tommer9
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You can only tow a ton with the normal 2.5 litre.
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Catch 22 gaining experience but no-one will employ you!
tommer9 replied to 656solo's topic in General chat
I think you are missing the point 656solo. There are alot of arb firms who need drivers with HGV, yet are being approached by youngsters who cant even tow over 750kg. The points being made are that your HGV ability is a BONUS to a firm with big kit, NOT that you should JUST be a driver. Like Mark says- drive the HGV machine and all day long do your arb work. The HGV could be carrying waste away from site, or have a big machine that needs transporting to site, etc etc. -
SPD spikes!!!!
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The dryer they are the less calorific value in them will be used to drive out moisture so will effectively give out more heat, yes. How noticeable the difference will be between logs at 20% and 25% M.C. is another matter.
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Kilning should result in no more than 12% as far as i know, so that is nonsense.
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Rob D is your man for that stuff.
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Yeah but the owner probably started the dog off didnt they? I mean, i have never known a dog do it naturally. Or is it something to do with 'muscle' dogs?
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I agree- the dog hasnt a clue.........
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OMG that takes the biscuit!!!
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WOW what a stick matty!!!!
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No. Although i have and use spikes, I know a VERY competent lead climber of 25+ years experience who wont touch them!
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Not being funny but how bad is the nissan- They arent the best pullers anyway depending on what engine they have. Is it a turbo engine or standard, and what are you trying to pull?
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Yeah good point!
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Well i think that pretty much sums it all up Reg.
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Like Chris said, bulkhead and chassis rot, although some years are worse than others. K reg was awful. I have a 95 m reg and the chassis has had a new crossmember at the rear, but I ripped that off winching an 80' beech stem, and otherwise there is no rot whatsoever and no patches yet. Drivetrains are pretty bombproof, but can become pricey if they have suffered years of abuse. The BESt advice i can give is to take someone who has a defender, or has worked with/ on them alot, with you when you go. Having had mine for 10 years now, and 4 other landies before (yeah i am a glutton for punishment LOL:blushing:) i would be confident to appraise any vehicle. I am not trying to sound clever here, just illustrating my point- you 'get to know' their foibles and what different noises etc mean.
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My sentiments exactly....AND the stress control takes some beating...
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Only joking.......
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YOu cant go wrong with yew. Every last little inch is worth something to someone, as long as it has heart and sapwood in it- the turners and carvers go mad for all the bits that look like total crap and unmillable!!
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A toyota?
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I must have been lucky- i have always found it to be one of the most stable timbers to mill and dry:confused1:
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Excelent bits of kit those alaskans. Mine served me well for years and years, and even nowadays it still gets the odd airing!
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Very very nice mate........IMO a bit too valuable to mill with the alaskan though:blushing:
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Jensen for me any day of the week over those TW's. Never liked them, yet to find one that makes me think it will last. If you arent going to keep it for long and want a cheap chipper get a TW. If you want a decent really well engineered machine out of the two you mention get a Jensen.
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Sounds just like solenoid. £20 repair.
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Good Stuff. Remember the files though lol!
