Mark Bolam
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Like Mr. & Mrs. Miggins who pay £1200 for a £1000 tree job with no discernible benefit to them whatsoever.
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Fair point lads. I doubt we’ll change it any time soon though. For the record I never said I was a VAT fan.
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Whats your multione loader doing today ?
Mark Bolam replied to digaholedumper's topic in General chat
That looks the very bollocks for big clear ups. Let us know how you go Mick. I know how it would go with me, badly. I would banjax it in about 4 minutes, I’m no machine operator. I have the touch of a rapist. -
The VAT man is pretty ruthless Saul. If you sit in the same chair to do the invoices for those three companies they’ll have your arse in a sling, and confiscate the chair. They literally have more power than the police. Retired Climber has made some very good points here. I’m on your side as well, why should we be tax collectors? BUT there’s the way it ought to be, and there’s the way it is. FWIW I think if every business was VAT registered, irrespective of turnover, it would level the playing field and simplify everyone’s lives in the long term.
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Cheers Bob. Am I right in thinking there are two solenoids?
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Nope. I doubt it’s grease Paul, ram drops quick enough every shunt. Checked the sensor switches that tell when the body is fully lowered and they seem to be working fine.
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Eggs diagnosis sounds a much cheaper fix than yours or Bogiemans, Dan….
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Opposite end of what?!!!!
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Surely if the bearing had seized it wouldn’t return at all though?
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Kirklands made a new body for me but still on original tipping gear. I THINK from VFS, but can’t remember 100%. Where would that valve be @eggsarascal?
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Is the solenoid inside the shroud on the right?
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Haven’t tried yet. Obviously on the down cycle it’s normally empty. Only found out yesterday when I’d tipped the only load, and it’s not getting filled today because we are stacking in a woodland.
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My Transit has developed a problem on the down cycle of the tipping bed. It tips up fine and strongly, but will only lower in small shunts, having to turn off the tipper electronic control on the dash between each shunt. Taking about 8 shunts to get it back down. I’ve topped up the hydraulic oil, which was rather low, but the problem persists. What’s next, battery?
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Lovely looking dogs on this thread fellas, especially the pups Conor! Multiple layers and secrecy are key IMO. Locks, alarms, cameras, black powder mines etc. It’s a ballache, but pro thieves can bypass everything. Absolutely everything. Insurance is probably THE most important thing, sorry to sound defeatist. To the OP, if it’s a totally new build I’d drop a lock box under the floor, like a mini-cellar, and hide it under a load of rubber garage tiles or something. Leave some shitty old saws in a rack secured with a cheapo alarm cable or something to stop them looking too hard. Best of luck!
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ARRRSE! Biggest muscle in the body mate (except for @topchippyles, (and it’s actually a gland),). Take it easy, get some ice on it. And yes, drink shitloads. You can’t do much else. @Rich Rule might have some good advice, those muay thai lads have a lot of quad/ham/glute injuries.
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I had a really good chat with Merlin today, they were very helpful, discussing my height, build, intended usage etc. I’m going to go for their ‘First Shot’ kit recommended by Muttley. 68” recurve with 26lb draw. The riser is good for limbs up to 42lbs as I progress, if needed. I’ll get some extra arrows as well. It won’t take me long to lose 5.
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Whatever you do, get off a Blake’s as soon as you can. It will hold you back and wear your body out.
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That’s the kit I’m looking at now Muttley.
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Or worse when more people get them, then the coal that actually powers them runs out.
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Merlin seem excellent. I’ll talk to them and put together a basic set up. Although I’m a short arse I have a span of 6’1”, so draw length 29”? Hopefully they can sort a recurve out with 25lb draw that I can upgrade the limbs on as necessary. Thanks for the input fellas, much appreciated.
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I’ve always fancied a quiver, but I reckon you’re spot on. I’m 5’ 8”. I was thinking 40lb draw, but not really sure.
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It depends. If someone wanted to start selling logs I’d say get a Gransfors. If they wanted to smash up a couple of pallets I would say get some cheap Chinese shit off the internet. I’m pretty sure my archery endeavours will fall into the second category….
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I know you can spend thousands. The kit I’ve seen is a oner!
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Anyone here into archery? I used to do a bit years ago. I recently bought the big twin a cheapo kids set, but my internet browsing has bought up several well priced adult starter kits. I’m not looking to do comps or anything, just mess around really. Any tips on draw weights etc. welcome.
