shillo
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ive just bought one, didn't want to spend out on another tree motion due to massive price hike so I got stung on monkey beaver harness instead, import duties were not taken into my calculation! anyway I do really like it and I think it is more comfortable than the tree motion, and as one of the reviewers on YouTube said ''its like having Gods own hands caressing your buttocks!" the only place I find a bit of 'digging in' is on the backs of my legs but that is due to my sip trousers and the little ventilation zips rubbing.
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Id say yes, but I already had the loader and the grinder was only 3.5k. id say it was as good as any of the smaller grinders, except for access issues naturally, but not as good as the bigger bandits, Carltons etc. I don't do enough stumps to justify spending any more money, and for that money you couldn't even buy a little 13hp grinder. Visibility is great, you can see everything you are grinding. its only 23hp which I feel is a little under powered now ive got used to it, but like I say perfect for my business.
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he could undo his mallion, just carry a spanner up the tree instead of a knife! I don't have a soft link either
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No, other end, ive got a art positioner for adjustment side. You can see in the pic that is where the gate want to rest but obviously not closed or locked, I can push it locked. Do you get on ok with just the carabiner?
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yea I was going to do that but do you miss the swivel?
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the isc swivel snap hook gate just won't quite shut properly, ive attacked it with the air line even put it in dishwasher to no avail. the flip line is only a year old so don't really need to buy another flip line, are there any equivalent swivel biners that can be attached to the spliced eye on the flip line if I cut the knackered one off, I can't find anything, thinking that I would have to go separate swivel and biner which would probably cost as much as a new flip line.
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Great! They seam to be attracted to me too. every year I get 2 or 3 of them sucking on me!
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nice having the lift platform. we did one once and it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be with the platform, trying to boom in without damaging the remains of the leyland and scrabbling about on my knees in the basket to try to level off cuts etc.
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I did a big one once, ground it nearly all out, cleaned out hole, sprayed remains with grazon90, had a sandwich, sprayed remains again then filled hole back in. nothing came up again.
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No. you can simply steer to the left or right to tilt the post, the awkward bit is if it tilting away from you or towards you, just have to hop off and check.
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probably too far, South Devon. The knocker takes a bit of getting used to, its easy for the post to lean a bit. the auger is a good tool to but would require back filing and tamping by hand.
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Anybody fancy a day or two a week climbing in South Devon, Kingsbridge area. Must be suitably qualified and experienced for bigger trees. Call or message on 07813902311 Andrew
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Thanks. No decay association with tree roots then?
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Any ideas? Found at base of roadside Ash with a little dieback in crown.
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Any climbers need a day or two a week so I can catch up on some of my bigger jobs? Kingsbridge, Dartmouth, Totnes area. Andrew 07813902311
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It was only scrub. i live a stones throw from dartmouth
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I bought a danelander 3pt linkage one and welded it to a multione bracket. Works well clearing up after large hedge cutting. Wouldn't be ideal on a manicured lawn. i liked the look of that danelander rake, but thought it looked a little harsh for a lawn clear up. it looks like the spring tine rakes the best bet
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i did see this but the video on youtube just showed it raking gravel so wasn't sure how good it would be raking up on grass.
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anybody?
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i went with the goodwinch, they do a winch which slots on to any tow ball you just need to wire in some anderson sockets to power it. works really well for me as i dont use it often.
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Does anyone use a rake or broom attached to their mini loader to help with the clean up? Danelander land rake or bmg broom? Mainly interested in raking up debris on grass. We have had several jobs lately which left mess spread over wide areas which take ages to clear up with rakes and its the sort of size that rips the tines off your rake. Seams a shame to have the loader sat there doing nothing
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Pretty sure that's is for a set of panels and i think they are heavier duty, so I'm guessing slightly thicker than standard issue panels
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We recommended retaining a big ash due to cavities suspected of being used by barn owls. The owner, unbeknown to me was somewhat of an expert, he agreed the tree stem should be retained but doubted that owls would continue to use the tree, they are very particular about nest sites apparently. You can see the multiple cavities in the stem on the right. Incidentally has anyone had any luck with nest boxes in barns? all i seam to get in mine are pigeons and doves.
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Paint code is Ral 6001 if you are as sad as me!
