Used chipper shopping

Brando CalPankian said:
This is helpful info. I'd been on the fence with gas. If it eats logs a little slower it's okay. Biggest thing is cost of maintenance over time. Modern diesels are expensive because of the tier four stuff, and more complicated. I work on them for my primary job right now. Not the end of the world but something to consider. If the price is right I'd be happy with a gasser.
Did find a 2016 Altec 1317 gasser for about 10k. V6 vortec is a hell of a motor. It's not pretty but has a winch. Was unsure about Altec as they stopped making chippers so idk how parts will go in the future. For now they have parts but they quit making them for whispers.
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that sounds like a great deal. close enough that you can check it over first?
 
After a long weekend of fixing things on the chipper we made our maiden voyage Monday. The winch is a game changer for a small outfit. Still tinkering with it. Lots of cleaning, a new water pump, some tune up and basic maintenance. Runs like a champ. Eats 13" logs like to tomorrow. Going out again today. It's not pretty but we can fix that later.
I've not done open air sandblasting before. Thinking of trying it out this spring so I can prep parts for paint. How big of a PITA is it? It the finished product paint wise superior to just running a needle over the rusty spots and spraying it with acetone? Thanks in advance!
 
southsoundtree said:
I don't miss road salt.

A few rattle cans in the meanwhile, perhaps.

It's hard to find time to be without the chipper while it's being painted, sometimes leading to painting delays. Ask me how I know.
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That's what I'm worried about. I either force myself to be out of commission for a week + for someone else to do it or I do it here and there piece by piece
 
Brando CalPankian said:
I've not done open air sandblasting before. Thinking of trying it out this spring so I can prep parts for paint. How big of a PITA is it? It the finished product paint wise superior to just running a needle over the rusty spots and spraying it with acetone? Thanks in advance!
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Sandblasting is a huge PITA. The sharp grit will get into everything and you will need personal protection for your lungs body and eyes. A large air compressor will also be required like the ones used by roadway construction gangs. Try getting a quote from an outfit that paints construction equipment, or just paint it with a brush. Treat rusty areas with descaling needles, wire brush and phosphate. Your customers will only see it from a distance. Your objective is to clean it up with uniform color.
 
Camdo said:
Sandblasting is a huge PITA. The sharp grit will get into everything and you will need personal protection for your lungs body and eyes. A large air compressor will also be required like the ones used by roadway construction gangs. Try getting a quote from an outfit that paints construction equipment, or just paint it with a brush. Treat rusty areas with descaling needles, wire brush and phosphate. Your customers will only see it from a distance. Your objective is to clean it up with uniform color.
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Really the objective is to protect the investment. Rust kills equipment here. Good to know that sandblasting sucks. I've got a needle scaler and stuff, I'll just do it one piece at a time. Have y'all used any of the specialty rust paint, like rusts gone? I'm wondering if that would be better than ag paint.
 
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