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That was in an hour back on here, not an hour with a pile of logs, your a bit far away!!
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I wish I had a log burner to burn it on, but one yes is enough for me. See you in an hour Rob
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To go outside now in the cold and dark to cut and split some wood. Don't know why but the idea for some reason is appealing. Or do I need to get a life.... Rob
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Sorry should have clarified, I find most to be rubbish at collecting in the wet. But I'm on twice a month cycles so find that the grass can have grown 4-5 inches if we've had rain sun rain sun etc. Hence they tend to struggle. If there is genuinely a mower that collects well in the above conditions I don't want to pm you I want to marry you!!
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You can't go wrong with a Honda pro, or there's an old version of it being sold under a different name, thats good to. With the kind of money your talking about making, I'd be tempted to buy a Mountfield from B&Q 12 month warranty..... not bad machines and it doesn't sound like its going to have that much abuse. Then buy another one next year. £350 quid spent means you'll be earning money quicker. Having said that if you looking for a mower to last you 10 years then a honda or hayter is the way forward IMHO. Rob P.s There all rubbish at collection in the wet!
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Interesting comment about the insurance. Surely it would cover you if you have employers liability. Staff do stupid things - that's why we have insurance? Admitedly they might not insure you at renewal...... Rob
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Not a criticism at all, but just wondering how much you would reckon to charge to go out for an hours work with travel etc. Id probably be looking in that kind of ball park after all with travel it's probably going to be 2-3 jobs a day type of work. So I don't think the amount quoted is completely unreasonable. Yep you can do it yourself, people can do trees themselves but don't for similar reasons to yourself. P.s Skys figure sounds a lot nicer!! And foreigners are always welcome in any trade to boost the wage package.
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Taking everything ino account I put my prices up by 10 percent last year. (Diesel was killing me over the summer at 136p a litre) Lost quite a bit of work I must admit though. But I'd have lost a lot anyway as people have gone in very cheap i.e I wouldn't do it for that if they offered it. Why not put in the contract that the price will be reviewed every 3 years then you have a better idea of market conditions at the time. Rob
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Just watch out for standing water, aquaplaning with 4 wheels isn't much fun, on 2 it's touch and go. If you've had the bike a while you'll know better than anyone about how it handles. Stay safe and watch out for mr sorry I didn't see you..... Rob
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I think by asking the question you probably all ready know the answer. In reality though it isn't going to be anymore dangerous than it has been for the past 300 miles. However with the wetness of the roads at the moment the tyre will be struggling to get upto temperature to maintain full grip. The tyre tread will displace the water whereas the rubber will actually give the grip (look at slicks) Your life, your decision at the end of the day. I've done stupider things and probably will do in the future. If it were me and I could afford it I'd do it. Rob
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Cool, thanks for taking the time to answer. Rob
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I'm being a bit cheeky here so tell me to get lost. Just wondering why they had to be sold to make the job viable. I normally look on any money made from the firewood as an extra. Is this normal when you price a job, i.e if you know you'll get 200quid for the wood do you take 200quid off the price, or is it a one off to get the job. As I said quite a cheeky question, but if you don't ask you don't learn. I'm still trying get the right balance when pricing jobs. Rob
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Why's she spent 20k on it? Surely a tree app, refused. Letter explaining that as it's their decision they are liable for damage that can't be controlled in any other way i.e tree needs felling. Pass any bills on to them for compensation. Rob Or am I missing something.
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You do seem to get different answers from different people I must admit. I'm mainly grounds maintenance but need tree work without a height restriction. Also most of my staff are bona fide subbies, but some are not so I do need employers liability for those that are not (and possibly the subbies - don't want to get caught up in that argument.....) Rob
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Thanks, i've managed to find those it was more the diagrams and accompanying info that I was after. Rob
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Anybody got any links for info, like that contained in the lantra or similar training books? i.e the diagrams and points for assessment. Rob
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Cool vid, but surely not the safest way of doing heli dismantles?
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I renewed with NFU despite Trust telling me that they wouldn't cover this and they wouldn't cover that trying to belittle them. Something I can't stand. Sell your product if it's good enough. Got the documents through and found a 10m height restriction. Rang them they said no problem just a standard doc, and they've sent a letter out to accompany my certificate saying no height or other restriction with tree work. £500 cheaper than trust as well cant be bad. Rob
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ukminch replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Christmas Charity Raffle 2008
Think it's a good idea running tomorrow aswell, a lot of people - myself included have been away and only just got back and thought about it. Rob -
Christmas Charity Raffle 2008
ukminch replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Christmas Charity Raffle 2008
My tenners in Rob -
MS260's a cracking saw and should be just in your price range. You'd probably get a away with something a bit smaller, depends what size of stuff your cutting really. Sorry if I'm teaching you to suck eggs but it's well worth making sure that it's sharp. You can get away with a smaller saw if its nice and sharp and cutting well. Rob
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Got a hedge to trim for the fourth time this year, only normally needs two cuts a year........... Rob
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I've done that to, sat on the branch and 'humped' my way along to where I'm cutting, then humped my way back. Quite exiting if you take a reasonable size piece of when your suddenly lifted upward. Still reckon I'm making more work for my self by cutting and chucking than lowering stuff off. Need to get some time in with a decent climber me thinks.
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So when I've walked out to the end can I just use the saw standing up, how do you get on starting it. Might be that I'm thinking NPTC training to much, and it won't work in the real workld....... Rob
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I'm still pretty new to climbing. I'm fine doing it but a bit slow. I reduced a limb on an Oak not so long ago, as it was to low over the drive. I branch walked out without to many problems, then at the end where I needed to cut, I sort of sat down on the branch, put my strop round it and hand held cut as far back as was required. Now I'm sure there would have been a better approach, although this one worked it seemed to lack that fluidity. Ideas? Thanks in advance Rob
