Can anyone help me winch out large chunks of oak?

[pugwash]

Hey guys,

bit if a long shot, but I need to drag out some very chunky pieces of oak from a property in Camberly this Saturday- pretty much impossible by hand!

Would anyone be able to help with a winch by any chance- probably take two hours or so.

thanks in advance

James

 

[jonnyboy54321]

James
They wouldn't happen to be on T***ls Avenue would they??

 

[pugwash]

James
They wouldn't happen to be on T*k*ls Avenue would they??

Quite possibly

Why?

 

[jonnyboy54321]

I know someone with two 95's on that Avenue !!!!!!!

 

[Doodle]

If all else fails, I may be able to help - the winch is still plumbed into the 95 so it might as well have a last hurrah before I move it to the 100.

What sort of time? I'll check what time my house guests are planning to head off.

 

[jonnyboy54321]

No winch on either of mine, might have a wander along, no need for me to bring the car - Jane's old house is only a few doors down from us!
I do, however, have loads of ratchet straps down at the yard - wide long ones.
If you think you might need them let me know and I will get them back here.

 

[pugwash]

Hi Johnny and Doodle,

Doodle would be very grateful- not sure on time, we'll be there from aroun 9 until around 4-5 with a 2 hour break somewhere to drop a load back to base. Any help very very gratefully received.

Johnny- thanks for the offer but I think we're ok- we've got loads of strops, but i'm likely to trash a couple! You are very welcome to come and have a gander though- its all very comedy.

Thanks,

James

 

[Chas]

I've had to put off the Salisbury Plain trip so if you need a truck with a winch still I will be able to come along, you're not too far from me in Morden.

 

[Doodle]

Should be able to sneak a few hours around midday/early afternoon. The winch still has the steel cable on (have plasma for the 100) so perfect for some groundwork.

PM me your number and we can figure something out.

 

[pugwash]

Thanks guys, have PM'd you

 

[Gav Peter]

Don't forget to post some pics of the event chaps

 

[jonnyboy54321]

Don't forget to post some pics of the event chaps

That may be down to the bystander then

 

[Doodle]

This should be colourful, it's still fully stickered from the event in March

 

[clivehorridge]

mmm, this calls for some video clips methinks!

 

[jonnyboy54321]

mmm, this calls for some video clips methinks!

Too technical for me Clive!!

 

[Chas]

mmm, this calls for some video clips methinks!

After having to cancel the Salisbury Plain trip I will be able to help shift some trees. It's a lot closer to me than the Plain. Cameras packed, just need someone there to remind me to use them.

 

[jonnyboy54321]

Guys
Just by way of a tease......look at this:-


First load is away, check back later!!

 

[clivehorridge]

First of many I hope! Looks busy and somewhat technical!

 

[AndyCook]

ended winching some Huge treelogs/trunks myself today

elm trunks, about 1-2ft diameter and upto 30ft long.
used a snatch block as well to ease the load on the winch

 

[pugwash]

A massive massive thanks to doodle, Cossack and johnnyboy.

We spent the whole day dragging out pieces of 4foot diameter oak, four or five of which were well over a tonne, and got close to stalling a goldfish! Even double lined it was putting some load on.

There was no way that I could managed any of the work we did today without these three guys help, and they exemplify the best qualities of all the peeps on the landcruiser forum- heartfelt thanks from rob and I. Drew and chas stayed out in The pouring rain helping, and putting their winches to good use, Johnny even went out to buy us a new chainsaw blade from miles away.

It should go without saying that if there's any way we can reciprocate then please let me know.

Believe chas got some piccies - they won't look as impressive as the work actually was! I'm a big strong bloke and so,e f the pieces of wood I could barely move. I have a splitting axe , and even using as much force as possible, I still couldn't dent these things! No idea how we turn them into firewood