Andy Collins
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I've got a pair of the O Fiordlands, and what a disappointment they were. I have now removed the large side pocket as the wound dressing wore the bottom of the pocket away. The fabric is very poor quality, certainly not up to the rigours of the forestry woodland or arb sectors, it tears so so easily even on a bramble!! I cannot think of anything positive to say about them, bar the fact that the zip hasnt broken.....yet. I have had them around 6months, though possibly worn them for a total of 3. They look in worse condition now than my oldest pair of Stretches did when I binned them. They maybe suitable for the occasional saw-user, but have no place in the professional world I'm afraid.
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No the zipper snapped, so he held them together with carbine hook:001_rolleyes: The metal was some hoofing great nails deep in the trunk, not my chain so the re-sharpen not an issue (for me, this time anyway:biggrin:)
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A few pics from today, working for Arbor Design, taking down a wee Oak tree near power-lines. Shut-down at 10.30, back stripped off by breakfast (10am), power off about 11am, rest stripped and chipped by lunch, butt felled and ready to be picked up for tomorrow am. As you can see by the staining last picture, a bit of metal in the cut
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Are Prochip no longer doing them? Are Prochip even still doing anything? Although there is a current "fad" for the little Greenmech, the Jo-beau is the original and best:thumbup:, get a 300 over the 200
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Proper Job:thumbup1:
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Anyone know where to get a little screw for Stihl logging tape, the screws hold the clippy bit to the tapey bit
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As a Neanderthal knuckle-dragging throw back, I love this idea:thumbup1: The labour-saving side of it is just one thing, the other is the wear and tear on the body trying to drag out brash or carry out larger timber. Instead of the crew reaching total exhaustion, they will be fitter/less tired for the following day, thus even more productive, jobs will speed up, thus more money pouring into the bank:biggrin: Another well-thought out idea, and a great addition to the Stein stable, cant wait to see what you invent next Reg
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Do any sponsors of the forum supply the above, before I look elsewhere?
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If youlike that kind of kit Jon, you need to get to the Apf next week:thumbup1:
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I'm sure Fletchers wont mind the attention of potentially hundreds of arbs visiting their stand, what better way to draw folk in than to have the leading UK arb forum represented on your stand? As things stand at the moment, I should be down for Friday/Saturday, so it will be good to catch up with all the guys and girls from here once again. Be nice to see the newer members too, dont be shy, come over and introduce yourselves, after several events this year there always seem to be some that havent popped in for a chat for some reason. We arent clique-ey or up our own backsides, we can even be quite sociable sometimes!!
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Lovely name Mali, congratulations and the best for the future to all 3 of you:thumbup:
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So nobody much going then, dunno if I'll bother then:bored:
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Loving the little tractor set-up, glad you've got sorted:thumbup1:
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All the best Stevie:thumbup:
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Well, been on a hedge-a-thon today, used my double side Robin, compared it with my single side Tanaka, and 4 various other trimmers. The Robin definitely has the best cut, fuel range, as is most manouverable of all there today. But the vibes are the killer for me. I think its going to be a toss up with a new slightly bigger Robin, and an Echo at the moment.
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So eloquently and graphically described Stevie, the voice of experience once again:001_rolleyes:
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Oh well, it was good while it lasted:001_smile:
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I think they have used better quality steel to make the blades, it holds an edge better than many others I've used. I use the single side Tanaka for hedge tops, with a scoop, but its still not quite as good as the Robin. I had a long reach Echo, which was superb, and on that I shall certainly look at their standard models, the qualities of the Robin, with less vibes, I hope
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I hear what you're saying Steve. The Robins cut is superb, but the vibes are an issue, the Tanaka is better than average, but the cut is never as crisp, and the fuel range is smaller. Vibes for me is an important issue, spending whole days power-trimming through miles of hedging knackers the hands, and the balance helps reduce fatigue. I did consider the new Stihls, but I've never used one that is a match for the Robins. I just want the one Carlsberg would have made.....
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whats the balance like on them?
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I'm on the lookout for the very best double-sided hedgetrimmer currently on the market. By best I mean on all fronts. Best cut, best at holding a sharp edge, lowest vibrations etc. I dont want this to spiral downhill as a Stihl/husky/Robin debate, I want good honest experienced facts. Ftr, I currently use a Robin, which is very good except for vibes.
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Dont quite follow this, 30 quid an hour for a bit of splitting of their own wood isnt too bad, no mulitple handling of the same piece of wood, no chuckng it on the truck, trundling around the countryside. Ideal little fill-in job on a slack day, or a wet day. BTW I can get a tractor with splitter and operator in for 22 per hr, so why would someone with their own timber want to pay for you to take it away, then sell them logs for top dollar?
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Are Jensen a cheaper make than Timberwolf?
Andy Collins replied to Matthew Arnold's topic in General chat
I think for daily use, spares availability, multiple hirers throughout UK, dealer network and support, the Wolf wins hands down. My Jensen earns its keep, and spares seem available through many agri dealers (belts, hydraulic parts etc) but like any machine it has its little faults, and I've always preferred the Jensen to same sized Wolfs. -
Fraid so, but still wicked:001_smile:
