Shane
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Porn mags are cheaper
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Getting quiet round here. No idea why the colleges keep churning out brash draggers who think they are worth £120 per day cause they've written a few assignments and have a pocket full of tickets. Maybe they just keep running the sausage machine for the money rather than anyone's benefit??
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Spot on !
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Better arrest me now. I frequently contact my LA to check about TPOs. If you are asked to quote for a really nice specimen tree and the client tells you there is no TPO I think it is unprofessional to NOT check. When I contact them I do only give them the address, I don't tell them which tree it is, they then check on their records for me and tell me either NO TPOs or, YES there's a ...... etc. I don't see a problem. On a few occasions where they are 'mis-informed' I have just politely told the client that they ARE TPOd and advise them on the required procedure. I have ended up doing more than half of such jobs. As for morals with trees, if its legal and I refuse it, they will just get someone else round anyway. I have hidden the sign-written vehicles on a couple of jobs though.
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is it easy to switch from single phase to three phase???
Shane replied to se7enthdevil's topic in General chat
I'm surprised they only have three phase. How is the workshop lit? Surely they run the lights off of just one of the phases? I bet if you got a sparky round there he could rig up a 230v supply for you quite easily. Don't try this at home! -
Secrecy is the answer. If scumbags are not aware of something valuable being behind a door they will not bother to try. As many have said, and once the scum DO know, the type of door just defines the type of damage they will do to break in. On the assumption you feel that some wrong uns ARE aware then all you can do is decide on a budget then make any attempted break in as slow and difficult as possible. Bruce Willis and Charles Bronson are not always around to dish out sweet revenge, more's the pity.
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I took a really tight corner a bit too close to the apex. The tipper went round OK but the 6 inch kerb, at about 4-6 mph was enough to roll the chipper! Bit of a mess in the road but nobody hurt. I remember 4 of us frantically trying to right it before oil seeped through the rings and 'locked' the engine. Cost me a new wheel arch and 2 hours with hydraulic spreader and welder to neat en everything up. Twat of the week award.
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Do you rates go up as much as they should each year..
Shane replied to benedmonds's topic in Business Management
That doesn't seem like a big enough increase to me. Surely six years of compounded inflation should be more than 14.83% My day rate has gone up a lot more than that in this period and plenty of customers are fine with it. -
It looksa bit like an executioner's axe.
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I want the old Arbtalk back....not the website but the ethos
Shane replied to beechwood's topic in General chat
Disagree - In ten years time people will be wondering how to make electricity, what 'life' used to be like and why Kim Flung Dung and Donald 'do it my way' Trump pressed each other's buttons and fried 99% of the planet. -
I've not posted much lately as I don't really enjoy the ever growing 'opinion' threads which look like they are being taken over by a few individuals who seem to be over aggressive with the offering of their views. People on forums are, of course, invited to do just that so I respectfully leave them to it. I enjoy reading the information based posts and the general chat ones. I ignore, and therefore won't post on the more political ones. Insults are easy from behind a keyboard, constructive advice and friendly banter is what I prefer. Oh, and I keep an eye on arbtrader for the odd bargain.
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Isn't there a tracked 252 on ebay at the moment. The ad says it goes quite narrow.
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Indeed I am:thumbup:
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Totally agree, the other thing I have said when customers question the 'speed' of the work is 'Would you pay me more if the job takes longer than you think it should have'?
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I don't think a mog is the answer to the OPs question, unless they are a lot lighter than they look.
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Technically, if you are keeping out of ops license territory.... Use a flatbed 3.5 GVW (with 3.5 ton towing capacity) with turntable chipper installed on the bed. Then tow a 3.5 ton tipping trailer and set up at all jobs to allow for side feeding chipper. Oh, and practice being really good at reversing the full rig. That should give close to 2.5 tons payload, just pack all tools and ladders around the chipper on the back of the truck. No idea why we dont all do this??? And make sure all drivers have the appropriate towing rights on their license.
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The floor of my transit is getting a bit leaky so it looks like some repairs are needed. You guys advised stokbord not long ago so.... I've googled stokbord stockist Sussex but the only ones I have found don't stock the smooth finish boards (which I would prefer for a tipper base). They can only order a pallet load (40) so definitely a no no. Does anyone know of a supplier anywhere near sussex where I would be able to pick up a couple of smooth boards? Probably looking for 9mm or 12mm thickness. If this doesn't work out I may have to start looking for another chip box.
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If the bloody trees didnt keep dropping their leaves on our worshipful cars we wouldn't need to cut the sodding things down. It's their own fault. Don't get me wrong, I love trees but... well .... you know.
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They dont slow the engine, so the stress system doesnt cut in, but the weight/size/shape means that the outfeed chute will clog up with the flywheel still forcing more in at full speed, then by the time you notice no emission and crud blowback through the rollers - its time to clear the chute out. At least thats what happens on a woosy little 35hp 'mincer' like mine. No doubt the bigger machines have more 'puff' to blow it all through. For reference, my old TW was even worse. And the previous post provides a decent (if heavy) solution. That's the way to do it.
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Which tracked chippers will fit in an 8ft box trailer
Shane replied to Kinghawko's topic in Large equipment
I was really disappointed when I bought my 6" greenmech. In fact I want my money back. Its much bigger than 6 inches. -
Maybe a shredder reather than a chipper, or a 'combined' machine. Everyone I know hates chipping fronds, we sometimes put some through while reversing the rollers every couple of seconds, it works (just) but is a real PITA.
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I've just checked with my Mrs. (a long established gardener) and she recons that theres nothing worth using. Gloves ?????? Sorry I can't be more helpful, trying to avoid any attempt at humerous/sarcastic suggestions - for once.
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Apart from the inevitable problems which all can foresee, isn't the issue that they have only allocated, or been allocated £53,000. THAT is the amazing decision. With on costs that is one technical person's wages at the Town Hall. How far will £53k go - astonishing but it's the world we live in. I hope their insurance is willing to pay out on this basis.
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Are these the same people who were apalled at Sheffield Councils recent safety cull?
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What? 100k today?
