Has spring arrived for enquiries?

[Shane]

I recon I had about 5-10 calls between December and last week.

Luckily I'm booked into March but it always happens and I'm getting used to the 'winter drought'.

 

Now the weather has lightened up my phone hasn't stopped ringing these last 2 days. Its like the monsoon - someone throws a switch and it goes crazy.

I've got more quote visits to do in the next few days than December/January combined.

 

Do you guys find such a dramatic seasonal fluctuation?

As long as you know the calls will come you can stay calm and not feel the need to offer stupid quotes for the few calls you get in winter (but that was another thread).

 

Heres to better days!

[Stubby]

I recon I had about 5-10 calls between December and last week.

Luckily I'm booked into March but it always happens and I'm getting used to the 'winter drought'.

 

Now the weather has lightened up my phone hasn't stopped ringing these last 2 days. Its like the monsoon - someone throws a switch and it goes crazy.

I've got more quote visits to do in the next few days than December/January combined.

 

Do you guys find such a dramatic seasonal fluctuation?

As long as you know the calls will come you can stay calm and not feel the need to offer stupid quotes for the few calls you get in winter (but that was another thread).

 

Heres to better days!

 

Got nothing at all . Not worked for a week and a half .

[Stubby]

And I'm only 20mins away from you !!!

[Shane]

And I'm only 20mins away from you !!!

 

Stubby,

Maybe the folks in Worthing are quicker to get out in their gardens

PM me your details, if it starts getting silly I'd rather refer them to someone on here than just turn them away.

That would be a nice problem to have wouldn't it .

 

Good luck -

[Stubby]

Stubby,

Maybe the folks in Worthing are quicker to get out in their gardens

PM me your details, if it starts getting silly I'd rather refer them to someone on here than just turn them away.

That would be a nice problem to have wouldn't it .

 

Good luck -

 

Yea that would be a nice problem . We are " South Downs Tree Care " But hey you look after yourself bud ! Just in case .... Me , Andy 07976964982 or Steve 07960464871 . Thanks Shane you are a trooper !

[defenderjack]

too true shane , and then when you do get a job job you have to re-book cos of the sodding rain , i think every one has different times of year they get quiet , but your right as far as staying calm and waiting for the calls !:thumbup1:your be pleased to know your old chipper is still going strong !

[Shane]

too true shane , and then when you do get a job job you have to re-book cos of the sodding rain , i think every one has different times of year they get quiet , but your right as far as staying calm and waiting for the calls !:thumbup1:your be pleased to know your old chipper is still going strong !

 

Thats good news! That engine should go on for ever. I hope the flywheel bearings are behaving themselves for you.

 

Are you still into the landies?

I finally put a 300tdi motor in mine, well pleased now.

Look after yourself and stay chilled.

[defenderjack]

Thats good news! That engine should go on for ever. I hope the flywheel bearings are behaving themselves for you.

 

Are you still into the landies?

I finally put a 300tdi motor in mine, well pleased now.

Look after yourself and stay chilled.

 

yes shane bearings are behaving nicely ! although i did spend this afternoon drilling out a rounded bolt on the blades ! ive gota change then for the alan key ones those torx ones dont last too long , and yes still a landy nut cant go wrong with the 300 , although ive not had a cracking week as i serviced it last week and when i changed the airfilter a washer fell off and ended up inside the new one and got drawn into the turbo and blew it up ! it was a horrible noise to say the least ! back on the road now though so all good

[Shane]

yes shane bearings are behaving nicely ! although i did spend this afternoon drilling out a rounded bolt on the blades ! ive gota change then for the alan key ones those torx ones dont last too long , and yes still a landy nut cant go wrong with the 300 , although ive not had a cracking week as i serviced it last week and when i changed the airfilter a washer fell off and ended up inside the new one and got drawn into the turbo and blew it up ! it was a horrible noise to say the least ! back on the road now though so all good

 

Dont use allen bolts, they round off even easier than torx ones - thats why TW use torx bolts.

 

I'd say change the bolts whenever you put NEW blades in.

I used to clean the heads with a ground down chainsaw file (point handle end) picking out the crud then a blast with the air line.

Always give the torx bit (half inch drive) a tap with a pin hammer prior to undoing - never had any problems.

 

Have fun!!

[defenderjack]

Dont use allen bolts, they round off even easier than torx ones - thats why TW use torx bolts.

 

I'd say change the bolts whenever you put NEW blades in.

I used to clean the heads with a ground down chainsaw file (point handle end) picking out the crud then a blast with the air line.

Always give the torx bit (half inch drive) a tap with a pin hammer prior to undoing - never had any problems.

 

Have fun!!

 

ive still got the pointy file you gave me ! to be honest i was in a rush and i picked up a torx 45 instead of the 50 so went wrong from there , good chatting take it easy