Kent Arboreal
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If you’re using a sharp saw then nothing should be slow to cut small diameter wood. If the chain falls off it’s either stretching (because it’s new or because it’s overheating due to lack of chain oil) or it’s the wrong chain. That said use a small bar in a tight area for max manoeuvrability. You’ve undercharged on the job plus if you’re charging that rate for what is turning into two days work then there aren’t two of you on it, so you’re swinging a chainsaw alone in a field. This all sounds terrifying!!!
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Absolutely you should!
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I hate it when you hire a new bloke and he calls in sick on day one. 9 out of ten does that. Or their nan has contracted a terrible illness or worse, died. That’s happened so many times that I’m starting to worry that working for me could be a serious risk factor for your elderly rellies!
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This was the big house with the paddocks next to the Indian restaurant at the top of the hill there. Removing about 15 self seeded elder from a neglected paddock.
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The hill top in Charing in Kent. Lovely part of the world.
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Been a wet and miserable day at times, and at other times gorgeous sunshine, but with views like this one who’d work indoors?!
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The job is hard work, but I wouldn’t trade views like these for the walls of an office.
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Sorry I just replied with a quote and no actual text. God I'm bad with technology! What I meant to say was, "great bit of kit that". But I think I've spoiled it now!
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I love these posts. I always think to take pics on the way home when it’s too bloody late!
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I pop mine on my Ifor as it does look a bit wibbly wobbly! Says off road use only which made me wonder if it was a bit unstable. but for chipping, excellent value for money!
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Don't get me wrong, mine will gobble through it like nobodys business, its putting too much through the chute at once it doesnt like. With other species it doesn't seem to mind as much, but with the conifers it seems to block easier.
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The smaller chippers dont like conifers much. They shred it into a fine dust that settles in the chute. Best way to avoid it is to make sure you don't put too much through at one time. Simple enough in theory, but the temptation always wins out in my experience!
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Looks like I’m spending the weekend trying to befriend a farmer!
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When I started out nearly ten years ago I worked out of home, as the business grew I needed more space so rented a garage, then as I found myself with more and more equipment I rented a shipping container as well. The business is still growing, I need even more space but can’t justify the expense of a proper industrial unit. It’s already a bit silly having gear dotted around three locations but as long as I’m organised it’s manageable, but a fourth would be impractical. Has anyone faced similar problems? If so do you have any suggestions?!! Thanks
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The Chainsaw of the Future to Arrive in May
Kent Arboreal commented on Steve Bullman's record in News
I'm always a bit put off by "electronically controlled" this that and the other. For some the fact that there's no carb and a bunch of electronic sensors probably sounds great, to me that reads more like "we've replaced something you understand and can easily fix or replace with something you have no hope of ever understanding". Just my 10 cents! It still looks impessive! -
Flange expander as felling wedge
Kent Arboreal replied to N1ck's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Interested to know how you got along if you decided to try this out. I'm not convinced but it's an interesting idea.
