Dan.gerous 2,696 #1 Posted June 30, 2020 Today we built a new attachment so I could do the hedge, worked quite well and saved having to set the ladder up endlessly on uneven ground. If anybody wants the detailed construction drawings let me know - no welding skills required 3 2 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,067 #2 Posted June 30, 2020 obvious safety / danger issue , i would say at low range ,first gear , would be your most stable setting , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,133 #3 Posted June 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Dan.gerous said: If anybody wants the detailed construction drawings let me know I'm almost afraid of the answer that I could potentially get but you seem about half twisted enough to come back with something interesting. So, I'll bite. Hey Dan? How about sharing the detailed construction drawings? Also, does it take special clutch foot sensitivity training to pilot that assembly? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,777 #4 Posted June 30, 2020 I would think you could get the most even cut at top speed, trying to hold the trimmer steady for long periods of time is the problem. 1 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #5 Posted June 30, 2020 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I'm almost afraid of the answer that I could potentially get but you seem about half twisted enough to come back with something interesting. So, I'll bite. Hey Dan? How about sharing the detailed construction drawings? Also, does it take special clutch foot sensitivity training to pilot that assembly? Clutch sensitivity or the grip of a primate.... You decide.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #6 Posted June 30, 2020 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: I would think you could get the most even cut at top speed, trying to hold the trimmer steady for long periods of time is the problem. I agree, it gets heavy really fast that thing. We found you could keep the whole rig moving at a decent speed while cutting. It's a bit dodgy but the idea has merit if you ditched the ladder and put a platform of the trailer, especially if it has a drinks holder. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #7 Posted June 30, 2020 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I'm almost afraid of the answer that I could potentially get but you seem about half twisted enough to come back with something interesting. So, I'll bite. Hey Dan? How about sharing the detailed construction drawings? Also, does it take special clutch foot sensitivity training to pilot that assembly? Damn it you have called my bluff, will get the plans ready soon..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,133 #8 Posted June 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, Dan.gerous said: Clutch sensitivity or the grip of a primate.... You decide.... Both of those would be handy given the situation of the different parties involved. Trimmer holder person should also consider growing a prehensile tail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #9 Posted June 30, 2020 20 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Both of those would be handy given the situation of the different parties involved. Trimmer holder person should also consider growing a prehensile tail. The fact you have to use two hands to operate the safety switches on the trimmer was a bit of a handicap - tail would have been useful to wrap around the ladder rungs, wiping sweat of brow and for holding beer. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,189 #10 Posted June 30, 2020 Now here is the proper way to be doing that job! 3 1 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #11 Posted June 30, 2020 You'd want to be sure the driver was your friend. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #12 Posted June 30, 2020 3 hours ago, peter lena said: obvious safety / danger issue , i would say at low range ,first gear , would be your most stable setting , pete I can't see any safety issues at all.... 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #13 Posted June 30, 2020 Just now, Cvans said: You'd want to be sure the driver was your friend. Middle daughter Becky, I was being very nice to her! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #14 Posted June 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, bottjernat1 said: Now here is the proper way to be doing that job! Always have to go one better! It's ok, I'm buying an excavator soon so can get the wheelhorse up on top of the hedge then. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,718 #15 Posted June 30, 2020 Hey @Tractorhead you can one up Dan, huh? he mounted a sickle mower to a hydro motor on the end of his FEL, if I recall. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,769 #16 Posted June 30, 2020 With a name like Dan.gerous , we expect something exciting. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 8,611 #17 Posted June 30, 2020 Yap, i will show, nice ideas at all i had also the last 2 years, but without second person you’re fail. so i did it my Way... use a simple Sicklebar provide it with an 8gpm Oilmotor and here we go... F19FAD97-522E-4980-B4C3-7987AA4DCAE8.MOV It cuts accurately enough... follows slightly the Landscape and give yourself some seat time.. Ok a FEL and a 4 gpm Oilsystem is required. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,769 #18 Posted June 30, 2020 Now for something really exciting, I would like to see Kevin @pullstart on top of that ladder. After seeing what he can do with a little OSHA approved hand drill, I'm thinking multiple limb amputations and several broken bones. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,718 #19 Posted June 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Now for something really exciting, I would like to see Kevin @pullstart on top of that ladder. After seeing what he can do with a little OSHA approved hand drill, I'm thinking multiple limb amputations and several broken bones. don’t forget, I fell off the ladder in my barn earlier this year too! I was recording a video about my buggy for @ZXT 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #20 Posted June 30, 2020 Instead of the ladder a tennis umpires chair would be ideal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #21 Posted June 30, 2020 19 minutes ago, Stormin said: Instead of the ladder a tennis umpires chair would be ideal. So much more stable! The trailer moving back and forth in the hitch was the scariest part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #22 Posted June 30, 2020 27 minutes ago, Dan.gerous said: So much more stable! The trailer moving back and forth in the hitch was the scariest part. Fit a ball coupling. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,811 #23 Posted July 1, 2020 I always wanted to do that with my front mount 3k generator with electric hedge clippers! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,394 #24 Posted July 1, 2020 8 hours ago, pullstart said: don’t forget, I fell off the ladder in my barn earlier this year too! I was recording a video about my buggy for @ZXT Yeah.. Lets not repeat that if we can help it I must've missed the drill incident? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,718 #25 Posted July 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, ZXT said: Yeah.. Lets not repeat that if we can help it I must've missed the drill incident? yep. 7/16” bit in my hand last Friday. It’s healing up well. FYI Jonah, I’m heading out of town to DFW Sunday afternoon! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites