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Derek Mackay What is going on in his mind when he thinks that’s acceptable. Amazing how he is being referred to as the heir apparent and references to what an outstanding contribution he has made in his role. To me he has not only turned out to be massively incompetent but a totally disgusting individual as well.
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Hi All quick question regarding possible day rate to hire out a 35T Rock log splitter. It was bought for my own and family use, couple of friends have used it for a day or so and have been approached by others whilst using it asking can it be hired etc ?. Just wondering what would opinions be on a rate per day machine only. I have paperwork and the correct public liability insurances in place through a ltd co for my other work. cheers
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Hi Mark No probs most of what Ive done is on here already but briefly winch pole is made from 50x50x 5mm wall box that slots into a 60x60 socket welded to chassis rail on opposite side to ramps. I’ve built a bit of angle into the winch set up to to ease the stress on the pole Images will show this. The ramps are 80x40 hollow section that sit in a cup/support arrangement again welded to chassis, in pic you can see a bolt that secured ramp in place that and the fact it’s sitting on a flat face etc stops it moving or rotating so to speak, it’s all very agriculture and probs way over strength but I’m no structural engineer so I’ll always err on side of caution when fabricating stuff. I’m defo not keen on the woodland set up for winch installation as to me it’s nowhere near strong enough or indeed made to carry out that function. what ramp set up are you using on yours ??
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130 standard model, got it Jan 19 but worked at making the trailer, ramps and winch set up steadily over the year using the mill as I went when possible. There’s always more add ons and stuff to do that can and hopefully will make it a bit more user friendly.
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Cheers Ongoing project, long learning curve along the way too. Lot of the logs out of picture are too big to go on the woodland and need reducing with the Alaskan set up first. That’s one thing I’d say if you are looking at a mill is to be realistic regarding loading and handling etc it’s defo the limiting factor, if you have a loading capability then cool a bigger capacity mill is maybe worth it but if not then it’s maybe a more expensive set up that you be able to utilise fully.
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The image shows an old superwinch s2500 which seems to be fine, that’s a 4.8m Douglas log which it manages ok. I now use a bridle attached at a point adjacent from each end of log to stop it from pivoting when well up ramp. I took a little bit of experimenting to get it right but works ok now. A wandering lead and control would be nice as I’m not keen on standing in line of fire operating winch control which is located on the body itself.
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I'll take you up on that offer sometime! Steal a look at your Woodlands mill at the same time!! Did you buy the chain mortiser online or at Travis Perkins as they are £1188 Inc vat at the moment. No it came from HIS at Inverness, got the big planer at same time so got a very good deal to be honest. looked for a used one for a while but had no luck at all. no probs, I’m away this weekend back on mon night just let me know when you want to take a look.
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Hi Callum They are a great bit of kit. Very easy to use and once you have got everything marked up the actual set up and cutting is very quick. It’s no hassle to come in from both sides on larger beams. Not seen the festool one but I can imagine it’s not cheap. I think Mafell do a belter but again pricey. I’ve got the makita version in 110v I’m in Fyvie so if you want some hands on before splashing out let me know. Remember where you put retaining pins too is a good tip at 250 a pop for chains. ?
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Stick a few pics up Mark once you get going it’s always good to get a few ideas etc or to see how others go about things.
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I hope so Mark as the Douglas I have is being milled and prepared ie mortices/tenons cut etc then used for whatever purpose ( currently a timber frame log store) pretty much straight away. I read up on it and whilst there are a few differing opinions I got the impression if it was milled and used straight away as opposed to being milled and stored etc then it wasn’t much of a problem. End of day whatever you do it’s gonna move around somewhat depending on time of year/weather etc etc.
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Sent a PM with my E Mail too, would appreciate a copy if possible cheers
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Looking for something similar with a disclaimer part too, if you have any luck I’d be interested in taking a look.
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Turned out to be just full of crud, that saw gets used a lot on a granberg mini mill and it was after a couple of 4.8m cuts making 200x200 beams from a slab that it felt not quite right, not sure if the heat from the clutch played a part in how it activated but anyway once cleaned and put back together it’s back to normal. Cheers for the input.
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Hi All Noticed yesterday that there is staring to be a fair bit more slack in the chain brake handle than previously. Handle itself has a fair bit of play in it but still functional although totally not like it normally is. I guess wear and tear is kicking in. Much of a job to do ?? ??just googled it and the same question is already on here from past posts. I’ll try the advice previously given and see how it goes.
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Not seen it as an option when looking into it but someone more knowledgeable could know different.
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Could be done mark but I think you’d have to come up with a method of clamping or securing one end of morticer as you cut out material, Mind you I’m open to suggestions as every day is a learning day so to speak. I’ll take a look at how that might work out tomorrow. To be honest by end of play today and utilising a template to mark up the cut areas the router method was working out to be quite quick and leaves a decent finish.
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Lol well the mrs says my sense of humour is shite too ?♂️ just been doing a bit of research for a while and cedar seems to be the preferred wood, mind you I’ve been in a few in Finland and am pretty sure they just used common local timbers. Decent day for outdoors stuff so steady away cutting for the new log store, did a fair bit of chain morticer work and been trying a few different methods for the tenons. One in pics was done with a saw for the shoulder and a router and a long cutter to remove most of the material which seems to be working well with the freshly milled Douglas. Better than my efforts with a chisel for sure.
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Can’t go wrong with Douglas Andy for a multitude of jobs. I’m after the cedar for a possible wood burning Sauna build
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Cheers J Was hoping you’d chip in as I recall on a number of occasions you’ve commented on what decent stuff it is to work with.
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Long gone now. Trying to get from outside lane on A1 to hard shoulder coasting with no power steering or brakes and smoke pouring out from under bonnet etc was enough for me. Plenty of grunt for sure but a very agriculture engine. Was shit at towing, way too soft on back suspension.
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Hi looking to try and get some Western red cedar saw logs to mill, Not looking for a huge quantity as only needing to get enough sawn to do a 8x6 double skinned structure. Based up in Aberdeenshire but can get storage for logs down in Dunfermline. cheers
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Similar experience with a 53 grey import from Cyprus, final straw was timing chain snapped at 70mph resulting in engine grenading with it being an import Mitsubishi didn’t want to know. I owned a 99 Nissan Terano 2.7td followed by a 03 3.0 Patrol and both were brilliant motors, easy to work on and virtually trouble free. The patrol was an excellent towing vehicle too.
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Yep very well cheers, guess I was overthinking things to an extent and spending too much time looking at those perfect drawings showing how to mill logs for max production.
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Less of a headache for sure ?
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Tried this at the weekend and to be honest rather than worrying too much about it on the initial cuts I just bashed on and as you say got the biggest square beam possible. Worked out great and made the task of seeing what you could get out of the log much easier. The pic is the result of 3hrs work plus ended up with about 2 cube of off cuts for firewood
