Maybe they steal another grinder!
Please keep an eye out for my stolen saws
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Maybe they steal another grinder!
Pelorus
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I use an electric engraver to engrave my company name & phone # in several places on all my saws that would take a lot of precision grinding to erradicate. Definately provides some peace of mind, and is a lot easier/quicker for a pawn store owner or police to check than a serial # database.
superjunior
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Good idea. I haven't gotten around to getting an engraver yet. For now I just have our name in permanent marker underneath the air filter covers. My thinking is most of these parasites are too stupid to be checking around the inside of a saw.
Hopefully this thread can be some help to some of us. I know I for one am investing in a security system for the property. I want cameras everywhere. This last summer we noticed pry bar marks on the tool boxes of the chip truck which were never there before. Just a few weeks ago when pulling out of the shop I noticed fresh footprints in the snow coming from the street going across the front lawn and went right to the tool box on our crane truck - then right back into the street. Got lucky both times and nothing was stolen but that was the last straw for me.
arborpros
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There might be light at the end of this tunnel.
I don't have a check in my hand yet but it is looking good for me. Looks like the damage is just over $5,000 and I'm getting all new saws and blower, but like I said, no check in my hands yet. Thank God for theft insurance. Costs me $250 a year for $8000 coverage. I'll be increasing it after this ordeal. I'll let you all know how it pans out but I went and looked at the new 201t and the new 260 and those look sweet. I think I'd rather have my 200t. It was only a couple months old and was just getting broken in. The new 260 is supposed to replace the 260 pro and is supposed to be much better. Hopefully it all works out like it should.
I don't have a check in my hand yet but it is looking good for me. Looks like the damage is just over $5,000 and I'm getting all new saws and blower, but like I said, no check in my hands yet. Thank God for theft insurance. Costs me $250 a year for $8000 coverage. I'll be increasing it after this ordeal. I'll let you all know how it pans out but I went and looked at the new 201t and the new 260 and those look sweet. I think I'd rather have my 200t. It was only a couple months old and was just getting broken in. The new 260 is supposed to replace the 260 pro and is supposed to be much better. Hopefully it all works out like it should.
Glad it is working out to get your business going again. I know how you feel about being violated after a theft. Some of the anger goes away after your stuff gets replaced, but not all of it. I'd still like to punch the sob that stole my utility trailer with my new Toro 2 stage snow blower from a locked rental storage unit...I digress....I'll watch CL in Iowa to see if someone has a family of Stihl saws that they want to pedal. You never know how smart or dumb a theif is.
tree md
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AP who are you getting you theft insurance through?
sgreanbeans
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I was stolen from years ago, still stings. I have cameras up, 24/7 recording, drops off last day on a 16 day cycle, infared. Would love someone to try it now,so I could make sure they get some anal action in the gray bar saloon.
Hope ya get that big bad check, then go shopping, maybe , if it works out, they did ya a favor............nah, they suck, thieves always suck, so if your a thief, you suck. cause your a thief.....and thieves suck.......
Hope ya get that big bad check, then go shopping, maybe , if it works out, they did ya a favor............nah, they suck, thieves always suck, so if your a thief, you suck. cause your a thief.....and thieves suck.......
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
This thread has really made me think about how much money I have only a padlock away from being stolen. I am gonna talk to some security guys and see how much its gonna cost to get some good cameras put up, and maybe some landmines. lol.
arborpros
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Talked to a security guy last night and these camera systems are very affordable. I'm putting up a 6 camera system, with night vision that can see 120' in complete darkness, with a DVR that records for 53 days, I can watch from my phone or any computer 24/7, as well as 3 massive outdoor lights to light up my parking lot like a Christmas tree. Price not installed is right at $1350. My buddy is installing it for me and I'm talking to the landlord about splitting it with me or atleast paying for the outdoor lights. How I look at it is the lights make the building better but the security system is mine and only on my side of the building so my responsibility.
I saw how the guys got in to my truck. It is a 2000 Excursion and i'd imagine all the fords from 1999-2007 ish have the same door handles. They stuck a pry bar under the handle at the bottom and pryed it off, breaking it. When that is pryed off you can get in the truck in 3 seconds. You stick your hand in the hole, unlock the door internally and then open it. I was shocked how easy it was. I'll post some pictures later today. They probably were in and out in under 2 minutes.
Going to Harbor Freight today at lunch to ick up and engraving kit. I plan on engraving every piece of equipment or tool I have. Every panel of every saw, the handles of my rakes, everything is getting something to declare it mine. I found some steel caging that I am going to build a cage out of also to fit in the back on my Excursion. If people want to get your stuff, they will but I am going to do my best to keep them out.
I saw how the guys got in to my truck. It is a 2000 Excursion and i'd imagine all the fords from 1999-2007 ish have the same door handles. They stuck a pry bar under the handle at the bottom and pryed it off, breaking it. When that is pryed off you can get in the truck in 3 seconds. You stick your hand in the hole, unlock the door internally and then open it. I was shocked how easy it was. I'll post some pictures later today. They probably were in and out in under 2 minutes.
Going to Harbor Freight today at lunch to ick up and engraving kit. I plan on engraving every piece of equipment or tool I have. Every panel of every saw, the handles of my rakes, everything is getting something to declare it mine. I found some steel caging that I am going to build a cage out of also to fit in the back on my Excursion. If people want to get your stuff, they will but I am going to do my best to keep them out.
arborpros
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I'll let you know later today. I have a call in to my broker.
Why would you leave all those saws in your truck for days?
Jeff
Jeff
arborpros
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My insurance guy's name is Chris Riordan. He works for Weiss Insurance in St. Louis 6365347229 and says he can help people in most states with their insurance. My theft insurance is through Westbend Insurance. Basically Chris is an insurance broker and finds the best deal for the money. I have all my trucks, both personal and business, my homeowners, boat, and my business insurance through him and I don't even shop for the cheapest price because he gives me the cheapest price every time. He'll do the same for whomever calls him also. Very professional and I could not say enough nice things about him. Fun guy to drink a few beers with also so he's not some stuck up snooty prick. He's a down to earth type of guy that understands what saving money and getting the best deal is about.
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arborpros
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Simply put, because I'm a dam fool and I trust people too much. Lesson learned.
Greenstar
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Has any of you guys ever heard of anyone prying off the doors in those Arbortech L-box Chip-truck systems with the Bar-locks that go through the back of the door when the bed is raised?
I hope thats not an easy task for a competent thief.
I hope thats not an easy task for a competent thief.
mckeetree
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Problem around here is the split deductible these companies want to do. If it is theft the damn deductible is about 2.5 times as much.
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
Are you getting the cameras online? What make are they?
imagineero
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This is one of the biggest things that stops me putting signage on the side of my truck. I don't have theft coverage on my equipment, it's very expensive in aus. I live in a bad neighborhood and lots of guys around here have been broken into. A buddy had everything taken - chipper, stumpgrinder, saws, whole lot. He had coverage but making a claim was very diffucilt and left him without gear (and losing money) for over a month.
I don't have a chipper hitched to my truck, so the truck looks like any other truck with a bin. The toolboxes are inconspicuous and well locked. Having said that, with the stump grinder in the back, the total value of equipment in the truck (grinder, 7 saws, ropes, harnesses, rigging etc etc) comes up to about $20k which is more than what the truck is worth. If I was robbed I would be out of business. I've been thinking about installing one of those remote alarms on the truck. It's never parked more than 100 yards from my house. You can get one of those 'remote doorbell' type alarms, then put a switch on each toolbox and door on the truck. An extra switch in the cab would activate the doors. Anybody opens a door, the doorbell goes off under my bed. I'd just like to make it loud enough to wake me, but quiet enough to not tip off the guests so I can go pay them a little visit.
Shaun
I don't have a chipper hitched to my truck, so the truck looks like any other truck with a bin. The toolboxes are inconspicuous and well locked. Having said that, with the stump grinder in the back, the total value of equipment in the truck (grinder, 7 saws, ropes, harnesses, rigging etc etc) comes up to about $20k which is more than what the truck is worth. If I was robbed I would be out of business. I've been thinking about installing one of those remote alarms on the truck. It's never parked more than 100 yards from my house. You can get one of those 'remote doorbell' type alarms, then put a switch on each toolbox and door on the truck. An extra switch in the cab would activate the doors. Anybody opens a door, the doorbell goes off under my bed. I'd just like to make it loud enough to wake me, but quiet enough to not tip off the guests so I can go pay them a little visit.
Shaun
arborpros
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I am getting the system out of the Security Cameras Direct catalogue. The 3 big cameras I am getting are made by IP Camera. After all is said and done i'm looking closer to $1500+. Cables and all the other little crap adds up quick.
Got a check sent to me from my insurance. $4738.11 - 500 deductable = $4238.11 Will be here before 10 am tomorrow. I'm happy with the outcome. I think I'm going to buy the BR600, 660, 260, and 201 new and find the other saws I want used. There are really low hour good deals to be had out there but you have to find them. Those 3 new saws and blower will get me by until I find the rest of them. Still pissed about the whole thing but the check will help.
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2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
thanks for the info. Can you view the cameras from your smart phone with the system you are getting?
arborpros
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Yes. From any computer with internet and my phone. If you want to keep it on the cheap, Sam's Club has a couple options that are really nice systems as well. You can do it for under $500 with one of their systems. I think adding the large lights is going to make a huge difference.
