good, better than your average Palruf sheet, as you say. Shame they eliminate hot spots though, I want hotspots!
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Hi all As the title says, please! Doesn't need to be cheap (though that would be a bonus!) but I would like a good job, sensible recommendations, good support etc. A good value installer I suppose I'm after! Thanks.
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No worries, close enough! Thanks. I was thinking of plastic to get any drying / warmth benefits from what little sun will get to it. I assume cement sheets are fairly hefty and thick? I've seen various plastic sheets that are supposedly UV stable, guaranteed for 10 years etc.
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Hi all I'm wanting to build a big log store. Needs to be strong and not too scrappy! So I'm thinking pallet floor, big corner posts (sweet chestnut?) sunk into the ground, larch or similar frame to join the posts together and put a divider or two in (so I can have several bays), and plastic corrugated (UV stable) roof sheets for the roof. (I want plastic as the area is fairly shaded by trees, so want to make the most of any sun). Can anyone point me in the direction of a good supplier for quality durable wood and reasonably priced roof sheets, ideally near Chepstow? I don't want to go to B&Q or whatever and get their overpriced crappy pressure treated pine... Cheers, Giles
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Interesting, didn't know it had to be shipped from NZ. Thanks Alec. I saw a couple of adverts presenting it as the best thing since sliced bread...
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Hi all Wondered if anyone has any experience of accoya? https://www.accoya.com/benefits/ (Wood preserved with acetylation as far as I can tell). Is it as good as the website makes out? (Dimensionally stable, durable, long lasting, eco friendly etc.) Thanks.
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Two people carrying a severed head? Fairly specific!
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Give em hell! Good luck!
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Hmm, true. I Like the idea of using my own mulch though, plus it's nice to have a constant supply and not rely on deliveries. My drive is pretty steep and narrow so not easy to get a chip wagon in.
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Thanks all. Budget I guess is around £200 (not likely to get that much use) unless a bit more money will get me a much better machine? I think Jo Beau stuff will be out of my budget? The Eliet shredders are apparently pretty good, bit more pricey than the Bosch I believe... Oh, and I'm not very patient! Petrol power might be an advantage as I might not always be in range of electricity. Are there decent tractor PTO powered shredders? I do intend to get a compact tractor...
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Thanks. Do you mean the "quiet" shredders that have a rotating drum rather than blades? I only seem to be able to find drum or blade shredders...
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I know - so 4CM is slightly below my desired 2 inch capacity! True, it would probably be enough if I was a bit careful about what I fed it... Has anyone tried this shredder, and is it any good? Thanks.
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Hi all Looking for advice on a garden shredder. This is for my home use, just want to turn hedge clippings etc. into mulch that can be used on trees etc. I don't need a 300hp whole tree chipper, but would like a garden shredder that will do a decent job and last for a reasonable price. Doubt I'd need to shred anything bigger than an inch or two diameter as it will go in the log / kindling pile... Can anyone recommend a good one? I saw that Aldi did one for £60 https://www.aldi.co.uk/impact-garden-shredder/p/066926035804500), but that it will only shred 4cm diameter max. I appreciate this is a bit below a tree surgeon style professional chipper! But hopefully people might have some experience of lower end kit too... Thanks.
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Just seen the response! Thanks, think I've missed it now! Hopefully the strimmer will be back in stock soon... Steve, still going well?
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Nice shine on those without being too "varnishy". What's the finish? Osmo, tung oil or similar?
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Westonbirt commissioning a carving for treefest 2016
sandspider replied to Stoatally's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
True. Try googling treefest westonbirt and looking at the image results instead! Pics from previous years. I've not been for a couple of years, and this is the last year they'll be doing it. Hope it's a good one. -
Westonbirt commissioning a carving for treefest 2016
sandspider replied to Stoatally's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
I've been. Good day out. Lots of stalls, food, crafts, music etc. Some tree kit demonstrations, chainsaw carving, old vehicles, milling and stuff. Have a look on their website. -
I fear delivery would kill it then!
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Looks a good 12 quid's worth! How did he manage that?
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Growing my own bareroot trees
sandspider replied to spandit's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Chap I read of grows walnut trees in an old water cistern type thing. When he wants to transplant them, he blocks the drain holes and floods the whole thing. Softens the soil and the long taproots lift out easily... -
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Handsome tree. Do I see a purple leaved variant on the Google?
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Bristol Design on Perry Road. Proper old school tool shop, know their stuff.
