Andy Collins
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Yes that's tomorrow. You will be a gopher, you will be fetching and carrying and generally doing as requested. But it will not be too physically hard, I just need an extra pair of hands for the day. Payment will be £50, cheque or BACS, no cash. You will need to bring a hard hat gloves and steel capped boots, saw experience not necessary, common sense is. Day will start at 8,30 am til finish. Pm me if you are interested, and we will discuss arrangements.
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Yes I agree Treesnatcher, the big estates now have in contractors to fell, and manage their trees.
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I've heard that in the spring, as they gather together to mate up, they hunt worms in a pack across fields, just hopping along together. No science, just what I heard.
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I've been a mod on this forum since the beginning, and I think in the last few months there seems to be more antagonism, creating a less than friendly atmosphere. I don't expect everyone to agree all the time, and given the Arbtalk population that would be too big an ask as well. IMO opinion, this forum is becoming the sort of place many choose to avoid, which is a great shame. As a mod also, I think I speak for the others too, if we didn't have to waste so much time deleting unnecessary profanities, or offensive posts, we could concentrate on reacting to other issues. We are not teachers here to rebuke, but here to help make the forum run smoothly and be the sort of place you can show your kids or your gran, without embarrassment.
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I think we have to stop thinking that it's the thieves fault for liberating our kit. It's a job to them, nothing personal. They have to earn a living, the same as everyone else. If you will leave something laying around on site, even for a second, unguarded and unlocked, then it is their job to put it somewhere safer like their truck. If you don't want kit nicked, lock it down, even if you only use an alarm cable. Lock it to an immovable object. Opportunist thieves will not be able to just walk off with it at will. Thieves home in on the sound of power tools, especially chainsaws, like wasps to a beer, make it hard work for them, and increase the risk of being caught. They don't like that. Tbh, we have to help ourselves, or they will help themselves. FTR I've been robbed in the past, so I know exactly how it feels.
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I haven't watched much of CR tonight, I never do. Why, because I do other things, I rarely watch much TV. I shall look later to see the total. But the caption I saw early on highlighted a help centre in the UK for HIV victims. Something's are closer to home than the starving in Africa or somewhere miles away. By raising awareness, we can all make a choice whether to help, either to send money, or spend time volunteering our free time to assist others. We can all make a difference in our own small ways, I know some of you are very generous, but you don't shout about it, you just do it, you don't wait for CR to come around to be seen to be doing the right thing. If you don't want to give to charity, then don't, but why knock those trying to help others?
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Your "mate" has over-stepped the mark. No more favours, no more stacking, no more "mates rates" just charge him the same as everyone else. Some just like to try it on.
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self propelled chipper (Shreks wee chipper)
Andy Collins replied to Stephen Blair's topic in Large equipment
Tbh you have to re-think how you present stuff for the chipper, it is gravity fed and if you just chuck stuff in and turn away it's likely to block up. It can seem a faff to operate, but then you aren't dragging out through a narrow passageway, or through a house, or along a terrace, so you're saving in time and wages. It's something you really need to weigh up for yourself. -
self propelled chipper (Shreks wee chipper)
Andy Collins replied to Stephen Blair's topic in Large equipment
I've used mine a considerable amount and in comparison to much larger chippers, the one thing that is noticeable is the biggest saving. NOT having to pay people to walk backwards and forwards to the front of the property to chip into a truck. Just wheel the chipper to the tree, chip it up and go home. -
I'm gonna guess at Honda HRG465SDE value around £125 tops.
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Stihl have a better range
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I think every machine had its owners manual taped to it, and any spares were with some machines. A good sale, some good kit and shows that if you look after your kit it will retain good value for resale.
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What was really obvious, regardless of age, was the care and maintenance of all Waughs kit. I would say you could buy it with confidence, unlike many auctions. I'd say this was reflected in the prices items achieved.
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Jensen was several years old, about 1,900 hrs on the clock.
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I think they made around £1600 each don't hold me to it though.
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I was tempted by the huge Danger Smoke signs, just for a laugh, just so I could light a fire
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No I stood there flabbergasted, I really couldn't believe what I was hearing! I thought I'd missed the gold ingots in the bottom of the box.
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I'm guessing the slinky pants worked then
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I can do a one off special offer, never to be repeated, sledge and a wedge to you, a oner
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Stihl 088 is £833 + vat brand new, chuck in a bar and chain, add a full warranty etc cheaper than a second hand auction saw. (Price from FR Jones website)
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My memory is as bad as the rest of me, worn out with the passage of time!! did have lamb though didn't we?
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+ buyers premium 5% and vat 20% that's quite a bit too much IMO. BTW I believe the Dalen made the price of a new machine, can't remember exactly. So buy a new one, chuck sawdust over it and sell it at a profit, Shabby Chic is in!!
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Best lamb chop cooker, Dusty Bin, London plane exning cricket ground!!
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880 made over £1000 as well, couldn't hear what the other saws made. Seemed people were caught up in the bidding frenzy!!
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That processor made very good money, James said he was pleased. Infact a lot of stuff went for top dollar. Sledge and wedges £90 ish!!!! I'm now in my shed boxing up loads of bits and bobs, I'm rich!!!!!! Dusty bin made £1050!!!!
