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  1. monkeybusiness
    If it is too good to be true it invariably is. Definitely a scam imo.
  2. monkeybusiness
    I’m crying - please drink more Pimms!
  3. monkeybusiness
    And if you do find or are offered something that doesn’t quite add up post it on here - quite a few of us have had chippers stolen and may be able to throw some light on the situation!
  4. monkeybusiness
    Phone the manufacturer with the serial number - some have a (not necessarily up-to-date) list of ownership. Stolen machines are often reported to the manufacturer in case they ‘turn up’ in the future. Don’t touch anything with missing/amended/dodgy looking serial numbers (no matter what the seller’s story is). And don’t buy anything you haven’t physically seen first hand yourself!
  5. monkeybusiness
    Makita DUH751 - it’s the dog’s bollox and runs off their 18v batteries (along with just about any power tool you can think of!). Much nicer to use than a petrol equivalent - no fumes, nice and light, quiet etc. And much better value than the Stihl/Husky etc equivalents if you also run (or choose to in the future) any other Makita kit - way way more choice. https://www.fastfix.co.uk/makita-duh751-18v-brushless-hedge-trimmer.html
  6. monkeybusiness
    Stop it now, that’s too much!!! Fair lump on the low loader - physically bigger than I realised. Amazing bit of kit!
  7. monkeybusiness
    I know it is far from a perfect solution in whatever guise - I’m just trying to find a way of knocking back what’s there as efficiently as possible to reduce the cost/time involved in sorting whatever gets missed. There is a pretty decent covering of heather already so getting on top of what’s already got away should severely limit future issues I’d hope?!
  8. monkeybusiness
    I should also add that this isn’t quango funded - I’m not in the habit of trying to make work for myself (always aim to save clients money wherever possible) so am trying to stay away from spot-spraying/hand pulling as much as possible
  9. monkeybusiness
    They clear-felled two years ago and don’t want the trees coming back. I’ve only become involved now - there is already substantial regrowth and a couple of weed-wipe treatments this year has been proposed to try and make a decent dent in the problem (but we could do with getting on with it ASAP).
  10. monkeybusiness
    The ground would be too soft for livestock sadly - it’s difficult to walk across (dual wheels on a quad jobby).
  11. monkeybusiness
    Hello all I’ve got to treat a large area of birch regen on a wet heath and reckon an ATV trailed weed-wiper would be well suited to the task. Does anyone have any hints/tips/advice with these regarding makes/types etc? There are ground driven brushes, electric powered contra-rotating brushes, seemingly cobbled-together mounted frames wrapped in absorbent material (which would in reality probably be the best setup for my job but I’m not convinced about how good these actually are). All of them appear pretty expensive for what they are and I don’t really want to chuck a load of money at a setup that doesn’t do as I hope (I’m happy to spend on the right kit though!). In an ideal world I’d hire something to try but not really aware of anywhere offering these for hire. I’ve got ATV-mounted sprayer tanks etc so they aren’t essential. Cheers for any and all input - I’m certainly open to anyone who wishes to point out issues with what I’m suggesting too! Dan
  12. monkeybusiness
    When you win, you win!!!
  13. monkeybusiness
    Mega building - out of interest what sort of rent do you pay for that per month? Rude question but am genuinely interested...
  14. monkeybusiness
    Put it all back together, araldite the head back on and pretend it never happened...
  15. monkeybusiness
    It’s ace - I love it!!!
  16. monkeybusiness
    How heavy is the Westech? Do you have any capacity at full radius or are you overloaded just with the grapple-saw?
  17. monkeybusiness
    I think your initial comment was a bit out of line tbh 5shires - this is an employment ad and you came straight in spouting nonsense criticising what the op is offering (which in the real world is bang on the money). I’d imagine there will be a queue of people waiting for the next opportunity to work as a lead climber for you as you seem to exist in a world where the rates are somewhat higher than the rest of us!
  18. monkeybusiness
    £250 a day full time? I don’t think there are any businesses outside London that could stand paying climbers that personally. I think the OP is offering in the right ballpark for a full-time role.
  19. monkeybusiness
    Any info on this mill? Price/age/pics?
  20. monkeybusiness
    If there are any still available they have to be the one to buy IMO!
  21. monkeybusiness
    Self employed have been treated as well as anyone else in this, I genuinely can’t see what all the bleating is about. I understand it is hard-times all round for anyone without a bit of a financial buffer but that’s the same for everyone.
  22. monkeybusiness
    It’s more than enough to wreck a stump grinder if not maintained!
  23. monkeybusiness
    My little Bobcat had a bit of a workout the other day - it’s amazing how productive a bloke with a saw and a digger can be when fire is introduced into the mix!!!
  24. monkeybusiness
    They are a bit of a bitch to do in honesty, and I wouldn’t even attempt the job without removing the flywheel first... However, if you are that far into the machine it is well worth the effort as these chippers are phenomenal when set up right!
  25. monkeybusiness
    I’d split it the other way around too (butt first) - those unions will be tough buggers.

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