Mountain man
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No danger of translocation? (if that's the word) There was a thread recently where it was talked about in relation to poisoning individual poplars.
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If you're going to run a 7.5 tonne lorry you can carry a tracked chipper in the back. Seen it done. Works well. Plus if you have a decent plant trailer you can use that. I know I've preached against tracks but with that towing and power its a good option.
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I wonder if all these people moaning about paying VAT on chainsaw trouser etc have ever put cash in their pocket rather than the bank? I'm sure they haven't!
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I always use a duplicate pad, write out the quote there and then. Often it gets you a yes on the spot. I just use a generic one with a company stamp at the top. If it's a small quote ie under 5 grand I can't see terms and conditions being an issue.
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Newer does means better. Of course you can't guarantee you'll have work in two or three years, but that's the uncertainty of business.
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13 years ago I got finance to buy a nearly new transit, best I could afford. Still got it, it's semi retired now but comes out a few times a month. Best ten grand I ever spent. My advice, borrow if you have to.
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Good news, it's great when it's a simple fix ( although it rarely is!)
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It would just stall if you were feeding it too quickly. I had a mate with a TW 125 where the stress control went. Worst case scenario you'll have to buy a new one. Not cheap as I recall. 400 odd quid.
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Yes Tbh, what do you think looks wrong?
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Out of curiosity why change to a single roller?
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395 chain going slack then tightening up again!?
Mountain man replied to Matthew Storrs's topic in Chainsaws
Blocked hole on the bar? Sounds obvious but it's surely something simple. -
Apples and pears.
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I have a 395xp and as a comparison a 066, husky 288, 076, 372. The 395 is the best ( the 066 is 15 years old but runs it very close) partly cos its new of course. New is good, can be a pig to start. I like it a lot.
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For my part yes.
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Poor standard apprenticeship delivery
Mountain man replied to steve@black's topic in Training & education
He wants to be put through his chipper? You don't get more motivated than that! -
Mini loaders- Kangs, Boxer, Sherpa and roll bars?
Mountain man replied to Rhystree's topic in Large equipment
Thanks Pete. Common sense really. -
Mini loaders- Kangs, Boxer, Sherpa and roll bars?
Mountain man replied to Rhystree's topic in Large equipment
John, you are completely hatstand! -
Mini loaders- Kangs, Boxer, Sherpa and roll bars?
Mountain man replied to Rhystree's topic in Large equipment
Why would you care What hse says, if it tips you'd struggle to stay on, by instinct you'd step off. You'd need a Brian Harvey style incident to need a rollbar. -
Mini loaders- Kangs, Boxer, Sherpa and roll bars?
Mountain man replied to Rhystree's topic in Large equipment
You stand on a back plate on the boxers. What would you need one. -
Considering the general price of gear in this industry 700 quid seems a fair price.
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How can you effectively prune an umbrella pine? (Asking for a friend)
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Actually it will always be "that tree company" that ballsed it up. As for reputation, his reputation as a guy who can get a job done is enhanced. Sure next time he can be prepared better. If people hear you walk when you see a tree rather than figure out a way of doing it the phone will stay quiet. Ps if you rarely rig preferring to cut and chuck. Well depends on the tree I guess.
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That's the spirit! It's jobs like that which separate the men from the boys.
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Might find you'll be growing a large crop of mushrooms.
