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That's probably why the price was so high, if you still fancy ally plank sides then getbintouch with service metals. Yeah, for some reason everyone wants loads of money to do a tipper conversion event though there isn't really that much work in it as I'm sure you well know

Where did you get a price for the ally planking? Last time I spoke to service metals I could get all the planking to do a similar size body for around 800 delivered I paid 4080 inc vat for mine which included full height double barn doors at the back and a full height lockable tool locker at the front. I've had to do a couple of repairs though due to poor welding, hence saying I'd just do it my self in future but considering most people wanted 6-6.5k+vat I can cope with a bit of tinkering. Just be aware when getting quotes for it, it seems to be a bit of a niche market which results in (in my opinion) unreasonable prices considering the materials and time involved

Realistically, if you're doing it yourself and dependent on what materials you use I'd probably say you'll be looking somewhere in the region of £1500-£2000 for all materials to include steel sub frame, floor and uprights, aluminium plank sides, tipper ram and pump and lights etc. There rest is just time to fabricate. Not a difficult task provided you're happy measuring, cutting and welding/bolting. I had mine done by a company but I'll do it my self next time as there's not really a lot to it provided your measurements are right and you can weld

I'm not sure about the model he's referring to but I've heard nothing but bad about every model (not including the very newest one). They are a Chelsea tractor built to take the kiddies to school and get a bit of shopping, as has alreadyy been said, anything more and you start to get serious problems

This https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223180817752 I've had a double cab for 6 years and covered 70k miles (currently at 135k) with only needing 1 abs sensor, the rest has been general wear and tear but that's been minimal

This one https://www.forestandarb.com/Echo-ES-250ES.html

Wouldn't touch either of them as a leaf vacuum, if you want that style get the echo equivalent, I've used bother the echo and the stihl sh86 side by side and the echo is twice the machine as a vacuum

Blade to anvil gap should be the thickness of a credit card and is easy to adjust

Not had any issues my self but a friend had 2 sets shatter in his jensen a540

There's a couple of companies in the UK still doing it this way with proper creo, one of those being Calder and grandidge so no need to buy imported when you can buy british

A lot of high quality tannalised posts now have a 15-20 year guarantee I believe, that being said...there's no substitute for creosote posts from somewhere like Calder and grandidge in Boston. For Any more info, look up "uk fencing" on Facebook. Very professional group with lots of knowledge sand some of the best contractors you could find anywhere

I won't as there are lots that are happy to do the same job cheaper, simple as that

One more point on this is that the sparky or plumber aren't subbing. That's just what they need to run their business and turn a profit

I get that and there is a terrible problem in the industry where money is concerned and all because someone will always do it cheaper. Sadly, regardless of weather it's hiring a subby or quoting a job, an awful lot of people are happy to just go with the cheaper option. If you're happy then just stick to your guns but for me and many others, sadly sticking to your guns doesn't pay the bills so have to compromise

It's not a case of undervalueing, it's a case of that's what people will pay, nothing more to it really. Be pointless upping my rate and struggling to get work don't you think? As I said, if you can get 150 a day then fair play, but by the sound of it, you're struggling to and just claim that the rates are low instead of considering maybe your rates are high

Not threatened In the slightest, he mentioned rates were really bad where he had moved to implying he was struggling to get what he wanted a day, I was merely trying to give some insight as to why he may be struggling. I'm not in any way trying to knock you for wanting 150 a day, if you can get that then fair play but I personally feel it's a little unrealistic for what you can offer. I've 10 years experience with trees and chainsaws, 6 of which have been spent becoming a climber. I can offer all you can and more with regards to qualifications and equipment yet people still sniff at paying me 150 a day hence why I say what you're wanting is maybe a bit too much

You've answered your own question. Welding gauntlets are about the best you'll get, that being said, they still won't stop all of the thorns

You say pay a decent wage yet you questioned what im paying. Fyi..The rates I pay are not only what the subbies have asked for but also (as far as im aware) a decent wage. I pay better than most around me when I find someone worth holding onto and I often give "tips" or offer additional pay on harder jobs or on days where we have got on well. My point is that if I can get a decent second climber for 120 a day and a decent climber for 150 a day, why would I (or anyone else for that matter) want to hire you in at 150 for the day to drag a bit of brash and do some chipping with no equipment supplied by your self. As has already been stated, established companies will have all the kit anyway so no need to be paying someone else to supply kit that's already there to be used. I get that you would like to earn the higher rate (Don't we all) but to do that you'd have to invest in further certificates and spend years learning how to be a climber. The biggest problem at the minute is that there seems to be so may doing this kind of work that it's just pushing the price down, meaning there's not enough on the job to pay you (in your role in the team) the 150 you are asking for.

I dont know the answer you seek but I can say that on one job I had to chip 3t of the stuff and it was horrifically painful. Horrid stuff!!

Yes you have some kit and yes you have some qualifications but realistically speaking, as has already been said...most companies will have all that kit, experience and qualifications and more. 150 a day is a climbers rate. I mean no offence when I say this but what you have isn't even second climber/rescue climber which is required on the majority of jobs and I'm afraid that despite you're kit and experience you do just fall within the groundy category which in my opinion is from 100-120/125 a day. I pay a second climber 120 a day and an experienced climber 150 a day when needed, if I were to need a third person, I have the other bases covered and have all my own kit so basically wouldn't want to be paying you 150 a day to do a bit of cutting and drag brash. 120 a day is a much more reasonable rate for the work you would be required to do.

Seem to remember reading online that the x series is to do with the engine and it being a bit better, maybe one is older stock and one has an updated engine

Drill may be okay, wouldn't bother with an impact gun though, probably smash the gears to bits in no time

Look at the echo cs620sx. It's a beast of a 60cc saw and punches well above it he weight. Not the fastest in its class on smaller timber but dog it in on 20" + timber on a 20" bar and watch it fly

Like that a lot, always thought there was a gap for a chainsaw mill mounted on runners

I think a 10% finders fee is fine, if they aren happy with that then simply give them a rate to hire you, truck, chipper and do it that way. That way they know from the off what everything is going to cost and they can gauge from there what to quote and what extra they will get. 50/50 split is a silly expectation, I can understand themwanting to make more money but when you're bringing more to the table you need the larger slice of pie