Conor Wright
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Not really overloaded though, weighs about the same as many Americans! I know, it's a cheap shot.
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Why are Horticultural professionals SO devalued?
Conor Wright replied to Trailoftears's topic in Landscaping
What colour is your bugatti's sub 750 tow behind?! -
You won't agree here, given your previous experience but I'm really happy with my st8 tow behind. Only have a couple of hundred hours on it (bought secondhand, now just over 1100 total hours) those kubota engines are good and the mix of own use and hire I've given the forst so far hasn't caused any issues. There are a few bits where you can see money saving going on, but they're simple enough to work on, or at least they look that way! Yet to use a 230 and I'm trying to step back from the tools but I'll keep what you said in mind.
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Why are Horticultural professionals SO devalued?
Conor Wright replied to Trailoftears's topic in Landscaping
Cat piss sprays out the bottle easier though. On a slightly related note a bit of western red cedar crushed up and rubbed on the skin leaves a lovely smell, fresh thyme or basil for a more summery note. Beats any lynx or whatevers in an aerosol. -
Yes, a happy little 3 cylinder wc petrol could make a good machine. Price point would be the same as a diesel then, plus the extra weight would end up being shaved off on things like the frame and flywheel. In the long term it's more economical to buy a stronger unit that chips faster and get a towing licence. You could argue that it comes down to pricing. 5k (my estimate of the price difference, happy to be corrected,i havent checked) isn't a lot of money when you have it, but it takes a lot of graft to get it. Therefore the cheaper chipper becomes more attractive. Try telling a customer you need an extra 50 quid per man per day because your government ****************ed up your ability to buy a reliable machine.
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Why are Horticultural professionals SO devalued?
Conor Wright replied to Trailoftears's topic in Landscaping
Yeah, nothing turns my missus on more than coming in wet, grumpy, stinking of two stroke and covered in bits of leylandii. A boot full of previously unnoticed dog shit really tips her over the edge. -
I take your point. For urban work and reductions they have a place. Saying that, how much of the value is down to the fact that 20 years ago the machines were simpler and better put together? A sad reflection on "progress"?
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This is the result of fitting a lawn mower engine on steroids where it should have been an industrial diesel. Equal blame should be shared between the accountants who thought it was a good idea, the design team who should have known better, the salesmen who told people it would do the job and those who bought these units thinking that it would save them money. The same can be said for the sub 750 chippers that shake themselves to bits. False economy imo.
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I once logged 5 acres of overgrown biomass willow (shudders at the memory!) We laid out roughly 12-18 inches deep over a slatted floor, then threw a layer of pallets on top and tipped in telehandler buckets on top and repeated 3 or 4 times. It was stems mostly, the tops were discarded. It was a month or two cut before logging. there was a bit of mould but nothing major. Selling it was a bit of an issue. Thankfully that end of it wasn't my problem.
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Log splitter help please
Conor Wright replied to devonbrion1998's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
If you can find a proarc splitter they are good, robust machines, no longer being made and don't know if they were ever available in the uk but my first one did 10 years of personal and hire work and never gave any bother. I did swap out the engine after about 7 or 8 years as it was getting tired but that's to be expected. Horizontal type though, so maybe not what you're looking for.. -
Some beech and macrocarpa from this week. Yes, the mill is overkill for most of the logs but it's the only milling bar I have for the 880 20230826_170314.mp4
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Im gonna say it... I've always reckoned there is a place for non voluntary medical testing within the worst groups of offenders. Why? It's far more accurate than animal testing. The test subjects are already being monitored 247. Very few will care if the tests cause uncomfortable side effects. Those selected deserve it. It may benefit society into the future turning a net cost (feeding and bedding murderers and rapists) into a long term benefit. (Cures/preventative drugs for chronic diseases) Obviously there are ethical concerns to be discussed and there must be zero question surrounding the guilt of the persons involved. Put to a vote, do you think it would pass into law? I'm not talking about Mengele type shit, but actual progressive medical research which, while it may harm a few will most likely benefit many.
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Old Octopussy 12m- what do we think (not tree work)
Conor Wright replied to doobin's topic in Large equipment
Same machine as hinowa or oil and steel as far as I know. Far simpler than today's machines but avoid if the plc is in any way damaged as they are no longer available. Also, not sure if it applies in uk but the single wall 1/4 inch hoses are also hard got now. Fantastic little machines when they work. Deathtrap if they aren't used and maintained correctly. Given you seem to know you're stuff I'd say it's a potential bargain.- 1 reply
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Must have missed that, I've only found out about him in the last month or so. completely by accident too. was on Instagram and money game was the track on some video and that led to one of those 3am youtube rabbit holes. I even went as far as buying a physical album to support him, first time in a decade or more... now to find something to play it on!
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https://youtu.be/YonS9_QJbp8?si=vE8TYVSzY-D18zuX
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https://youtu.be/4Vn_N5IHHoc?si=tPDQf0uyT0ts3F72
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This guy is the most talented artist I think I've ever come across, his range of styles and his raw honesty in his music is nothing short of epic. Well worth a listen. I'll post a few of his other songs, some of them are "different "but that's what makes them so good imo. Let me know what ye think...
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Not loading for me either.
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If you have 40k to spend I'd have a look at Serra. No direct experience of operating one but I've seen one in action (can't recall the model) and they're fast. A big step up from the hobby or semi commercial setups most of us on here have. @Big J has experience with trakmet and is generally very helpful with this sort of thing, if you can get him off his bike long enough to type a reply!
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Three things come to mind, Low oil level? Blocked filter or dirt in the valve chest? Pump worn and becoming weaker as oil heats? Looks like a handy little crane. Hopefully it's not slowing because the extensions are bent.
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I got two old kango boxes off a friend that owns a hire co. older metal ones, I gutted the framework for holding the tool and bits out of them and I've been using them for all sorts since. They're strong, lockable and have a carry handle, but not stackable. Useless for ropes but great for tools, pulleys, spares and long enough to take a couple of 24 inch bars.
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**************** me. A new level of stupid.
