doobin
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Don't forget the guard for the shredder knife. Pricey but could save a lot of pain! As an aside, how are you getting on with the 490? I have a pair of 460s and the engines are superb but the driveshaft is the weak point. Doesn't break but develops vibration.
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First thing you need is a holding number from Defra Get friendly with your local baker and greengrocer, take their waste and food is free. This is however illegal so don't get caught.
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Love my LDV. X-reg pre duratorq 2.4 turbo, good puller. Cab interior agricultural at best but the paint is excellent, it doesn't rust like a transit.
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There was a thread recently with someone running a third saw on a mini mill to reprocess cut blocks more quickly. Seemed like a good system.
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That's an American site.
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Hodge, can you please clarify exactly how many litres you buy at a time? Any for how much? Can't make head or tail of your first post. I can't still be drunk?!
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That's £7.33 a litre. You must have mis quoted? If RRP for 5l is £18.16, then it's £3.63 a litre and for the health benefits I could possibly justify it.
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I don't even climb but if I did this would be first on my list of wants. Work smart, not hard.
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] New outfits? Just like they were you mean? Nothing wrong with one man bands or lawn mowing companies that dabble in small tree work. Can be a profitable buisiness model. It certainly worked for me when I was getting started. Just because you can use a chainsaw doesn't mean you're special. Particularly with the huge amount of college leavers with their CS courses under their belt. I'm with those who mentioned the cost of living. Thats the real issue. The fact that this country is screwed. You can't tell me that the current generation has the same opportunities (as things stand, it may get better but I doubt it) as the generation that went before. I blame the baby boomers and the banks. *closes cat box quietly, exit dovecote stage left...*
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Make sure you change the track drive oil regularly. Same as a digger. I learnt from my old boss- I remember the mechanic telling him that if he'd changed the oil in the tracks, the £2.5k repair wouldn't be neccessary! That stuck with me and I always do mine every 150 hours as I do a lot of tracking. I wouldn't use it unless I had to, not built for it.
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A MOG and A Run in with VOSA !!!!
doobin replied to combined tree services's topic in Large equipment
Can't agree fully, and this was discussed briefly in last weeks FW letters section. Technology is still replacing the worker, albeit at a slower pace than during the industrial revoloution. Think automatic tractors (already exist, only H+S to satisfy before they become common place) and automatic milking machines (better for the cow and the bottom line) Consolidation of small ex family farms etc. A quick look at FW jobs and jobs wanted and it will become apparent that there is no shortage of farm workers. -
The operator needs more practice, simples. Once the tree is sectioned its even easier as you just knock the length round to grab.
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Had the same here three times in the last six months. Each time called the old bill after they'd gone, they're really just having a shufti at your yard and the old bill know that. They went over the vehicles with a fine tooth comb but couldn't do them for anything Funny thing is they got quite irate when you pointed out that they were rubbish chinese, not Stihl. They don't even say Stihl on them, this is so the police cannot confiscate the stock as counterfeit. I just said I was skint, as I thought I was winding them up a bit much!
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Stick up an advert and say 'you are bidding on a buisiness card'. Will cost about 20p. Worst that can happen is that they remove your ad. Everyone does it and seems to have no trouble. Too much for them to keep on top of I guess. It's certainly a big market.
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On a budget, then go Jap. You don't say if you want a van or a pickup? If its a van your after... You'll get a Fourtrack in good nick for 2k if you look hard. Pajero even cheaper. I'm running a 2.5 Pajero (H reg) I picked up with 9 months test for £600. Chassis is undersealed and not a single bit of rust. Couldn't believe my eyes. Bodywork all fine with no rust too (may be under the flared wheel arch extenders but I suspect not) All good touch wood (been 5 months), and I can scrap it with the allys seperate for £300. If I could be arsed to break it I'd get my money back no probs. Had I spend even 2k on a Land Rover I can guarantee I would have had to tow it home by now. Don't do it. Seriously.
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My old man has had both done. Not a climber but a consultant entomologist. In the summer he does as much crop walking on research projects as the agronomist! Says it's made one hell of a difference. After 8 years, perhaps it's time you employed a lad to climb and you spend more time focusing upon the business? You should take on lighter duties for a while by the sound of it. Look upon it as a chance to push the business forward. After the op you can climb when you feel like it as the boss man!
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Good idea, says Murphy. I'll bring my little hydraulic power pack along, we can plumb it in to that!
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Look like both the Petzl and the bog standard Centurion hard hat are compliant to EN 397. The Petzl is also compliant to EN 12492- presumably a work at height compliance? Either way I see no reason you can't wear Petzl on the ground. So is that the best one to go for?
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Got one coming soon for a 1.5 tonner, with bottom mounted pin brackets for extra height. Will post some pics if anyone is interested.
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Anyone else have an opinion on that?
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Dealer could be in for some stick from Stihl- doesn't sound like Sasha had much of a hand-over!
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All their stuff is imported Chinese crap of the worst quality. Best avoided. I will confess to some years ago picking up one of their chippers at an auction cheap. It was the worst piece of kit I have ever had the miscortune of using.
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I've no doubt the Protos is excellent, but if I can't have my tunes playing its a no go! Any more ideas?
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Hi all As above please! If possible helmet only, and it must have the standard mounting slots for ear defender adaptors. I like to custom build with my own choice of radio ear defenders, lamps, visors etc. What I really want is the most comfortable, breathable one available. Price no object, but it needs to comform to the same spec re falling objects as your average builders helmet. Thanks.
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Logging also requires change of use BTW
