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Bespoke oak porch to the customers design I did about 3 months ago. Felled milled and built.

If it was for my own use I could live with welli as I quite like some of it's characteristics, but as it's for a paying customer my main concern with it is that the summer growth rings are so bloody soft that it's too easy to put dents and marks in it. Shame really cos I've a whole tree's worth!

Sure. Obviously it’s not as hard as other timbers but it’s not too bad. They don’t mark that much. If it’s a rustic live edge table I wouldn’t worry about little marks. It’s just like a marked pine table. People like character. If the customer wants it more formal then a more durable timber is the go.
I’ve also got some 3 inch thick oak slabs in roughly that dimension if they are of interest. One has just been reserved for an outside table but she needs to choose which one.
I’m based in Haslemere.
All the best [emoji106]

I’ve made one in similar dimensions using a single slab of welli. Worked well and has stood up to lots of use. Lots of osmo should protect it sufficiently.

Stihl Fs 90r, torquey at low revs, bull bar seems more accurate when working around delicate obstacles than loop handle, but each to their own. Had an fs 360 before it was stolen. despite it being larger cc wasn't near the power of the 90. Have never used the blade on it so cannot comment on that.
Have it three years and its never failed to start or given any trouble.
In between the two stihls I had an Active, big lump, about 50cc was a great brushcutter but overkill as a strimmer. Reliable but sadly not fireproof!

Great little saw but a fickle thing. Spud has done the muffler mod to mine. Cuts beautifully but to keep it on tick over I have had to set the idle quite high. Sounds like it’s idling high but stops it from cutting out when on the harness or coming off the throttle after a cut.
Yes they do need a blip of throttle to start. Seems common with them. They definitely have quirks but such a light saw is a joy to climb with for reductions etc.

Interesting thread. Funny enough I have a large rotten willow to coronet next week at the request of the customer. She wants to retain some habitat for all the woodpeckers that have been living in the tree.

I agree. I hadn’t noticed any profanities to be honest but maybe I don’t use this forum as much as others.
The reason I like this forum is it’s a decent place to discuss work, help each other out and learn a thing or two. It’s nice to do it away from the childish rubbish that goes on on the Facebook pages.
A bit of innocent banter and leg pulling is always welcomed but let’s keep this forum professional.
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Because it won't be slower, it will be faster. 

Wow. Astolats at Guildford. There’s a trip down memory lane [emoji106] I remember that place.

I think they have done a lovely job on the new buildings there. A mix of modern / contemporary with traditional materials and elements which personally I like.

I bet.
The new cafe / shop etc buildings down there are very nice.

Weald and downland museum at Singleton ?

Done some work in there myself. It’s just down the rd from my place.

Looks like Ben Laws workshop.

Morning all.
 
I’ll be placing my Logbullet order very soon, and subsequently I’ll need a tow vehicle for it. After speaking to a few folk and doing a bit of research myself, ive decided that a Land Cruiser Amazon is the best option for me. Nice big V8 diesel, comfy to ride about in whilst towing, and Toyota reliability.
 
My budget is around 10k, and I’ve got a fair few examples saved on my Autotrader, eBay and Gumtree accounts that I like to perv over on a regular basis.
 
I was wondering if there are any Land Cruiser owners out there (past and present) who could share any tips/experiences when buying and owning one of these beasts? 
 
Service history, timing belt change, overall condition are obvious ones to check. But is there anything else I should be looking for?
 
Thanks in advance.

Hello,
 
The F2 is pressure tested for 1000kg and we recommend to keep the maximum weights to between 500-600kg since you always get a bump when you turn the log after the first off cuts.
In terms of diameter the biggest logs you can load will be around 600mm. The log lifters are 500mm wide and you want to be able to use the clamps to secure the log. I have added a picture of when I cut a decent sized cherry log.
 
We are in the works with a larger sawbench which will be called the F2+ that will replace the M8. With that sawbench you will able to cut logs with a diameter of about 700mm. We are looking to launch this model in March or April.
 
 
Kind Regards,
Per Karlsson
LOGOSOL

It looks reasonable doesn’t it.
I do a bit of milling, not a huge amount and I don’t think I can justify having a bandsaw that sits around too much but these are fairly inexpensive and may be an in between.
My only issue is the timber size it can handle. More research required. I will check the Facebook page. Cheers

Anyone got experience with this bit of kit ? Feedback good and bad

Any pictures or videos of it in use would be good. In particular how it handles larger timber near its maximum limits

Thanks in advance

562 is a good saw. Pleased with mine
20 inch bar on hardwoods is about its max.
Cant go wrong with it really.

They aren’t making them currently. Don’t know why
My local dealer ( honey bros ) said they had quite a few back with issues before the supply stopped. Mainly ignition modules I believe. Not sure if it’s related to technical glitches or manufacturing issues.

Be nice to see some new larger saws in the echo range. Something in the 70cc class would be good.
The chap on the stand at the APF gave an inkling one might be on the way but he had no details on it at all.
As the husky 572 isn’t available I may hold out a bit longer and see who releases what this year.

I bought a 562xpg recently. I’m happy with it so far. For me it was either this or the echo 620sx. I got a better discount on the husky and it was in stock.
It’s night and day compared to the stihl. Far more performance.
Its not far off the performance of previous generation 70cc saws, for instance a 441

Getting back into forestry after a few years in a sawmill, I'm developing my policy towards wages for cutters and it's as follows:
 
I expect a good day's graft, working on average 10 hours (07:00 to 17:00) with decent breaks and banter (I might work though a meal on the forwarder, but don't expect cutters to). I expect very high standards of technical skill, presentation and attention to detail. 
 
I expect a grace period where folk adapt to my way of working, during which they are paid slightly less, but once up to that standard, I pay £200 a day for a self employed cutter. If the cutter isn't able to get to that standard, I won't continue using them.
 
The funny thing is that I think you get a cheaper tonne (on the deck, ready for extraction) paying your cutters really well because you are only using the best and their output is so much higher. And they're happy too as it's a proper wage. 
 
I look at forestry jobs now thinking of how I'd approach it with good cutters and if I can't make money on it paying a decent wage to my cutters then it's not worth doing. If you want motivated, skilled contractors, you have to pay the right money. If you want repeat work and recommendations, you need skilled operatives to do a good job.
 
That being said, over the years I've had folks on site who weren't worth £50 a day, so you have to keep your eye on your worker when determining what to pay them!
 
                                      

Hello Murdoch

Im based in Haslemere and cover Woking area. If you would like me to pop over and take a look at the tree to advise you I'm happy to do so. Feel free to drop me a PM on here. 

Kind regards 

Joe

I bought a 562 xp last week. Fantastic performance for a little 60cc saw. More like what you’d expect from previous 70 cc saws.
The hot start procedure as per the manual is a bit of a faff compared to other saws but I’m sure I’ll get into the habit. Build quality is better than current stihl saws. I can’t comment on reliability after a week but I’m impressed so far with performance
I have plenty of stihl saws mainly larger saws and trusty 200t. But for mid range 50 to 70cc saws I like the husky options at the moment. Epic chain speed and pick up.