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- an interview with a swamp logger - Devin Snipes

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Editors note pg 2 Index pg 3 Swamp Logging - Devin Snipes pg 5 Business - Divorce the old, grow the new pg 13 New Technology - Processor Head saw system pg 19 Career - 8 hours pg 25 Technical - Tigercat Turbochargers service tip pg 32 Sleep - what it reveals about your future success pg 39 Fitness - Build Magnificent Logger Shoulders pg 44 Top 8 Myloggermab Instagram Images pg 52 Stihl Gadgets for the modern logger pg 57 Manufacturers Sales Directory pg 64 Forestry exhibitions and shows pg 66 CONTENT This is a free magazine. Feel free to forward to colleagues and friends in the forestry industry

SWAMP LOGGING

DEVIN SNIPES

an interview with a swamp logger MYLOGGERMAG - SWAMPLOGGING - May 2018 SWAMP LOGGING

DEVIN SNIPES

n many eyes logging is danger- does a back flip thinking, why would ous, destructive, but at the same they even attempt that? time beautiful and exhilarating to watch. We speak to Devin Snipes, a swamp I logger to get a first hand glimpse into Creating the productive and versatile this fascinating world of logging. equipment that we have today, to handle the different types of wood and ap- Being a fourth generation logger Devin plications, took many years. Loggers Snipes came into the scene with the from old spent endless nights thinking tools and equipment to work with. of ways to get the wood to the hill. Devin came into the scene as a swamp logger. Each application needing a different machine that will provide a solution for When he graduated out of high school the many varying conditions we as log- in 2012 he needed to work so decided gers face. to call his grandpa (Mack Snipes). He owned Snipes logging, a low ground One such application that has been pressure logging operation. fascinating many loggers is swamp logging. At the time Snipes Logging moved on If you have any experience logging by average of thirty loads per week. This hand or machine on dry land, you would is a good number for the crew when have experienced the many challeng- considering the challenging conditions es this throws at you. When looking at they work in and also taking into con- swamp logging your mind once again sideration the many breakdowns they

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had to encounter throughout the week. straight forward for Devin so he decided to expand his skills and to grow his career in the logging industry.

A2Z forestry was the first company he applied to work for. Devin enquired for a position to operate some of the forestry equipment they had as part of their fleet.

A2Z forestry has been in the logging world for years. Devin’s boss (Ashley Olliff and Zach Olliff) has only been in the swamp 4 years prior to him becom- ing an employee of A2Z.

Swamp logging is often overlooked by many loggers as it is very costly, dan- Fresh to the scene Devin decided to gerous, and there is a massive lack of start out with the stress of cutting with people that can and who are willing to a hydro-ax 670 feller buncher. Since operate in such dangerous environ- then he never looked back. Operating ments. forestry equipment seemed to come Swamp logging also pose its own challenges when it comes to keeping your machines running.

When a machine breaks down or a hose burst while your tracks are buried in mud you cannot just stop and change a hose like you do on dry land logging. This is a whole different logging game and you have to make allowances for this.

You also have to be on top of your toes at all times when down chest deep in water and the disk of a 845 Tigercat is slinging wood up to the mat.

Note: The mat is the pathway that is laid underneath the machines, using logs etc to form a base for the machines - excavators etc to run to and throw through the swamp to en- able the cutting and removal of logs.

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To be a productive swamp logger Every move that the cutter will make you have to have on average two of has to be precise and fast. Building the each type of machine needed in a mat right and sturdy is the key to get- logging crew. This is the only way to ting wood out by shovel and skidder. have a fully functioning operation. Without the knowledge of how to build a mat right and sturdy could leave you In the starting line up is the track cut- stuck or worse without a machine. ter. Most swamp operations prefer a Tigercat 845 or the 860. To stay up in When picking wood up out the mat and the Georgia and South Carolina mud getting drags built a shovel machine is that these machines will encounter, ideal for these applications. these machines should be equipped with 36 inch pads with tri-rails for bet- They are strong and can stand up in ter tracking and low ground pressure. mud better than the cutter. 9 myloggermag may 2018 MYLOGGERMAG - SWAMPLOGGING - May 2018

A2Z had a 322c CAT outfitted with a of the best all purpose build skidder on heavy duty Rotobec grapple and grap- the market. ple saw. It’s was extremely handy when picking up storm debris and “The Tigercat 630 and 635 is balanced, cutting tops out of large oak trees. strong, fuel efficient, and has minimal break downs. In our arsenal we had a Not only is a shovel very important 635 bogie, 640 clam, and 545 CAT.” on the mat but it can also help out on Said Devin. the hill. When not picking up floating wood it can be used to load trucks and All these tractors played a key role used to process wood by the loader. in pulling the wood. You can keep a steady 18 loads a day at half a mile When you have to get large quantities with these machines in your crew. of wood out you have to depend on skidders. Devin Snipes is of the opinion that Tigercat, according to Devin, has one Tigercat is on top of the game and the

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250 trailer mount loader is essential when handling massive hardwood coming from the swamps. Outfitted with a CSI buck saw you can handle al- most any type of wood and specified cuts the mills require.

Trucking and trailers are very important for the transport of wood. There are only two hardwood mills in the lower part of this area that take logs. Most hauling is therefore a little over a hundred miles one way to the mills. Every cut and trailer loaded has to meet the specs to be accepted so you have to make every load count.

That being said swamping can be with water himself. Swamp logging is easy. Every day you are faced with a not for the everyday flat land logger. challenge that only the best can be put through. Swamp logging is something that should be recognized by all major Devin has seen machines turn over in equipment manufacturers when de- a second and he has been in the seat signing machinery. of a machine turning over and filling up Devin said:”John Deere and Caterpillar don’t yet have the equipment that will handle the environments that the swamps bring. Tigercat is just the number one preferred choice for owners and operators.” Swamp logging like any other type of logging is facing a hard time finding crew members. It is no wonder seeing the conditions you have to work in. For- get about clean cabs etc. This is mud, swamp water and challenges. But, being a swamp logger sets you apart from any other logger. It shows a character rarely found today. Swamp logging is a career path that will be securing an opportunity for any aspiring logger seeing that this is a niche segment of logging. - MLM - 11 myloggermag may 2018 QS450 Processor

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Logging has its challenges as we all manufacturers and most often the ma- know but it also has the most amazing chine gets the fault where it is actually opportunities for those who own log- the people behind the companies who ging crews. supply us these products that should be blamed. Our crews are made up with individuals and machinery and the same as each We, at MYLOGGERMAG, honestly feel person is different so is the machinery that this is the case in most cases as we use. we have now, after years of experience in this business, learned that there is As a logging magazine we get to travel rarely a better or worse machine in the and interview loggers and crew owners business of forestry per say... alike and so we get a very good picture True, some perform better than others, of the conditions to which each crew in but to a large degree only slightly. each area are subjected to. Not just in nature and the wood that There is one specific segment in the needs to be cut but also the area of forestry business that will make a prod- product supply and support. Each area uct have a perception in the eyes of the has its own challenges when it comes user as good, bad or average. to products and suppliers. That one defining segment is the rep- As with anything in life we all love and utation the supplier holds in terms of hate specific machines, people and customer relations and support. 13 myloggermag may 2018 MYLOGGERMAG - business - divorce the old , grow the new - May 2018

So this is where we as crew owners can apply some old age wisdom in making a decision to either switch or stay with a specific manufacturer. Wisdom that will ensure the next ten or five years that you spend with a machine will be a profitable and positive experience for your busi- Matt Lavis ness. NSW The wisdom that can be applied – Australia listen to what others have to say +61 447 888 702 about a product or company in your 8 Georgia Lane, Candelo, Australia, NSW 2550 specific area before you purchase. [email protected] SERVICE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN LOGGING CONTRACTOR We advise that you listen to what others have to say in your area for a reason. We have, as we have said, travelled the globe and we are amazed at how many different opin- ions exist for one specific product or service.

In one area a product will get a glowing review and in another the exact same product will be described The new management and staff did not as a disgrace to the forestry industry. have the same character, ethics and Same product, but this is the difference drive that the previous employees had. – the people who either sell or service this product is the difference. Within three months the competition People can either make or break a spe- started to infiltrate this previously im- cific brand of product. penetrable area. All this due to people who did not care We had the opportunity to see this about after sales service, product sup- unfold as one specific manufacturer port and customer relations. changed management in a certain What surprised us is that some of the area. In the past this product outsold customers continued to purchase the any other product and had glowing same product from the same company reviews. and for years they struggled, griped and complained about the service they It was difficult to sell any other prod- got. uct in this area due to the phenomenal reputation and momentum this compa- Was it worth for the “loyal” customer to ny had. Once management changed, keep supporting the supplier? some of the sales staff and service staff We can say that it was not worth the left and new employees were hired. pennies saved due to discounted sales

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techniques applied to keep the cus- as they stay. tomers on board. Machines broke down and no spares were available – It could be best described as someone production suffered and employees of who gets married, have very little satis- crews felt frustrated. faction in the marriage, gets a divorce And even though these customers and then get remarried with the same were let down by this company, what exact partner with the hope things will surprised us even further is that these get better. exact same customers continues to purchase this specific brand of prod- Really? Are we that naive as loggers? uct – why you may ask? – because the product is “good”. You are in this business to run a business not a loyalty club to people who These customers live with a hope and let you down. dream: “If the service from my supplier improves then I will have the best Sometimes it is worth pursuing some- product on the market.” Guess what... thing new, something different. When these employees, the ones who let you you make the decision to shift gears down and who do not have the ethics and go to another product, make the to support you as customers are there shift completely and do not go back to to stay. Your problems will stay as long the ex.

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How do you make the choice when you When you make a decision to look else- want to change brands? where then go elsewhere.

1) Ask around in the area to see Many times when you threaten to make what others are using. Even if it is the the switch the old supplier will up his same brand you are using now, listen game. But the character of the com- to what they have to say. pany or persons who let you down and which have lead you to the point where 2) If there is a specific product that you want to make a switch is still the you are interested in but it is not yet same. sold or used in your area then go to areas where they are being sold. Short bursts of good service will be Listen to customers who are using this only that – a short burst but soon after product. We have found that the first you will be back to square one. users of a new product in an area will normally get the best service as the When you divorce – divorce – an ex be- companies who sell these products are come an ex for a reason. still eager to develop their businesses into new areas. When multiple loggers talk about the same supplier in your area in exact- 3) Send your staff to conferences ly the same way – guess what – they and product demos. should be treated like an ex. Let them drive machines they never drove or used before. They may find You are not a saint who can change the the perfect match for what you need. character of others.

4) Don’t be scared to purchase something from a company who is new You did not start your log- or small in the country you have your ging business to teach operation. They may just be the best thing that suppliers how to support happened to you. Go and visit custom- and supply the logging ers who are using their equipment. industry, you started 5) Ask questions from people who your logging business to have switched to new products. They will have the best experience in sell wood. doing the switch. Make decisions that’s best for your business. The best decisions will Listen, learn and come down to this - choose companies and suppliers that will be loyal do not fear to you. Sometimes we stay loyal to a specific brand to the expense of true making a change. success in our own businesses. -MLM- 17 myloggermag may 2018 30years experience

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Mechanical harvesting has been around for years now. Most of these machines look alike, use similar systems and provide similar production lev- LESS IS els.

The improvements that can be made on each are still endless. new valves, new manufacturing MORE processes, new wheels etc are seen on a regular basis.

What seemed to have stayed the same has been saw systems used on these harvesters.

Until now! JPS are changing the perception that a saw unit can only be driven with a cyl- inderinder andand barbar pushingpushing thethe sawsaw bar through the log as it is be- inging cut.cut.

Here we have a look at a new saw system design using a rotary action giving better control and efficiencies. It is with great interest that we will be following this new 180° design in Saw technology.

JPS R5500 JPS Rotary Actuator • Reduced fuel consumption • Compact • Fewer split logs • Wear-resistant • Prolonged drive sprocket life • Uniform torque • Fewer instances of thrown chain • Integrated damping at end limits of travel Skrytvägen 9, SE-820 41 Färila, Sweden • More rigid saw bar • Hydrostatic bearings Telephone +46 65123000. Fax +46 65123002 • Reduced heat generation • No external lubrication required E-mail [email protected] • RPM’s reduced to half •

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LESS IS MORE Having cut the RPM’s to half, JPS have set a new standard for modern forestry operations by introduced a saw unit with unrivalled productivity and operating economy – Reduced M\LSJVUZ\TW[PVUSLZZOLH[NLULYH[PVUHUKML^LYZWSP[SVNZHYLQ\Z[ZVTLVM[OLYLHSILULÄ[Z

With the new R5500 saw unit, JPS have turned traditional The uniform chain speed and the more rigid saw bar make concepts on their head. By re-evaluating the design, JPS have J\[[PUNTVYLLѝJPLU[>OLU[LZ[LK[OL17:9ZH^PUN challenged and improved former technologies in several unit cuts up to 40% faster than its competitors. One of the ways. Instead of operating the saw motor at its maximum THQVYILULÄ[ZVMMHZ[LYJ\[[PUNHYLZPNUPÄJHU[SLZZZWSP[SVNZ SPTP[Z^OPJOSLHKZ[VYLK\JLKLѝJPLUJ`HUKOPNOOLH[ The smart design makes it possible to use a wider saw bar generation, JPS have lowered the RPM’s to half and tail with a more rigid saw bar, resulting in reduced oscillation. increased the torque by using a larger sprocket. The rigid structure of the saw bar enables the rails to be With a lower rotational speed and less heat generation, the THKLZ[PќLY^P[OV\[HU`YPZRVMJYHJRPUN;OLYPNPKZH^IHY WV^LYWYVK\JLKI`[OLO`KYH\SPJZ`Z[LTPZ\ZLKTVYLLѝJPLU[ has a 3-4 times stronger mounting over conventional guide Instead of being lost as heat generation, a greater part of bars. The unique bar mount can be unfastened with a single that power is now used to drive the saw unit. Validated screw and it is therefore easy to demount and turn. test have shown that the R5500 saw unit can reduce fuel consumption when harvesting by up to 15%. The fuel savings The R5500 features automatic chain tensioning. The optimized alone make the investment payback-time less than a year. chain tension, the more rigid saw bar and the large sprocket reduce downtime caused by chain slippage and bar defor- By not pushing equipment to the limit, the service life is mation. extended which means even lower operating costs, fewer disruptions and more productivity. The chain speed has been The JPS sawing unit has also been prepared for stump maintained by using a larger drive sprocket with 20 or 22 teeth. treatment in all bar lengths. The large radius also reduces sprocket wear out to a minimum. 0UZOVY[[OL9VќLYZ\UYP]HSSLKWYVK\J[P]P[`HUKVWLYH[PUN Additionally, as the sprocket is reversible, meaning the LJVUVT`^P[OHZPNUPÄJHU[S`YLK\JLK[V[HSVWLYH[PUNJVZ[ sprocket is double sided with two rows of teeth, you simply that far outperforms other systems. The JPS R5500 saw unit [\YUP[V]LYPMULLKLK17:[OLYLMVYLVќLYZHUPTWYLZZP]L increases productivity, reduces fuel consumption and cuts 5,000 hour warranty against wear-out of the sprocket. The down on unwanted split logs – in a nutshell, the technology smart design also enables a uniform and smooth cutting is the key to be successful in modern forestry operations speed when cutting logs. business.

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JPS ROTARY ACTUATOR When developing the R5500 sawing unit, JPS have also developed a completely new hydraulic rotary actuator that replaces the traditional saw bar cylinder. The actuator consists of only three parts and therefore VќLYZTH_PT\TYLSPHIPSP[`ÔPSL[OLTHPU[LUHUJL JPS R5500 with hydraulic motor requirements are minimal. The unique design is the central part of the R5500 concept as it serves as the mount for the saw unit in the harvester head. The motor is located on one JPS side, and the bar mount on the other. This means that they can be dismantled independently. The motor can be left untouched when replacing the bar holder, and vice versa to reduce down time. The rotary actuator features hydrostatic bearings [VLUHISL\UOPUKLYLKVWLYH[PVUVUHÄULVPSÄST NP]PUNP[JSVZL[VPUÄUP[LILHYPUNSPML>P[OPU[LNYH[LK dampening at the end of travel in each direction, mechanical stress on the bar and mount has been minimized further. JPS JW compared to conventional guide bars The JPS rotary actuator features uniform torque throughout the full movement while delivering high JPS R5500 34cc 40cc power in both directions. The harvester head hydraulics and control system controls the saw 5300 rpm bar pressure, speed and return bar speed. Saw motor cc 34 cc 40 cc All hose connections are safely protected in the Drive gear (0.404) Teeth 22 22 harvester head frame. There are no hoses or cables Max. flow rate1 l/min 186 219 in the saw box at risk of being damaged by twigs, underbrush or a thrown chain. The JPS rotary actuator Max. operating pressure2 Mpa 35 35 OHZUVL_[LYUHSTV]PUNWHY[ZZVP[Z\UHќLJ[LKI` 5800 rpm ice, hardened snow and miscellaneous debris. For Saw motor cc 34 cc 40 cc the harvester operator, this means increased productivity thanks to fewer interruptions to clear the saw Drive gear (0.404) Teeth 20 st 20 st box. Additionally, the absence of a cutting cylinder 1 Max. flow rate l/min 203 239 obviously means there is no cylinder rod can be Max. operating pressure2 Mpa 35 35 ILU[HZHYLZ\S[VM\UK\LSVHKZVYL_[LYUHSLќLJ[Z

1 Calculated at 40 m/second The smart design of the JPS rotary actuator and 2 Always follow the recommendations of the chain manufacturer its lack of protruding parts make it easy to mount in KPќLYLU[OHY]LZ[LYOLHKZ(ZZ[HUKHYK[OLHJ[\H[VY has a 90° operating angle, but this can be extended Cutting speed, cm²/sec R5500 to 135° for special applications. The rotary actuator is completely sealed against water and dust. JPS 1200 Conventional sawing unit 1006 rotary actuators feature an integrated swivel joint 1000 937 834 821 848 with dedicated lubricant and hydraulic oil channels. 800 719 738 632 The saw motor is mounted as a separate unit,

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MYLOGGERMAG - career - 8 hours - 8 hoursThat is how many hours a day we work on earning a living. 16 HOURS That’s the amount of hours a day we spend with those we work for - our loved ones. It is only the eight hours a day we work that we seem to give our best. The other 16 hours we just exist

Enrich your life by using the 16 HOURS to spend with those we love and be consciously aware that those are the hours that count as much as the previous 8 HOURS

25 myloggermag may 2018 MYLOGGERMAG - career - 8 hours - 8 For somehours of us, our working hours consist of an eight hour day. Yes we realise that it is the exception to the rule when it comes to forestry seeing the distances that we travel etc.

So adjust the hours you work per day and keep that in your mind.

Let’s say that we work 10 hours a day, which includes driving time etc. This will mean that if you focus on getting eight hours of sleep a day that you would still have six hours a day that you will spend with your loved ones.

Saying that we have six hours a day to spend with our loved ones is not what actually happens. We may be at home where our loved ones are but rarely do we actually spend time with our loved ones.

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What happens is we will start our days getting ready to go to work.

On our way to work our minds wander back towards our home life. We think about the things that are wrong with our relationships with our partners, our children and loved ones.

We take the stress and tension of our financial troubles with us to work and most of our day is spent thinking about the things that can be categorised as home life issues instead of focusing on work and the things that we need to focus on to improve our work life.

Our work day finishes and we start trav- elling back home. We now do a switch. Instead of spending time with our families and loved ones we spend our time thinking about The worst part of it is our bodies and how our day went at work. minds are in two different places at any We think about the troubles we had, one time. the colleague that seem to get on your nerves. You stress about your position Let us work with an example. in the group and your salary. You stress about what your boss think about you You are a logger and you start work and how your relationship with him is at five. You get up at four in the cold going. crisp mornings, getting dressed, wish- ing you could stay in bed for another It seems that we tend to exist with our hour or so. (You see, you are on your bodies in the worlds we have just come way to work and already your mind is from but when we are there our minds on home life.) shift to the other environment where we have just come from. Now you drive to work and you start thinking about your relationship with It is important to think about the issues your son, daughter or wife. You wish we have in the various areas that make things could be better and this thought up our lives and come up with solu- get stuck in your mind. tions for the things that are stressing us. The rest of the day while cutting wood The unproductive and negative side your thoughts constantly drift towards of this is that we seem to do only that. the troubles you are having with this We only think about what is wrong and specific relationship you thought of in what stresses us. the morning on your way to work.

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Your work day finishes and you are on your way home. You are now going into personal time and you will be in the house with the same person you thought of in the morning and who occupied your thoughts the rest of the day.

While driving home you start thinking about what your fellow logger told you during lunch time. How you hate working with this person and he gets stuck in your thoughts. Now you start thinking about your relationship issues with this person and the rest of the night you spend blabbering on about this guy to your partner.

No time is spent with the person who is in your home with whom you also have thought of that very same morning on issues with in terms of the relationship your way to work. between the two of you and who you And so the spiral continues, day in and day out. Always being in one place with your body but in another with your LOOKING mind. It seems that wherever we are we just exist and do not put our minds to work in the same place where our FOR bodies are. NEW Here is a better way to live. 8 Hours – this is the hours you spend at work. Not just in body but in both body EQUIPMENT? and mind.

Your thoughts stay with work, stay with GO TO your relationship and developing your relationships with those you work with in the woods. In the mornings when www.myloggermag.com you wake up you start getting ready for work and this is when you should start click on to focus on solutions for work, such as what you can do to improve your rela- Equipment Directory tionship with the colleague you do not get along with.

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During those eight hours you only do Only thinking about the problems will your best in the job you are hired to do. never result in solutions. Thinking of what can grow your life, ap- During breaks and interactions with the plying this knowledge and spending troublesome colleague you apply what time with our loved ones is what bring you decided to do to improve the rela- a richer more rewarding life for us as tionship with this specific colleague loggers.

Your work day finished. We are loggers, family oriented individuals. Loggers who care for those Now you drive home and you should around us, and because we care we shift your thoughts. give both the forest and our loved ones undivided attention when we are there You should start asking the question, in that specific environment. what can I do today with each of my family members that will improve my Do not just exist in one environment relationship. Maybe sit with my son and with your body and spend time in an- talk about his day. Go for a walk with other with your mind. Live with purpose my daughter and talk about the things and make a decision to be present with she is interested in. Have a quiet cof- your mind wherever you find yourself fee with my partner and ask how her or and do things that will improve your life his day was. and the lives of those around you.

Now your quality of life improved as you Now you stopped the habit of just ex- spend time in the appropriate place in isting – now you are living. both mind and body. It is also solution focused instead of only reflecting Give your loved ones the same atten- backwards on the problems you have. tion of growth as you do your work. hours - 8 hours sleep - 8 hours family - 8 hours work undivided8 attention with mind and body on each daily, will give you riches beyond your wildest imagination.

29 myloggermag may 2018 Trelleborg t418 tyre a solution for many

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turbochargers service tip what you need to know.

What you need to know about turbochargers. Maintenance and awareness to maximize service life and uptime and avoid costly failures.

– Jean-Marc (JM) Labelle P.Eng, service engineer

Turbochargers have been around increases, a greater amount of air is for many years and have become an forced into the engine and more horse- industry standard on most forestry power is produced. machines. A steel shaft mechanically links the The amount of exhaust on the hot side turbine to the compressor wheel and of the engine controls the speed of the effectively controls the volume of air turbo exhaust turbine. As the speed going into the cool side of the engine.

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Turbocharger speeds can reach well then circulates through the primary over 100,000 rpm. (outer) filter element. Then it passes With faster rotational speeds, there is through the safety (inner) filter and little room for error. Proper maintenance finally toward the turbo inlet. and operating practices can prevent To keep this system working efficiently, damage or premature wear. any debris accumulation around the pre-cleaner such as branches, snow, Air filtration and restriction dirt, mud or leaves must be removed at least every eight hours and more often Just as it is difficult to breathe when if working in challenging conditions. wearing a plugged dust mask, a turbocharger also relies on the cleanliness of This will help keep the turbo vacuum the air intake system to work efficiently. pressure within limits and lower the longitudinal strain on the shaft at high Air filtration is the first line of defence speeds, preserving the life of the for the turbo from dirty atmospheric seals and internal parts of the turbo. air, as it prevents contaminants from A plugged filter will cause the turbo coming into direct contact with the speeds to increase because there is compressor inlet. no load on the compressor and this in The outside air enters the pre-cleaner turn can cause the turbo to fail.

It is NOT recommended to CLEAN the filter.

ANY TYPE OF CLEANING IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PEOPLE, METHODS, TOOLS AND INSPECTIONS USED IN THE PROCESS.

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The air cleaner element should only be A clean rag can be used temporarily replaced when indicated by the filter to block the intake port but it is crucial restriction indicator, as opposed to that it is removed before reassembly. proactive replacement. The finest of dust, sand and dirt parti- Over-servicing may render the system cles can have a severe impact on the less efficient, as it relies on some filter turbo, causing pitting, scoring or even dust buildup to maximize the filtration total fracture of the compressor wheel capabilities. It is not recommended to fins that could result in catastrophic clean the filter. failure. Turbos are finely balanced. The There is a risk of contaminants reach- smallest of cracks to the assembly can ing the clean side of the filter and risk unbalance the system and accelerate of filter damage from high pressure failures. compressed air. Any type of cleaning is only as good as the people, meth- Cooling and lubrication ods, tools and inspections used in the process. A warm up is important before exercis- ing and it would only make sense to The secondary (safety) element should seek shade with a nice cold glass of never be cleaned, only replaced. water after running in hot weather.

If you decide to clean the filter, first do a The same goes for your machine. The visual inspection. If there is any damage oil must be warmed before working the to the filter body, gaskets or end plates, machine and the turbo must be allowed the filter should be discarded. Always to cool before shutdown. clean the filter in a clean environment and repackage the filter immediately after the Proper lubrication is essential to cool cleaning process. the turbo. Remember, it can spin over 100,000 rpm. Turning off the engine Limit cleaning to a maximum of three right after working the machine hard intervals and always refer to the filter means the lubricating oil flow by the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning pump will be turned off while the turbo practices to safely execute the task. is still spinning at high rpms for several minutes. Some key points to remember: With no oil, there is no way to quickly * Pressure should not exceed 30 psi remove the heat. This can cause pre- when using air mature wear to the shaft, bearings and * Direct the air from the clean side seals and shorten the life of the turbo. pointing out * Do not allow the nozzle to contact The same can happen by not allow- the filter media ing enough time for the oil to warm on startup. Keep the filter replacement procedure brief to prevent any contaminants from Cold oil moves more slowly, delivering entering the intake system. inadequate lubrication to the bearing. 34 myloggermag may 2018 MYLOGGERMAG - technical - tigercat turbochargers service tip -

As mentioned, proper maintenance gasses and have been designed and procedures will help extend the life of manufactured specifi cally for the the turbo. application with proprietary materials to work in unison with the rest of the The tolerances within the rotating system. Filters with specifications unfit parts of the turbo are very small and for the applications can have a nega- rely on good quality oil to keep all tive impact on the overall performance. parts moving flawlessly. Some of these include blow-by gas flow Always remember to replace the oil at rate, crankcase pressures, filter poros- the recommended service intervals or ity and reduced service life. even sooner if there is a risk of con- tamination. Dirty engine oil can quickly reduce overall life as it permanently scores the bearings and shaft. These imperfections in the surface of the material then leave room for further contaminants to settle and accelerate wear on the parts. A rough surface also restricts oil flow and its ability to remove the heat.

Crankcase ventilation – CCV

During the combustion process of the engine, there are combustion vapours (blow-by gas) that escape past the pis- ton rings into the engine crankcase and mix with the oil vapours. To prevent over-pressuring the sump, these vapours are filtered from the oil and I see oil at the turbo returned to the turbo inlet pipe, while re- turning the condensed oil to the sump. Seeing some oil at the turbo is normal – the combustion vapours directed to the On Tigercat FPT 6.7 and 4.5 litre engines, intake can be mixed with some residual the CCV upper case filter is located di- oil that is usually burned during engine rectly above the engine flywheel housing combustion. Some of this oil can settle and is specifically designed to match the in the pipe just before the turbo inlet engine. and as such, it is normal to see oil in For this reason, only Tigercat branded small quantities. filters should be used. A filter that looks What is important to remember is to the same does not necessarily mean it is replace the CCV filter at the recom- the same. CCV filters have a specific oil mended service interval with a Tigercat separation media to control the blow-by branded filter. 35 myloggermag may 2018 MYLOGGERMAG - technical - tigercat turbochargers service tip -

This often neglected filter plays a very ated from the oil mixing with the fuel and important role. the air during the combustion process Incorrectly servicing this component can cause severe damage and has the can result in fi lter saturation and allow potential to bend the connecting rods oil to build up at the turbo compressor resulting in an engine replacement. inlet and outlet. The oil can also contaminate exhaust This reduces engine performance and catalysts, resulting in extensive repairs. turbo boost pressure due to the restriction on the compressor wheel caused Education is the key to success. by coking and can negatively affect components downstream of the turbo Make sure that everyone on the crew exhaust. Left too long, this can lead to knows how and why the system works. turbo failure or even engine failure. It can positively influence and motivate the team to use best operating practic- Tricks and awareness es, perform correct maintenance procedures at the required intervals and Just as monitoring the fuel, engine speed to have an awareness of potential is- and oil gauges is second nature when sues. driving your car, keeping an eye on This will go a long way in keeping the the machine’s boost pressure can help engine and turbo system working catch any concern in the early stages. flawlessly. Should the boost pressure appear to be low or drop suddenly, the operator should be proactive and adjust/ investigate accordingly.

Since it is easily accessible and fastened SCOTT HOLMES MECHANICAL with only four bolts, the turbo is often SERVICE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN LOGGING CONTRACTOR replaced prematurely in a low boost pres- Tel. +61 427 477 740 sure event. [email protected] Some factors to review and consider beforehand are loose or worn charge air connections, restricted air filters, blocked precleaners, saturated CCV filters and worn gaskets between the turbo and intake/exhaust manifold.

In an event where the shaft or compressor wheel breaks, the turbo boost pressure will decrease significantly. At this time, stopping the engine immediately is crucial as continuous operation 3 Rose Smith Ln can allow a large amount of oil to reach Muckadilla the engine intake and enter the cylin- Queensland der chambers. Australia The significant amount of power gener- http://www.scottsmechanical.com.au 36 myloggermag may 2018

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Your sleeping habits may reveal more about your potential to reach success as a logger than you may believe...

This article investigates and reveals where you are in your journey as a successful logger by looking at how you view sleep

The topic that very few of us want to In this section we want to discuss sleep discuss – sleep. but from another point of view. We want to discuss the reasons why we do not First because we think we have heard make time for sleep. it all. We know we need eight hours sleep a This section about sleep may reveal night and we know there are many ben- something about your life that will, if efits to getting proper sleep. We have you see the why behind why you do not all the knowledge to sleep and still we make time for sleep, set you up for a do not make time for sleep. more successful life...

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Sleep could also exhilarate the rate at It is most definitely not done because which you reach success so please of a positive attitude of sleep is time I take the time to read this article as it dedicate to prepare me for success. may give you keys to exhilarate your opportunities for success as a logger. This is very revealing of where you are in life and it will pay to stop here for a One of the biggest reasons why we do minute and discuss this. not make time for sleep is quite a simple one. If sleep is one area that you do because of a feeling that it is an area that you Time:- sleep takes time. MUST do then it shows you have not yet fully taken your life into your hands. We seem to think that sleeping is a use of time that could have been used for It should instead be something you do something else. We fall asleep in front because you have made a mature de- of the TV or while reading a book. cision that this is something you do to prepare for success. It is rare to hear of anyone who go to bed for the sake of going to get a good Look at the reason why you go to sleep night’s rest. and think: - based on what you know The reason why most of us still get now, have you really taken full respon- some sleep is we think we “must” sibility to make sure that you are going go to bed because we have to work to be the best you can be in life? tomorrow. We need to go cut logs, operate a If you know that running five miles a machine etc. Very few go to bed day will make you one million dollars because of thoughts on the benefits of you would do this correct? sleep. If you knew that running 5 miles a day will extend your life by ten years you will do it We sleep because of the fear of being correct? late for work or a fear that you may fall asleep at work etc. All of the above shows that you want the benefits of the 5 mile run so you make this a priority in your life.

I want to be a millionaire and for this reason I make running a part of my life. Our sleeping hour is So why have you not yet made sleep a driven by a fear rather part of your life? than a Few people run because of the fun of mature decision about running. They run because of the ben- what you do for you. efits it gives. Sleeping is the same. You do it for the benefits.

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Here are the benefits of getting good quality and enough sleep:

1) It improves memory, improves attention span and boosts creativity 2) You live longer, lowers stress, you get sick less 3) More energy and more stamina 4) Helps maintain a healthy weight 5) Avoid depression

Many of us struggle in life to pay atten- cannot seem to get the answer as to tion, get ahead or to stay healthy. We why? Feel you are getting older and are stressed to the max and we battle time is running out? with our weight. We feel a constant tension as we feel Look at the benefits: that our time is running out. Sleep will improve your creativity and Sleep will improve all of the things we so you will be more likely to think of so- feel we lack in life. lutions for your business or how to start your own logging business when you Want your own business? What to start get enough sleep. that logging business but just cannot come up with ideas how to? Struggling You will live longer so you will actually to remember things at work and so you gain time. You will have more energy cannot get ahead in your career as a and stamina so you will enjoy the things logger? Feel down all the time and just you do in life more.

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This is the life I want as a logger:

I want my own business. I want to use strategies that will set my business apart from the competition. I want to enjoy life and have a quality life. I want to stay fit, keep my health in control and spend more time being healthy than get sick. I want energy, stamina and enjoy the things I do for my business, my career and my life.

I get all of this because I have taken my So, the question is... are you going to life in control. continue to do things because of a fear Listen to what we are saying here. I did of being late, falling asleep at the wheel not say I get all of this because I de- or are you going to stop for a second cided to get sleep. and decide:

Sleep is just something you do once I am going to be the best I can you have made a decision that you will be and because of this I will be the best you can be. You then put in place everything you need to do to ensure I give myself the best help you be the best you can be and opportunities to succeed. making time for sleep and creating an environment for good quality sleep is One of the things I will do from now one part of what you put in place to en- on is make time for sleep as I have sure you are the best you can be. decided to be the best I can be.

as a logger I create my success with one habit of success at a time

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SHOULDERS

44 myloggermag may 2018 MYLOGGERMAG - fitness - magnificent shoulders - Building LOGGER shoulders

Nothing will say you are a logger more than well built shoulders. Width and full bodied shoulders shows you can carry your weight. That you do not muck around with heavy stuff – the stuff we carry around – chain saws – trees – logs – anything that needs carrying.

Shoulders are the easiest muscle group to get shaped in the body of a logger. It does take some work but again this sets you apart from the rest. You will be recognised as someone who can persevere through pain and get stuff done.

There are four basic exercis- exercise set that consists of es that you will need to do to more than one set. build all four of the main muscle Supersets can either be going groups that forms a really good from a heavier to a lighter weight shoulder fit for a true logger. or combining exercises for a muscle group. Yes our shoulders differ from the We will be combining all four humans around us – we are log- exercises and call that a set. gers – if you wanted to be like You will do three sets and each everyone else then what are you exercise should be aimed for 25 doing in the forest? reps. Nothing less. If you have to lower the weight, cry while Here is how we will do it. It is not you finish the exercise, pull fac- for the weak at heart. If you are es, whatever – do it but aim for a bit on the soft side then start 25 on each exercise. as a softy and cry if you want to while doing these exercises but Before you do these exercis- man up until you can no longer es why not take a selfie: - yes be classified as a softy. a selfie without your shirt on to see how you have grown. Shoulders are perfect for supersets. Supersets for those A selfie if you don’t know what it who do not know what it is, is an is is a photo of yourself.

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i want to see what happens if I dont MYLOGGERMAG - fitness - magnificent shoulders - We are not trying to imply you are not smart enough to know what a selfie is – we just know that loggers get on with the job and cut logs.

Selfies are normally reserved for office staff who take pictures next to the water cooler – and wait here is a selfie of me next to the coffee machine etc.

Loggers will do it for measure- ment to make sure we grow logger shoulders – like loggers from old.

Take the selfie and lets get on with it.

The four exercises are:

- Front dumbbell raises - Side dumbbell raises - Back dumbbell extensions - Shrugs

You will need either a dumbbell or a plate that weighs from 5kg to 15kg. It all depends on what weight you can handle. Yes 2kg will also work if you start out, but don’t hide in private until you can at least lift 5kg during exercises. Be proud that your are doing something to get the logger physique going for you.

The exercises are fairly simple to do and do not need a lot of explanation.

See page 49.

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The front alternate dumbell raise

The front alternate dumbell raise is a fairly simple exercize. Take a shoulder width stance. Hold onto the back of a chair with the one hand and hold a dumbell of your chosen weight in the other hand. Raise the dumbell straight ahead to shoulder height. Complete 25 with the left hand and then switch sides. Do only one set on each side and then move on to the side alternate dumbell raise immediatly.

The side alternate dumbell raise

The side alternate dumbell raise is done exactly the same as the front raise. One hand at a time with feet planted shoulder width apart. Complete 25 reps on one side and then switch to the other side. Do only one set and then go to the the back side alternate raise on page 50. 49 myloggermag may 2018 MYLOGGERMAG - fitness - magnificent shoulders -

The back alternate dumbell raise The sback alternate dumbell raise is done by lying face down on a bench. Raise a dumbell to the side alternately with the left and right should with the arm straight to the side. Complete 25 reps on one side and then switch to the other side. Do only one set and then complete shrugs as described below.

The back alternate dumbell raise Shrugs are simple. Hold a dumbell in each hand and shrug - as if saying”I don’t know with a shrug ges- ture.”

Do 25 reps and go back to page 49 as we will start all four exercises again for the second and third set. 50 myloggermag may 2018 MYLOGGERMAG - fitness - magnificent shoulders -

Complete one set of each of the exercizes described above. As soon as one set is completed move on to the next exercize without resting inbetween.

Once you have worked through all four exercizes take a 2 minute well deserved break.

Start again for the second and third set.

We suggest you do shoulders at least twice a week to get te best growth from your shoulders.

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Made from cow hide leather, STIHL DYNAMIC work gloves have an ergonomic curved design for better grip, higher comfort and reduced fatigue. An elastic cuff supports the wrist and prevents dirt or chips from entering the glove. Cut protection level Class 1. Ideally suited to top-handle saw users, tree care professionals, forestry workers and landscapers or demanding land and homeowners. 58 G myloggermag may 2018 MYLOGGERMAG - stihl gadgets for the modern logger - HELMET Particularly light safety helmet made of poly- carbonate for working in trees and on the ground. Integrated retractable safety glasses, integrated hearing protectors with cord, 4-point chin strap, 6-point inner fit- tings, headband adjust- able by ratchet, reflective sticker. The safety glasses are tested to EN 166, ear plugs to EN 352 and helmet to EN 397

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Woodprocessing in Lviv is a trade fair for the forestry and a major meeting place for users of forestry machines and their suppliers.

The exhibition combines innovation with tradition, it will shown be the latest developments in equipment and processes in the forest and tim- ber industry.

The Wood processing will take place Fair organizer on 4 days from Tuesday, Gal Expo 22. May to Friday, 25. May 2018 Ulitsa Vynnychenka 30 in Lviv. 79008 Lviv, Ukraine Tel: +38 (0)32 2949112 Fax: +38 (0)32 2971756

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Ligna at Hannover Exhibition Center is every two years the meeting place number one of the wood and forestry industry. Exhibitors from all over the world showcase their latest products and technologies in the areas of forestry, sawmill technology, solid wood processing, wood panel and veneer production, wood crafts and furniture manufacturing.

Fair organizer Deutsche Messe AG The Ligna will take place on 5 days Messegelände from Monday, 27. May to Friday, 31. 30521 Hanover, Germany May 2019 in Hanover. Tel: +49 (0)511 890 Fax: +49 (0)511 8932626

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WoodEx for Africa is an exhibition for professionals in the wood and wood processing industry in Africa.

This exhibition is communication and information platform in the industry and offers the exhibiting companies the opportunity to present to an audi- ence of experts here.

Visitors can find out here in depth and comprehensive information on Gallagher Convention Centre, the latest developments, trends, ser- 19 Richard Drive, Midrand vices and products in various fields. Johannesburg, Gauteng, The WoodEX for Africa takes place South Africa for the 5th time on 3 days from Wed., 11.07.2018 to Fri., 13.07.2018 in www.woodexforafrica.com Johannesburg.

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Interforst Munich 18. - 22. July 2018 | International Trade Fair for Forestry On the Interforst, International Trade Fair for Forestry and Forest Technol- ogy with Scientific Conferences and special shows, exhibitors from many countries show the latest forestry equipment and services around the theme of forest and wood. Fair organizer Messe München GmbH The Interforst will take place on Messegelände 5 days from Wednesday, 81823 Munich, Germany 18. July to Sunday, 22. July 2018 Tel: +49 (0)89 94920720 in Munich. Fax: +49 (0)89 94920729

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WoodTech Rotorua is a 2 day event being held from 18th September to 19th September 2018 at the Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre in Rotorua, New Zealand. WoodTECH Events provides an independent platform for companies to evaluate the very latest in wood processing and manufacturing technologies, innovations and techniques from around the globe. Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre 18-19 Sep 2018 Rotorua, New Zealand Distinction Rotorua https://fiea.org.nz/woodtech/ Hotel & Conference Centre Rotorua, New Zealand

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EXPO FORESTA 10.10.2018 - 12.10.201 The EXPO FORESTAL, to be held at Guadalajara Exhibition Centre on sixteen thousand square meters, has three main topics: Biodiversity, Technology and Productivity. It is aimed at all the sectors of the forestry industry offering product presentations, negotiation possibilities and marketing at the national level. Expo Forestal will host conferences, thematic Fair organizer forums, business encounters, commer- E.J. Krause de Mexico, S.A. de cial presentations as well as an exhibi- C.V. tion floor with technological offers. Av. Insurgentes Sur 664 - Piso 4º Col. del Valle The EXPO FORESTAL will take place on 3 03100 Mexico City, Mexico days from Wednesday, 10. October to Friday, 12. October 2018 www.ejkrause.com.mx in Guadalajara.

FORSTlive

29. - 31. March 2019 | Forestry trade fair

FORSTlive in Offenburg is one of the leading demo shows for forestry technology, wood energy and bio- mass in Germany. Numerous exhibitors are present in the various exhibition halls and a large outdoor area with a broad range of current offer- Fair organizer ings. Messe Offenburg-Ortenau GmbH Schutterwälder Str. 3 The FORSTlive will take place on 3 77656 Offenburg, Germany days from Tel: +49 (0)781 92260 Friday, 29. March to Sunday, 31. Fax: +49 (0)781 922677 March 2019 in Offenburg www.messeoffenburg.de

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