jose

thats a nice truck. I had a look and drive in one tuesday night, thought yes ill have this and it sold the next morning!

Yes i should/ will. Need to find out when i got it as tbh is painful to use. I too had read good things so imagine the disappointment i felt when i got this. Perhaps if the OP is near someone who has a decent one perhaps they could borrow it for a day to give it a try. And to the £5 offer, make it £6 and u got a deal lol

ive got a 360 tes Bag of shite! doesnt feel balanced in the hand starts like an old worn out saw from brand new. over runs like a saw thats starting to run out of fuel. doesnt have the grunt of the other saws its size. Biggest thing damn fuel filler opening is tiny! end up peeing fuel all over the shop or else have to but another fuel container just for it. If i wasnt such a lazy/busy sod i would have booted it onto ebay. And worse is its only a little cheaper than Stihl etc so not worth the savings if you ask me.

those dmax look the the biz but new cost big. i still want one but going to give it a yr or so to left some second hand trucks drop a bit in price first. something about spending 20k + ( or 33k the setup i looked at new)and using it for tree work to get roughed up i cant do it!

Well I've got 2 201 both die on a regular basis. I've drilled The exhaust on one but makes no difference. Also got got 2 150t which die way too often aswell. All my other kit, blowers, hedge cutters strikers bigger saws all have been going for yrs without ever missing a beat. The only difference is the spark plug, not the fuel. Not sure why they went smaller (save weight or money?) but either way it's ruining the saws reputation. I would go husky route but I don't Like the sound of them been brittle tbh. I am hoping the tcm may address the problem. Or perhaps I should try Mikita next?

ha im glad its not just me! never changed a plug to date with the old 200T but these dame things kill them in no time.

Great machine had a 450 and traded it in for a 460 this yr. only niggle is the electric drive, its not a variable speed its all go or nothing. Cant creep it forward. But this is very minor really and have got used to it very quickly. i believe they are going to look into addressing this in the future. I had a issue with mine blowing the drive fuse but predator swapped the whole machine for a another new one and no probs since. I had a demo on the bandit before hand and its a great machine but its much bigger ( even though it can shrink down to 28 inches which is less than the predator). I personally didnt like that i could see where i was grinding. cheers

budget really CS100 is good, so are the Jo beau's Or a cheap bigger one ( older though)

Im tempted. No great love for the 201tbh. But tried the echo and have even less love for that lol!

Is this show any good for a works day out? Ie have a mooch around and a few beers to boot? Is there any evening entertainment of any kind? Or camping for that matter? Cheers

Yes i thought it was a good idea. It was an old 1940 dodge truck with a tipper back but it was the old wooden slate style rear body so looked very much the classic. Sign written up tastefully i thought it would stand out from all the transits etc that everybody has. It never going to be a everyday work horse for obvious reason but for getting ones name seen got to be good. Seems to work when for example redbull convert the vw beetles with a giant can of red bull on them. Same principle to me.

sweet. Always fancied a old truck like that, almost more as a advertising board but all my friends said it was a bad move and my partner wouldnt go along with it

ive got a jeep commander, its got the 3.0 crd. Cracking 4x4. comfy grunt great towing and the family love it! and can be had for not bad money now too.

He does know what I charge, often I'll discuss it with him if he's about when pricing. It's often on the paper work too as its used later for the invoicing too. I always tell people how busy I am so that they can decide if they r willing to wait or seek alternative companies to quote. Works for me though I do potentially lose work but if I'm busy what else can I do. I have no desire to expand at this time. Cheers

Just to add he wouldnt be doing all the admin side either. he would look at the job and make some notes but all calls, emails quote writing etc is done by the mother in law.

totally agree with the thought that they do have the carefree attitude that if they dont get it its no loss. Easier to price higher when if you get it or not your wage is still coming at the end of the month regardless. My guy knows i am away, hes been a good friend and worked with me for many years ( 5+). In the past he has priced for me when i was away for a few days. got a few jobs, others he was too steep. I have tried to sit down with him and find out the problem but to no joy. Ive just taken him on full time employee, given a 20% pay rise along with all the other benefits of been employed vs self employed. He knows that he is the foreman, if im not there he takes the lead. does sometime even if im there! i dont mind if its driving the job forward to a conclusion. tomorrow is day 9 of him sulking like a 16 year old! Hes 26. ive no idea if he is really bored or has other issue perhaps at home but for what ever reason he seems to be projecting his negativity towards me and its making the team ( i have another guy) a tense and unhappy place to be working in. Oh the joy of being the boss!

Thanks guys. Yes i would normally let my lead climber quote for me but for some reason he has taken a dive for the worse with regards to work. Says hes bored and is thinking of another career! Just what i dont want before i go away. Normally he would be spot on but lately hes been very hard work to work with and shows no sign of improving. Way hes going im not sure id want to risk asking him! But under normal circumstances i would ask him. if Anything he prices better then me! I am taking the family and dont want to waste it working. I am going to Cypress, never been before. A good friend is getting married out there hence the location but i do hear good things.

Yes proper one in 8 yrs! i really dont want to be checking emails as i know that this turns into a few hrs and if possible phone calls too to get things sorted! I think you got it spot on Daniel, i think that will be my basis for how i deal with it. Cheers guys

Hi there I am looking to find a climber for 2-3 days a week on a free lance basis to aid the flow of things. We cover the Bracknell , Wokingham, sandhurst Ascot and out towards reading areas. Experience required , i have one guy learning already thanks. Please pm me if interested. Cheers

cheers for the repleys guys. yes i think thats the way forward, change the answer phone and check the emails every day/otherday. Cheers

Quick question when you go on holiday what do you do regarding customers after quotes? I am going on a real holiday for the first time in like 8 yrs plus and unsure what to do with the pricing side of things. I have a couple of employees who will be working still but if they are working then they cant be pricing at the same time. Also i employ them as climbers/ workers and not to do admin side of things. i dont think they would like to be doing this after work (that pleasure is all mine as owner). Do you bosses out there change the answer phone to say you are unavailable for pricing for the next 2 weeks? Last thing i want to do is spend half my hols down in a internet cafe responding to email! Experiences/ advice very welcome ps i have plenty of work on to cover the time im away and then some after i get back. Many thanks

Thank you for the offer. I am always happy to give them to you, your sister or anybody else that may need them ( as long as its not to far away). Feel free to pm me or give me a buzz on 07867523823 Many thanks Jose

i would but unfortunately its quite far from the road. though i might see what i can do! Thanks