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Making Sweet Chestnut laths
Acerforestry replied to Acerforestry's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Dave, oddly enough I messaged Olly recenetly on Facebook and he hasn't long replied. I'm pretty sure I have most of the required knowledge of using a cleaving brake etc but was particularly interested in preferred timber diameter for the blanks, and some other relevant info. The framing course sounds great, either UK or over there. Other comments above openspaceman, thanks -
I fancy a bit of a dabble at the above, having cut chestnut for years and just looking at some side hustle options. Looking at the search engines, info on producing them seems a bit scant, can anyone advise - is there a book or two out there that covers the subject?
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This item is SOLD
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I can ad a pic if required in the am, 2023 model used as backup saw, starts and runs and you'd expect£410
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Forestry employment issues
Acerforestry replied to Acerforestry's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
I possibly need to stress I'm not posting to instigate another thread about industry pay - unfortunately pretty much anyone in the south East will tell you that cutting sweet chestnut has never paid that well, if you are cutting for someone else. I'm merely asking where else they can advertise, I'm posting for advice on the basis I'm a member on here -
Forestry employment issues
Acerforestry replied to Acerforestry's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Due to demand this is constant, 12 months a year cutting. The current rate per acre is 2200 -
Forestry employment issues
Acerforestry replied to Acerforestry's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
You can do 200 per day but this is acreage rates and what you can do sq metre wise per day very much depends on the wood, and level of skill/enthusiasm of cutter. I will try the hand cutter fbook page thanks -
Torry Hill chestnut fencing are seeking hand cutters for sweet chestnut coppice mainly in more North Kent through to Maidstone area, occasionally elsewhere. Please call 01795 886020 immediate start available
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Let me clarify the thread title, I cut for one of the larger chestnut fencing suppliers in the UK and occasionally we need more people on the saws - I have placed ads for the company as I have been on here a while but on the last few occasions we have struggled to get response. I'm a realist and know the money is generally on domestic arb but where other than here and maybe Woodlots are they supposed to find cutters, any advice welcome cheers
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Thanks for all replies, i think as far as cut and weight go the Montbell look worth a punt, might even geta pair myself
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A forestry colleague who isn't Internet savvy has asked if I'll help him order a pair of decent light type A's and I suggested that as with a few of the other blokes, maybe Breath flex. I know opinions differ and some say they are rubbish but I haven't actually tried anything airer for summer use-problem may be that he's built like a prop forward and has already tried pfanner gladiator, too tight on the legs apparently. Which are roomier cut-wise the standard or Pro version, or can anyone suggest anything equally light, cheers
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Used as second saw commercially, not had massive amount of use as I've been away from usual work for 3 months. 18 inch bar, will need another chain soon. Collect in Kent ideally or can courier at a push£365
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Yes, probably a good call, has now gone to Haynes Agricultural for another assessment. Hope it's going well over there
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That has occurred with another 560 or 62 previously, and has also affected colleague's saws as well. Husqvarna seem to have dropped the ball somewhat in recent years, these are 900 quid units and you expect better really
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Do you repair saws? Could I send it to you. The dealers are not having much luck with it so nothing to lose.
