Our Loader

JayD · 21st May 2007, 08:12 PM

Well the anticipation and demand has been long awaited

and finally our first video clip (ever) of our Super Duper Fantastic loader.

This loader runs on two wheels, two legs, a couple of ramps and ALOT of Grunt!

The quality isn't the best due to having to convert it to WMV because the forums won't allow MPEG uploads

It's attached below.

Streyken · 21st May 2007, 10:21 PM

Nice, often good ol' work is more efficient than the fancy contraptions. Though I do like your mini Ekka. Looks like you guys over there move a lot of wood. Where do you dump? Does it get used, or do you have to pay to be rid of it?

a_lopa · 21st May 2007, 10:54 PM

been meaning to get one of them,i think supercheap auto sell them for bugger all.

Ekka · 22nd May 2007, 12:16 AM

Hahaha

Nice, nice, very handy. Just as well ya got a low bed truck!

But shows you can do video and stuff so we get to see more right?

I get rid of hard wood here and there for nicks as firewood but carting is a pain ... on big jobs I just order a skip bin and ditch it.

JayD · 22nd May 2007, 12:24 AM

we burn a lot,sell some,and pay to get rid of as little as possible.
This clip is off our camera we are buying a digital helmet cam shortly so ya there's more to come!

JohN Dee · 22nd May 2007, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streyken

Looks like you guys over there move a lot of wood. Where do you dump? Does it get used, or do you have to pay to be rid of it?

We move a HEAP of wood. Palms goto the tip, Washy logs goto my mates place to dry then tip, Hardwoods and a few softwoods goto our firewood dealers, the rest of the softwoods goto my mates place and we have BBQ's and burn it off there. The rest of the wood me and my dad pick and choose what we wanna keep.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

been meaning to get one of them,i think supercheap auto sell them for bugger all.

Lol, that steel trolley in particular me and my dad found on the side of the road like 9 years back now? It's heavy duty full steel frame. That thing can take guesstimated' probably a good 200-300kgs on it - Unlike the cheap ones from Super Cheap (Chinese special). Loaded my mates one(Chinese special) up with a big fat washy log, it bent the tray it sits on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

But shows you can do video and stuff so we get to see more right?

Yeah, we took that movie off our digi cam. Our helmet cam is coming very soon! Got some great Eucalypt take downs w/rigging coming up and am gunna miss em

. I used Cyber link power producer 5 premium for that... It was my first attempt at editing vids.. The hardest part was picking and loading the song :P So yeah in short theres heaps more videos to come

Ekka · 22nd May 2007, 01:15 AM

what helcam did you get, and what vcr you using?

TrevMcRev · 22nd May 2007, 01:54 AM

Those hand trolleys are way better than wheelbarrows for moving wood i reckon.

alopa, youve been warned about the supercrap ones!

Get a good solid one with good wheels/tyres or it'll fall apart in no time.

I need a new one, and a new barrow

JohN Dee · 22nd May 2007, 01:55 AM

We don't have it yet, but will in a few weeks. The one we plan on buying requires no VCR its all onboard memory (2GBs).

If you're interested I'll pm you the link.

JohN Dee · 22nd May 2007, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

Those hand trolleys are way better than wheelbarrows for moving wood i reckon.

alopa, youve been warned about the supercrap ones!

Get a good solid one with good wheels/tyres or it'll fall apart in no time.

I need a new one, and a new barrow

We have a few barrows aswell but they defeat the purpose... You need to lift the log into the barrow first where as a trolley is slide it in and under with no lifting required.

Me and my dad plan to re inforce that trolley with a set of weels off the back so no leverage points are needed. Also thinking of adding a lawnmower engine onto it

TrevMcRev · 23rd May 2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohN Dee

We don't have it yet, but will in a few weeks. The one we plan on buying requires no VCR its all onboard memory (2GBs).

If you're interested I'll pm you the link.

Is this the Oregan ATC ones on ebay? Was looking at that for myself too!

JohN Dee · 23rd May 2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

Is this the Oregan ATC ones on ebay? Was looking at that for myself too!

Yeah they are the ones, they look like a beaut'. Probably will buy one within the month.

Streyken · 23rd May 2007, 07:38 PM

If you're just going to use if for the web 640x480 res is fine, as you'll probably reduce the size while compressing anyway, but make sure it records at 30 fps or the motion will be jerky. Even if you go to 15 fps during compression, record at 30. Bit off topic, but if you want to PM or start another thread I can elaborate. I worked in digital video compression and editing for a year while recovering from a knee operation.

21st May 2007, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	Nice, often good ol' work is more efficient than the fancy contraptions. Though I do like your mini Ekka. Looks like you guys over there move a lot of wood. Where do you dump? Does it get used, or do you have to pay to be rid of it? __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

21st May 2007, 10:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 865	been meaning to get one of them,i think supercheap auto sell them for bugger all. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

22nd May 2007, 12:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Hahaha Nice, nice, very handy. Just as well ya got a low bed truck! But shows you can do video and stuff so we get to see more right? I get rid of hard wood here and there for nicks as firewood but carting is a pain ... on big jobs I just order a skip bin and ditch it. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

22nd May 2007, 12:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
JayD Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 888	we burn a lot,sell some,and pay to get rid of as little as possible. This clip is off our camera we are buying a digital helmet cam shortly so ya there's more to come! __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory

22nd May 2007, 01:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	what helcam did you get, and what vcr you using? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

22nd May 2007, 01:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 732	Those hand trolleys are way better than wheelbarrows for moving wood i reckon. alopa, youve been warned about the supercrap ones! Get a good solid one with good wheels/tyres or it'll fall apart in no time. I need a new one, and a new barrow __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

22nd May 2007, 01:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 729	We don't have it yet, but will in a few weeks. The one we plan on buying requires no VCR its all onboard memory (2GBs). If you're interested I'll pm you the link. __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

23rd May 2007, 07:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 205	If you're just going to use if for the web 640x480 res is fine, as you'll probably reduce the size while compressing anyway, but make sure it records at 30 fps or the motion will be jerky. Even if you go to 15 fps during compression, record at 30. Bit off topic, but if you want to PM or start another thread I can elaborate. I worked in digital video compression and editing for a year while recovering from a knee operation. __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

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