2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
This new chipper is the same as my old one except it has a hydraulic trailer jack. Idk if i am gonna like that or not but guess it is what it is.
whadja do today?
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Good to see you're getting things together.
ducaticorse
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Hydro jack is kinda ghey. You have to have the machine on to take it on and off. I guess it don't matter too much though. And I bet it's like a thousand dollar option too.
whats not to like? you pull the lever the tongue moves up or down. no excuse for not fully retracting jack. good idea to start machine before you leave the yard anyway.
ducaticorse
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I suppose you're right about starting the machine to make sure it still runs. I still don't love the idea though.
What happens when the machine is broke n u need it off your truck?
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
Guess you use a regular jack
ducaticorse
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See! As with everything, there are pros and cons
Dang poison oak !! I just got over a batch from 2 weeks ago :-((
ducaticorse
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VA doc appointment. Did a few picks for a competitor today.
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
Should have my new chipper by end of next week. Can't wait to get back to work.
Nice. So you're gonna be able to get the winch off your other chipper and put it on the new new one? Do the morbark ones just bolt on like the newer bandits?
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
Yeah. Just bolt it on and hook up hydraulic hoses.
At least you'll be back at it soon enough. Try having a broken arm and being in a cast for yet another 3 1/2 weeks or so.
I'm trying not to let it get me down. Still smiling. See:
I'm trying not to let it get me down. Still smiling. See:
Did I mention 540's suck and Jeff is a douche??
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
Back to the days of chipping into the bucket truck. Ya
ducaticorse
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You may have to do a tit more than bolting and connecting hoses. I had to grind some **** off mine and lower the feed bar and of course, drill holes
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
Not on the new chippers. For the most part most options are bolt on. The valve banks are the same for machines with and without winches. Just gotta bolt the winch on and install the hosed and handle
ducaticorse
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Oh yeah, forgot about the valve bank I had to buy too
gorman
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Did some air knife work today. Blew out the root collar of a red oak and there was a vast secondary root system. I pruned one or two roots but the rest were too much for one season. There was a bunch of stuff down there that was with the backfill on the root system. A Mylanta bottle, a 'for sale' sign, tons of asphalt, and glass. Broken glass.
Also, you armchair intellectuals out there could help me. There was some fungi growing on the root system that was really gummy and smelt just like baby powder. Any takers?
Also, you armchair intellectuals out there could help me. There was some fungi growing on the root system that was really gummy and smelt just like baby powder. Any takers?
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