TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Just one question if I may; What will counter the weight of the cut timber when dragging it with a lightweight moped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Just one question if I may; What will counter the weight of the cut timber when dragging it with a lightweight moped? Can you expand on the question a bit please dave , I'm not quite sure what you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 minute ago, mel b3 said: Can you expand on the question a bit please dave , I'm not quite sure what you mean. The weight of the moped and the rider Versus the weight of the logs on the ground with a sling around them, either pulling twigs or moped not moving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 36 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: The weight of the moped and the rider Versus the weight of the logs on the ground with a sling around them, either pulling twigs or moped not moving? I have several versions of the moped idea . One of the ideas is to put a small amount of logs into a rucksack. That should be very easy , as I'm not riding up or down anything steep. Another idea in the running was a rotovator, pulling a small trailer or sledge , I wouldn't imagine that a small trailer would be much problem , especially when it's loaded and heading downhill , but , I would guess that it wouldn't have the power to pull a sledge given the power to weight ratio , Co efficient of friction , and all the technical stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, mel b3 said: I have several versions of the moped idea . One of the ideas is to put a small amount of logs into a rucksack. That should be very easy , as I'm not riding up or down anything steep. Another idea in the running was a rotovator, pulling a small trailer or sledge , I wouldn't imagine that a small trailer would be much problem , especially when it's loaded and heading downhill , but , I would guess that it wouldn't have the power to pull a sledge given the power to weight ratio , Co efficient of friction , and all the technical stuff. As I said earlier, even a 100 litre military bergan will hardly hold much and if it did you'd never pick it up. The rotavator has more credibility, although I think you'll have to fit a seat to get some weight on it and allow some purchase on the rough wet surface. I think you're going to have to buy a pony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 14 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: As I said earlier, even a 100 litre military bergan will hardly hold much and if it did you'd never pick it up. The rotavator has more credibility, although I think you'll have to fit a seat to get some weight on it and allow some purchase on the rough wet surface. I think you're going to have to buy a pony! I'll tell you as I've told Linda, we ain't gettin no oss 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, mel b3 said: I'll tell you as I've told Linda, we ain't gettin no oss 😆 Then your woodland will remain uncleared, cut them and drop them and leave them where they fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Then your woodland will remain uncleared, cut them and drop them and leave them where they fall. You give up too easily . The answer is definitely there , I just haven't stumbled across it yet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, mel b3 said: You give up too easily . The answer is definitely there , I just haven't stumbled across it yet . Oh I know what the answer is, there are two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Oh I know what the answer is, there are two! Two ponies 😊😊😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Two ponies 😊😊😊 1. Unfortunately I no longer have access to the Chinook Fleet. 2. Lots of timber across the floor of your wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Two ponies 😊😊😊 Stop encouraging him , between dave and Lin, I'll be setting up a sanctuary for crippled donkeys , and the carrot and straw hat bill will put me in the poor house 😅. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 How far are we taking straight line top to bottom? I still favour a drag line. You could split the drag into two or three or four sections and timber cut to length could be moved down hill along a fairly narrow path so very little damage to the environment. If it is as steep as you say then pulling the logs down could be done by hand and returning the hook back to the top would be just as simple. An A frame at each check point and just change over for the next pull. Your just not going to shift enough with a moped, whereas pulling full length sections down to the bottom and then logging them straight into a trailer would get the job done. I am sure there is sufficient timber suitable for the A frames in the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 But what will you build your first "A" frames with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 minute ago, mel b3 said: Stop encouraging him , between dave and Lin, I'll be setting up a sanctuary for crippled donkeys , and the carrot and straw hat bill will put me in the poor house 😅. Just a bit of job creation 😂 we need photos of the site and then in try PW style I’m sure we can come up with a plan I’m currently thinking of a big bonfire 🔥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 I've decided to try to get some pics up , you'll have to bear with me , because lin has to do the techy stuff for me. It might clarify what needs doing rather than my poor explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 17 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Just a bit of job creation 😂 we need photos of the site and then in try PW style I’m sure we can come up with a plan I’m currently thinking of a big bonfire 🔥 Well we have plenty of time until November the 5th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Well we have plenty of time until November the 5th! Fireworks 🤔😊 mels fireworks party has a ring to it this could be the most popular PW event of the year 😊 TC I think it’s a great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Another idea in the running was a rotovator, pulling a small trailer or sledge Just in case you hadn't seen them, these are quite common in mountainous countries This is made by a Swiss company Aebi and are known locally as Buuureporsche... Farmer's Porsches. Despite not looking up to much they work on surprisingly steep inclines as the CofG is so low, and can haul quite a bit, even though they're front wheel drive only As has already been mentioned, Honda Cubs and the like are now (in this country at least) collectors' items and priced accordingly. If you insist on a motorbike, get a Chinese scambler - a work colleague had a perfectly servicable one delivered for around the £650 mark, as a knock-down-kit on a pallet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 The Good Life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellors Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 How about a hot air balloon 🤔. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Fireworks 🤔😊 mels fireworks party has a ring to it this could be the most popular PW event of the year 😊 TC I think it’s a great idea Lets all meet at Mels wood, I can bring something explosive along! Just now, mellors said: How about a hot air balloon 🤔. Mel can supply the hot air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Just now, TIGHTCHOKE said: Lets all meet at Mels wood, I can bring something explosive along! All we need to get is food and alcohol to go with that what could go wrong 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Old farrier said: All we need to get is food and alcohol to go with that what could go wrong 😂😂😂 So let's hope we are out of lockdown for the party at Mels wood where we can consider the problem. Sink some beer and blast holes in the sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 2 hours ago, udderlyoffroad said: Just in case you hadn't seen them, these are quite common in mountainous countries This is made by a Swiss company Aebi and are known locally as Buuureporsche... Farmer's Porsches. Despite not looking up to much they work on surprisingly steep inclines as the CofG is so low, and can haul quite a bit, even though they're front wheel drive only As has already been mentioned, Honda Cubs and the like are now (in this country at least) collectors' items and priced accordingly. If you insist on a motorbike, get a Chinese scambler - a work colleague had a perfectly servicable one delivered for around the £650 mark, as a knock-down-kit on a pallet! this is very much along the lines of what i had in my head , id just need to cut down the trailer , and widen some of the sheep trails slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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