Shane
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Just about the first bit of kit to be unloaded these days. We were all cynical about them until a customer lent us a set while working in their very slanted garden. Within 5 minutes we all agreed we needed a set. Bought within 2 days and hardly ever use the 'old' steps now. They are light and stable. Agree with all the other comments above. The only down side is where you have long narrow access (like down the side of a big house) - thats when we have to use the old steps.
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Why even consider going through with it? He might be genuine but it appears to be a faily hefty risk - so why take it with so much money? In your first post you said he was 'willing' to pay more than you hoped for.... In my experience real buyers usually offer less to start with and should be happy to 'prove' they are genuine.
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Should've gone to spec savers. They are the RX versions with the remote control, which is around £3k extra. Problem solved (wel, in fact, there never was a problem).
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Have Predator just lobbed £3k onto their 28/38 machines? Just seen the old ads (17k + VAT) disappear of ebay and they now seem to be 20K + VAT. Though its a different dealer. Any of you guys in the know? Must be because we are leaving europe:confused1:
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Agreed - a few years back when the bearings went on my TW and wore the shaft, I found a local engineering firm who made a new shaft, welded it in and balanced it for £100.00 (that was about 8 years ago mind). It worked fine after that - though I only ever got about 200 hours out of them 'lego' bearings. Overall really loved that old chipper. Google your local engineers and you will probably save a fair bit.
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If more people asked to see insurance, references etc I think it would be good. The only people who would have trouble doing that are the types who we all moan about. Be polite, show them what they asked for and demonstrate how professional you are. It's good advertising, PR etc.
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I thought this was going to be an ad for toilet rolls.
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Everyone who has ever lived has lived in the most advanced period in history - up to that point. Those who lived before endured a more 'primitive' lifestyle while those who follow will have a more advanced, though probably hectic, life. At least until some tw t presses the big red button. -
The theme to the Robinson Crusoe TV series (late 60s, early 70s) brings a tear to my eye for some reason.
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We would always lose to the Germans on penalties.
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You did well, you showed you are better than that. In the past I have shared my feelings with my customer and find that they invariably understand and give you loads of moral support - it helps on the day. These are the occasions to play the H&S card and absolutely forbid them to come anywhere near the machinery. As for him trying to turn the chipper on I am not sure I could have been so cool. Well done - a good professional response. Last time I was filmed I went and knoocked on the guy's door but he didn't answer - as usual it all came to nothing. If you can keep your head when all around are losing theirs, then you are a man.
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Faith is all about exactly that! - whatever the religion. IIRC Buddhists accept the fact that others may chose to worship their own gods, but most religions preach the defensive 'ours is right all others are wrong' philosophy. The ambiguous wordings are open to different interpretations. It seems to boil down to what individuals or groups decide is the right interpretation. At the moment it seems like there are some very aggressive muslims who are getting all the publicity. You can present them with what you consider facts all you like, but the FAITH will lead then to disbelieve your facts. As someone once said - if there is a war beteween muslims and christians, God help us. Both of them.
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In that picture all we can see is an orange 'thing' in his hand. I recon they finished all the cutting and then got changed into their comfy gear before (as we all do) rubbing the logs with an orange balloon. No breach of H + S guidelines to answer.
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No there isn't
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Very nicely done, Mr Git. The little tracked Rayco looked neat.
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I warned him not to buy that cheap foot spa.
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You are right - discuss it with your employer. How many people on here started out just like that? I'd say it's perfectly OK. If you get on OK there shouldn't be a problem. The main issue would always be if he trusts you not to 'steal' his customers - but if you are working for friends/relatives AND referring big stuff to him I'd say all is fine. One of my guys does this and we get on fine. Everyone knows the 'rules' and we trust each other implicitly. How would your employer feel if he found out from another source?
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It's a pity that time travel can't be arranged just prior to declarations of war. If the lunatics who send out all these poor souls could actually read a list of all the names and comprehend the length of the list - would they still do it? Unending respect for all those who fell, dead, injured, mentally scarred AND all who knew and loved them. Unending despair at the moronic command who deemed it necessary.
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I hope this isn't related to the 'What security measures do you have'? Thread
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Peter, you are right- the guy from Predator said that the 38hp version has to be petrol because ther are no transverse mount diesels which are narrow enough. Given the technology of variable width tracks and hydraulic drive a narrow powerful machine shouldn't be THAT difficult. I'm sure there would be a big demand in the UK. Matt, the HB20 would be almost identical to my Pred 450 so not really in the equation. Stephan - are you out there? I recall seing loads of work youve done with the Pred 38.
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I have a predator 450 but am thinking of adding something with significantly more power. We do a lot of stump grinding in built up areas where garden access is through 2'6'' gates. In reality this means about 2' 5'' absolute maximum. The only thing I have seen that fits these requirements is the 38HP predator. I am going to get a demo from them fairly soon but wondered if there is anything else which fits the bill. Also I've had reassurances from Predator that the early problems have been resolved - do owners agree with this?. I've read through the stumpgrinders thread but still can't see an alternative. The Jo beau looks neat but not much more power and quite wide, I like the build quality on Carltons and Vermeers but again... wide. Come on you salesmen - what am I missing?
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I've seen a few threads with people moaning about poor service from their local dealers. Well I gotta say mine was excellent today. I took an MS200 in as it wasn't oiling at all well. I had an old one wich I was keeping for spares and took that too, hoping they might show me how to check and remove the pump. Not only did they willingly look at it there and then, once they established that the original pump wasn't performing they offered to take the 'spare' one off and fit it to the saw and re-test it. They did so and got it oilng just fine. I left with a fully functioning saw, turned around in under an hour and under £10 cost. Thanks to all at DM Chainsaws.
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You are not alone. Just been to look at one this evening. About 15 inches DBH top 2-3 ft of most branches leafless. Rest of tree has sparse foliage. The customer says it all happened in the last two weeks! Can't be sure of the actual timescale but she's not a drama queen prone to errrr. dramatic statements. Base of tree looks fine, no obvious exudates but leaves all seem to be autumnal. Reaching for my books as we speak.
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Some people put nails in trees to hold up bird boxes rather than an attempt to kill the tree or screw over a tree surgeon. What height were the nails at? We took out a dead walnut today 30'' DBH and our 3120 found a nail at 6ft height after we had checked it as best we could. I didn't assume it was done by a neanderthal moron though.
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I like it! How much chip does the sidecar hold?
