Mark Bolam
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That’s exactly what gave me the idea Paul. Doobin I know you’re right, but I’m after speed with minimum fuck-on. Alex, 50kg bags I can still hand-ball. Even up to 100, which is why I got hernias. I’m taking chocca bags full of wet conny rakings and dust.
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That would work mate, but a fair bit of leverage.
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That’s it Gareth, I don’t want to fab a new headstock, that’s where the money is. Haven’t got forks Paul, they’re a ‘want’ not ‘need’ item. Alex, elaborate please? I’d rather grab timber than metal, I’m really looking at some cheapo Heath Robinson farmer contraption. A mate can fab 3x3 box no problem, it’s a strong attachment I can’t fathom.
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My little Worky Quad will lift a bulk bag into the back of the Transit, just. With the grab annotated horizontally and the handles looped onto the grab tines half open it will just about lift it high enough to kind of wrestle it on. I could do with about another foot or 18” of lift though. Stag make a dedicated bag lifter, at not a bad price (pictured), but would mean swapping attachments out. What I’m after are ideas for something I can grab with the grab and use to lift bags of rakings etc., if that makes sense? Sort of like a short section of telegraph pole with two bars protruding to run through the bag handles. Weight isn’t really the issue, it’s not for ballast or sand, just bags of rakings etc. Any Frankenstein-like ideas appreciated. Let’s hope Doobin and AHPP have been drinking tonight!
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I’ve actually got a DC, but a single cab with proper bulkhead lockers is a better option. I’d really like a 4x4 King cab tipper next, but it means a 40% volume loss compared to the Tranny. Nothing is perfect!
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As above Eggs, I wouldn’t worry about it.
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About another 5 minutes I would think mate. I’m calling HMRC as soon as I’ve finished my coffee.
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Pointless trying to make it curved. Aerodynamic and Hilux don’t belong in the same sentence. The top can be fixed, but it’s better flat so you can use it as a work platform and lash ladders etc. to it.
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Another massive issue is if you work for someone regularly, not even necessarily full time, the government say you are legally an employee, even if both parties are very happy with an SE relationship.
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You deserve it then. Doobin is spot on.
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I’m guessing the customer ‘wanted to save money and clear up themselves’.
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There’s know ‘won’t it’ about it. Whoever specced that needs shooting.
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I’d give the Hyundai a go mate. You get an awful lot for £200. My mate has one for his garden and it seems to work. Heavy old beast as well, which may help longevity.
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They’re like cocks. You’ll always wish you had a slightly bigger one.
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As above. Cheers for following up.
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Big rings Stu. I reckon 80-ish isn’t far out. Or 600 on Ebay.
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Opinions wanted please - Where are all the arborists?
Mark Bolam replied to KateH's topic in General chat
It’s pretty simple. The companies you recruit for offer minimum wage and the churn of staff is ridiculous. I’ve met more ex-arbs than working ones. The biggest employers in arb are the fat cat companies underbidding big contracts to get an ‘in’ with the GM stuff etc. Crap work for crap wages. Anyone decent leaves, often to ‘go it alone’. Jackalope makes a good point about lifestyle as well. The industry is saturated. Just not with people who want to do a £4m contract for £3m. Glendale were recently on here offering £10-illegal after next month per hour for qualified arbs. It’s not rocket science. -
Bugger. How have you managed that mate?
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Insurance cover for machines/tools whilst recovering from injuries
Mark Bolam replied to dangb93's topic in Insurance Forum
NFU are definitely worth a shout. JCB insurance should also do it, I have my loader insured with them on a standalone policy. -
I like cutting in the rain so I can justify my shit finish.
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They’re a bullshitting bunch of cretins who think talking about work is making money. I went along as a guest once for the (excellent) breakfast. Never again.
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It’s a very good point. To be fair I try and keep the top empty, bar for the odd jacket and waterproofs. That hedge cutter and socket set don’t live there.
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Just a basic timber frame and some ply for mine.
