Moose McAlpine
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Rental of large saw (and maybe operator) - Potters Bar
Moose McAlpine replied to Mike F's topic in General chat
I'll give you a call in a bit mate. Got Husky 3120XP and 395XP with 36" bars on both. -
Rental of large saw (and maybe operator) - Potters Bar
Moose McAlpine replied to Mike F's topic in General chat
When are you doing it? I'm not far and i have two big saws with 36" bars. -
There's another one on there now. Yeah, i did ok with mine and it was only half an hour away. It's pretty much new, and sees little use. I was talking to a mate recently about importing some new 395s and 3120s, may do that some time if there's any demand.
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There've been a few on eBay lately, they do crop up from time to time. I think it was either 700 or 900, not sure. Came with a 36" hard-nose bar, 2 chains. Saw had been used once to cut down 3 trees. Practically brand new. I think it's a 2017, not sure off-hand.
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Nah, i'm keeping it. It has its uses despite being a big fat heavy thing.
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I've only used it a couple times, for cutting big stumps low and for ringing up a couple big stems. Partly using it for the sake of it. Got a 395 to use instead next time.
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Yeah, it's a pretty miserable thing to use really. Not impressed, shouldn't've bought it.
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Bloody hell! Is that what they use? I bought a 3120XP for milling, which i kinda regretted the moment i paid for it and picked it up off the ground, discovering the damn thing weighs about 15kg fully dressed. I knew it was thirsty but 2 tanks per slab might make it completely uneconomical for me. ?
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Firm i'm doing work for has a number of grinders, some DanEquips, an old twin-wheeled Vermeer with hydraulic slewing head, a wheeled Rayco and a Bandit ZT. The Bandit is the most-used by far and by all acounts a very good machine. I recently replaced the cutting wheel due to oval'd holes but it's worked hard. It's tracked, very narrow, fits through most doorways. I'm told it's about £16k, but they rate it very highly at this firm.
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What's that saying about low expectations and disappointment? ?
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Errrrr.. yes it does. And my T525 has the same.
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Hooooooly shit. ?
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Should have 2. A metal wire clip for the strop and a rigid plastic one to clip onto your harness. (My used T540 came with plastic one not fitted.)
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Ah, i see. This was not mentioned in what i read on the subject. Seems a very odd and specific set of laws. But apparently there to prevent illegal logging.
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Spot on. New engines running at idle too long results in "cylinder polishing" where the bore becomes too smooth, doesn't retain oil film and then results lower compression, premature wear, etc. (And high oil consumption in pressure-lubricated engines.) While new engines shouldn't be excessively revved, they also shouldn't be babied too much. The rings need to be seated to the bore so the two bed in correctly together, this needs higher cylinder pressure so it needs some load on it.
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I had a quick Google and apparently you can have a bigger saw, but you need a permit from the forestry department. Seems that they need proof of address, copy of you ID, small fee, etc and two weeks later you get a permit. Saws you buy get registered to your permit by serial number. Also, the permit is for you, you cannot lend a saw out. Husqvarna Thailand list a 395XP with 30" bar on their website, so big saws are readily available, you just need to get the permit prior to purchase.
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My thoughts exactly. Wanting to winch it over suggests it needs to go in a certain direction, so away from something important or valuable. I agree with others saying leave it to a professional, but at the end of the day it ain't my house it's going to land on..
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Been there, done that. Used to work for the AA!
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"Energy efficient" Like removing the hopper to change flywheel bearings:
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I'll get the number off my mate for the guy who owns that yard and i'll PM it to you. Finished fixing some trailer brakes today, among other stuff. Can't be bothered to jack it up? just use the 9 tonner with the log grab!
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Closest i know that's suitable is Gerard's Cross, M25 J16/M40 J1A.
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Not really, place is a mess. Mountains of woodchip and logs. What is it you're after, storage or workspace? Any particular area?
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I live near Brent Cross but i'm currently working for a firm right by Heathrow, mostly fixing their machinery. (Mechanic by trade, trying to switch.)
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Good to hear! I've only started it up and not cut with mine yet, but itching to have a go. Place i'm working at has a whole load of 201Ts and i can't say i like the feel of them anything like as much as the 540. Also the starter "feel" of the 540 is much smoother. That baby T525 is a lovely little saw, nicely balanced and has plenty of power for something so small and light.
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It's good to learn the principles and methods for cutting first, which is much easier and safer with a silky. Toppies are a bit intimidating when you're starting out too. The quiet is nice too! Nice to not need ear defenders and be starting a saw every other minute. Where are you based, Gavin?
