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    Still on their web site NRSWA Training Scotland - New Roads and Street Works Courses UK | Sibbald Training
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    Try these stock fence Boundary Clamp Kit | McVeigh Parker Line wire Wire Chain Strainer c/w 4 metre Chain | McVeigh Parker
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    Aviva cheapest for my Land Rover tipper £210 fully comp
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    Did mine at Sibbald training at Armadale a few years back. Not sure if they have anywhere further north.
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    Adjustable bottom strap, should be able to get a complete kit inc. top band, adjustable bottom band, hook to bolt and hook to drive for about £20
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    No Worries, I've a bit of a thing about the quality of timber we use for fencing as I work for a company that sell it. Time has come for us all to be using timber that will last longer than the Spruce and Fir which has been prevalant in recent years.
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    Give McVeigh Parker a call. Nearest depot to you is probably Reading, Tel:01189 744777. I know they deliver to Devon but obviously you may need to wait untill they have a load for you'r area.
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    Sweeping statement , but actually there's plenty of good quality home grown timber available, Pine and Larch which once kiln dried is as good as the imported timber.
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    Save yourself the hastle and buy pressure treated creo posts. McVeigh Parker sell them, Pine posts, kiln dried them creo pressure treated. They also sell the real creosote in 25ltr and 205ltr.
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    No worries, what prompted the move north ?
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    Stevie, Apologies, I didn't notice untill after I posted that you were in Carrbridge.
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    Hi Stevie, I just bought a second hand one from Aquawash, UK built machines, they are based in Barhead so not far from you. Good guys to deal with, family owned company. If you want a new, good commercial hot pressure washer then you'd be looking at £2000+. Plenty of cheaper altermatives available but a lot of them are Chinese imports or built from Chinese parts so availability of parts not good. These machines may be OK for light cleaning but if you're washing plant and machinery them you want a robust machine.
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    I run an ex Eon power Landy 130. It was converted to a tipper before I got it so ideal for my work vehicle & I just love it. Extras that were installed from new, night heater, heated seats/windscreen, electric windows and a Husky winch. It had a full service history up to the previous owner, now done 135000 miles and still going strong. If you think the one you've found would suit then go for it.
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    Hi Ian, If you are replacing your fence you should consider using UC4 timber posts as "run of the mill" will simply not last. 5'6" posts will cost about £2.40 each and 6' about £2.65, rails £2.40, slats will depend on whether you want vertical or horizontal.
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    Hi Ton, Theaving bas***ds. There has been a lot of equipment stolen in this area over the past couple of months. It realy is the lowest of the low, stealing a mans work tools but then again they have no conscience. Hope you get them back or sorted with replacements.
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    I'll keep that in mind Jonathan as you can never tell what we will be asked for. Would you cut 1.65m x 75 x 75mm pointed posts ?
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    Chances are they will not be class 4 as Coventry don't supply it. Most Spruce/Fir will only last 5 - 10 years if you are lucky. Any idea what price you are paying for posts and rails ?
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    If you are doing the job it would be worth suggesting using class 4 posts as they will last longer than "run of the mill" timber. Just something to consider and lob into the conversation.
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    Apologies for the hijack but has anyone seen this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0C6R9nHNT4
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    Tacho records need to be kept for a minimum of 12 months for tacho rules and 24 months for working time directive.
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    I worked on them for over 20 years harvesting peat for compost. Low ground pressure is the trick, double, trebble wheels or wide bog tracks. Know the limits of your machine and if you feel it sinking stop and get assistance to pull it out as most of the time you'll make it worse if you keep trying. If you are on fresh ground try not to break the sod, use a different track each time if possible.
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    Young drivers scheme does allow it
  24. caledonian bob
    Have you tried Chris Simpson, Informed Tree Services ? Informed Tree Services Ltd Tree Surgery Consultancy Consultant Tree Surgery Course Tree Surveys Don't know if he has any courses planned but I'm sure he could point you in the right direction.
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    The John Deere brash bailer has been about for a few years now. Used to see bales it produced stacked on clear fell sites about Scotland but haven't seen so many recently.

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