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It’s possible you ( unfortunately for you in this instance) highlighted that some form of tree protection on the neighbouring development was missed whenever it was built it’s very common that when building , certain trees will have orders placed on them to prevent over development and maintain amenity values etc. you mentioned it’s housing association next door so I figure at least several dwellings. You may have inadvertently highlighted something the council missed when they were built .. In your case the pruning required would be quite acceptable and reasonable to ask for. I really wouldn’t anticipate it being refused. Nothing else to be done accept apply and wait your 8 weeks to see …. It’s a very simple on line application.

Buy a blank of Ash and make a handle. Easy to make.

I’ve recently started my own charcoal commercially. Just 1 kiln at the moment. Will add another next year perhaps.

I’ve started producing and selling charcoal as an extra recently. Traditional ring kiln method. Interested to hear if there are others doing the same on here.

Thought about a charcoal kiln for the Alder coppice. ? It’s one of the best and young coppice like that would be ideal.

Yes most of that is too large for fence materials. Selling to a mill would be an option , looks like a good size for cladding and beams. What’s the purpose for felling them ? Woodland management or development

Could you not have a removable flat bed fabricated which uses the bolster holes to locate it and have the versatility to change to what the job requires?

That’s a lovely trailer. Would Riko trade it back in ? They sell a fair bit of used kit there.

If it’s oversize ( you didn’t say how big and sweet chestnut gets pretty large ) unlikely it’ll be good for fencing if it’s too big for strainers etc. Makes lovely beams , planks , cladding though Wests and English Woodlands have been pushing it due to rising price of oak , most of which they get from France. They are both in West Sussex. As are Big Beech and Doobin , both good guys to do business with and both mill timber. big beech likes the oversize character pieces , he’s had big chestnut of me before and sold some lovely boards from it. Doobin has a nice woodlands mill. @Big Beech@doobin

Cheers. I milled the boards at 75mm. They finished at 60mm when I’d flattened them out. Customer loves it which is the main thing. 👍

Not seen them topped off on two different axis before , looks like on side is rounded at 90 degrees to the other ?

Finally got around to installing the Robinia garden set today. the table top was in use for a couple of months on a set of saw horses I lent to to the client whilst I fabricated the legs and had them powder coated. Both benches and table all have adjustable feet as the patio is uneven. Came out nice. 4 years since I felled and milled it in the garden. hopefully the little walk around videos uploaded. Looks quite nice. IMG_4182.MOV IMG_4163.MOV

If 2 trees have fallen and caused 'significant' damage to property and vehicles was there not an insurance claim process at some point from your customer against the land owner ? As previously mentioned Highways can instigate an enforcement notice although they are epically slow at everything they do. The last two comments are on the right track. Dont waste your own efforts on this, let the client do it and call you when they know / have permission.

Ive got the stihl FS 460 or 461. Really good with the stihl mulching blade, also the jet cut head by Oregon for grass. other brands will be as good but thats the sort of size machine you want.

Anyone replaced the cutter wheel bearing on the predator 38? Mine has a bit of play in it now. Any special tools required ? Was the old bearing tricky to remove and install a new one , I dont have a hydraulic press so would just be drifting it in with a suitable socket or using the big vice etc. If its not going to be possible I'll just book it in to be done. Thanks All.

He's not wrong, theres more to it doing it properly than most customers think I suspect. We watched across the street from our tree work as a bunch of guys jet washed a block paved drive and blasted all the sand out of it, cleared up got there money and buggered off. Id imagine they change their mobile number fairly often....

Chainsaw milling has its place. He's already got a Bandsaw mill so anything regular sized Im sure he will put through that and just mill oversized stuff with the chainsaw. I agree - its a long and tedious process but it is what it is. @doobin I would say you are welcome to try my lo-pro set up on your new saw. I leave the bar attached to the mill etc so its a quick swap over when i want it but mine is running on my MS660's and im sure Ive been told the bar mounts are different on the 880 / 881 - Im sure someone more learned than I on the topic will confirm or allay that. lo-pro is more efficient and ive not snapped a chain but they do stretch a hell of a lot and you need to take a link out after a while as the chain adjuster is maxed out. Thats even with running an auxiliary oiler. timber species makes a big difference on this too GB bars are good for milling. I re milled three largish boards yesterday that are 4 years old. needs must and it was enough for me to put the chainsaw mill away for another few months and forget how tedious it is 😆

Definitely. Tightly grained and has attractive grain too. Due to its growth habit bark pockets are a pain and you can waste a lot of some boards getting the good bits out. Wear a mask for the fine dust when flattening and finishing the boards. Apart from that it’s great stuff. It air dried very evenly and had less movement than most oak I’ve milled. 👍

Not forest no. Common in gardens and towns. Self seeds prolifically in the states they are suffering from a beetle that’s killing them off so they are felling them all and using the timber from the little I’ve seen. makes good decking and cladding etc. good weather resistance

It’s great timber. And the offcuts are one of the best firewood’s. I love the stuff. Give a crack. 👍

Robinia that one. Very durable. Not widely used over here but other countries like it for decking etc.

It is. But that isn’t sweet chestnut.

Satisfying for sure. Used a fair bit of my own on our house build. Doing a little commission for a customer atm. Took the tree down for her 4 yrs ago and milled it with the intention or her wanting garden furniture. Here’s the rustic table top. I left a waney edge on the bread board ends to leave more of a link to the tree she was sad to see go.

My 38 Rx that is

Im sure it’ll be just fine. Had this one 4 years with no engine trouble.