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Old 5th January 2008, 04:15 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Default Re: Sharpening Chipper Blades

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Originally Posted by Therrin View Post
This is a little off topic, but I'm looking to pick up a chipper in the next couple months. Is a 6" a good machine to start with?
I know its a little off topic but;
My opinion 6" make a great first chipper. Be aware there are a big difference in type/size of whats classed 6" (like some guys!!!). Infeed openeing is a major one. Some have 6"x6" others like bandit have 12"x6". The differences are quite big and do your research.

I think the best thing about starting with a small chipper is that it teaches you to look after a machine like that and whats involved, just on a smaller scale. Everything from blade sharpening, belt tensioning, oil changing, filter servicing, dealing with blockages etc etc. Basically your not jumping in the deep end.

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