Dan Maynard
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Hmm not seen that one. Seems to be 965mm wide so not going through a garden gate unfortunately, we would have to debate if it's a true wee chipper...
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I thought 'Yes but then I wouldn't be able to undo it when I want to' Like I've ever taken the towball off any vehicle in 20 years. I'll get the welder.
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Fair enough, as I said not been. I think it's the vintage sale which is more of a day out too.
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Cheffins Cambridge Machinery Sales if you're anywhere round East Anglia. Never been myself but seen plenty of tractors on lorries on the way to/from: Cheffins Cambridge Machinery Sales | World Leading Machinery Specialists WWW.CHEFFINS.CO.UK Cheffins Cambridge Machinery Sales is world-renowned as the leading auctioneer of second-hand machinery and the largest monthly auction in Europe. People go there for a day out I've heard.
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I've just gone for a chain, I figure there's two bolts on the tow ball anyway so there's a limit to how secure a hitch lock can be.
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More of a budget option I suppose but for self employed type jobs I went for Tree Runner P500, save £100 over the rc2001, it's lighter and easier to set up by one person. Really happy with it and worth the extra over a portawrap. Seems to be only Honey Bros that stock them for some reason.
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What kit is needed to do my Climbing and Rope Rescue Training...
Dan Maynard replied to Jamie Jones's topic in Climbers talk
I went to a training centre where they lend kit, if like me you hadn't climbed before then I would recommend this approach as it was really good to learn and talk about kit on the course before buying. You might also absolutely hate heights and then decide on a different plan. Have you sorted where to get training? That would be one to ask for recommendations on, depends where you are in the country of course. -
dangerous yet? Question from the Czech Republic
Dan Maynard replied to Dances With Snails's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Thanks for the update, I think that sounds like a good result. -
Just thinking, over a year that £100 a day adds up to a lot of money. Big chunk of your profit if you chase them down, and you have the same costs.
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I've started late as well, few years in so I would say learnt a lot but certainly plenty to learn. All these people saying don't do it are just the first ones to post. I will say don't do it for the money and be prepared for hard physical work, do it because you like working outside and have some interest in trees. I suggest to get on the phone and talk to local firms, find out who is short of staff and make the most of any opportunity, it does seem like firms struggle to recruit good people so if you are reliable and hardworking there is a good chance you will get on.
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A grand seems cheap to me too. I keep thinking 40" stem is a lot of sawing, all those rings would need halving or quartering to be stacked. Just have to look forward to the next one that comes up....
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My opinion is you've got to try trousers on unless you are Mr Average size and shape. Pfanners are often recommended but I didn't find them comfortable, not enough room to move. I was trying to get longer legs, also went Arbortec pro which do seem a lot tougher than the standard Arbortec which rip if you stare at them too hard, I would definitely avoid those.
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I was thinking you know Rough Hewn should get a couple of 250cc kart engines for milling, no need for a chain brake. Solve the 880 problem, complete the circle as it were.
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carrot racing? What those boys in Norfolk do for sport I guess.
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Definitely agree you need to go with the family, I think you are spot on saying you are making memories for your kids. And like EdwardC says there is no rule to make you go to the beach every day, that would drive me bonkers too.
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I'm interested in this, not quite convinced on longevity of battery stuff.
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I was looking at the AMR, from what I could find out they are good well made splitters and I very nearly bought one. Went with Posch in the end though, seems good and strong but not heavily used yet to report durability.
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I just did my rigging course a few weeks ago, the approved method was clove hitch each end and then back up to a Blake's hitch so as to be able to adjust the triangle on the second side. Doing clove hitches is a bit of a faff to be honest, lot of rope to pull through, but I guess more secure especially at the butt end. I left the course thinking ok for one but if you had a few then worth getting extra gear out.
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I don't have direct experience but have read quite a few forum posts. VALID tree risk assessment is the one which has come up in the last few months, seems to me that he is trying to solve the problems you are having.
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Easiest is to use the snipping tool, not that well known but part of Windows since 7.
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https://arbtalk.co.uk/applications/tapatalk/index.php?/topic/110616-Looking-for-recommendations-for-kids-harness I think at 6 you are still best with a full body harness, certainly that's my experience with scout climbing.
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I was thinking it's made a big hole, that would explain it.
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Few ideas maybe- Using a feeler gauge between the cover and bar you can investigate where the clamp force goes Cut the middle out of the old plastic cover so you just have the clamping area and can try it both ways round. Put some washers onto the studs before the cover, or between nut and cover, to vary what touches first.
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I have heard the theory more than once that as long as the trailer has a plate registered to the same owner and address then it's ok if it doesn't match the vehicle. I would really like to know if this is right, firm I sub to have 3 trucks and 2 chippers and rarely match so also question if it's driver offence?
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...but the cover should not just sit down to the bar but must clamp it tight, that is what stops the tip moving up and down.
