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  1. burtonbc1400

    owner operator lifestyle

    I'm on the tools 3 or 4 days a week. My staff is Monday to Wednesday, I'll go out and do quotes or small solo jobs Thursday, quotes maintenance office or downtime Friday. Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk
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    Removing a large portion of the canopy

    Quote a 25% max prune or removal. Taking 50-75% is silly, tell them that. Don't do work you can't stand behind. Tell them that. Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk
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    Rearmount vs chipbox bucket, 2 & 1 truck options

    Hi I know this is an age old debate, but I always appreciate everyone's input, so thanks in advance. I'm planning getting a bucket truck, mainly considering rearmount vs chipbox. Also trying to eliminate an extra trip, see below. I'm trying to evaluate the options, trying not to rule anything...
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    Rigging Gear

    I will use it at the bottom to redirect to a portawrap when vertical speedlining wood, but mostly use it aloft as my negative rigging anchor, or as an adjustable/retrievable overhead anchor. Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk
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    Rigging Gear

    No I use this aloft with a portawrap below. It is super handy! Adjustable and sturdy. Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk
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    Rigging Gear

    For negative rigging bigger wood I am enjoying this configuration. Bigger ring and sling with a smaller ring sling prussiced for adjustable size girth hitch The sling can also be used in a retrievable configuration for overhead, exact same as adjustable climbing friction saver. Sent from my...
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    Purchasing Forestry Bucket Truck

    Committing to always running 2 trucks though, You can run 1 truck or 2 with a midmount&chipbox Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk
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    Bucket truck wheelbase

    Hello, I am just starting to look at bucket trucks, never had one before. My main question at the moment is about wheelbase. For those of you with bucket truck experience, what is a typical wheelbase? Obviously shorter is better, I just don't really have a reference to what is typical. I'm...
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    Sales for another outfit/Salesman rate

    Well so far the area ive been quoting is my less preferred area to work, but if it comes up, Probably just be honest, say I'm quoting for the other outfit. Then give a slightly higher or lower quote depending if I want the work or not. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
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    Sales for another outfit/Salesman rate

    We decided on a dayrate, he seems happy to pay 80% of my solo (no staff no cleanup) climbing/felling day rate so I'm happy. It'll be casual, but a welcome break from being on the tools all the time. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
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    Sales for another outfit/Salesman rate

    Thanks for the great comment. I do not need this extra work, they are behind not me. I guess I do want to be fair, not gouge the situation. Keeping a decent low stress side gig longer term would be better than an super high rate short term. I have an existing rapport with this guy already and...
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    Sales for another outfit/Salesman rate

    Then I guess I have the options Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
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    Sales for another outfit/Salesman rate

    Reddit said push for 13% I thought that was a bit out of reach... What was your situation paying salespeople? Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
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    Sales for another outfit/Salesman rate

    There might be options to split the contract/subbing, but that's once the job is landed. I'm thinking mostly about the quoting arrangements. I'm kind of into the idea of getting paid for driving around looking at work, on a part time or casual basis. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
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    Sales for another outfit/Salesman rate

    Why not? I'm running my business thats going fine, but have room in my life for a side gig off the tools. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
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    Sales for another outfit/Salesman rate

    No, I'm doing all my own quotes and jobs, im comfortable but have a bit extra time. Casual viewing at another outfit seems like a cushy side gig off the tools. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
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    Sales for another outfit/Salesman rate

    Hi guys, Ive been running my company for 6 years. It's going ok, I make enough to get by. I gross 100-150k, net 40-80k and pay tax on that. During the main season I usually work 3 or 4 days a week, doing maintenance and sales the other days. I am in a position to potentially start also doing...
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    Chipper chute

    Yes it's a BC 1400 The worm gear itself seems ok, the teeth on gear are worn on the chute. The bracket would also need a bit of adjustment. I'm just considering whether building up the teeth and adjusting the bracket is worth it, or if some guys have success making a even more manual...
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    Chipper chute

    I am trying to repair this chute with worn worm gear teeth, I was trying to convert it to a manual crank, but I'm starting to feel doubtful it will engage. Should I bother trying to build the teeth up, or just make another method of rotating the chute, eg a pin. Any ideas, pictures or advice of...
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    Today....

    Not exactly tree work, but I made myself a nice axe pouch today Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

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