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I know you want your own gear over there ideally, but the Echo units in the web image are actually fine, really if you have to hire. I'm going to get a CS-590 ground saw sent over from the US, and to hell with the warranty; It'd be about 400 delivered here with the import charges, as opposed to about 700 from a dealer here. Why is a lot of our gear so much more expensive than the States?
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A lot of this is accuate, IMO. Strength training at any age will build testosterone and HGH levels and essentially the more of those you have in your system, the healthier and fitter physically you should be - which is why most blokes are fitter at 18 when levels are peaking, than at 60 when they are usually depleted. I've eased up on the weights in recent years and I'm getting skinny and more prone to injury. Keep the muscle on if you can and you will handle the stresses of the tree industry btter
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OK, thanks for replies i will check the Rock machinery out
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Christ. Prognosis not great then, no more running for the time being!
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For a few weeks now, left hamstring has been playing up to the point now I'm limping a little. Probably time to see GP but what can actually be done about it? anyone on here had similar problem. Phil
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Yep, true. one of the best I've seen was based on an old fork truck. If you are handy with engineering and a welder, there is loads of options for sure. But I'd probably prefer to go with ready made.
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Kent. We do get down to Devon in the summer / autumn but not very likely at present, as flat out with work. But do give me a buzz please, Phil 07808 738097
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Isn't that a fact....
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A guy I know whom I spoke to yesterday, running a Posch PTO splitter suggested that his could be run off a Vanguard unit or similar, if correctly set up; is that the kind of arrangement you mean?
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I have a bit of a dilemma as far as the best splitter for my needs goes - the yard that I rent is not great, security - wise, and since PTO driven is out as we can't have a tractor there, we are left with electric powered which would still require an adequate generator (no mains power there), or one of the manually operated options. I like the idea of using one of the latter, but has anyone used one that is actually any cop and with sensible pressure, and can split fairly quickly? I'm not a major firewood producer and really most of it is arb waste; but currently everything is processed with saw and axe, which is getting a bit tiresome. Any recommendations for a decent foot powered splitter
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If I'm in the woods, I'd agree that it's sensible to wear something that stands out - same goes for if on a bike, working on the roads or on building sites etc. I do sort of ponder where a society is going though when common sense seems to be taking a back seat, and the finger-pointing HSE clipboard bearers are at the fore. Hi viz has it's place, but increasingly everywhere you look all and sundry are wearing it and is it really necessary? We have eyes in our heads for a reason
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Looking at the vid at the start of the thread that shows how effective the various shears are, the cheaper NAR Yank pair are very good, but I can't find any available?They did seem to do as well as the Raptors, for a lot less. So if you can find comparable ones, they'll do
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Going back to the shears suitable for getting through material like chainsaw trousers, on a first aid course recently the training bloke did rave a bit about the Leatherman Raptors. To be fair I don't think he's on a bung from the company, they actually do the job properly and fast, so worth the money IMO
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It's probably true that on the whole, we are getting bigger in the UK (applies to both sexes). But I still reckon there are a relatively high percentage of British women who are still well above average, physically. The key difference is you don't really get the "ladette" thing on the Continent (falling over plastered 2-3 nights per week, wearing next to sod all), that's what counts for me
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What winter tyres are best for a Navara NP300?
Acer Forestry replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Arb-Trucks
I agree, very good tyres shop around and price is good too -
Steve I'm trying to find Rob D on here, not having much joy so clearly I'm going about this the wrong way lol, can you advise cheers
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for future reference, when you use the search function you need to select what you are searching for also...
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New member after some advice-chipper and man viable business?
Acer Forestry replied to Yeti2018's topic in General chat
Absolutely agree. Its a waste of money and unnecessary- most tree surgeons I have subbed for don't spend loads on vehicles, worry about that 10 years down the line with a VAT band income -
Buck capacity of Hilux MK4 single cab
Acer Forestry replied to Acer Forestry's topic in Firewood forum
Ok, cheers people. I think possibly some log sellers round my way are getting confused, showing images like a pic of a double cab L200 with a level load buck and saying "1.2 / 1.4 cube load" -
Does anyone know offhand what the answer is to the above? With firewood I usually just sell in bulk bags, so 0.6 cube roughly - but would like to know what my pickup actually holds in a level load.
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I use a 560XP day to day in the woods, but for a more relaxed pace on firewood cutting I actually prefer an old 026 they have at one place I sub for, as said, great saws and I defo agree on the Stihl
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Have just bought a cheapo Machine Mart 2 ton job from ebay, will be fine for now. Like the look of the Lug-alls on ebay, they aren't really that pricey to be fair even with carriage from US
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You can explain all about it Saturday Will....
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OK, should I miss that a PM that's it's up and running would be great cheers
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I also use a Husqvarna splitting axe, the S2800; and have to say that in terms of function and durability, its the best I've had. A Hultafors job I had previously was great aside from the top of the handle now having been smashed half way through, in no time. Wood might absorb shock better, but with a few miss-strikes it won't last long, I reckon
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That's possible Steve, yes- was intending to pm you about the posting of the chip / log threads on here, I've seen them but couldn't remember how to get back to them?
