Taupotreeman
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I think, when I realised that Liverpool were a no show for the title, I was happy to take the loss if it boosted Leicester's chances. Anyone else but Man Utd, Chelsea or Man City really. Leicester was just a massive bonus.
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Sound advice. The excavator can be used for so much more other than feeding brush e.g. You can move wood, add a root rake, stump grinder etc. mounting a crane on a small chipper like the 990 really limits you.
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Liverpool fan through and through but raised in Loughborough, Leics for best part of my life so there's a big chunk of LCFC in me. I still can't believe they did it. I don't think anyone thought they would and the this will hopefully give a massive kick up the arse to the premier league.
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I'd imagine with both private domestic and line clearance there would be enough work. The population has grown rapidly in recent years but there's still a lot of bush about I believe. Stuff grows quick up Auckland way too. -
I spent some time doing both line clearance and private work on Waiheke and it's a primo spot. Removed enough from Auckland to be peaceful and relaxed but close enough, via ferry, to have the hustle and bustle on your door step. the Hauraki Gulf is fantastic for fishing, boating, diving and snorkelling without too many of those big sharky things the Ozzies have. This is a cracking opportunity for someone for sure.
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He's got safety glasses on David I'm pretty anal about that stuff.
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So the boss has given me the OK to price up a couple of saws. I'm not going down the Husky route because I just haven't been impressed with their latest offerings. Our 395 keeps rattling itself to bits (although secretly it's my favourite big saw because it's just a little bit raw), the 540 was just out and out pants and the 562 has followed down the same path. I'm going to have a crack on both the Echo and the Makita as my fave chainsaw man is now the main dealer plus you lot have given me some confidence that they are up to the job. I have to give my local Stihl guy a fair crack of the whip also so I'll see what offering he can come up with. Not sure what to do with the 261 to be honest but probably the parts bin.
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The new trainee dealing to a half dead Kowhai.
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I'm not having another 562 after the issues I've had with this one. If the Echos etc. offer good power to weight and cut just as well then I'd be keen to try one. The fact they are a couple of hundy cheaper helps too.
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We have a 562 also and we have had ongoing running issues with that too.
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Utes or pickups are the stereo typical kiwi vehicle I think. Used for hunting, work or just a genera run around. Apparently the ford Rangers and Isuzu D max are getting rave reviews over here. I have a two wheel drive Holden (Vauxhall) Colorado and it's utter pants. The four wheel drive is pretty much the same vehicle and up it's as bad as my 2WD id avoid it like the plague.
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Maybe two if I think hard enough. Lunch for me though usually is either salad, rice cakes and peanut butter or left over casserole or similar. Unfortunately, sometimes I miss lunch which means I end up pigging at night.
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I'm looking more and more at alternatives to the big two. The mower shop over the road from us is a dealer for Makita so they're getting us a couple of trial saws and I'm keen for any info on them as far as power, reliability etc.
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For once, I agree with one of your comments Vespasian. I try not to eat bread at all and save it for a treat and I defiantly try not to pig out at lunch.
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To save searching through a hundred threads and countless posts; our 261, after going through several needle bearings and clutch drums in two years, has now cream crackered the crank shaft apparently. Our 562 has been a bag of nails from the start and currently refuses to run properly. I'm looking at a replacement for one or both and looking at not only the two usual suspects but anything else on the market worth considering. The lawn mower shop over the road has Makita ( and the mechanic there is a pretty darn good chainsaw guy) plus we have both echo and schindaiwa to add to the mix. A pretty broad question I know but............
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As an extra precaution if you wish; do the work in a wet day. Wet asbestos rarely releases fibres.
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Man, that is a seriously small saw. Local safety shop and echo retailer is getting me one in for a nosey. We're a bit behind the 8 ball here so be interested to see what the deal is with the chainsaw lanyard attachment point.
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No real targets underneath Macca so no worry there. The owner wants to preserve it for as long as he can rather than have it collapse. A couple of people elsewhere have suggested propping, something I have never done so any info on that would also be good although I'll look at bringing in someone else for that.
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Morning all. Need a bit of help with this Willow. It's got great sentimental value to the owner so it's being retained whatever. Large chunk of decay on the opposite side from the weight and lean and that decay extends up about 2m. There seems to be some reactionary wood on the compression side but naff all of any worth on the tension side. I'm thinking that less is more so rather than a reduction maybe just a bit of light thinning and some minor weight reduction over the entirety of the tree along with removing the dead and then just leave it be. Input appreciated.
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Industry First - WEREWOLF Chainsaw Climbing Boot
Taupotreeman replied to Stein Products's topic in General chat
With Work Safe upping the anti on H&S in the work place, that might change. -
Old man Pine in NZ fetches a premium as firewood. Way better than plantation pine.
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Industry First - WEREWOLF Chainsaw Climbing Boot
Taupotreeman replied to Stein Products's topic in General chat
Pretty sure we're stuffed in NZ. I think are codes of practice say either steel or protective toe caps. -
How well do you rate that 260 Timber? Looking at a second, lighter saw for my weekend work and don't really need the power or weight of the 201 or 540 as I have a 200t. Would love a 150 or the new echo but not sure if my budget quite extends that far at the moment, especially if the 260 will do just fine.
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I was thinning out part of Charnwood Forest in the early 90's and a lot of the stuff we were taking out was Larch. It barber chaired regularly to the point where my employer had me stay at the base of the tree and cut through the hinge as the tree fell in order to protect the wood. Knowing what I know now I'd be felling using different methods but back then I was a fresh faced college grad and was just keen to earn some coin.
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We have a 200t and a 192t and the 192 is the go to saw for pretty much all our climbing except the really big stuff. It feels a little more robust than the 150 although I really enjoyed the 150 when I trialled it. These days, I don't think I'd bother with a 201 for the work I do; I'd rather the 192 with a little carving bar on it. Much nicer finishing cuts, lighter, plenty of grunt, easier to use and cheaper than the 150, although modifying to take the carving bar adds a bit to the price. I am interested in Echos offerings though and am watching those threads with interest.
