Joe Newton
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So what are your business plans/ambitions for the new year?
Joe Newton replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
Controversially, I reckon I should put more effort into my private life. After 4 years the mrs is expecting a proposal. I'd like to get on the property ladder. Trouble is I invest so much time into my job that these things take a back seat. Suppose it's not all about work -
Just to clarify when I mentioned 390 I was referring to the Husky 390. The ms390 is a fantastic door stop. Not much else though.
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But is he wants a 24" bar with power to spare then that's 390 territory. IME 70cc saws are at their limit pulling 24" bars. I know you can get more potential from a 70cc saw Spud but it be hesitant using it for milling. The Dolmar 80-90cc saws might be the way to go and are cheaper than the orange equivalents.
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A lot of people are against footlocking for work, due to it's alleged long term affects to your body, but I enjoy it, on the rare occasion it's actually appropriate. Just learn to footlock. Much simpler and cheaper than two pantins. Plus if one kicks out it would be a right fumble to get going again.
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Until you sold his 346 Wish I'd bought it, would have been a beaut on a 13" 8 or 9 pin sprocket! Out of interest would you mind telling me how much you sold it for?
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Arbtalk Charity Raffle 2014 Prize list
Joe Newton replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Arbtalk Christmas Charity Raffle 2014
I think it was just meant as a thoughtful gift... -
So what are your business plans/ambitions for the new year?
Joe Newton replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
I'd like to regrow my beard in the new year. -
Is it Saville's autobiography?
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Arbtalk Charity Raffle 2014 Prize list
Joe Newton replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Arbtalk Christmas Charity Raffle 2014
I had a pair of autographed CK boxers from a member on here (pardon the pun). I would have done the same with them had I not used them to plug a hole in the car exhaust. Don't suppose many other users are an extra small though. -
I've started many a post with "I'm a few drinks in..." I normally end up not sending it, and in the morning it doesn't seem worth it. I followed through this time though! God what a rush.
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Help need it with pricing work
Joe Newton replied to valentino petrescu's topic in Business Management
Allow me to help: http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/lounge/82527-pricing-jobs.html Using the search function of the forum I was quickly able to find a multitude of threads on the matter. This one was started by... ... Oh wait, whoops! -
Nice knowing you mate...
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Am I the only one who fully understands this. Chuck Norris created the universe by roundhouse kicking the atom. Chuck Norris gave us life, and as such Chuck Norris can take life away. In a fight between Science, God, and Chuck Norris, there is only one winner, and he has a ginger beard. I dare anyone to disagree. Oh, and in case you haven't quite grasped this concept yet, the species life of a tree is determined solely by... ... You guessed it.
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'Cos by the time you're 80 you get up into the tree and mutter "I've forgotten what I came in here for"!
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I live and work in Rugby, and it's a big f you to the independent tree teams when this happens. The council tree team are subsidised by tax payers money, and then they compete in an underhand manner in the private sector . They can afford to work for far less since taxpayers money covers overheads, wages etc. It's wrong. Nowt against the lads doing the work, a jobs a job, but when it affects small business something's gonna have to give.
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On smooth bark trees, sometimes, not on mature oak.
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If you pay well, for decent work, with decent gear you can afford high standards and shouldn't have to suffer fools. I'm based in Rugby, and what you're offering is above what I'd expect to earn round here. If I was closer I'd be tempted to apply on the lower end of what you're offering (due to having 3 years experience) with a view to proving myself worthy of the top end of what you're offering in around 18 months. Thing is, I'm lucky to be working with a fantastic team. We get on well, are highly motivated and competitive, and we reap rewards from our productivity in the form of a profit sharing system. Sometimes there is more to a job than just money, and if I left I'd worry about sacrificing the enjoyment I get from my job for a few extra quid. It seems that people who don't put money above all else are looked down upon here, but I guess each person has a different motivation.
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Amazing day with family, and a stein tekichu "big shot"! Was gonna learn to hand throw , no need now!
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Funnily I've just opened a stein big shot. It folds up though so might make it easier!
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I bought my lady a plaque for the toilet saying "changing the toilet roll doesn't cause brain damage". For the life of me I can't remember where I put it! Looks like another year of doing the awkward shuffle to get a fresh roll of paper for me...
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Seconded my 357 must have tested your patience to the limit. I'm happy to announce it's now a blinder of a saw and will be farming out any work that's out of my league (can't be fixed with a hammer) to this wizard!
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I climb day to day on 11mm Yale blaze, with a hitch climber. Very light and your hands get used to it. Works great with a pantin too. My personal climb one is 11mm velocity, which is way nicer than blaze. When my work line retires I'll be trying blue tongue.
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Yale XTC is a lovely 13mm rope for a great price.
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I'd pick up my ported 357 on 15" 8t cutting gear personally. 560xp on 18" sounds like the popular current choice though.
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Nah, choked on a pube.
