bikewoo

I bought the handy 7 vertical from internet gardener.co.UK and it is much faster than the horizontal type I used to use. I started a thread on splinters a while back.

You could post on here when you have a job on and I'm sure someone would take the timber, and a sign where you are cutting saying "free logs", there is a lot of people that love free stuff.

Not been in a while but think they are still going.

If the tree has snapped due to fungus the wood will have little heat when burnt.

Thanks doo, great response.

auybody used both? not at the same time!

Hi all, considering a pair of radio ear defenders and wondered if anyone has used the husky or peltor ones. I have read the other posts and went to aldi but they are all gone. Any advise welcome. Thanks.

donation made. god bless.

Ray jones tought me to turn and he used to do all the shows, Im not sure if he still is but worth having a look at his facebook page and his "likes". Could give some pointers.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ray-Jones-World-of-Woodturning/144330268994388

Record make great lathes, if you can go for a cast head with solid bars as it will be more stable. Clubs are good and the nec do a big show every year.

i have had a few chimney fires with our old fire, down to lack of sweeping or christmas trees. when you do the flames will be out the pot and the noise is a very loud howl. if its all quiet with no sparks flames i wouldnt worry. after a fire there is a lot of white smoke out the pot. could be worth sweeping it though.

Using a chainsaw inside would upset the neibours more i would have thought, unless you are detached. Even the electic saws are very loud. Maybee a different type of electric saw if noise is an issue.

how much ash is there? Any better location than speke area. thanks

Look like Bulgaria inquinans - the Black Bulgar

 

 

 

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Thanks David, Is it safe for the kids?

Not sure what this is . I have tried to look it up but can't find it. It is on a piece of oak. Is it safe for my children to play on. The fungi has covered one log and is starting on the other. They are growing between the bark "valleys".

I got the 4 way wedge from machine mart and it fit's a perfectly, one word of advise if you buy the wedge from mm parts dept you also need to order the m10 handle that hold it in place. I have just used a m10 eye bolt that works fine, but for £17 delivered its still cheap if a little rough. I gave it a quick sanding with a flap disk and it works great. I have put a few 16" x 16" chestnut peice through it with no problems. The pics are before and after a quick touch up.

What wood is it?

Hi , I started a thread on elec splitters that may be of some interest.

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/61971-kind-rock-7-ton-electric-log-splitter.html

Any pics of the holy shed?

I have often been called a tool for general use. I too use 16" but I want the 4 way for the easy stuff and kindling.

Hi bikewoo, my 5 ton horizontal splitter has just died and is beyond repair and this time I am after a vertical splitter. I am thinking of getting the same one as yours.. I will probably by from Riko since they are not too far away and have generally good feedback. Having used yours, would you recommend it ? Can you adjust the ram so that it retracts to a lower height to speed things up ? I have tried to find a video of this log splitter working but haven't found one yet.

Many thanks

hi Log, just a short clip, taken on my mobile while opperating the splitter! Not the best vid in the world but you can see what to do. Good job i did the mod.

Hi bikewoo, my 5 ton horizontal splitter has just died and is beyond repair and this time I am after a vertical splitter. I am thinking of getting the same one as yours.. I will probably by from Riko since they are not too far away and have generally good feedback. Having used yours, would you recommend it ? Can you adjust the ram so that it retracts to a lower height to speed things up ? I have tried to find a video of this log splitter working but haven't found one yet.

Many thanks

Hi log, I have not done lots with it yet but have done a few test peices and I am impressed. I bought mine from , internet Gardner .co.uk for £439. I think that is the best price around . You can adjust the ram stroke and it has a 10m cable . I will try and put a for up today for you to see. I have ordered a 4 way wedge from machine mart as they are the cheapest for them, hope it fits. £17 delivered. When I phoned riko they wanted 530 inc delivery.

Meripilus giganteus on oak, but what oak is it?

Thanks openspaceman.