Does anyone polish a new machine?

[fred]

if the counterweight hasnt got half a dozen scratches on it the first week of operating you are doing something wrong.

 

[Gunners]

if the counterweight hasnt got half a dozen scratches on it the first week of operating you are doing something wrong.

No that's just bad operating. Do you drive your car into something every time you drive it? Machines get scratched, its a glorified shovel at the end of the day and works in a pretty harsh environment. But that doesnt mean you cant look after them and drive them properly

 

[Neilporteous]

No that's just bad operating. Do you drive your car into something every time you drive it? Machines get scratched, its a glorified shovel at the end of the day and works in a pretty harsh environment. But that doesnt mean you cant look after them and drive them properly

I agree, machines should be looked after just like a car, usually machines that aren’t taken care of just get abused by anyone who sits in them, I fell when I sit in a well cared for shiny machine that I’m a lot more cautious

 

[dod]

Whenever I pick up a new machine I try to get a few dents in on the first day so it's done and I dont have to worry any more...

I have a 54 plate truck. Bought it 2 year ago as a winter run around. Dont give a f**k about it. I haven't even put a stone chip on it. Pick up a new motor and I'll reverse it into something that week