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gonna be fairly busy next week, got 2 jobs which is more than normal for me
3 pines and a maple (removals), 2 maples and some other tree I cant ID (I think willow) to prune
half the estimates I did this week the customers were baffled I don't work for free, who woulda thunk?
also gonna be running a chipper on the large removal job next week, my first time running one, yall got any tips? its a rental, probably a bc1000
I bid over 20 trees this week, massive record for me (Doesnt sound like much to the mds)
id like to take the cash from these 2 jobs and buy a 500i, but I sorta got a new truck (my first diesel), payed the truck off, now paying off a list of parts, glow plug controller, injection pump, service bed etc
the little things ad up fast ive found
truck is a 91' f350, 7.3 idi zf5 cab and chassis, runs good when it runs
3 pines and a maple (removals), 2 maples and some other tree I cant ID (I think willow) to prune
half the estimates I did this week the customers were baffled I don't work for free, who woulda thunk?
also gonna be running a chipper on the large removal job next week, my first time running one, yall got any tips? its a rental, probably a bc1000
I bid over 20 trees this week, massive record for me (Doesnt sound like much to the mds)
id like to take the cash from these 2 jobs and buy a 500i, but I sorta got a new truck (my first diesel), payed the truck off, now paying off a list of parts, glow plug controller, injection pump, service bed etc
the little things ad up fast ive found
truck is a 91' f350, 7.3 idi zf5 cab and chassis, runs good when it runs
You’re on the right track, kid. Sure beats popping pimples in the mirror or brushing the hair lol.
cant have drug money if I have a diesel
know anything about renting equipment? gonna be getting a chipper, and 12ft dump trailer, first thing I gotta do (probably tomorrow) is a trailer brake controller and trailer lights, already got a hitch installed
im contemplating strapping a few hundred pounds of lumber to the back (no bed right now) so there is some traction back there, you can lock the rear tires up way to easily
know anything about renting equipment? gonna be getting a chipper, and 12ft dump trailer, first thing I gotta do (probably tomorrow) is a trailer brake controller and trailer lights, already got a hitch installed
im contemplating strapping a few hundred pounds of lumber to the back (no bed right now) so there is some traction back there, you can lock the rear tires up way to easily
of course I got scammed out of a few hundred bucks on a truck deal
Rabid K9
ArboristSite Guru
Well that explains it.
You must have been mighty pissed off with that outcome, that truck is way to flash to be banged up so early in the piece.
I was just mostly relieved that I navigated the best possible outcome for everyone. I would’ve felt terrible if the guy was seriously injured or worse. I mean it was entirely his fault, but still… nobody wants that.
I was kinda surprised that the cop didn’t at least do some kind of field sobriety test on the guy. I mean who does that, just pulls out in front of a log truck with all its lights on at pre-dusk with a line of cars behind it? I’m thinking he was on dope and the rookie cop just didn’t pick up on it.
I was kinda surprised that the cop didn’t at least do some kind of field sobriety test on the guy. I mean who does that, just pulls out in front of a log truck with all its lights on at pre-dusk with a line of cars behind it? I’m thinking he was on dope and the rookie cop just didn’t pick up on it.
Nice to see somebody else take pride in their equipment. Too many just paint roller around the old decals and call it good lol.
Rabid K9
ArboristSite Guru
Couple of snapshots from week just gone. Looking forward to end of summer.
Ziplining over kiddies cubby at end of another long windy & dusty day.
Craning out a small pine shelter belt.
Conservation department job, fun police for hire - removing rope swings.
Sign summer is winding down (hopefully), firewood starting to move out of the woodyard.
Ziplining over kiddies cubby at end of another long windy & dusty day.
Craning out a small pine shelter belt.
Conservation department job, fun police for hire - removing rope swings.
Sign summer is winding down (hopefully), firewood starting to move out of the woodyard.
That little crane truck looks really handy!
I have started to prepare myself for the fact that eventually I’m going to need at least a smaller stick crane. There is simply no way around it forever.
I have started to prepare myself for the fact that eventually I’m going to need at least a smaller stick crane. There is simply no way around it forever.
cant wait to get my own, tired of not being able to do jobs because people think I can get a crane for $25
Helmstein
ArboristSite Operative
Your going to love it!
just bought a new toy
that is he
gonna be testing it out in the morning, no weight on that rear axle makes it a little sketchy, but atleast we got trailer brakes wired up
7x14 14K homesteader
got ramps, gate opens out and up (barn door and spreading), 8K jack, legs in the rear to stop you picking your truck up when loading equipment, 38" side gate to load stuff in the front
so far I like it, allot
Hope your bc1000 has the bigger engine. Had a bc1000 with the bigger engine and was happy with it. Went in for repairs once and they let me use a demo they had with the smaller engine. What a gutless machine but maybe I was just spoiled. Still better than loading brush but was very happy to get my machine back.
Unfortunately I bought a trailer instead if renting a chipper (down payment was a week chipper rental, monthly is a daily chipper)
Would love the experience of learning a chipper
Would love the experience of learning a chipper
I like the new thread. Retired now but still like to see and hear what everybody is doing. Stopped checking out the old thread because of the "I'm the best and everybody else is sh** attitude". Just gotta say that I don't miss the sawdust in the briefs or the poison ivy rash. 
They certainly don't give the rental fees away. I can see a time in the future where I'm going to need to rent one and choke on the fees. Worked occasionally with a lawn care company who had a dump trailer that he built a box on to it. Used to have me blow chips into it.
Great new thread!
I like that cab over crane rabid k9.
Yesterday we felled some spruce. Our uniforest winch makes it so much easier.
Today I'm on a plane to California with child #3, little Ruby. The guys are working on a job for the county, our best customer.
Nice trailer, Zin! They come in handy. Before you know it you'll have a trailer AND a chipper!
I like that cab over crane rabid k9.
Yesterday we felled some spruce. Our uniforest winch makes it so much easier.
Today I'm on a plane to California with child #3, little Ruby. The guys are working on a job for the county, our best customer.
Nice trailer, Zin! They come in handy. Before you know it you'll have a trailer AND a chipper!
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