Daniël Bos

I was driving a 8600 hr deutz ttv620 the other day, it was like new in every aspect. Not sure a tiny engined machine would hold up the same though? Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

I've got tennis balls... Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

I normally have a can of brake cleaner with me. Blasts it right clean in no time flat! Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

Gave this a bit more thought. Make two lightboards, one for each side. Two half size boards would be far easier to safely stow away I reckon. Manitou telehandler lights are good I reckon, have indicators built in too. Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

Yes and no... Your chances of an accident could be expressed in %/miles. So for every mile you drive, the percentage is the same, but the more miles you drive the more often you take that 0.01% (or whatever) risk so more chances of that accident occurring. About 50% of accidents however, occur within a couple of miles of either setting off or arriving. It's when your driving on autopilot, not applying yourself fully without fully realising. You're unconsciously incompetent. Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

I think the cycle of competence comes in to play here as well, perhaps easiest explained with driving a car. To begin with, one knows nothing. A child has no concept of what skills are needed to be driving a car. You're unconsciously incompetent. Then, perhaps after having a go, you realise that driving that car takes skills you don't have. You've become consciously incompetent. You then learn to drive, pay attention to all details, practice and master the skill of driving. You're now consciously competent. Then, over time, bad habits sneak in without you noticing, perhaps your eyes get worse, attention drops, but the skill is so ingrained you don't notice. Until you notice, maybe a passenger points out you're driving like a knob, maybe you have an accident, a near miss or whatever you are back to Unconsciously incompetent. This is where the danger is, complacency, perhaps not taking feedback, perhaps not getting that feedback. However it happens, slipping from consciously competent back to unconsciously incompetent happens to all of us in one way or another. Awareness, refresher training, encouraging and accepting feedback are key to combating the cycle and in our case, coming home safe time and time again. Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

I reckon an ally plank, fitted with headlights and indicators, couple of bolts with wing nuts so it can sit on the front, bolts through the chain slots. It's not just about seeing, your winch makes a fair distance between drivers eyes and the first thing to creep onto a junction/ blind corner/ etc Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

I have used this exclusively for about 7 years now, with the first sheet still in service. My logs are on pallets with a stockwire around the edge, and I just make sure they're a bit heaped. Never any issues with water pooling as it would just come through the fabric. But it's never been an issue. Have had a flat top strawpile over two years stay perfect. I normally tie things to the edge, so there's always tension. Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

https://www.flexiblelining.co.uk/toptex-wood-storage-cover This is the stuff you want! It let's air through, so the wood can dry and there's no condensation. As air flows through, it's much less of an issue to keep it in place, it doesn't flap about either. It sheds water. It's a non woven fabric (bit like fleece/felt) which makes it quite resistant to tearing, and if it does get damaged, tears don't "run" It's a fairly neutral colour. It lasts for years. It's not too expensive. I get commission. Unfortunately the last one isn't true... Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

I have a soft spot for swamp cypress. Would probably do well in your circumstances? Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

Bolam, any oil based lubricants can weaken or damage condoms, even the double thickness ones! Best to stick with tried and tested methods. Stay safe out there! Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

A hi-lift is a great tool. But for changing tracks? The hl can only be used on the side, it would be very much in the way surely? Unless you jack it up, then drop it down again on some blocks? Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

Solid nose is more rugged, but it takes more power to pull the chain around than a sprocket. In a logosol the advantage of clamping closer to the end (which is myth anyway, I clamp right on the sprocket...) isn't there anyway? Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

Anyone seen this before? http://www.diverto.com Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

The muffs are rated at 26snr, my saws are all a tad louder than standard (coz more noise= more earning power...!) so it's not good enough really. Is there any way to get 32snr on there? Sent from my E5823 using Arbtalk mobile app

Maybe it's an American thing? I thought it was a big butt.... Sent from my D5803 using Arbtalk mobile app

I reckon this question goes with "when's a subby not a subby....?" Most subcontracted staff are technically employees, so there the employer is responsible. A true subby would be responsible for their own actions. I reckon... Sent from my D5803 using Arbtalk mobile app

Drynie Woodlands http://www.gejlager.dk/uk/company+profile/ You're a few months late though... Sent from my D5803 using Arbtalk mobile app

Power Kraft is the best! Sent from my D5803 using Arbtalk mobile app

I thought I did! Hit the bar too early... Sent from my D5803 using Arbtalk mobile app

It may be helpful to say where you are, and how far afield you're willing to travel. Sent from my D5803 using Arbtalk mobile app

Quicksteel, it's easier to use than jb weld as it comes in a stick, tear/cut the required amount off, knead to mix, then fix! I Sent from my D5803 using Arbtalk mobile app

Cheers Matty! I always travel with a good selection of tools, but adhesives etc have equal right to toolbox honour! Sent from my D5803 using Arbtalk mobile app

I just explained my expenditure is covered, I don't stress about work too much (probs not more than said subby wondering about the next good earner). Good planning and making sure I hire only the best means my balls are well cared for, though there's always a bit of contingency dosh added to the quote. I could pay less, sure, but it would mean less quality workers, less productivity and thus no more money in my pocket per day worked? I'm happy to make my subbies happy, it makes me feel good, them feel good, all of us earn good money and if a job needs to go on for a few more hours one day every so often both they and I are happy to slog on, never a grumble! It suits my life and business model: I work as little as possible for as high a wage as possible, shared fairly. Sent from my D5803 using Arbtalk mobile app

Quicksteel fast setting epoxy. I broke down in my 7,5t the other day, 1am, single track Road, broken fuel pipe... Managed to start it in gear to let traffic past if needed and went to sleep. Next morn, walked 3 miles to a big motor factors, then 3 miles back with no parts... Option a: call a taxi, travel 20 miles to main town, maybe find a part etc... Wallet Not quite sure of that... Option b: glue it together and see what happens, option a still available afterwards. Cleaned it with brake cleaner, slapped it on, Sorted! Drove home, bought the new part, it's in the cab, tools etc there too, travelled through three countries, now in the Netherlands, I'll put the proper Part on soon.. Sent from my D5803 using Arbtalk mobile app