Re: Any experiences with chipper/shredders?

I have an 8HP Troybilt "Tomahawk" chipper that eats anything I feed it. 
But they cost over $1000 new.  I borrowed this one three years ago and
then last year paid the owner $750 for it.  It starts fairly easy, at
least for this 42 year old adult male, and is somewhat awkward to move. 
If you use a chipper be sure to have eye, ear and vibration protection. 
(I use two pairs of gloves to help with the vibration -- the outer pair
being welder's gloves.  Also, always hold onto the smaller parts of
branches and feed in the larger end.)

Steve  (Maritime...)

Anne Davidson wrote:
> 
> Does anyone on the list have experiences,
> good or bad, with chipper/shredders that
> they would be willing to share?  I have a
> lot of trees and I love mulch, so I've been
> considering buying a machine, thinking it
> would beat dragging branches to the curb
> for collection and then trucking home mulch.
> 
> Some things I wonder: How hard are they to
> start?  How often do they break down?  Is
> the noise unbearable?  Do they always cost
> at least $400?  What brands have people
> found reliable?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> --Anne: South Carolina, USA
> 
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