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Access is the key thing. That Vermeer is very limited for access by comparison and takes up a lot of room for a grinder the same power. Best combo for me is a self propelled pedestrian grinder and a large tracked / wheeled remote control around 50 ish horse power. I can't see that any stump grinder is less or more dangerous than another so long as the safety systems are all in place.
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So who amongst us is running skid steers?. Thinking of buying something like a bobcat 150 and using tracks over the tyres. Hydraulic flow looks like it would support a small mulcher for clearing overgrown areas etc . You seem to be able to get a lot of machine for the money. Any happy campers using a similar machine ?? ta
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I’ve ‘tickled’ up one of those screens before too Al. Quite similar results [emoji23].
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Used dosko / danequip version for years. Works really smoothly. Very good machines.
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They’ll never catch me I’ll tell Ya !! ..... [emoji23]
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Exactly. It does that already.
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Got the top handled version with muffler mod by spud. Can’t see any point in a rear handled one whatsoever though.
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I’d ordered from them before without issue but when I did have an issue it was like banging my head against a wall. Long story short I bought a waterproof jacket that was decidedly not waterproof so I sent a couple pictures of me soaked through whilst wearing it at work. I asked for a replacement or refund which was refused. (Not legal under consumer rights I’m sure) I was told the best that they would do was offer me discount on other items that I had no need to buy nor did I want. And they removed the water proof bit from the jackets description. So basically they were just getting me to spend money and still not doing anything about the jacket. I got bored trying to deal with them so just took my business elsewhere and ordered £600 worth of uniform from a local clothes printer. I really am not that fussed about the jacket being faulty it’s how it’s sorted .... or not ... that matters.
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Looks like you can get them without the bear valley logo too. I wouldn’t spend another penny with that outfit. Second only to Northern Arb for rubbish customer service in the arb shopping world.
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So I think I might get some new trousers. I find my gladiators so hot in the summer. I wear type C all the time for climbing. Any views on how the breathflex or Sip canopy airs fair up. I don’t mind sacrificing a bit of durability to keep cooler in the summer then use the trusty gladiators again in the colder months. Tia
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Does your Facebook business page bring you in work?
lux replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Business Management
Tried it and you generally get people wanting the cheapest work possible so I don’t bother anymore. If you look at your local community pages the posts asking for trades recommendations are generally along the lines of looking for a cheap option. Checkatrade brings in decent enquiries for work for me. -
Taking out this mature dead Scots pine. Lots of black bleeds down the trunk. My first thought was Phytopthora. Any other suggestions. ?
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Is it a rd legal trailer option ? Cheers
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Maisie loves a day at work.
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Depends what it’s for. Quite different saws.
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Cover now found. Many thanks.
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2/3 days work available next week. Based in Haslemere, jobs are in Basingstoke and near Chichester so could meet on site if it alleviates transport issues. Please send me a PM if interested. Many thanks.
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Wow, how come the replacement chassis rotted out in 6 years. ?
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Shunting trailers in low is fine. Would only be an issue shunting if you locked the diff on tarmac. They tow 3.5 ton so that’s all good. Why would you want to access the back from between the seats ? Best to keep kit separate from the cab. Landrovers only hold silly money because they don’t make them any more. [emoji106]
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Personally I don’t see why a single cab / tipper conversion wouldn’t replace a 110. I’ve owned both and it’s Toyota for me. They do the same thing. But everyone has their preferences. Landrover are great but I can do exactly the same in comfort [emoji106]
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I’m a Toyota convert. Landcruiser amazon are superb in every way. I replaced a TD5 hi cap with a hilux invincible. There isn’t anything the landrover will do that the hilux won’t do. One thing a defender does benefit from is thick aluminium body work that takes a knock well.
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[emoji23] exactly. I gave up on those jalopy’s years ago. Land rovers are great for enthusiasts but if you want a reliable work vehicle look elsewhere.
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Pm sent
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Anyone on here able to supply cleft post and rail ? The stock from my local AVS is consistently rubbish. The ends of the rails and the mortises always require fettling which is a massive waste of time on site. A lot of the post are very twisted. Spoke to another local producer but he was double the cost of AVS. I’m Based in Haslemere, Surrey / W Sussex border. Drop me a message if you might be able to help. Cheers
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I agree with Mick and Big J. This guy sounds lame but if you can’t replace him at the moment suck it up for now and choose your time when it suits you to let him go. If he is an employee surely he has a contract or he should do. Everything he has done will be breeching it. In which case record what’s been done and give him a written warning in the first instance. If he’s not employed and is actually casual but regular labour just replace him when it suits you. Blowing up about these things Is often unproductive. On the plus side to blowing up at least you won’t need to take him home that day ......
