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Shredding bush and tree roots
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EggsOverGreasy
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It didn't fully register to me that this was a site for hobbyists. Thanks for the heads up.
My friend builds tools for his use so maybe making a small shredder like this isn't a big deal.
I'm interested in biomass reduction so I've not found a way to deal with roots and half-rotten logs.
This type of machine could deal with both of these...
And yes, I'm a total amateur. I'm looking to work on the family 17-acre forest... experimental silviculture projects.
TomSeller
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roadhunter
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I've run some dirt and occasional rocks through my pto powered hammermill, aka bearcat chipper/shredder. As mentioned the dirt and rocks are hard on chipper blades and although not good for hammers it's not the end of the world (unless you are getting lots of large rocks). As long as the rocks are smaller than the screen they will pass quickly. That will handle material up to about 2 inches as long as its not real long. Those shredders work great if you have a lot of small branches, mine will rip them right out of your hand.
For pure reduction using a leaf blower will make a burn pile go quick, much like an air curtain burner used in large scale biomass reduction.
If you are into utilizing waste this might be an option worth considering.
Backyard_Biochar
For pure reduction using a leaf blower will make a burn pile go quick, much like an air curtain burner used in large scale biomass reduction.
If you are into utilizing waste this might be an option worth considering.
Backyard_Biochar