markieg31
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Excellent stuff. Sounds like great customer service.
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how are you finding them? seeing as though you have it on two saws i take it you like them. oregon bar and chain? And did you notice any difference in cutting speed?
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Everyone should watch this and take note
markieg31 replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Business Management
sound advice. Plenty of savy clients out there an plenty of unsavy business owners -
Climbing Kit, Loler and the Sole Trader, Whats the Point?
markieg31 replied to R Mac's topic in Climbers talk
i thought this as well.... a friend of mine was coming down and went to cut a stog off, didnt notice another brach behind that, and the top handle got him in the lower calf. Obviously this is down to safe use of the chainsaw but it does happen! -
Climbing Kit, Loler and the Sole Trader, Whats the Point?
markieg31 replied to R Mac's topic in Climbers talk
A harness is more than just a bridge. I know it is a high wearing part and that is probably something that does get looked at it is the other bits that dont that are the worry -
Is any one running or had experience of running the low profile bar and chain on a husky 550? In the market for a new bar for said saw and seen the option. pros cons? durability? Narrower kerf makes sense can never fathom why people want to go from 325 up to 3/8 on as it will surely mean a slower cutting speed!? Cheers Mark
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Climbing Kit, Loler and the Sole Trader, Whats the Point?
markieg31 replied to R Mac's topic in Climbers talk
Entirely up to you if you want to hang around in a 10 year old harness! As long as you make sure your groundie is not beneath you when the bridge snaps!! -
Climbing Kit, Loler and the Sole Trader, Whats the Point?
markieg31 replied to R Mac's topic in Climbers talk
I suppose the only real point is so that employers are not making employees use kit that puts them in danger. -
Climbing Kit, Loler and the Sole Trader, Whats the Point?
markieg31 replied to R Mac's topic in Climbers talk
so much material i would be surprised if it ever dies -
have used a brian james one with the tilting bed, no ramps, good trailer but did rattle me about a bit when empty.
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Climbing Kit, Loler and the Sole Trader, Whats the Point?
markieg31 replied to R Mac's topic in Climbers talk
Its that sort of attitude that is killing my beer fund!! -
Wait they made you the tea!! Usually you make them the tea:lol:
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Climbing Kit, Loler and the Sole Trader, Whats the Point?
markieg31 replied to R Mac's topic in Climbers talk
Look basically i do LOLER examinations. They are a pain in the backside and the prices i charge the hourly rate is crap. So i just as well be out climbing instead of getting square eyes looking at the computer screen and tiny hieroglyphics on the equipment. -
some truckmans fit over, like on my old isuzu. but on my hilux the rack needs removing
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Had autoglass out for a new screen on the transit. On time and quick and tidy job and thats even whilst being impaired by the Somerset cizzer!!
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Any news on the akimbo? Not keen on using friction cord with the rope wrench seems like a step backwards for me. Would be great to have a CE marked device.
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Climbing Kit, Loler and the Sole Trader, Whats the Point?
markieg31 replied to R Mac's topic in Climbers talk
Think i need to put my prices up!!!! -
Wow Sent from my SM-G900F using Arbtalk mobile app
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Somebody mentioned this before on the forum. I did think about it but the kayaking cags are expensive in the first instance and probably not tough enough to deal with the scrapes that we get in tree work. i Should Imagen it would be sweaty as well. Best thing i have found is the military goretex jacket that only cost £30.
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We have got a 241 running a 14 inch bar and it is a great saw, no trouble what so ever, if the 261 was the same but bigger i would give up my 550xp! It is my wife's saw but i have been using it recently as it is so light and really packs a punch for a small saw!
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Dragging up an old thread there. The common opinion amongst people i know is that the smock is not great. Waterproof at first, sure, but that doesn't last long and it is hot as hell to work in. Positives are it is indeed HiViz it is thinck and does not rip and the back is long and covers ya bum. I would not buy another one and i would not buy another Cut and Climb as mine has leaked around the armpits since new!! Have taken to climbing naked when it rains, at least i have dry clothes to drive home in!
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phone up saturn machine knives (same company or grounp of companies as norther arb supplies) i just gave them the make and model and they had a set there ready for dispatch! (i also have a jensen a528) Good service with sharpening as well- they pick them up from your door!!
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I think this is the crux of it- 3.5t are no good for arb work!! I had my old cabstar on the weigh bridge and i couldnt carry anything once i had tools and two people in. In the real world we are all just trying to make money with ever tightening regulations so inevitably we will be overloaded leaving the job. Keep the faith!!
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That is super camp loaded up with a chainsaw boot in each bag and the rest of my kit and lunch for the day! Can barely pick the bike up with the weight on!! Sent from my SM-G900F using Arbtalk mobile app
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This thread is only making me depressed!! Interesting the views here a real contrast between people that 'can't' leave and those that have or are aspiring too. Spent a month travelling round California not so much the south but up west coast and up the north. Not so keen on the built up areas but mountainous areas especially lake tahoe- now that is a place i would like to spend a bit more time. It is hard to get a feel for a place unless you spend a long time there but i was glad to be back home.
