Andrew McEwan

Just to be the voice of doom I had a 2.5 dmax from new for about 40k miles, it was decent towing and did the job, but I wouldn't repeat the experience. I never got anywhere near the claimed mpg, on bfg all terrains or little bridgestones, probably ~25 average, the high reverse gearing on the manual and kangeroo-ing when shunting trailers in 4wd drove me mad, and the final straw was a chassis rust issue that the main dealer refused to do anything about or even acknowledge fault, their response was something like 'its been kept outdoors a lot..... . er yeah no space in my carpeted heated garage for it I'm afraid, muppets.

Is it just a classic speculative arb subs report, or is it based on known tree related movement? Spec-ing a nibble at the leylandii sounds like guessing is happening to me. I'd want to see cyclical crack monitoring data and live root id from their trial pits before any saws came out, even if they have proved the building is on a highly shrinkable clay. Often the arb subs report I see are little better than an educated guess that trees are involved, as it's way cheaper to have a stab at ruling the trees out first, rather than figuring out what is actually causing damage. If the cracks aren't opening and closing in line with the seasons then not likely vegetation is causing damage. I'd also want to know about any drainage issue that could be flushing fines out from under foundations, or differential settlement between a new extension or bay window etc on shallow foundations.

8 hours ago, william127 said:

No because it's got proper, thick, dull paint on it, not poncy metallic 😆 

Need it on there to cover up the CHAS registration or whatever it is sticker anyway 😆 🤣 😂 

Proper thick and dull trees ltd. Straight to the top of the contracting pile, chas sticker held me back though you're right.

7 hours ago, william127 said:

Made that mistake with my old crafter van,  tiny swarf partials on the sign, rusty bonnet within days 😔 😟 

I won't ever stick them on the disco or the ranger for that reason, not that they'd fit in anywhere anyway.  Fine on the ifor dropsides or the chipper though 

Poor chipper!

Business account for Travel lodge is worth having for a bit of a saving, always pretty tolerant of sawdust and kit bags,.

Thanks for that

Brilliant thread this, starting a bit of a shopping list for a wheeled stand on machine, is anyone using the stag machinery log grab? Be good to hear any views on it, and if I'm right thinking it and the klou  grab are the only two fixed type grabs available for the smaller machines with a free float setting for skidding? Thanks

This was a handy hoist to have on my trailer, electro hydraulic slew and electric winch, made by Lucas, I've taken it off to sell it now, you might want the next size up but similar design, good power to weight ratio compared to hiab types.

Probably fair enough if the instructors are jabbed up and wanted anyone on the freebie to be also?

Think it's definitely an interview/aptitude test and initial taster to try and bring on some more operators.

Looks like a good chance for anyone tempted and within reach of Perth or Inverness, booking needed by 9th Dec

https://www.confor.org.uk/resources/events/an-introduction-to-forest-machinery/

fingers crossed for her

Thanks, will do

Done, good one Steve

No but I have trussed up a leader as if it were about to be rigged off as a temporary measure, as a better than doing nothing option, I think that's kind of what you're describing? Don't think using usual cabling would be wise as minimal heat resistance, if you are thinking of a cobra type set up where any of the material can rub past itself in then event of a failure, unless you leave redirects etc up there?

Faroese have been at it again today, 50 pilot whales driven ashore and killed, likely most will be dumped and wasted like the 100 bottlenose dolphins they killed in July then chucked over a cliff, blood thirsty medieval lot. Radio silence from the beeb and our govt again, which is nothing to do with the new £56mil radar station going  up there of course..... 

Plenty of footage of today's grind available from some brave sea shepherd camera crews, but it's seriously grim viewing be warned.

The woodchuck hookeroons that Rob Dyer used to sell are good, don't know if still available elsewhere now? Or Clarks have decent log picks.

Great pics, you're making me wish I'd stayed!

Good luck J, enjoy the lakes once you get there

Late query Ben if still on arbtalk, was a 1000l tank ok for you or would have gone larger if installing again? 

4 ton flat braid loop with no pre tension is probably what'd I be considering, then you can monitor it with a backup, but just an idea having not seen it in the flesh.

I'm based in Hemel Hempstead and could help you with this if needed

Have you contacted whoever produced the report for a proper spec? They should include tonnage of material and position of bracing at a minimum.

12 hours ago, Conor Wright said:

Good to know. Which model do you have? From the pictures I've seen of it it looks fairly well used but not abused, then again there's no comparison to seeing it in person. Think I'll chance a trip up the road to see it.

ts190

solid, quality steel and welding on mine, if not too knackered I'd give it a go