Rough Hewn
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Stihl forest wellies are massively oversized. I’ve got size 12 feet and they fit in a size ten welly. [emoji106]
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A good bloke to work for too. Recommended [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106] -
I would strongly suggest a metal bench mounted grinder for milling chains. Uniformity of length and height as well as sharp is crucial. [emoji106]
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All solid advice guys[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106] The 241 is far too small to mill with, you will destroy it. 2” wood bends. You need a decent straight edge or it’ll all go to …. The 661 is good for milling, Get a 36” bar and a cheap Alaskan. You’ll get a max 28” cut. Stick with standard 3/8 chain. Lo pro is very delicate. A full skip chain will ease the load on your saw as well as being quicker to sharpen. Granberg chain is ok. I find it best to grind the cutting teeth top plate to 0 degrees, and the clearing teeth I drop lower than the cutters. You will need to sharpen your chain more frequently, it’s horribly blunt in the photos. [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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Site visit today… That’s me in the photos this time [emoji16][emoji106]
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3003 is the bar mount size. Correct for an 044.
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Big CC Chainsaws a thing of the past or will new models come out soon?
Rough Hewn replied to Jamie Jones's topic in Chainsaws
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Big CC Chainsaws a thing of the past or will new models come out soon?
Rough Hewn replied to Jamie Jones's topic in Chainsaws
Unless it’s in factory mint condition, About £2-300 And that’s being generous. [emoji106] -
How big a cant will it do? [emoji106]
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So Andy, Can you profile hardwood logs with it? I’m thinking sweet chestnut or oak heartwood? [emoji106]
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Personal opinion… Greatest film ever. Best fights ever.
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A good scuffle…
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Yeah, I think it’ll be an interesting one…[emoji848] [emoji106]
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I’m more worried about finding cannon balls! [emoji6][emoji106]
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Apparently it’s 7-8’ diameter and 20’ish long. It’s been estimated at 800-1000 years old.
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Got an interesting log coming up in early September. (That’s not me in the photo)
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That looks very very useful…[emoji848] [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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Ideally 20” plus. But some mills may use smaller. [emoji106]
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How to estimate a log's weight
Rough Hewn replied to Andrew L's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
When you start moving 2 ton plus logs be very careful. I’ve seen it go wrong in various ways before… I don’t trust winches near max payload either. Scary when it slips. Always factor 50-100% of weight of log in your moving. Ie have a lot of spare SWL. Seen a lot of bent ramps and a few very bent trailers…. Stay safe[emoji106] -
I thought the lack of hgv drivers was for two reasons… 1 we left the eu. 2 who’s stupid enough to invest in a career that’ll be gone in ten years with the advent of driverless vehicles.
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How to estimate a log's weight
Rough Hewn replied to Andrew L's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Nearly all fresh cut wood weighs approx the same as water. Your logs probably at least 2ton. If freshly felled. A tiny excavator won’t lift it. You could parbuckle it, But I would got someone who’s done it before in, as it can go wrong easily. I hire a hiab/crane wagon and/or a big loader (6ton) to move logs. [emoji106] -
Have you thought about driving for arb firms? You’ve already got saw experience. And you can reverse a trailer! How about your own truck? 🤷🏽♂️[emoji106]
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It’s blue though!!!🤣[emoji106]
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