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    The drawbar pushes out app 2 mts on a slider Al ( bit like a hiab) so does not need to move for stumps less than about six feet in diameter. Note the heap of grindings, that lot goes under the deck so you dont need to move even for them Bob Ok. Brilliant!! Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    I don't understand all the moaning threads about chippers breaking etc. They rattle themselves to death and Forst sell a chipper that performs really well but was brought to the market without enough R&D therefore many problems. I've had three Jensen which have been and still are excellent. Of course they've had occasional problems but I'm not going to complain about them as it's all been acceptable wear & tear IMO. If you can't accept the many foibles of our silly European chippers, get a Bandit and you won't have cause for concern again.
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    I run two Transit vans because I've got plenty of tip sites close by and rarely travel more than 10 miles from base. I also keep them at home and I couldn't do that if I moved up to a lorry, then I'd be paying rent to park it and have to travel to get it every day. If I travelled slightly further and did more work that required a 12" chipper or bigger I'd get a lorry immediately as it's clearly the better and more profitable way to work. But I don't. Aspenarb Bob once explained it all to me and it really is impossible to justify a 3.5t tipper (unless you park at home and only travel a few miles.)
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    Yes.
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    As you do forestry work too, would it be smart to get a Mercedes 4wd panel van? A Transit (or similar) gets stuck on a wet dog poo! Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    The price of booze would be a good starting point! [emoji12] Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    It sounds like your belly is applying too much pressure on the front of the harness and you should stay off the cakes, for six months like. Regarding the overall lifespan issue, when it snaps it's time for a replacement. If my spiffing analysis of the problem doesn't make sense, ask a Loler inspector. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    Marlow Draco 16mm rigging rope appears to be excellent, from Skyland. Groundie a report it felt nice. I report it's easy to know and holds them. It's also an incredibly good price. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    Gosh I didn't imaging you to look like that Mark! Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    You don't need a big box. You're restricted by payload and a big box reduces your payload further. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    Last week I had to change the 36" bar on my 395xp and with the new bar I chose full skip chains. I'd never heard of them but saw them as an option on the chainsawbars website. The reasoning seemed plausible so I thought I'd give it a whirl. The first job with it was a 44" Oak to fell and I must say that I really noticed a big difference. The chain never got bogged down and the speed stayed high even when the bar was buried so I'm pretty impressed. I'm sure the effect wouldn't be quite the same for the 28" bar on the 395xp but for the biggest length bar that a saw can handle it works very well. Plus, less cutters to sharpen! Anyway, reason for posting this is to ask if there are any other bar/motor combinations that you've had success with. Thanks Al.
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    Exactly. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    Which screw? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    What machine are you using? I think the small pedestrian has four teeth total. The 450/460 has 6 teeth. I have a 450 and only change one leading tooth when the machine stops cutting efficiently. I change the clearing teeth when I notice they are really rounded off or broken.
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    10" bar, I think. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    A while ago I got a Sugihara bar and chain for the saw as a comparison with the Stihl. Out the box the Sugi chain was dire, chattering in the cut, very slow and just felt awful. Anyway, I conveyed this to Rob at Chainsawbars who told me that I should sharpen the chain and that it should be better. Well, I can now report that after a careful sharpen it is brilliant. There's still a slight occasional chatter in the cut but I'm sure that will disappear with another few file strokes. It definitely cuts as fast or faster than the Stihl chain. 10/10 to Rob D for the usual stellar advice. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    I also got some stuff from them recently which included some very good advice on a Marlow Draco rigging rope which appears to be very very good value for money. Used it this morning on some light stuff and tomorrow it will be subjected to some huge pine branches. It's easy to tie knots and seems to hold the knot well. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    What? Really? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    Actually the ventilation design is better than any other helmet on the market. Your warm head causes an air pressure differential which draws air up from below the rim and forces it out through the vents on top, continually. On the other available helmets air is trying to get in and out of the vents at the same time. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    He's making a joke David. Anyway, more load can be exerted on the anchor point if the climber uses a base anchor, otherwise most other factors are the same. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    What he said
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    Getting started on these Oak removals. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    How effective is the winch on it? Looks good in videos, but is it as good in real life? Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk
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    No they don't. They're closing down at the end of March. Boo! Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

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