easy-lift guy

Thanks Dave and Dom it really was my pleasure and I hope it helps! elg

Thoughts on the role of Law Enforcement and the Police... During the course of reviewing many posts, I must say with regret that the degree of apathy of law enforcement reported by posters was consistently very high with little or no sympathy for the victims of the crimes being committed. Although I am not from the United Kingdom I am sure to an extent this type of behavior exists everywhere to one degree or another. That being said, with a membership as large as ArbTalk, I believe it is necessary to immediately make a concerted and coordinated effort with all local authorities to better coordinate and apprehend these criminals. I have been told on more than one occasion that the laws in the UK protect criminals more than citizens and victims of crime. I believe to a point that may appear to be true. Here in the states as well in most western countries there is strength in numbers and when local issues become too much for the citizens to bare it is up to the citizens to make changes in laws by electing officials ready willing and able to make a difference. Sometimes these differences are made by ordinary people performing extraordinary tasks on behalf of their fellow citizens. It works that way here in the states. I know it can work that way in the UK as well. In conclusion, I wish to thank the members of ArbTalk for the opportunity to express my opinions and suggestions regarding this topic of discussion. I do believe in the future there will be better means of protecting one's kit and equipment and with a concerted effort the membership of ArbTalk I am convinced this will become a reality. All the best. easy-lift guy

Some sound advice in preventing theft... Do not hide keys for your truck or your kit. People are constantly watching for opportunities to steal. Always keep your keys with you. Always keep your kit and other items as secure as you can. “Leaving any kit on job site is not acceptable. No excuses will ever make up for lost or stolen kit” No exceptions. Establish a company protocol for use and storage of all equipment. Make sure that everything that is used is turned in at the end of the work day and secured for the night. Never buy any kit from an unknown seller without proof of purchase or ownership. No exceptions. Thieves realize and understand that people are creatures of habit. I suggest breaking up your normal daily routine by leaving earlier or later to and from you place of work or where you store your equipment. This may not be easy but it will keep the thieves wondering what your actual schedule is. Also consider changing routes to and from jobs as well. Shop around for insurance and make sure your policy (at a bare minimum) provides replacement cost for stolen items. Get at least three quotes. Keeping track of various items available on auction sites is important. If an item is recognized as belonging to someone else, contact the authorities immediately to try to recover said items. Remember, items should never be purchased online unless proof of ownership is provided. When traveling in areas for work that you are unfamiliar with, take additional care and make sure your groundies know what to do at traffic light intersections or other circumstances where people may approach your truck and equipment. “The watchers must in turn be watched”

Some helpful info on Theft Prevention Devices. Simply a collection of info I collected from other posts here on ArbTalk. IMMOBILISE – Micro dot tracking. Technology supported by police. Reduction in insurance? More Pros than Cons. Assistance from police? MicroDot U.S. | ANTI-THEFT | PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION | THEFT RECOVERY | ASSET MANAGEMENT AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM | AUTO PROTECTION | INSURANCE DISCOUNTS Immobilise :: The National Property Register, for phones, gadgets, bikes & more... Home - The National Plant & Equipment Register BULL DOG EURO CLAMP WHEEL LOCK – for towable equipment Bulldog Security Products - Securing Your World MOBILE TRACKING APPS for SMART PHONES – Traakit, Teltonika, Minorplanet Tracking Systems trackitnow - ideas in motion teltonika.it - tel tonika Resources and Information. Ctrack | Vehicle Tracking GoTek 8 — Mini GPS System Home | Mini GPS Live Tracking System - GoTEK7 BABY MONITOR – Low cost, trip line alarm. Range of device very important. *available everywhere CLEVELAND SITE SAFE – For safely storing items Secure storage for tools, fuel and equipment. Cleveland Sitesafe have a comprehensive range of steel security anmd vandal resistant products. LOCKING BRAKE CLUTCH PEDAL – Adrenalin 4x4. car lock, Anti-theft brake clutch locking, security device for vehicles SECURITY STICKERS – Minor deterrent? SELECTA DNA FORENSIC CODING – SelectaDNA Forensic Coding NATIONAL REGISTER – Hilti has one. Others may follow. GSM WIRELESS ALARM SYSTEMS – GSM Alarms, GSM Alarm System, GSM Home Alarm, GSM SMS Alarm THE SNITCHER – Track you bike guard (data tool snitcher) DATATOOL CESAR – Construction Equipment Security And Registration CESAR - Construction Equipment Security And Registration DATA TAGGED – DATATAG UK NOGO SECURITY NUTS – Security Screws | Security Fasteners | Tamper Resistant & Anti Vandal Fasteners UK DISK LOK – Disklok UK | Car Steering Lock, Car Security, Full Lock CARNETICS – Manage your fleet vehicles and valuable business assets using Carnetics online tracking Various tracking devices REAR HATCH CAMERA – Available at auto parts stores SMART WATER – SmartWater - Forensic Security and Consultancy ETCHING KITS – Domain name registration & web hosting from 123-reg :: Selectamark Security Systems Limited :: TRAILER HITCH LOCKS – hitch locks Home Page: Property: hitch lock hitch locks many other retailers

Impressive, Ace. Thanks for the time and efffort I know how long it takes to shoot video and all that editing. Job well done, keep them coming! elg

Since I have been a member of ArbTalk I have met and made many new friends. Other than the fact that we're all working in the same industry. One sad thing that we all have in common is stolen kit or larger equipment (including vehicles, chippers, stump grinders). After reviewing many posts of stolen equipment, going back as far as 2009, I've decided to put together a list of companies that manufacture and sell anti-theft devices. Many members have tried with various degrees of success most (if not all) of the products listed. Sometimes I wonder if the criminals are also testing and evaluating the success of these products as well? I believe a group as large as the membership of Arbtalk can and should work together seeking multiple solutions to this ongoing problem. For example: (to quote Jammy Dodger and Les Cork) “If the forum could do a deal with Go Tek or a similar company to loan or donate a couple to use in exchange for a small advert on here. We could use them in theft hot spots. If the system started to work then stickers warning that this vehicle or machine could be fitted with a tracker in association with Go tek and Arbtalk could be produced and sold for £2.50 each. If every member bought 4 stickers then 10 % of members would have a tracker on a 2 month rotation, that's 1000 trackers waiting to be stolen in hidden pieces of property It wouldn't take long before it paid off and somebody got caught and with the eyes of 10,000 members of ArbTalk watching I'm sure plod would find the guts to do more than just tell the thieves off. After a year a sticker with the amount of recovered items and prosicutions could be produced as a further deterrent.” AND “I agree it is unacceptable that these thefts continue and have asked several times why the main manufacturer's don't start a national register which would be linked to an international register of all machines with a stamped code including area code details put onto the main chassis at time of sale. This is not a hard thing to do, it would mean that any machine outside it's area would alert the register and if all specialist dealers joined only spare parts would be sold to bona fida machines from bona fida dealers. This would mean that keeping a nicked machine going would be a problem and reduce the appeal, the risk of being caught would be greater and any machine out of it's area would be reported to police unless the user could show ID. Now anyone interested to lobby Stihl, Husky, all chipper companies, stump grinder mfg's to put this in place. it would mean brand stamping, and again all dealers uploading the sale details to the mfg company concerned, this database itself would pay for the exercise as they could use the info to market new products. Of course this would mean that any machine tampered with was dodgy and any dealer caught supplying parts for a machine without a registration would lose their dealership. I work in the industry for Blount [Oregon] supplying dealers throughout the UK and i can tell you that they are fed up being robbed too and would welcome this move. If the machines go abroad then the same applies, this would give the thieves something to think about. It's not a solution but it would cause any would be buyer to consider that they might get caught and their machine reported to the Police.”

Welcome, Thank you for your service. All the Best. elg

I agree dadio, I believe the narration of what was going to be done could have bee tied into the actual act at the same time with a little creative editing. I noted that he used a power pruner type of saw and I believe he would have been well served with a lifting harness for said implement, at least that's what I would have done. Thanks for the post. elg

I guess the jig is up and I won't be contacting her in the future. Long distance relationships like auto body rust are to much to bare.. Good Luck elg

There you go Jammy, seek and you shall find a market for your harvest! Good Hunting. elg

Here in the states for turf areas mole control is a matter of controlling the food supply. Generally speaking if the right pesticide is used to control what the moles are feasting on they will go elsewhere for their meals. I must admit that some of the previous post have been very creative for controlling mole populations. Good Hunting! elg

All kidding aside, if your certain about the length of drive shaft being shorter than when you dropped it off for repair, some one has switched shafts. Perhaps it may have been done by mistake or the offer of a "good deal" on a new machine had something to do with a solution to your problem. I would try and get a second opinion, and decide from there. Good hunting. elg

Nice jobs, thanks for sharing. elg

For some reason I saw that coming!, I wonder what they can offer to top that one. elg

Not good Cousin Jack, we have our share of fires here in the sunshine state but not on this scale!. I pray for all affected. elg

Tom what would the average dimension and weight requirments be for said frame? elg

Taupotreeman is correct in many ways. Been there done that. Stress in it's self is neither good or bad. It is just there. How one copes with it on a day to day basis is the key. I could have chosen other lines of work growing up?. Don't know if I would have been as happy and have met all the interesting folks over the years as I have. More money cuts both ways, how everything is managed is the key in my opinion. It's not a job it's a way of life. elg

Thanks for the link, Very impressive! elg

I agree with Les. Echo/Shindaiwa will in time come knocking at Stihls door and very loud. Sthil is popular here in the states and has good distribution. Increasingly I have seen the same for Echo/Shindaiwa. elg

She sounds like a Bitter Bat to me. elg

And so it begins, the first job you can call your own. One of many more during your working life time. Good hunting. elg

Illegal not here in the States,not that I am aware? Wise? seemed to be some sort of audio instruction in the back ground. Did he make a clean cut? Yes. elg

Jeremy, I forgot to mention that when your self employed you will make or break your own destiny, wonderful from an experience stand point and rewarding in more ways than money can buy. Keep the forum posted many are pulling for you!. elg