aspenarb
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I thought trailer training was a good idea but like all these things it was turned it into an expensive dogs dinner, it should have only ever been a day out with a trailer trainer and cert of competence at the end. Not everyone is capable of loading or towing a trailer so we will probably see a big rise in accidents.I would still use the services of a trailer trainer before I let one of our younger drivers loose with a 3.5 ton trailer. Bob
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The spigot of a tirfor will fit in a slightly squashed bit of 1" iron water pipe like a butchers cock up a calf's arse. I welded a ball on the end of ours which makes it a bit easier to use. Bob
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If its only overhead telephone lines they are really easy to fix, worth keeping a few kits in the van . Genuine BT Telephone Data Cable Joint Repair External Enclosure Kit Waterproof WWW.EBAY.CO.UK Can also be used for external cable repairs. Waterproof hinged one piece wrap around... Bob
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Mewps and cranes seem to be first choice these days, I do wonder sometimes whether its worth the ag when I look at the cost, setup time and transport. Climbers these days tend to wimp out on big takedowns and call in machines, in most cases they could of chogged them down in a fraction of the cranes setup time. Bob
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How to estimate a log's weight
aspenarb replied to Andrew L's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Plank it where it is, it would make less mess than wrestling it on to a trailer with a machine. Bob -
We bought a groundhog welfare unit, towalong office/restroom, bog and tool store thing that hydraulically lowers to the floor . Currently ok to have a unisex loo for 1-5 employees. Bob
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Extracting over a weak bridge
aspenarb replied to Johnpl315's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Is there room to throw a few sleepers down next to the bridge and make a temporary crossing? We did this to get a dumper across a stream.
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What machinery is best to move stuff on a slope
aspenarb replied to Slad's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
With steep banks you need to work tidy and keep everything underfoot clear, cut and stack/windrow/burn brash as you go. A capstan would probably suit your needs, as you have an access road at the top/bottom of the slope you could rig up a pulley block on the top section and pull a stick down at the same time as pulling one up to the top. Bob -
Possibly selling the V10 Touareg in October, if anyone is interested
aspenarb replied to Big J's topic in Arb-Trucks
I can feel your pain BigJ , less than a month ago I did £35 in cold blood on some brake pads. Bob -
Yes they have been ok, once converted the barrel swap is easy. I think the barrel killer is when they have a big bar fitted and are being used flat out to cut huge stumps really low to the ground, the vent side of the cooling is facing downwards and the heat cant get away because its so close to the ground.They never have a problem other than when cutting stumps so I have put it down to this. Bob
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I did a couple of them Bill, you will need to make a few bits. Barrels are basically the same but the exhaust ports are a different shape and size. The exhaust is Stihl no 11241400604, comes in two bits You will need to get a couple of long m5 bolts in the two lower muffler holes which need to go on before you bolt the back part of the muffler onto the barrel, then make up two spacer tubes with two small tabs to pick up on the forward original exhaust muffler supports. Thats about it.
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Winched a willow out of a stream yesterday , site inspectors turned afterwards up to check things out.
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I have welded a few bars on the front of the one I built to keep some direction of the rope on the drum, pull line always feeds into the lower part of the drum, two wraps comes out of the middle bar and four wraps over the top bar. Nothing ever gets tangled. Bob
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I wouldnt knock a Honda but come replacement time which is normally through neglect and abuse I have used Loncin/lifan engines, they too have not missed a beat. Bob
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I rate them for any commercial work where they will fit, good for any site work, large estates and golf courses . The deck is high enough so you can grind huge stumps without having to stop and move grindings. Its no good for Mrs Miggins back garden. Downside is when its strapped to the telehandler or Mog its 30` long, upside is its a beast of a grinder.
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As above, gear ratios and gear type is important, go with worm drive because if it stalls it’s a natural brake. Also worth looking at the clutched gear reduction engines, they give more grunt and you can use the throttle to stop/start the pull instead of running the engine at full chat all the time. I would also lay the reduction box flat so you get a centre pull rather than off the side, off the side like that will have it going squiffy on the pull. FCNDK-50 Worm Gearbox 50:1 Ratio (71B14) - BearingBoys WWW.BEARINGBOYS.CO.UK FCNDK-50 Worm Gearbox 50:1 Ratio (71B14) (FCNDK Worm Gearboxes) at BearingBoys - Â93.15 exc VAT. Input : 71B14... Bob
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They were, the off side front developed a leak but I managed to find a moccasin as a spare. it affects the handling though so I may have to buy a new pair.
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The kids wont talk to me anymore because of my choice in slippers .
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We offer three options, buff the top off just below ground level, bowl out the stump leaving the laterals or grub the whole thing out with an excavator. Bob
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A complaint can't be without merit, councils are not adverse to folk running a business from home but they do have to act when receiving complaints. If on inspection the complaint is found to be a scrotums contents, you won't hear any more from them. Bob
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I would get whoever it is thats interested in buying this timber to come out and clearly mark up the sticks they want, getting timber rejected when its on the truck and at its destination is expensive. Bob
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Sounds like a job for an excavator fitted with a flail. Bob Edit, access permitting.
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I don’t think mpg comes into the equation if it’s a work truck, I would value torque, a comfy seat /driving position, reliability and load space over looks or mpg. Bob Edit, the toerag v10 ticks quite a few boxes as a tow barge. Mates had one for a few years and it’s a beast of a thing.
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Plogs would have its tail pinched up in a vice and use it as a log splitter. Bob
