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Can't argue with that!!!

Does that not make it very high to be feeding stuff into given that it's a gravity fed chipper?

Thanks for that. I do use decent bearings. I learnt that ages ago with mowers, having to change them all the time. Had to use a set of expensive bearings, then all of a sudden decent bearings didn't need changing as often. I'll use the trailer shop for the shoes and bearings as I do quite like the service that I get there, and don't mind paying a bit extra for decent service R

Well I couldn't resist having a mess. A couple of the bearings are a bit iffy so I'll probably get a set soon as they're not expensive. The brake shoes were completely shot, drums are ok though. Hadn't realised how expensive shoes are for trailers though. £60ish quid a set. Cheaper on the van.................. R ps Cheers for the advice guys

I'd stay away from something that is trying to be a shredder and a chipper. Theres a few threads about small chippers on here, be worth a look. To be honest I've not really used any others but I really struggled with that one. R

Got tomorrow afternoon set aside to service my twin axle trailer tomorrow. Including the fitting of a new (to me) hitch. I've got a job in the morning that will involve going past a decent trailer place a few miles away. Would you generally reckon to replace bearings at a service, or would you just check and re-grease? Is there anyway I can check on the condition of the brakes beforehand without taking the wheels off? Just writing this I'm more and more thinking that maybe I should go and look at it now to work out what I need. May save a trip in the afternoon. R

I tried it, didn't get on with it at all. There are a lot of better smaller chippers out there in my opinion. R

Cool, and I fully agree with you. R

Fair does, just read that and you're right. njc110381 I'm always wary of making comments when I'm not in possession of the full facts. Your posts do however seem to contradict each other, one minute I can do the job properly to the customer, the next you're being told by professionals that you're not. I started off cutting grass. At the time I subbed all tree work that I wasn't qualified and insured to do. I then got qualified and started doing ground level stuff myself. I then got the aerial rescue ticket and employed a climber. I then did climbing tickets and now climb myself employing whatever staff I need to do a job. Have a look at all the best practice guides and make your own decision. I'm sure a lot of people, myself included don't mind a pm if you have any questions about the 'right' way to do it. R

I think you've read it wrong. He says he isn't in tree work so that could mean he gets the same thing laying patios, cutting grass etc?? I.e Similar business problems different area of expertise. R

I tend to use the climbing line on my main anchor, my lanyard, then use the other end of the line as an additional strop just using another crab and prussik if that makes sense. Don't know if it's the right way but seems to work ok on multi stemmers. R

Cool, if you can just drop one of those in the post to me mine will be solved to!!!

Is that not more of a duty of care thing. ie you've got an obligation to supply them with a safe machine, and your employer decided that the best way to do this was to inspect it before every hire. Different to loler requirements? \R

Have you notified your insurance company of the modification to the vehicle......................................

Not at all, been called a lot worse in the past!!

Good to hear, probably be more susceptible to things like white finger now unfortunately R

I know that feeling to well. I'm asking the questions as I often do similar things and think how should I have done it, sometimes I know (dismantled a dead ash over a greenhouse, cut and chucked some of it lowered other bits and the top, then just slashed a small branch off, it spun round and smashed a pane of glass) and othertimes I need to look to others for advice Oh and willow always seems to do funny things. I got the saw stuck doing a dog tooth cut the other day............ R

I didn't take it as criticism at all, just thought i'd give the full story. I fully agree my motorbike helmet has a sticker saying do not remove unless you are a paramedic or an undertaker!!! It's like if someone is injured in a car leave them in the car and you won't make them worse, however if the car is on fire then you may have no option. Like above if we hadn't got him out the boat he would have drowned. R

I agree, when I do a bigger job I either hire in a bigger machine, or another bod so that stuff can be logged up/made ready for the chipper quicker. R

Thats a nasty one, hows the hand now?

I'd like to say I don't normally look that ugly, but I've never been any good at lying:001_tt2: As for the broken back, the squeal that came out of him was enough to say something was wrong. We had to get him out of his boat, support the neck and back as much as possible to get him out the water. We didn't have any option but to move him. Once he was out we got him wamed up and comfortable, he had full sensation in both legs, feet toes etc but something was definitely wrong..... He realised he wasn't getting out under his own steam, and started taking his clothes off. We decided in the end it was better we did it as we'd case less movement than him doing it himself, and they were coming off one way or another!! We'd got spare clothes, blankets and shelter from the car by this time. Broke L1 and L2 vertebrae and spent a couple of weeks in hospital. Lucky there was a big group of us to be able to move him in the way we did, or the story could have been a lot different:thumbdown: He's now fully recovered and paddling again!

They're excellent tools when used within their limitations, just try and keep the brash as straight as possible and jobs a gud un. I'm sure you know already but saturn machine knives in sheffield do the blades for them. I keep a couple of sets and send them all off for sharpening as the p&p can work out more than the sharpening cost. Mind you buxtons near you is probably as cheap for that. R

Nice one, is it a kohler magnum 18 engine in it? R

Nightmare, not good news at all. Hope it gets better with time R

Don't let them see him driving it then! Could be right about the tirfor although isn't there a seperate insection that can be done on them to make sure that you have adequately maintained it for use, like you would do on other kit, ie chain catcher etc on a saw. The college may well have people that have never been out of education so they only know how to do paperwork. Plus they'll want to cover their arse as much as they can. R