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Hi work all year round is tough,very much up and down, you need to be looking for railway work in winter, or some sort of contract to keep you busy in the winter months, I struggle in winter, summer is flat out repeat jobs year after year even subbing work out,come mid October the problems start for me I have my class one licence so go driving if I have to, hope this helps good luck Paul west lands.

Hi Bobby don't think your mad go for it,just don't expect it to take of, straight away bad time of year eg poor weather, people skint etc get your tickets and plan your budget, keep all customers happy.it doesen't take long to get a good name good luck pal.

A late Christmas present. First carve in a while, my first wolf, and well chuffed with the result.

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Good work pal you have a real talent.

Little bstards had me awake last night running around the loft. All baited up now but prob a day or 2 of sleepless nights before they die off. Temp has only dropped a touch and there're in already!

That's what I done, and I regret it baited up the rats had a good feast started to die and headed for warmth ie under floor boards,radiator pipes etc the smell was awfull and lasted for weeks, good luck.

Good shot!!! Lol

How many people work in inclement weather? I know some jobs are doable but others...scratting about up a piss wet through tree in wind and rain ain't my idea of fun! You ruin gardens dragging brash and cant clear up properly. Do other people feel the same of am I just getting soft:001_smile:

Hi I just get on with it, explain risk of lawn damage to customers it's there shout won't climb in high winds,most or my work is on farms,paddocks so fairly lucky in that respect weather due to get cold next week so hopefully strong winter sun in daytime may start to dry things out fingers crossed.

Had mine out on first job today.great saw haven't dropped it yet!!! Going to be mega careful after reading this lot!!! Good luck finding spares.

Ive had 12" then 14" I prefer 14.

I mostly do removals so enjoy the flexibility the extra length gives you.

If I was doing a lot of light reductions or tight space stuff like careful repollarding, I might go for 12" but then I'd buy a 150.

Ta mick

Its what you get used to at the end of the day. Personally I prefer 12"

No worries thanks ste

My boss uses 14's but I only use 12's. I feel you get a small amount of extra grunt with a 12 and I just feel cumbersome with a 14. But my boss swears by them. Horses for courses and all that

Ta pal

Hi all recently got rid of my 200t and replaced it with a t540xp I wanted a 12 inch bar,ended up with 14 inch how do you guys find the 14 inch in confined spaces, I'm a bit concerned because I have used a 12 inch for years I'm just interested how u guys perform with the 14 inch?

any good quality oil based outdoor paint, well thinned for first couple of coats, then slap it on, especially on cut edges. your trying to prevent ingress of moisture, nothing magical

Cheers pal:001_cool:

Cheers All,

 

Ste - I like the look of Brightwells. Nice road trip down the borders too. Might have a look in the new year - too much ebay is making my head spin!

Hay dock auctions have all ex council trucks, vans, landys, pickups most with very low mileage and fsh the guys are very helpful you can give them a fairly good inspection.before you bid, I bought a top 110 Landy from there you can phone up to see what's on the list weekly auction every Tuesday morning,hope this helps

use a bitumen paint, it'll double the lifespan of the ply.

How long does this take to soak in? Do you need to sand ply down first?

I feel let down. I opened this thread thinking it was titled "planting marine ply" . Thought someone had sussed how to grow it.

Wish I could.the price of it lol

i use a mixture of bitumen roof sealer and creosote

Ok thanks.what a blend,bet that smells nice.

use a bitumen paint, it'll double the lifespan of the ply.

Ok thankyou

Yacht varnish

Ok thankyou

Does anybody know what paint to use when painting marine ply, fitted greedy boards to my hi cap today and need to paint them?

Hi STEVE I LIKE WAY YOU PUT IT that's puts me off to Steve that what I say 😬😬😬thanks Jon 👍👍

So funny lol

A friend of mine is doing stand in nights which only involve four hours driving and four hours studying porn while they load/unload , he is getting £250 a night.

 

Bob

Gosh that's good wedge

Same here ,I have my Class 1 and kept up to date with cpc and digi card but I have managed the last 9 years without going back on the road .........I can keep ticking over till end February then I will seriously consider if this persistent pissy wet weather carries on lol .

 

 

Ste

Yes these few months are tough I enjoy driving I take loads to Kent from Widnes it pays well I gives me time to think about things once Feb out the way things start to pick up with my own work,bad year with logs due to mild weather,should never be short of driving work many company's screaming for drivers,did you restore your tractor,I have a 135 1978 I'm going to show it this year it's mint just a bit of fun.

Far to wet to do any tree work,I'm lucky I have my class1 licence do a trip in a truck for few days helps when weather is bad,you guys could be on the road for around£1800 something to think about?

Sorry to hear about that there is nothing worse very upsetting the job is hard enough without that good luck recovering your kid take care

Hi I bought a 54 plate defender from haddock auction cost £5600 it a 110 hi cap 5000 miles on clock owned it for 2 years get it serviced often I use it on the tree job,fantastic piece of kit I have transported classic tractors all over the country pulled a 12x6 ifor williams full of logs on a day to day basis,I have tried transit tippers, pick ups etc nothing can do what my Landy does just be careful what your buying there is some dogs around hope this helps