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  1. chopper brown
    What a belting spot to grind a stump. Lovely view. Jim
  2. chopper brown
    I've had a tree core for the last two years i think. Bought it after reading Adams recommendation and thought I'd try it as it was time to replace my sequoia. Been a good harness but the main thing i don't like it there are no clip buckles on the waist like the legs and it's a pitter putting on and off readjusting. Apart from that a nice harness with good quick adjustment of the bridge to take the strain of the legs. It's a good harness but I will be either going back to a sequoia or watching this thread closely. Jim
  3. chopper brown
    It's just a shame because some of the simplest ideas are the best. Unfortunately what is promised and what actually occurs is rarely the same. My mate works for a high end garage spannering and as a bonus they used to stock pile the scrap and weigh in for a monthly bonus. The powers that be smelt the money and the staff were told that the scrap needed to be disposed of by there means!
  4. chopper brown
    A local electrical firm to me does something similar and I think your on the right lines Dan. Instead of training up apprentices and then losing them to other companies or them going on there own they make them share holders. I don't know exactly how it works but it has tax benefits seemingly and makes the employees feel part of the company not just an employee. I think it's also the smaller things that work and keep interest going. I worked for a big company that asked if we would hand out small A6 type flyers with initials or name on at the street where the job was. When or if that flyer was successful you got a bonus in your wages. Unfortunately it came to an end as calls were being made and work won but the lads weren't getting anything. Sad really. Nice thread. Jim
  5. chopper brown
    You won't be disappointed with the cut off saw it is so nice to use, light powerful for its size and no chewing on starting it. Jim
  6. chopper brown
    Thanks for that digaholedumper. Don't think it helped looking on my mobile as a page kept popping up that i couldn't see past. Big help thanks again. Jim
  7. chopper brown
    Can any one tell me the width of the multione 5.2/3. I've looked at the spec sheet but can't see a figure. I know it may be dependant on wheel size but am struggle to find the info. Cheers Jim
  8. chopper brown
    Class.! That's the way to load.
  9. chopper brown
    Cheers Mick I thought this would be the case. Jim
  10. chopper brown
    How does everyone manage with transporting the loader to site? I'm assuming it's either a two vehicle setup or a double trip once the brash has been chipped? Cheers Jim
  11. chopper brown
    I usually sell a dumpy bag of woodchip for £30 local. I don't advertise it but if people ask I figure the time to fill deliver and drop the bag of covers it. Hope that helps.
  12. chopper brown
    Lowa over standard army issue leather is a definate. I get what you mean about the sweat thing but always found a decent pair of gortex or equivalent with the right socks far better. Jim
  13. chopper brown
    I do like meindls and had them in walking boots for years and still use as chainsaw boots. Last year I went to get a new pair of walking boots and they'd stopped meindls but recommended zamberlam. I've got to say they are spot on and definitely worth a try. Hope that helps anyone else but glad you got sorted. Jim
  14. chopper brown
    A device for every option. Cheers TH. Anyone had much more experience with the smart winch? I did read a post on here discussing it and found it interesting. Jim
  15. chopper brown
    I've been using the still back battery for a while now and found it spot on. I initially bought it to run the battery blower as this use to rinse the ap300. It was also a back up for my other battery hedge cutters. I now run a hsa 94 with it and it's spot on. Really light and controllable reducing fatigue on long stretches of hedge. I found it strange at first having the cord but would not say it gets in the way. Down sides I would say are the initial cost of the battery and if you are having to move a ladder or platform you have to unplug and put the cutter down. Hope that helps. Jim
  16. chopper brown
    Hi PC, That's really helpful and exactly what i'd be using mine for. It's come to the point to upgrade all my rigging gear and the grcs will be really helpful for the jobs booked in over the next 3 months. Cheers Jim
  17. chopper brown
    Really helpful thread as i'm looking into getting either a grcs or a arbpro ld2. I prefer the look of the grcs due to less faff with ratchet straps and a tried and tested device. However as stated in the very informative video the arbpro is ce marked. How does everyone get on with LOLER and there grcs. Cheers Jim
  18. chopper brown
    You will never get a vehicle that suits every job and the growth of your business. If it was me I would get a vehicle that suits you now and then when you build up with work change or upgrade to suit. Two vehicles is a nice set up and covers most jobs but it's getting to a position where you can justify running two. Hope that helps. Jim
  19. chopper brown
    Yes it was the 56 Mark. Had to have a quick look then to check. Was a belting little engine and with the 1m extension there wasn't much that you couldn't reach. Jim
  20. chopper brown
    Isuzu dmax on eBay with alloy tipper and toolbox. 770kg max load and it all looks properly done. In short nothing comes close to a defender but I get where your coming from on the difference in ride when compared to a jap pick up. Jim
  21. chopper brown
    Good to watch I enjoyed that. Jim
  22. chopper brown
    I had the bottom of the range two mix model for years and never had any bother. Used it for strimming, pole saw and hedge cutter with no issues and plenty of power on professional work day in and out. Only reason I don't use them now as I passed them onto my dad when he needed some new gear for his garden and I now run battery. Hope this helps. Jim
  23. chopper brown
    Really good thread and interesting to read so I thought I'd post a pic of my truck. This is not perfect but it suits me at tho moment although the the tool storage needs tweaking. Not the best pic so I'll sort another sometime. Once the trailer is full the chipper goes on the back. Maybe slightly over on rear axle weight. Landy 2t unladen and chipper 1300kg. Jim
  24. chopper brown
    I use one. I can't remember the model but it's the best long reach battery they do with the telescopic extension. I've had it at least two years now and it's done a lot of cutting. I never abused it with big stuff but it is more than capable. I use to run a Kombi with a 1 meter extension and this has a better reach and much nicer to use. With regards to weight, i don't think there is much in it and when on full extension it soon takes it's strain. I might have to invest in one of those harness jobbies. Hope this helps but i have a good range of battery gear and up until now i can't fault it and have not seen any fade in battery longevity. Jim
  25. chopper brown
    Cheers for the info codlasher it's been really helpful. I thought the strop would be what you used but was keen to find out the best way to go. I've got some new cable ordered so once up and running again I'll get some pics up. Jim

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