T_Dog Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I was out on a mountain bike ride and ran into a couple of fellows chipping up branches and leaves rather than burning them. My first thoughts were "Wow, this is surprising." Stopped to talk to them and apparently some guy is buying all the chips and mixing them into a super fertilizer that farmers want. Hopefully this will turn into a major enterprise that will lesson some of the burning that we see each year. Sure looks like a powerful unit! I'll include a photo of the place selling them in case anyone on TV in the CM area wants to pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenside Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 The ones that size are pretty expensive but there are several types of electric powered (and smaller) units around for about 7000 baht. They are about 2 - 3Kw and work well for garden waste and branches up to about 1.5 inches in diameter - a lot less noisy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 The ones that size are pretty expensive but there are several types of electric powered (and smaller) units around for about 7000 baht. They are about 2 - 3Kw and work well for garden waste and branches up to about 1.5 inches in diameter - a lot less noisy too. Will those smaller electric ones chip fibrous palm leaves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 The ones that size are pretty expensive but there are several types of electric powered (and smaller) units around for about 7000 baht. They are about 2 - 3Kw and work well for garden waste and branches up to about 1.5 inches in diameter - a lot less noisy too. Could you please provide more details about these, such as where they are for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naammanow Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Indeed Greenside, I also would be mighty interested in a chipper at a reasonable price, not just for me but also to share with the village. Details greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterisbetter Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Does anyone know of someone or some company which, for a fee, will chip wood you bring them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Does anyone know of someone or some company which, for a fee, will chip wood you bring them? That's what the machine in the photos was being used for. If I see them again, I will get a phone number for you. Hopefully other TV members can recommend a service as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterisbetter Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Does anyone know of someone or some company which, for a fee, will chip wood you bring them? That's what the machine in the photos was being used for. If I see them again, I will get a phone number for you. Hopefully other TV members can recommend a service as well. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMai2 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Wood chip cookies? Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotinsiam Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Does anyone know of someone or some company which, for a fee, will chip wood you bring them? That's what the machine in the photos was being used for. If I see them again, I will get a phone number for you. Hopefully other TV members can recommend a service as well. would my Wife fit into one of these? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Does anyone know of someone or some company which, for a fee, will chip wood you bring them? That's what the machine in the photos was being used for. If I see them again, I will get a phone number for you. Hopefully other TV members can recommend a service as well. would my Wife fit into one of these? Now don't be going all Fargo on us.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Here is another TV thread with more information on chippers and mulchers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackjones Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 It might be worth a trip to the agricultural fair held at Maejo University every year. This years one starts on the 1st December and lasts about 10 days. I have been to the last three and they have had a few woodchippers on sale and you get to see them working. I am looking for one for myself. It is also good for all sorts of gardening equipment, tools and plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 It might be worth a trip to the agricultural fair held at Maejo University every year. This years one starts on the 1st December and lasts about 10 days. I have been to the last three and they have had a few woodchippers on sale and you get to see them working. I am looking for one for myself. It is also good for all sorts of gardening equipment, tools and plants. jackjones... Thank You for the heads up as I always enjoy attending. Might be worth starting a new topic on it in the CM Forum as many like to attend. I thought it was CMU's turn this year though. Do you have a schedule of events or some firmer info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenside Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 There are several shops that carry them and I've list two that appear as the last index entries on my Useful Map. To the several people who asked, I know that sorting the index would be handy but I can't see that Google provides a way to do that apparently simple task. Anyone who knows better please PM me with the secret! I haven't tried, but I'm hoping that the 2.5Kw machines will cope with those tough palm leaves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackjones Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Just checked with the wife and the Maejo agricultural fair starts on the 1st December until the 11th. It is open all day until about 10.00 pm at night. They have previously had a section with lots of machinery like grass cutters, tractors, strimmers and woodchippers etc. Last year they were selling 4-stoke Makita strimmers for 2,900 Baht and I still kick myself for not buying one. The wood chippers I saw last year were petrol engined and quite simple. Unfortunately I can't remember the exact prices, although I can remember they seemed quite reasonable. It was also a good day or night out if you have kids, as there were a few attractions like paddle boats, bouncy castle, a snake show, rides around the area in little horse drawn carriages and lots of stalls selling clothes, food and toys. Hopefully it will be the same again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloody tiger Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 On 11/24/2011 at 8:24 PM, Greenside said: There are several shops that carry them and I've list two that appear as the last index entries on my Useful Map. 8 years later on and still a useful map ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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