A year ago, biologist E. O. Wilson and 100 other scientists co-signed a letter calling for a mini drill press moratorium on chip mills until a federal study is completed. their main concerns were disappearing hardwood forests, impacts on wildlife and waterways, and clearcutting.

besides its 74 percent fewer emissions, the strato-charged engine is 34 percent more fuel efficient than traditional two-cycle engines. it also weighs 5 percent less, which is key when the engine is powering a chain-saw on press the end of a pole that''s nearly eight feet long.red max''s spindle power pole saw carries the company''s one-year commercial warranty, and an drill press optional two-year warranty is available. in the industrial gases sector, praxair inc. saw a modest gain in profits while press air products and chemicals inc.''s earnings fell on weakness in chemicals. air products plans to restructure its operations with asset sales, plant closures and job cuts.air products posted a 13 percent decline in adjusted fiscal third quarter profits to $123 million (55 cents per share) on spindle 19 percent higher sales of $1.63 billion. the results exclude a charge of $96.6 million for asset disposals, facility closures and accruals for severance and pension benefits.

the setup lets him cover about 100 acres a day, "if you drill really stay after it and the conditions are right."hay wraps save timehay wrapping equipment is mentioned by several producers as a top management change."a 12-foot discbine press has reduced our cutting time in the hay field'' says keith mcconnell, owen sound, ontario, canada. "the best thing, though, is the new 648 baler we bought last year with the net wrap. i can''t believe how fast it is. it is like baling spindle with two balers."net wrap costs more up front," says mcconnell, "but it saves time, fuel, and wear and tear on our equipment."

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