Mesterh
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Everything posted by Mesterh
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You sure it isn't just compression?
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Just charge £20 an hour and sub jonny69 in. I doubt the wood will be worth more than feck all.
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I think people need to put some of their own personal feelings aside when it comes to business. Just because you think it is desperate etc doesn't mean everyone else thinks the same. Look at BT,british gas, scottish power etc. They make loads of money by just phoning customers out of the blue. Why not try it for say the next twenty quotes that you havent heard back from? Just get a bit of phone spiel written down first so it doesnt come out as "Why havent you called me back to sort the work out!!"
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I'm just too lazy to even think about chasing up quotes. I cba quoting in the first place so there is no chance of following it up. Seriously it can be worth while even if it's for market research.
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Lesson learned. Best to drive to the shop in future eh.
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Ditto. I've made some stupid costly mistakes but it's been my time and money lost. I remember them when someone else does the same with my time and money.
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Chances of heave if willow is felled?
Mesterh replied to boris360's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
If a tree that size in that position caused heave there would be an awful lot of us in big trouble! -
You've let yourself down with that mistake.
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So is it best to use something like a 660 or 395 for everything everyday then ? I would prefer to use something lighter, more powerful with better ergonomics and replace it more often.
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Loads of people don't have manners, I think someone said the same back in the olden Greek times. Today mobile phones, yesterday it was ipods, walkmans, ghetto blasters, etc. Yes they are ignorant gits no matter what.
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Nearly 4000 calories just from working! Jeshhh what do you eat? I have one on my phone but it is very inacurrate, if you vibrate the phone your in running mode so I don't bother with this one but yours is probably a lot more accurate if it's a dedicated device. Mark, obviously running or else they would be out of work.
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Depends hugely on who/what your customer base is imo. If a lot of your work is domestic, working class customers then vat would cause you to lose work. I have always stayed under it and as a two man/three man now and then team you can make good money. I must say you do have to love some of the facts in this thread, some of them would send you straight to jail.
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Looks like your going to have to have a lick of it to confirm. All in the interests of knowledge.
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Interesting thread. You could argue that if you use the right mewp and work it properly then there should be no reason for the mewp to fail, therefore it is the safest way to work. I have known a couple of mewp fatalities but they have been down to poor maintenance. I have always prefered working from a rope and harness and hope it will be a practice that we will see in the future but, I think there is a good chance that one day it will be considered 'bad' practice.
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My thoughts exactly, stupid test means nothing. Costa tastes great imo plus it's only a couple of quid so hardly a big deal.
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I think it's called the Wile E Coyote cut. Looney tunes have covered this quite a few times in their instructional videos. Bob's idea was the best, get a midget to do it.
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Just a quick one, in general a single malt is better than a blended malt?
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Better than a cheap one which is all that matters to me really.
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That fairly impressive then. Do you have the same hole drilled into the rear handle of a 550xp? I would.
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Is there no need to have any additional clamping force stuff other than the pop springy thing?
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T540xp, 560xp, ms660, are what I use, if I have to add 2 more it would be a 200t and an 046. 200t will have undoubtfully earned me the most money over the years.
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Good Friday well beats bank holiday Monday hands down. I know it's a double bonus this weekend thanks to some bloke who got nailed to a tree but a Friday out of work is quite brilliant.
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I just don't see the point in using a cheap chain unless it it's just as good as an expressive one for normal everyday professional use. Why would I want to use a top pro saw that doesn't cut as well as it should? Ok if it's getting used on poor jobs where the chain is getting battered every 5 minutes otherwise no chance.
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No need, my mum gives me medals all the time so I have plenty in my bedroom. I did mean to put a link up that would have made my post a bit less arsey Rotatech B2SFT 72 Drive Links Chain - Northern ARB Supplies
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The only way is to go round to see what the problem is and sort it out. ie is it bent or not for a start. Did you pay him for lending his saw? If not he might be a bit pissed if you gave him a saw back that cuts round corners whether its a bad chain or bent bar. Im with Steve in regards to lending equipment, there is no issue if its sorted out before hand and both parties look after and know how to use the gear. Ive helped loads of people out in the past and plan to do in the future by lending equipment out.
