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Yesterday, we had the second lot of Moulten Arb students visit GreenMech for a factory tour. A previous visit showed that they wished to spend more time out in the factory than have me waffle one about different types of chipper and shredder, so I fair rushed through the Power Point Presentation. They then got shown various aspects of the manufacture and assembly of woodchippers and the engineering and planning that goes into a production run. This was followed by a buffet lunch and a demonstration of what a couple of different woodchippers can do. All those present enjoyed the day and it was good to have a responsible and attentive group of trainee Arbs in the factory. Even the chaps in the factory enjoyed being able to show what their work goes into. Stuart, who works the lazer cutter, delayed the start of a new sheet of steel until the first group came through that workshop! Thanks to all those who attended for making our efforts worthwhile and if any other colleges wish to have a factory tour, please contact GreenMech direct or send me a pm.

Just a few more colours to add to the list. Even one with a Union Jack style paint job (vinyl actually) that is going to a contractor in Germany. I'll get better pictures of the very soon.

If you are already a GreenMech customer, or maybe just thinking of buying a wood chipper, then this is an opportunity not to be missed. On Wednesday 26th March 2014 GreenMech will be opening the doors of their headquarters and manufacturing facility in Alcester, Warwickshire. It’s the perfect opportunity to find out what goes into making our award-winning machines just that – AWARD WINNING! Starting at 10.00am on the day you’ll get a good chance to have a look around the factory; meet the GreenMech production team; and see our manufacturing process at first hand. There’ll be product demonstrations of our wood chippers in action and a chance to get some hands on experience – so please bring your gloves and helmet! We aim to make it a relaxed and informal day, with a buffet lunch laid on too, and getting you away by 3.00pm. Availability is limited so email Hazel Honeybourne at [email protected] today with your name and email address, or contact her on 01789 761926. Tell her at the time if you have any special dietary requirements and if you need to stay overnight she will be able to supply local hotel details.

Alan Oldfield at Beaver Plant would deliver. or Rodgers at Honley Or Chippendale Plant

There was a thread about "which saw is best"???? Bugger, I missed that! can I start one about wood chippers?

At GreenMech, we regularly fit an electric one to tracked machines and we have also fitted hydraulic units in the past. We commonly use a 9000lb unit. They are fitted more to aid recovery as a thermo switch is fitted so that the winch motor cannot be overheated from repetitive use. If you are half-way through a pull and the winch stops to cool down, that could be tricky!!!

Are you in the spare room with earmuffs yet?

While I believe in the "free market" economy, and indeed, use tinernet and the phone to get a deal for my house stuff - if I can get it at a manageable price locally, I will do. Support your local suppliers and they will be there to support you locally in your time of need. If everyone got their purchases from an online warehouse then the local suppliers will dwindle in number to the point where you will have to drive miles to their premises and they won't have it in stock when you beed it. Most suppliers will have a booking system for service and warranty work, based on a queuing system. Take your tool in and it will join a queue - be it 2 days or 2 weeks, if you are a loyal customer then I would warrant that they will try to prioritize the job to help you out. If they only get your business when you are desperate but there is no loyalty, where is their insentive when they do have more loyal and regular people. How would feel if you regularly see a competitor beat you to a job, only to have that customer ask you as the other chap cannot fit them in. Quite often, the income from warranty is a lot less than the income from routine workshop rates therefore the warehouse can sell it cheap because he hasn't got to work for less when it goes wrong! Plus no one grumbles at him about waiting times nor does he have to do paperwork or worry about claims heing thrown back!

I really don't consider that 30 mins of my time lost! Wonderful finds and thanks for sharing. I did a short stint in Vernon Barber's sawmill at Turnditch under his son, Gordon, back in the early 1980's, I also spent time with Keith and Sid at the Long Whatton Estate sawmill and they taught me a lot about their Robinson reciprocating mill etc. So much so, I helped the importer of the Taff tractors with his double reciprocater at the Stockton Gaylord festival some years ago and was able to assist in its first run with some handy tips on set up! Back in the depths of time, my family converted wood in their sawmills and I still have a set off conversion tables for coffin sets and sawn timber from the 1950'S. Much of the timber the cut went to prop up the coal mines of Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire upto the mid 1970's.

Ditto that remark! I best get me jobs done in the weekend mornings so I get freedom in the aft!

Mine had the original chassis boxed off, a Jag IRS fitted (420g), Rover V8 and BW35, narrowed I beam with discs, arches lowered to suite modern tyre sizes and widened rears. The original builder did it black and plum then later changed it to silver. It won a prize in the 70s and it is rare to have the original make in the log book too.

The green Scimitar went for £2,850! Mine is a 1938 Austin 16 which aint no dragster! But worth a tad more than the green thing. Hey Kev! Have you got a number for your neighbour with the yank barge? That 6.6litre V8 wouldn't be a bad lump to fit in mine! And yes, mine can tow a chipper!

Seen on another "honey" tanker Number 1 in Number 2s!

Seen on a tanker "You are the secret of our suckcess"!

Sweet! I'm looking for a bench, will my grey fergie power it up? This is slightly bigger than the one that gave me a dose of "miller's thumb", that was a 36" blade.....

I like the idea of this.... But I need to sell this first! Have I got the time for it or the funds to go racing that often....it was an 11 second car originally!

Big Al, our man for the North and Scotland tells me that Alan Mason has an 09 in his yard.

Michael Large and his team are top people to deal with imo. Give them my best regards please.

I think Stevie Blair's set up is Top, with a capital.... put up some pictures Steve....

You dont need the help of Jez Smithers, the English rep for TS. An engine specialist is needed.

Thanks for the good words about Mac and Jason, I'll make sure the office gets to hear your views about some of our dealers too. FYI, Jason is a visitor to Arbtalk occasionally and blushes bright pink when your worthy posts are put up on the company notice board!

Dave Oliver might sell one of his, Arbtech at Witton Gilbert.... I had one which Mac and Jason fettled but the order came through yesterday! They are in short supply and there is a waiting list now and someone is going to order a dozen soon so the wait is going to get even longer!

I got loads of experience..... get me the serial number and I'll let you know the build date and original destination. 400+ hours since 2006 sounds low tbh. Good, strong solid machine - the tracked versions is the favoured machine for rail work. 50hp and the 11" wide opening adds up to a hell of a 7.5" machine!

After many years of experience and being somewhat a fan of both items, I will confirm that anything fitted with either will be expensive, time consuming, judgement confusing and heart breaking! Good luck to you for the future with both, btw? Any puctures of either?

I may work for GreenMech, but I did own two of them back 1990's. Am I therefore biased?