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    New used truck I want to make into a chipper truck but has wood board flatbed. Cheapest option?

    Seen lots of nice units done up in wood. You could line the inside with puck board to help material slide out as well reduce the breakdown of the wood.
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    Power pole saw?

    Kinda thought that’s how it would end up being.
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    Power pole saw?

    How many of you using a power pole saw regularly? Was it worth getting? Any recommendations on brand? Wondering if I’ll end up using it more than I thought or just watch it collect dust apart from that one cut a year I need it for.
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    Mileage trackers

    Anyone use any apps or gadgets for tracking mileage on your vehicles? One of my vehicles is more mixed use versus just business and the accountant wants me to start tracking. Obviously pen and paper is simple but wanted to see if anyone is using sometime simple and basic. Thanks,
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    No Name Mini Skids?

    All good. I'm learning a lot and visualize the pros and cons for the area I work.
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    No Name Mini Skids?

    Yes, Parts is one thing I would have a concern about.
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    No Name Mini Skids?

    Hey, Wondering if anyone has any experience with the No Name Mini skids? In my area I'm starting to see a lot more of the Alibaba mini skids getting imported, then rebranded. They all look similar and that's why I called them No Name. Anyway, they are priced pretty affordable 9-15k Canadian...
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    How to politely decline work?

    This is essentially what I did. I am sure it will be fine as I have already gotten other jobs from them after politely declining.
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    How to politely decline work?

    I'm not too concerned about the odd new client. In those cases I will put a crazy number or simple let them know I don't have time in my schedule for the work. It's more when and contractor or municipality that I work for keeps sending me jobs and it starts to be too much or I simple don't want...
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    How to politely decline work?

    Hey, Anyone have some good email script for declining work? I'm starting to come across more work that I just don't want anymore. Whether it be for staffing reasons, work load or it's just a tree that's I'm not into. I don't want to burn any bridges, so I'm looking for a good way to respond...
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    Sharpening tips?

    I will play with a shallower face cut. Good advice
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    Sharpening tips?

    Glad to hear a few other opinions.
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    Sharpening tips?

    Rough estimate of 25% slower. Makes sense about the longer cut. Never thought of that.
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    Sharpening tips?

    Hey, Is there a certain part of the chain that is responsible for cutting when doing the 45degree cut on your face cuts? Hope that makes sense. I've never been the best at sharpening. For flat striaght cuts my saw is mowing through logs and throw nice big chips. When I go to do the 45 degree...
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    Downsizing equipement?

    Unfortunately there aren't many opportunities to chip on site. But something I will start exploring more. I have a local dump that never fills up and dump fees are relatively cheap whether its chipped or not. @SeanKroll "I've considered getting a dump trailer instead of keeping/ upgrading my...
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    Downsizing equipement?

    Hey, Not sure if this is a biz or equipment type post. Any of you ever downsized from a chip truck and chipper to just a truck and dump trailer? If so, why did you? Any regrets. Basically my chip truck is aging and requires lots of maintenance. I don't want to replace it. I've thought about...
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    I’m a sucker for a bargain

    Great. Thanks for the feedback. Glad it all worked out for the both of you.
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    I’m a sucker for a bargain

    Hey Bermy and Bioassay, How was it buying off Rope master site? There stuff comes up often in my searches but never pulled the pin as I'm unfamiliar with there site/service. Cheers
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    Harness recommendation for boney hips?

    Is it easy on and off? Do you notice it actually taking the load off your hips when carrying a saw?
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    Harness recommendation for boney hips?

    Which suspenders did you get for the sequoia?
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