Ty Korrigan

[quote name=Bing!;817285 We have had that style of grinder for many years' date=' they do the job very well but need a lot of physical effort,(and now suffers carpel tunnel in both arms).....[/quote] I had ours out today. A 50cm oak stump done in 30min using red teeth with 1 hours use. Beautiful chips flying today, a real breeze to use on a level lawn with its pivot action. Only is when the going gets deep to get at a root plate does my 63kg suffer balancing it. It is not the most stable of machines being horrible to use on slopes but I normally get around that by digging a wee terrace for the wheels. Still, it is rare I refuse a stump due to its location. Had ours 2 years now and the price has not gone up. I believe any grinder is better than no grinder, excellent add on sale. Ty

Thunderbirds are GO!

Sorry, no offence ment, I thought it was gentle teasing and having a wee laugh but each to his own... Ty

Too right, you don't want to sub that one out eh...? Ty:001_rolleyes:

Cheers, I was wondering this... So if we were to 'upgrade' then should it be to a 35hp+...? Ty

We shall call this a 'Huckism' A rash or obtuse statement resulting in a reduced cash flow. Frankly, I'd rather be woken with an invitation to put money in my pocket ANYTIME than doze by a phone that never rings... Hmmmn money trees... It doesn't grow on them, IT IS THEM! Ty

So, what would you guys upgrade too from a Bandit HB20 27hp...? We mostly do domestic jobs but are looking at the bigger picture too. I have wondered about the Bandit hydrostatic model (2250XP...?) but as its only 27hp would I be getting any benefit? Thanks in advance for your advice Ty

Hello, Just curious, I'm from Emsworth originally and my parents still live there. Your phone number is Redhill area so why 'Emsworth' tree care? It's not a common place name. Regards Ty

Cripes, I only clicked on this link and now an hour has flown. This one made me laugh too... Sleeping baby has robot arms. [VIDEO] Har har! Ty

Hello Mr Magic, If you have difficulty identifying these trees it doesn't bode well for your "bushcraft courses and other wildlife education" plans...eh? hhh! Regards Ty

Is that photo taken on the set of the next James Bond movie...? Ty:biggrin:

That's called working on the black here and a serious offence here unless working on your own land. The thought of having uninsured inexperienced helpers around makes me feel queasy... Good news about the shorter courses at Pontivy, I shall contact them this next week, I have a Frenchman to put through who is too nervous about his English skills to be enthusiastic about a U.K course. If they are indeed running courses now then it will be a great relief for him! Ty

Hello, Fit a Tiny Tach to measure the hours, costs under £20. We got an average of 25hours before turning blades. Once went up to 30+ but then I couldn't shift the bolts for the resin baked onto them. I used copper grease on the threads and a blow torch to loosen the resin around the bolts. If the blades are dull they can heat up if you let wood rattle around rather than feeding in nicely. Don't overfeed it with dead dry lawson type stringy stuff. Better little and often than a whole armfull of material. Clean the end of thrown branches of earth and little stones before feeding. Check the feed chute before starting, make sure its empty of EVERYTHING. Watch out for kids or comedians chucking balls, stones or beer cans into it. I had a pair of blades damaged by a mates kid who tossed a bolt into it and I didn't check it before starting. Even a small piece of twig can stall the engine on starting jamming the blades. I used to keep the removable chute and a garden waste bag inside the feed chute for transport. One day, my oppo installed the chute and forgot about the bag upon starting... I know another Arb who put all his climbing gear in the chute before dragging the chipper across the lawn. His groundy took all out but for the spikes...new straps required there! Ty

Yesterday, we dismantled 2 large lawsons and a cedar. The wood was bone dry, not a drop of sap on any kit, don't even have to clean the rope. It was a real pleasure to handle dry sapless conifer wood for a change. Ty

Clean branches. Not soil, stones or rakings. Follow Steves advice...I did. Ty:thumbup1:

Revise that. And climbing...hhh! Ty:thumbup:

FARK! you're a lucky boy! We run at 5% of turnover. This includes, Yellow pages, signwriting, business cards, internet site, advertising on other web sites, ex-pat news papers... So we have a budget of around 3000euros+ at the moment. Ty

But does that not ring true for any business investment? I think one of the biggest 'costs' to a business is down time, either for mechanical reasons, physical (health) or lack of clients. Regular investment in reliable quality kit as part of your business plan helps smooth running. Also, investing in publicity, get out there now rather than later. By the time your diary is full of holes its too late, your ship is sinking. Ty

Paul, your better off booking yourself into a course back in blighty. There are many good colleges and training organisations and the standard of training is higher than France is this trade. Without a really decent level of French you would be all at sea on a course even if you found one locally. The college Breton boy speaks of offers only 9month courses (last time I contacted them) and if it was so easy to get trained here in France Breton boy would have his climbing tickets by now... What you probally need are the 2 most basic certificates in chainsaw use and maintenance small tree felling and crosscutting. It would only take you a week including travel to obtain them back in the U.K and you can stock up on decent tea and ginger biscuits at the same time. Kind regards Ty

I hate burning that stuff. It always chases me around where ever I try to throw a branch I get a cloud of smoke following me. Holes in my clothes and singed hair from falling cinders. Eyes and nose raw from the smoke. AND I do believe it takes longer to burn than to chip... Last year we done a quote to fell a line of bigggg buggers like these. Plan was to remove the lower stem to allow a crane fed Bandit to pass and drag them into its gaping maw nom-nom-nom-nom whilst a tractor and trailer took the chips. This method advised by higher powers required all to be felled and prepared in advance as the chipper is so efficient. I didn't get the quote in the end, a local builder won it then got a fine for burning (not legal here) before hiring a shredder which I hope and pray ate all his profit. Best of luck Ty

Arb trucks...by Tonka. Ty

Yes, that would be the most attractive solution but for many of us a step too far with yard, loader etc. One day perhaps... Ty

Dean, where is this mythical screw...? Could you tell me where in the manual just in case I ever need to freewheel it? I probally couldn't budge it anyway weighing in at 63kg... Anyway, I don't have a great experience of grinders except out HB20 and a shoitey 18hp push/pull hire Laski (never again!) Our HB20 earns us good money. True, it can tip if you don't level the ground but a bit of rake work becomes second nature after a while. Slopes are a bitch but I tend to dig a wee flat for the wheels if I can. I have to admit, its the slopes that get me as I'm a bit light myself. Still, very few stumps escape me and my HB20. I have always found Global decent people to deal with from sales to spares and maintenance advice. If I had the money I would have bought a bigger more stable grinder but I certainly don't regret buying our HB20. Ty

Your pulling our plum with that one surely? I mean, having invested in a chipper and truck, why would you put either the tree or chip into an expensive skip? I'd like to see a mornings work fit in a skip let alone a days worth! For your chips, reduce tipping costs by using FREECYCLE and finding local people who will take a driveway full from time to time. We are tipping more at our local council yard as they need 200m3 per year for their gardens and borders. A moot point with us is the 3250euros we spend on an accountant when my accountant wife would do it all for free! This is driving me nuts! The bizzare refusal of my business partner to let go of this responsibility and save us a whopping wedge...In fact every time I think about this I feel a little sick.

Our insurance is 15euros per day (based on average number of days worked) We spend far too much on fuel/travel around 60euros Almost 10euros on publicity It is going to be a real shock to find out in May just how much our new limited company has cost to run. Ty