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  1. gensetsteve
    I hate quoting jobs if it goes well you are a rip off merchant if it goes badly your out of pocket. Often those poor old householders accept your quote because they know there are hidden problems I bet they sleep sound at night. If I am busy I estimate which is fairer as if the job flys its cheaper and if they have some surprises they pay for them. The wealthier they are the tighter they are why be embarressed about charging a solicitor £30 an hour when they charge £200 +
  2. gensetsteve
    As a qualified hgv mechanic I should service my own vehicles and chainsaws. But I dont as I dont have the time. In my experience there seems to be 2 types of service. Change the spark plug, clean the air filter make sure it runs chuck it back to the customer charge £70 Or Change plug, clean air filter, strip carb and change diaphram, Steam clean fuel tank and oil tank replace with new filters, Remove bar clean clutch and grease bearing, dress bar and sharpen chain, Tune saw and ensure bar oils properly clean apply serviced stickers and present to customer also £70 inc vat
  3. gensetsteve
    I have the big £400 stihl electric thing. Well made and plenty powerful I would say as good as our ms260 but no antivibes on them. Ok for half an hour now and then but regular use will kill your hands and wrist. Very torquey at slow speed feels like it could kick back more than a petrol.
  4. gensetsteve
    Our processor used normal chain oil. Then I put bio in. What a mess it all turns to snot. Had to steam clean the tank and oiler system. I have noticed bio goes a bit thick after a few months left in saw. I would stick to mineral if you can especially if you dont use the saw most days.
  5. gensetsteve
    Try these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WORKSHOP-6-X-BLUE-PAPER-ROLLS-TWIN-PLY-PERFORATED-EMBOSSED-WORKSHOP-ROLL-/180819880364?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a19b469ac
  6. gensetsteve
    Sounds more like weak ign system ie coil. One or two of my saws have same plug for ten years cant remember the last time I had to remove one. I would say new plug just gives it the edge to run. Or its running very weak and hot and killing the plugs. Not really a petrol man more big diesels.
  7. gensetsteve
    That looks like a weakness in design from manufacture. I would search on the net and see if anyone else has had the problem how they got over it and if the manufacturer offered any help. Armed with a bit of info talk to the manufacturer the machine may be years out of guarantee but they may offer some help as good will. Machines falling to bits of any age dont look good and yours does not look abused. If I was repairing I think I would remove bracket and repair tank then fabricate a new assy with webs that spread the load under the tank as well as just one face.
  8. gensetsteve
    I would like it but have sold my big trailer so no way of collecting. I will ask some one I know. Do they want money for it ?
  9. gensetsteve
    I have a very old top handled tanaka saw. It does not have as much power as the stihl. But its half the weight starts on the button and does not get stuck to the shelf with leaking chain oil when you leave it a few weeks.
  10. gensetsteve
    I like the look of this but I think its a scam Wallenstein Wood Chipper Shredder Hydraulic Feed Hopper | eBay No reply to my message. No reviews The pictures look very american especially the flag at the back and the big no plate on the truck. On the other hand it may be genuine but it wont be getting my bid.
  11. gensetsteve
    We never used them for deliveries. I used to fill from processor so less stop start than the little metre bags. Seasoned for a year or two then tipped into barn for a few weeks to get rid of the rain. When it came to delivery 4 mins with a bobcat and we were away. These bags would fall over and crush you and weigh over a tonne when green I would stick with the cu metre bags for deliveries.
  12. gensetsteve
    I dont have experience on electric vehicles. Are they a deep cycle sealed leisure battery ? We were having problems with start batteries and tried nearly everything on the market with mediocre results. In the end gave up and bought the best and most expensive brand on the market Varta. But after 12 months found even these to be mediocre. Tried the Avon brand from Bristol batteries and for the last 12 months they have tested top line in the field. On every service the batteries are load tested and a printout is stapled to the job sheet. The difference between a bad battery and a good one on a standby generator could be someones life. I dont think the Lucas is a bad brand but does not stand out as the best and I think most are made in the far east. I have a bosch battery I fitted to our bobcat in 1999 and it still starts in this weather. I would give Bristol a ring been in business years and honest helpful people.
  13. gensetsteve
    While you are waiting for those batteries ring bristol batteries they are seriously into that technology and their lead acids for our generators are the best on the market. If it was me I would have those batteries over the weigh bridge and use the money towards a new set. Lead price is high at the moment.
  14. gensetsteve
    Just had a look at our stock and have 700 bags spare if anyone needs a 100 or so.
  15. gensetsteve
    We have kindling made from pine that was originally kiln dried. Unfortunately we dont send out on pallets. If you can collect no problem. I am sure Joys kindling will be as dry as kiln dried. The whole kiln dried thing is a load of rubbish once wood, especially kindling is dry its dry.
  16. gensetsteve
    Do you have anything to pull a tipping trailer if you do should be able to hire one in for the week for £100 -£150
  17. gensetsteve
    We use the big 1.5 cu metre stripped vented bag. Robust and normally very good but this year its been so wet we have had a few mould problems. Our bags come from lc packaging
  18. gensetsteve
    I like the easy access platform on the back. It can be a chore climbing in and out of machines with chainsaw trousers on.
  19. gensetsteve
    Hi Mate I got a decent engine for our splitter. I dont have one for sale. You should be able to fall over them on ebay and farm sales. A good way to get an engine is to buy a complete road saw they sell cheap.
  20. gensetsteve
    I think that ebay listing is spot on. It explains the difference between different bag sizes. It is also honest and up front about the logs being un seasoned.
  21. gensetsteve
    You are right. For years we sold 250 tonnes a year. The year I planned to do 500 tonnes I did not have the time as we were making kindling. I produced 150 tonnes and was kicking myself until we had that mild winter and sold 75 tonnes what a lucky escape. Running logs as side line and running out early makes a lot of sense. If some of your customer go elsewhere for their last load of the winter they will more than likely get wet rubbish and come back to you the following year and stock up.
  22. gensetsteve
    I can get nearly 5 of those bags in my 2cu metre tipped load. Really annoying when people make out those bags are the same size. Even more annoying when they argue the toss and cant even add up. The 800mm bags look tiny the 750mm must be like barrow bags.
  23. gensetsteve
    I am sure your heart will be fine Jon may be get them to test your liver while you are there. If caught early it can recover
  24. gensetsteve
    If You ran out in November he has nothing to worry about anyway
  25. gensetsteve
    Your engine is designed for a generator or water pump. You need a parallel shaft with key way. May be easier to sell engine and buy another. I got a nice 11hp for £50 for our splitter 3 years ago must get round to changing the oil.

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