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Hi Cheers for the reply chain tension was spot on and this occurred within approx 20 inches of first cut commencing. I mentioned the steps I took in initial post ie cleaned oil holes and bar groove ran powerhead on its own to check oiler etc . Saw has literally done 2 hrs from new same with bar and chain was brand new out of box but I'll check that today. Regarding the wood being milled, it was a piece of dead elm not super hard. The comparison I'm making is with the 661 and a 36 inch stihl bar I know how much oil I get off that and how it feels even when being pushed hard. I'll take a look at it again today and see how it goes.

Hi Guys First off merry Xmas to all etc etc Doing some milling today just to get out of the house for a couple of hours, virtually new 880 and 42 inch Sugihara bar with Oregon milling chain, timber to be milled was a piece of elm approx 32-34 inch diameter. Set up and initial milling went ok but pretty soon into the cut I noticed a couple of tiny sparks from chain and tone changed. Stopped milling and checked the the chain/bar noticed evidence of heat with bluing on leading edge of bar. I did a vertical cut at end of milling cut to remove the piece and check for steel etc but found nothing. Proceeded to strip and clean saw and bar, groove and oil ways were ok I ran the saw powerhead only and the oil flow was good ( Set at max) whilst I had bar off I used a burr grinder to slightly radius the face that goes onto the oil feed on the saw just as a precaution and to allow better oil flow. Everything was reassembled and ran up. I offered bar end up to some new 4x2 to check for oil off bar end and found virtually zero oil spray. I've done plenty with a 661 with up to a 36 inch bar and never had an issue, just curious if from others experience is the 880 oiler ok for longer bars etc. I'll check tomorrow with vernier to make sure holes line up spot on for bar and powerhead oil ways. Bar and chain came from rob on this site. Cheers

Hi Yeah it is something I've considered but I think for now the convenience of having the petrol motor and the amount of use planned would outweigh any advantages of running 3 phase etc. There are some good mills out in Poland at reasonable prices, couple of engineers on boat I work on are polish and they were helping me out when seeing what was out there. There was what seemed a copy of a woodmizer with hydraulics etc 3 phase at very decent money ??.

Cheers for all the advice guys, sometimes you just need a shove in the right direction. I was as I've said dreading doing it with an Alaskan. Anyway spoke to Chris today at woodlands UK and pretty much made my mind up on what direction to go, only question left is 130 or 126 with the 14hp option. Chances are the 126 would do all I ever need. He mentioned the 130 is being slightly heavier/tougher built ??? Anyone here had hands on with both and willing to offer any input ? I was also wondering if there are any members on here around the Aberdeenshire area with either the 125/130 set up, be handy to see one up and running with some hrs on it etc

FAC covers rifles, multi shot shotguns and over 12ftlb air rifles or air weapons as they like to call them up here. I have an FAC and a shotgun licence and last year I had to add the air rifle licence to run with them. Firearms licensing officer whom visited to check security for my 5th renewal was of the opinion it was a complete waste of time as is always the case it would only be the law abiding that would adhere to the legislation. As for SNP they are indeed in the business of controlling and interfering as the crazy scheme for having our kids a nominated by the state guardian showed.

Valid points in particular the cost of used and the resale value. when I'm earning that means I'm away normally either offshore or overseas so whilst time to complete the jobs I have lined up is not pressing the actual time I have at home is something else. The 500 loss is easy to stomach I guess when a days hire for a woodmizer with operator is 400-450.

Hi disregard that request for the number etc, just had a quick look online and got his contact details thanks

Cheers for that 122 probs would be on the small side and whilst the budget is always relevant the right choice is giving me more of a headache. I've got a couple of Alaskans and a 661/880 to run them hence being drawn to the M8. Mill would only be for me and family initially, first job is approx 25 ton of Douglas fir to be cut for a traditional timber frame extension. Mind you I guess the Alaskans could do it as time is not an issue but the thought of that much chainsaw mill action fills me with dread. Do you have a contact e mail or number for the guy you mention "chris "

Hi Any plans for the 130 if you do go for the Logosol ??. I'm in a similar situation to what Trigger Andy was in ie wondering what direction to go in. Part of me thinks M8 then next day it's small band saw etc etc,tbh I'm tired of trying to work out what's the best option

Hi Graham Take it your happy with the purchase then lol.

That's a couple of pics he sent not the best but it gives you some idea J. Patrol was prepped up for and completed the London to cape town rally hence the cage etc

Hi J Got a pal in Inverness with both a land cruiser 4.2td and a patrol 4.2, pretty sure he’s looking to thin out a couple as he’s also running another land cruiser, I’ll get details and pics if they are of any interest. Regards Dave

Some of it is fair enough ie companies not paying or sub standard work but a lot of its a sign of the times we live in. Companies throwing loans and cash at you at crazy near criminal interest rates. The throwaway consumer society we live in where we are encouraged to have the next best new thing, Private sector rentals etc etc. Saw one recently where a whole family was put out before Xmas by a private landlord, watching that just brought home how easy it is to end up in that situation ie self employed and a bad injury or whatever and it doesn't take much before your backs to the wall. Few years back whilst looking for a house I went to see a house that turned out to be a Bank repossession, kids bedrooms still had toys and pics etc on walls seeing that was enough for me I walked out then and there as I knew that's all id ever associate the place with.

Hi Mitchel Got a mate who is looking to shift a HIAB017 complete with legs and a brand new Honda power pack to go with it. Couple of pics included not the best but you get an idea. Cheers

Hi Yeah it may not be but the symptom's you both describe and the lights coming up sound very much like one of the speed sensors that are on each wheel failing and sending a dodgy signal back in to the system, one of other signs will be the hill start assist not working, The first time it did it with me was with a fully loaded tri axle ifor coming up to a junction and the ABS kicked in on a dry road needless to say the braking performance was not great and I resorted to the handbrake to help matters. Mine is a 65 plate 3.2 and its had 3 all done under warranty on the last visit I asked unsuccessfully for the 4th and last original one to be done rather than waiting for it to fail. Fitter at the main dealer told me its a known common fault and the replacements are an upgraded item. Craig your warning lights may not be on now but my experience would say it will happen again and may go on and off a few times but will end up staying on. To be honest because of what the affect it has on the braking system it should in my view be a recall item or at least offer to change them at service intervals as like I say they are well aware of the issue.

What year and model ranger, is the abs functioning intermittently or at least sounding like it is even on dry roads.

That's an evolutionary trait im afraid. Ive learnt the hard way just to go and sit in the pick up and wait as previous attempts at complaining have led to the subsequent journey being taken in excruciating silence. Did try a wise crack one day about her neck hurting seeing as she was staring out the passenger window the whole time but funnily enough that wasn't much of an ice breaker neither.

Hi Yeah thought of that and the use of a full width tailgate to allow that to happen but all of those options need the ramps to stay in place and the log to come at it dead straight. Having the snatch block in the centre of the A frame allows the winch wire fleet angle to stay perfect regardless of what angle im pulling the log in from and keeps the nose off the ground and stops it digging in, Like I said its not the perfect solution but it works for me and has lifted on some pretty decent size pieces up to now. Few more things left to do to get it where im totally happy but for now it will do. The driving force behind doing it was having a good size elm log roll off the two atv ramps I was using to load from one side then rolling down one shin and ending up with battered and bruised foot, hobbling off down a forestry track feeling sick with the pain was a great motivator and a reminder I aint getting any younger LOL

Hi All As has been said like all things in life there is no one perfect tool to do every job. My own solution was put together to fit my own circumstances i.e. personnel use primarily oversize lumps for milling. Basically its fag packet engineering but put together reasonably well, not perfect but it does what I need it to do and cuts the manual handling element down dramatically. most of the cost came from the rams and hyd pump I was very lucky in that the winch came out of a skip and was easily repairable plus I did the cutting and tacking up myself to keep costs down . Got the pins etc machined by a mate in inverness who does great one off machining/welding stuff at very decent prices proper old school grab a brew and chat about it and stay until its done type of set up. Not the best of pics but im sure you get idea of it, basically there's a snatch block on A frame that winch wire is passed though once log is up on back of trailer I drop the wire out of the snatch block and normally just pull it on although a couple of times I've used a small chain block off the A frame to get the log horizontal. Like I say possibly not everyone's cup of tea but I looked at HI AB type set ups and the nose weight etc. issues put me off plus costs were too high. Total cost to me has been around the 650-700 mark up to now.

3.0 V6 land rover Engine

Yeah I hear what you are saying I ran a patrol with ZD 30 engine for 9 years and took it up to 153 K yet they were supposed to be prone to going bang or so some forums would have you believe. The Farmer with the Disco 4 was quoted 12k by Land rover for the second engine as it was out of warranty. The tech at the dealership told him they are having the same jobs come in on a weekly basis. Prior to the 4 he was running a 2.7 Disco 3 The son drives a 110 pick up and plays off road with an ex MOD 90 the daughter drives a evoque so id say they too are rather keen on the product. Yeah they are definitely good sellers for sure but that the 3.0 V6 engine has some serious issues, Im sure some more knowledgeable people will comment on what's causing them to let go.

Hi all Yet another 3.0 V6 letting go. happened to a good friend of mine in the outside lane on the motorway at 70MPH very lucky to get away with it as lost all power steering etc . Thankfully under warranty. Another farmer I know with a Disco 4 is now on his second replacement engine both previous having been bottom end failures. Neither of the vehicles were of great age or mileage. Just though id put the pics up as its one of the better rod and block failures I've seen.

Agree totally whilst she did not win with a majority parliament and id be first to say that the election campaign showed she is no natural show woman she did regardless of what some seem to think win the election.

Theresa May as I've stated unless you can come up with a viable alternative.

Viable alternative ??????