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I think all manufacturers have moved on in quality and design. Only time will really say if one is better than another. The fact there is still many old Norwoods and Woodmizers earning their keep is a testament to even their older build quality.

How do you know that a team can do more than 4 of these jobs a week? What are you basing that on? You’re certainly entitled to have an uneducated opinion.

There’s an old adage banded around here that I’m sure someone will post up. You seem to think that’s £400k is one mans wage, it’s far from that. That theoretical figure does not take into account most crews are 2-3 men. Whilst not divided equally it certainly takes the wow factor off of £400k. Then there’s the machineries outright cost and maintenance and all the fuel costs which can be substantial. And when do you think they go around looking at potential jobs and quoting for them? This cuts into earning potential as does maintenance and down time for damage. I’d not be surprised if a £400k turnover resulted in a wage under £60k for the owner.

This bad boys just hit the internets. Not on the UK pricelist yet but with the HD36 coming in at £7500 inc vat perhaps it will be under £10k? 36" wide slabs? Yes please!

My mate who runs a firm in greater London and my brother (not a Tree Surgeon) when he was down there say they had so much work they could Cherry pick what they wanted to do. I told my mate about this job a couple of nights ago, he agreed it was a £2k job but as soon as mentioned there was some grumblings over that price he was not interested in hearing a word more. Simply not worth his crews time when he has so much other work out lined up. Ive repeatedly said the Op needs to get three local quotes to get a better idea of what the price is gonna be, and Im equally sure there will be some pikey who will come in and bash it out for peanuts, but pay peanuts and get monkeys.

Racist horses? Whatever next.

He's mentioned the Mills he's interested in and considering, coupled with the fact he's looking for an entry level model but is also considering getting the 130max surely that answers your question?

The op has started three threads on this very tree. In this thread and another posted in the Milling forum he has asked for the Stump to be ground out. He asked for prices, he dismissed the prices out of hand as 'its too much'. You really do need to keep up and perhaps read the full saga before going all White Knight.

Do keep up. And no need to add another £2k on. The Grinding was included in the price.

And the Stump Grinding? I guess you’d strap a brush to your Arse so you’d sweep up as you go and save even more time?

I’ve found my chickens really don’t care about having sawdust as bedding. They only lay their eggs in it after all. They sleep on perches so a layer of sawdust underneath catches all the droppings. The ducks do prefer straw though.

My mate in London says £2k as well. You’ll really need to get three local quotes. You’re gonna hear all about it now calling it a one day job. 🤣 Why don’t you just do it yourself?

£150 a ton! Im gonna buy Spruce at £35 a ton delivered and keep passing it through the mill till its all sawdust.

Thats amazing! £2000 for what many would consider a worthless by-product. The Pikeys will get off Scot-free no doubt. Arresting them is racist.

I really like my B751 and as its the only Bandsaw Ive used its all I can really comment on. Ive found it very well built, second to none back-up from Logosol and some clever engeneering features you might not see on other entry level bandsaws. Ive put it through some abuse these last two years of ownership and only now does it need some bearings replaced in the carriage. The Band Cover had a weld that started to crack and a full replacement was sent direct from Sweden, no questions asked. Oh,one Band Guide bearing went after one year, I was sent two whole units, ones still in its box. Ive had some big logs on the Mill. The Biggest was an Oak just under 32" diameter and just over 4m long. Needed trimming down with a chainsaw to get the Carriage to pass. Can cut 24" Wide Slabs. Ive not had to adjust anything in almost the whole ownership. I had some teething problems with a wavey cut but it turns out it was the Bacho Bands and when I switched over to Rippers problem solved. If you buy a Logosol pay the bit extra and get the B751 Pro, there is just so much more extras available than for the standard B751, but they can be modified to work. Turning a 4m x 32" Oak on your own is near impossible, but the Pro has a clever Log turner that doubles up as a winch to get the logs up the ramp. Very useful. I bought one and modified it to fit my B751. The Pro also has the option of roller log rests. Its amazing what you'll try and get on your mill so getting the biggest capacity might be the way forward though? I think if the 130max was available when I bought the B751 Id most likely have gone for that, but Im glad it was not as I love my Logosol and its build quality. If I ever upgrade I can see me getting the B1001. Oh, and hang onto your Alaskan. [emoji3] I made the mistake of getting rid of mine as I spend all my time on the Bandsaw but its a very handy tool to keep around. I just bought a 60" Panther set up from RobD. [emoji3]

Cheers. I wonder if I bagged it up and put it for sale at the roadside folk would buy it? Honesty box type thing? Worse comes to the worst they steal it and save me having to dispose of it.

Nice edit, and no sawdust can be chippings from a chainsaw or more fine like you get from a Bandsaw. Both are commonly referred to as sawdust. Stop trying to be smart Leslie, it really does not suit you.

So maybe you see now why I asked what kind of sawdust he's buying you plank.

Not really. Wood shavings are often preferred to sawdust for pet bedding because the very fine particles in sawdust can cause respiratory problems for all animals

That’s mad! Is it chip-like sawdust or the powdery sawdust you get on Bandsaws? Does he pay that much for the Sawdust?

Oh? Why would they want it?

I think it needs to be dry. So could be a problem I guess? Might be better running the stove on planer shavings? Like I say, i just burn it just now.

Burn it in a big pile with lashings of Red Diesel. I'll build a Sawdust Stove when I build myself a workshop, but that will only account for a fraction of whats produced. If Im milling Oak or Cherry then I keep a bagful back for the Smoker. I throw a wheelbarrow full in with the Chickens now and again.

A wee shot from my second home.

Dont worry, I'll suck them clean.