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Good point, b101. As a guide to how much the nose weight affects rear axle weight, measure the distance between axles of the truck, (say 3meters), then measure the distance from rear axle to tow ball (say 1meter). If the nose weight of the trailer/chipper is say 100kgs, the actual added axle weight on the truck will be 133kgs.
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The builder i got mine off said they had it regularly weighed at 2200kgs, and that was with only a few small hand tools in the cab. It had very heavy drop down sides on it, so i think it would be around 2050 with those off. Just the new sides etc to add on. Anything below 2500 will be good enough for me, but as others have just said, because the center of the load bay is now behind the rear axle, it may be overloading the rear axle with less than a ton on it:sneaky2:
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Sorry Bud, i was being sarcastic! I dont think over greasing the blade will cause a fault with the spark Sounds like the dealer is the best option for you.
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Just done 4 bottles of Bud and a bottle of Hardys. Now the wife says i have to down half a tumbler of Dows and a mince pie:beerchug: Hope my daughter doesnt get up toooooooo early in the morning:sleep:
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Lightning Class 2 boot for trial
18 stoner replied to essentialARB's topic in The Official Essential Arb Forum
Ermmmm, in that case no thanks! Quite dissapointed in the way you managed this thread. -
Lightning Class 2 boot for trial
18 stoner replied to essentialARB's topic in The Official Essential Arb Forum
So Margaret, is there any chance we can read a copy of the report from Stevie on here? -
Could it be you over greased the blade?
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My set up is alaskan 48" mill but running 36" bar on 660 at the moment. It has oregon chain on it but i think there is better stuff around. I think Rob is really the man to ask Doug, i am still in the playing around stage at the moment, but it is good fun:thumbup:
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Leaves a much better finish Doug, but if you want a polish finish, it will need a bit of work.
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Lightning Class 2 boot for trial
18 stoner replied to essentialARB's topic in The Official Essential Arb Forum
Could you post a little more on the spec of the boot please? Like are they leather uppers, gortex etc. Thanks. -
Gives you a great lot of satisfaction turning good timber into more than just rings! Just a little tip for saw suitability, dont assume your 066 will pull the chain as well in the mill as it does cross cutting:sneaky2: It will run a 36" bar but its on its limit. Make sure you get good ripping chain, and keep it sharp, you'll be ok. Consider running your saw with more oil in the fuel, like 32:1. As others have said, Rob D is the man for info and chains/mill bits.
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Sounds great Rupe, i think you've done well to keep it that low. You've spurred me on to get mine weighed! It'll be an interesting comparison, double cab with all that alloy to my steel frame with box and single cab. I was hoping to come out around 2350kgs:blushing:
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So how could we get over these "inconstancy's" as you say, when comparing between motor industry regulations and LOLER?
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So are you saying you would like to see all varieties of industry and leisure, governed by the same set of rules then?
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Who says seat belts are safe Dave? The way i see it, our kit is LOLER inspected, and seat belts are checked in an MOT. The governing bodies for each set the specifics of time and frequency slightly differently, but are still checked.
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Or the plug!!!!! Or the HT lead!!!! Start with the cheaper bits first:thumbup1:
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Could it be that when manufactured, at that point it is exposed to UV, then the deterioration has started. Hence the date?
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Try and avoid using ether on an old engine!
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A small point to bear in mind is, i notice there has been almost 1000 views on this thread now, but no one has taken you up on your offer. I have large trees to take down for one, and i dare say there are others too who have, but i feel i would rather reward someone properly for that sort of work, mainly so we dont end up in an even more cut throat situation than the arb world is already in.
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Gavin, what sort of money do you call a "a lot of money"? How much would you put on that tree then? Very curious as you say you have a mortgage to pay. If you go around doing lots of large trees for free to get your "fix" will that not become a financial issue?
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Wow! Is it xmas coming up, or April 1st?
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The best way to air dry is in a roofed building with freeflowing air or even no sides at all. Anything bagged or netted then can be left out of the rain and with full air circulation. As a substitute to this, heaped logs can still be covered with a tarp, but i wouldnt wrap the sides. Keeping them off the ground is a must. If you want to invest money to speed up drying you need to either be going down the route of a polly tunnel, or better still, kiln drying The investment must require the relevant amount of turnover to make any outlay viable though:sneaky2:
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Too right Dean! The other thing happens to me a lot, is after i tip the logs out onto the customers drive, they pay up and then say; "Thanks a lot, that'll give me a nice job stacking them next week":001_rolleyes:
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Mmmm, trouble is the leg loop webbing is also in the same ring:confused1:
