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    Starting A Business

    Love Ramsey!! You can still make pretty good money on smaller jobs, and with much less overhead and equipment, which means more profit in your pocket! You could also rent needed equipment for specific jobs temporarily. Wish you the best of luck! Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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    Starting A Business

    I don't do this full-time but over the last couple years I've been doing small removals, landscaping and general handyman stuff. It all started just by helping out a few elderly people. Next thing I know, people are stopping left and right wanting me to do work for them! I get the same story...
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    Smartphone app for knots

    Thanks! Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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    New medium-large saw... 562, 576, MS461...?

    If you're looking to decrease your options, you're hangin' with the wrong crowd! Lol Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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    New medium-large saw... 562, 576, MS461...?

    If you want to run 28"+ bars and also mill, definitely look towards the 70cc class if not bigger. They're not a very comfortable all-around saw but when the big wood drops, you'll be glad to have the power. I love my 661 but unless I'm milling or need to run long bars, it stays in the truck...
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    Dewalt chainsaw???

    I don't know about the chainsaw but I have other 18v tools from DeWalt. Most work very well but the small circular saw kills batteries very fast. If you had to do a fair amount of cutting, I don't know if you'd be happy with it. Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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    Big old dude!

    Also good points. Sometimes I wonder how my friends and I survived. Lol. Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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    Making the transition from contractor to employee

    I have no experience in your industry but the older I get, the more important the insurance and benefits become. To be honest, the cost of insurance and such keep me from starting my own business. You have the skills and could always work part-time on your own. Sent from my Moto E (4) using...
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    Big old dude!

    Great post! Some of my best childhood memories are of building tree forts with friends using scavenged wood and bent nails. Far too few kids today will ever have the pleasure. Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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    Bed liners

    I've never been a fan of the drop-in liners. Dirt and moisture get trapped between the liner and bed. The only downside of the spray-on is the friction. Not so easy to slide things around. I don't see that as a negative but some do. Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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    Echo 590 question

    I'd say the 590 will do you fine but I'd still compare prices. It's a fantastic saw at an amazing price. You can always upgrade later if needed. The trailer upgrades are definitely more important. If you're not opposed to buying a used saw, maybe check the tradin post. Good luck with your...
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    Echo 590 question

    Anytime. I have several Echos and all have been great. A 680 might serve you a little better for a longer bar but I don't really know what your budget is. Maybe give us a little more info. If you hit the 20% sale, a 680 could be a good deal. The 680 is more of a low-end torque saw which would be...
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    Echo 590 question

    Check with your local dealer. Echo runs one-day, 20 percent off specials. You can save a nice amount on a new saw. Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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    Echo 590 question

    The 590 is a great saw but I don't know how well it would do with a 28" bar. I'm sure it could get it done but just don't expect miracles. That's a lot of bar for a smaller saw, especially stumping. At the price point, the 590 is hard to beat for sure. Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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    Bigger is better? Forestry trucks

    I don't know much about the forestry business but I've been driving truck for 25yrs. My personal opinion, stay as far away from CDL and DOT regulation as possible unless it's absolutely necessary!! Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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