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  1. maybelateron
    Here is my new toy. Old multi tip wheel from my now dead Huxley's Little David, metal frame/chassis built by fabricator friend, Honda 20hp engine. Works well, just waiting to get a minor niggle on the digger hydraulics sorted - after not moving the boom for 20 seconds or so there is a long pause till it responds again, and I can't react fast enough to prevent the grinder wheel jamming and belt squealing. Digger only had 22 hours on it, and dealer going to sort it out. 7b425e7a-418e-4635-80fc-5b78f5366902.m4v
  2. maybelateron
    Yep, I concluded years ago I had no desire to clog my yard up with cubes of logs seasoning for picky customers. We only sell logs as a sideline from domestic arb work. I have a small number of longstanding well trained customers who buy in advance and season them themselves.
  3. maybelateron
    I sometimes (only with longstanding customers with a sense of humour) introduce myself when I ring them as "Fellem and Scarper"
  4. maybelateron
    My local Stumpbusters man has been grinding stumps for years, and has used many different machines. He is not a fan of Predator grinders as he says that you need to be good with spanners and a welder to keep them going if you use them a lot. He regards FSI as good quality machines, although I have never been a great fan of Kohler petrol engines for longevity. You just can't beat Honda for small petrol engines in my view.
  5. maybelateron
    Couple of years ago I changed from Stihl Hi Flex (outer layer tore just too easily) to Stein Krieger Guardian and Sentinel. I like them, as does the lad who works for me. Much tougher, and more comfortable, but not at Pfanner prices. Never had Pfanners, but might try a pair from what people say about them.
  6. maybelateron
    I am with you 100%.
  7. maybelateron
    I agree entirely. All my logs are air dried, both for customers and my own use.
  8. maybelateron
    Mine is the 2.3 146 bhp version. Pulls like a train, just first and reverse are too high geared for hill starts when loaded.
  9. maybelateron
    Equally the best thing you can give to a bad customer is the competition!
  10. maybelateron
    I changed my truck five years ago and opted for the Iveco Daily. The biggest deciding factor was the fact it is built on a c section chassis, rather than tinny box section, so corrosion is less of a worry. Also spent a whole day waxoyling the chassis and cab.
  11. maybelateron
    Get it down now.
  12. maybelateron
    I am sure I would have done the same as you. Some jobs like this are just not feasible if you are trying to run a business. The risk of major damage to shed would either cost you money, or could result in increased premiums if it went through the insurance. Also climber safety to consider. Health and safety approach would be "empty the shed then drop timber onto it, if that is what's needed to keep climber safe".
  13. maybelateron
    Our three grown up children will find the first weekend they are all available to come and have a fab fam weekend.
  14. maybelateron
    Unless you, or the pro, cut down the trunk parallel and close to the railings, then cut it off in slices leaving the thin section around the railings. You could then attack the bit left around the railings with hand tools to break it up. Very tedious job, but is doable.
  15. maybelateron
    Wise words
  16. maybelateron
    Tres drole.
  17. maybelateron
    20 hp
  18. maybelateron
    I assume you mean pics of the new grinder? Still waiting for my welder friend to improve the belt tensioning device, as belts were going awol. Will post more pics once completed.
  19. maybelateron
    I have found it so quick and easy to sharpen the multi tip teeth with a diamond disc, even on the machine, that I have cannibalised the multi tip wheel off my ancient Huxleys Little David grinder for a one off built machine to go on my digger.
  20. maybelateron
    I am in Staffordshire and pay my one full time employee £12 per hour. He is groundie and second climber to me. He is reliable, works hard, and good to have on the team. My regular subbie, as groundie and climber gets £120 per day, providing his own climbing but not lowering kit, and provides his Ford Ranger single cab for moving timber etc. If you can offer something like a decent pickup or trailer and tow vehicle of your own you could make yourself more attractive to smaller domestically based firms like mine, for when they have a large job and need more transport. Good luck.
  21. maybelateron
    Opinel knife is good for digging thorns out.
  22. maybelateron
    I started when I was 41, having been office based for my real job, but fit from living on a smallholding. I am now 60 and still climbing regularly. Your age is no problem. Definitely a good option if you can start learning the tree trade/ doing some work in it, while still having a job in another camp. I was lucky enough to be able to do this, and it was a lot easier for me, I am sure, than for guys who have to jump ship 100% to make the change. Where in the West Midlands are you - I am in North Staffs. Best of luck.
  23. maybelateron
    Agreed 110%
  24. maybelateron
    Does that mean I can say I am good, just cos I use a Stein Vega? ?
  25. maybelateron
    Agreed entirely, when I moved from using Blake's hitch to VT and hitch climber it was a major move forwards.

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