handcutter

I can offer one on one training too if you’re interested. I also help out a WBO training 

There were a lot of 462s with bearing failures when they first came out, parts quality is very questionable of late from all manufacturers and saws are just lasting out of warranty then going kaput.

phone Stihl and complain if it’s within warranty I have in the past and they have honoured the problem and dealt with it 

Hello 👋 

Check the pickup pipe, I’ve had a few with restricted flow from tiny bits in them 

Some select few are still making things out of poplar for the food industry, it seems the containerised days are long gone where it was being felled and shipped abroad but throughout this it’s still going out in 8’ pallet and clean 12s, last job I was on was on a water meadow and moving large pieces proved problematic with the machines.

I don’t know if they replanted as the original plan was for the trees to stabilise the ground but with them gone who knows what may happen 

6 hours ago, Stubby said:

Well I suppose I am a statistic . 71 in January and not killed myself yet . 🙂

Fair play if you can still swing a saw about at your age 👌

7 hours ago, Whoppa Choppa said:

How much heavy leaning big hardwood do you fell?

Loads of it thanks😘

3 hours ago, Ledburyjosh said:

I really don't get this viewpoint on it. It has ample throttle control. Not once have I ever ripped through a hinge due to it being all or nothing. 

 

You might not have, but I know a lot who have!! Maybe your chain isn’t as sharp as you think 😉

1 hour ago, Stubby said:

Exactly . Some peeps say the same about a ported saw . Sometimes you need something that will cut fast when chasing that back cut .

If you’re chasing a backcut you’ll end up another statistic!!! 

462 is a better saw if your Stihl preference or your husqvarna equivalent , I’ve used 460, 461 and 500i of the Stihl and 375 372 576 572 of the husqvarna 

The 500 is all or nothing!  seen and heard of far too many being crushed when people have wiped out hinges.

I won’t be purchasing another 500 as the air filtration system is shocking even if you put an aftermarket one on it 

The rollers do work just not sure on that brand, battery grinder, flappy disc and bar in a stump vice is the mobile option I’ve found for best results in the wood 

Yes I do have thanks! 

500i will be wanked out and in the bin within 1-2 years if your using it full time and the 461 still going, only downside is the weight and slight lack of about 2-3cc

Two spaces have become available for a medium tree course running near J6 m25 south east on 19-21st September next week.

 Good site and proper trees.

message for more info 

thanks 

23 hours ago, Albion435 said:

The training providers specify a max bar size of 15 inches. 

Why is this? 

I get that the max tree size must be specified but don't understand the restriction on bar size. 

Arguably a larger bar makes it safer and is better on your posture, less bending etc. 

how does a larger bar make it safer????

Turn up prepared, spare bar chain files wedges extra fuel the list goes on. if you need some advice ask!!

usually the older they are the better the advice, even if its filled with sarcasm/ profanity.

measure twice cut once. no tree is the same. look after your body I know this sounds daft but handcutting is hard graft but satisfying.

slow is fast but fast is slow 

19 hours ago, Dan Maynard said:

Reckon I'll try on my 372, only 18" bar so not many teeth.

Give it a go it’s not hard to convert a standard chain 

Yes bit grabby and more vibes. 80-85 degree side plate angles work well in the hardwood.

personally I just use it for softwood applications, just annoying when you hit some shite those corners take some work to get them back 

Try the vallorbe diamond shape one, I can’t tell what you have there. Never really found a difference in from going inside to outside and vice versa.

hardwood is where it gets interesting!! 

Are you sure you don’t have a prototype husky mk two? 🤔

1 hour ago, IronMike said:

If it’s any consolation, all the foresters appear to have vanished too!

 

Im trying to take someone on currently, full time, PAYE, with all the perks. I’ve offered the job to 2 of my regular sub contract workers but they’d rather stay as they are. I’m reluctant to look elsewhere as the standard of most just isn’t up to scratch. 
 

I am offering 26-28k. I’m looking for someone with basic felling tickets, and the rest we can sort out. They’ll be doing a mixture of cutting work, and machine operating. Based in North Yorkshire, no long travel times to site as all out work is local. No cutting trees in back gardens etc, predominantly thinnings work on local estates working with knowledgeable folks, away from the public.

 

Is my wage offer unrealistic? When did 26-28k become a sh*te wage?! 

Problem is that isn't a shite wage at all, lots seem to be jumping ship in forestry for a few quid extra a day!! and the ones who are employed don't know how good they have got it. They hear or see the high rates offered to self employed but dont factor in the running costs!!

Fuel solenoid is a common problem on these 

On 08/03/2023 at 13:56, Agent Green said:

I'm interested to know what success/uptake there is with selling standing timber among woodland owners/managers, especially in Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire?

 

Are there firms that will pay competitively for hardwood polestage (12-20" dbh) thinning, and how are people accessing these markets?

 

Thanks

hi, i would be interested as i am based out that way. you can send me a message on here if you like 

more than good enough thanks

Well i was told from field house to try jim riddle or sean raymont as they are the only two Qualified to teach it!!