Domino
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One stove only to recommend - what would it be?
Domino replied to BowlandStoves's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
We've been running a Dowling Aztec for a few months now. Certainly happy with it, somewhat industrial in design and build, but no replaceable parts at all, well I spose the glass could get broken. Each stove made to order by Steve Dowling and team in Scotland, you can have anything you want really, but all the same style built from heavy gauge steel. The Aztec is wood only, best thing about it I would say is the depth of the base so only needs emptying every couple of months, also the door design allows for larger pieces. -
A disposable tool really, but the straw bale! I did first see the idea on arbtalk, and it's worth reiterating, absolutely no impact damage at all (on target that it is), great for awkward stems in sensitive areas.
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There's the Caron utility vehicle available here, can be ag registered also according to BSG. I doubt they have any used ones, but not crazy pricey new. Caron Series C Utility Vehicle WWW.BSGTRACTORSANDMACHINERY.CO.UK Caron Series C Utility Vehicle - European Approval as agricultural tractor with total mass 5000 kg and towable...
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Correct decision. This individual was blatantly a troll. Untrained, unskilled persons giving opinions/advice on such matters is a serious issue.
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I appreciate the idea of this 'downrated approach', finding the right arb truck setup is a tricky one for sure, and most setups in the 3.5t realm are obviously running overweight and or being run into the ground prematurely. Hence I have considered this approach myself.....not really concerned about police/vosa checks round here, but the big worry for me is insurance, if anything goes awry and it was to be proven to be overweight i'm assuming the s..t would hit the fan at that point.
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I dont't know you, but I know theft woes! Fingers crossed this gets sorted for you, sounds like you've got alot to go on. All the best.
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Yes it does.
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I have had a CAT S60 for a while now, and it's survived alot of abuse. This phone is not in a case, it has a steel frame construction and a shatter proof (within reason) screen that can been used with wet hands or gloves. It also has a mega battery. I highly recommend it.
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A nice sheary Friday. A couple of hold and cuts, on the larger bits.
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If you've got your little heart set on it, then fair enough. You could try the munter hitch running through a big carabiner, works pretty well ?
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This was kinda my thinking...do they provide a little loop like dmm pulleys, to attach to the harness??..or does one strop it and wear it like a medallion whilst hossing about the tree?? ?
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I will! This is a place to learn, I have learnt many a thing from arbtalk.
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Seems more suitable to be used from a platform, as shown in the videos. It's a different way of working, doesn't seem appealing to me though.
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It lives at the base of the tree. Like friction devices are supposed to.
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Good work...I like it ?
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Truck looked exactly the same without the trailer hitched up, btw
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Nope, there was another little butt behind that, we'd just whipped it off pre photo, but cheers...have a medal ?
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All possibly within limits really, but looks bad ?. Had a friend bring me over this oak log, and an old mooring block. My scales only go up to 1000kg, the log maxed it out, but I'd guess 1200 - 1400kg, something in that area. The block came in at 825kg. Ranger seemed to cope well with it. Old ifor has 1.5t payload btw....
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I'm not sure what I would choose between this job, and medieval style warfare. Top job ?
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Very interesting, and good points you make there. Not quite the same picking up capability as the normal shear, but good enough, I can see that. How does the fell aspect work, do you use the rotator aspect to push it where desired whilst cutting, or is it designed to always push the felled stem/branch away from the loader?
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Great videos! Though I have to say, I am struggling to see how that 'free fall' shear is as useful as the 'grab' type? You would have to change the attachment to pick anything up...Though the rotating element is cool and i'm sure the cutting power is immense...
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As you asked for opinions - that is mine. I have experience of most setups/machines and wouldn't even consider arb without one . As for urban type work with tight access, the arb trolley always comes up trumps. Personally I don't think there is 'a gap in the market'. A machine that would be small enough to use in tight back gardens with alleyways/steps/slabs/grass/general fiddly, sensitive areas will not outweigh what a couple of good blokes can do with an arb trolley. A digger is no doubt an amazing tool, but just going by the title of this thread I wouldn't say it's the best thing for loading big wood i.e. running from one spot to another to collect wood/brash and load it.
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There is a right answer - it has to be a compact, articulated, wheeled loader. A compact tractor is no comparison tbh, and a large tractor absolute overkill and not suitable for most domestic jobs. A skid steer is just too damaging to surfaces IMO, and has no telescopic boom meaning you have to shift the thing about even more to get to pieces to pick them up. It really is a no brainer.
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You don't need to replace polycarbonate panels, thay are as suggested 'heavy duty' to which I can attest to. Also if you have foam filled wheels, thses machines are 'OK' in the forest, though the hydraulics are a bit exposed TBH.
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Wholly agree. The panel design looks far too likely to get things caught up in it. Does Multione do heavy duty polycarbonate panels as available on the Avant??
