Gunns Contractors Ltd

[craig]

So i just watched 1 of ollies videos, and when hes directing chap on telehandler, ollie is doing the swirly finger motion pointing down. Got me thinking, why not just point down. I've seen it done loads and no doubt done it myself .

I would guess if some one badly positioned their arm, a straight finger could mistaken for slew. Saying that quite often when out with the crane (hiab type) I get up, down, left, right, in and out with one finger signals.

 

[V8Druid]

So i just watched 1 of ollies videos, and when hes directing chap on telehandler, ollie is doing the swirly finger motion pointing down. Got me thinking, why not just point down. I've seen it done loads and no doubt done it myself .

Swirly finger is 'winch down' .... speed denoted by the speed of twirl ... straight finger down is, down gently and be ready to stop.

 

[diggerjones]

So the faster you spin your finger the faster you go down. I remember looking at the stickers on a crane years ago and remembering some of the signals. Bet you've got one of them gra to post on here

 

[craig]

Swirly finger is 'winch down' .... speed denoted by the speed of twirl ... straight finger down is, down gently and be ready to stop.

I seem to recall, both arms down and swirly finger`s for lower slowly largely irreverent if you both agree on what signal means what

 

[V8Druid]

So the faster you spin your finger the faster you go down. I remember looking at the stickers on a crane years ago and remembering some of the signals. Bet you've got one of them gra to post on here

One off the 'net Dyl ... would have to find me Grove paperwork for a more comprehensive set

 

[Lancs Lad]

So what's an arm extended with middle finger pointing vertically? Seen that one a bit when driving.

 

[DaveDCB]

Hand cupped Waved around in a sideways motion Is also a popular road user hand signal

 

[Gunners]

You are right, its winch down, which technically with a telehandler is not correct but its a habit from my days as an appointed person for lifting ops, and the good thing with it is you can show what speed you want it lowered, which with jib down you cant really.
Paul (in the telehandler) knew what I meant and there are no set signals. I think the HSE define it as an agreed set of signals between the banksman and the driver.
Next time I do some lifting Ill give you something more interesting @diggerjones

 

[V8Druid]

You are right, its winch down, which technically with a telehandler is not correct but its a habit from my days as an appointed person for lifting ops, and the good thing with it is you can show what speed you want it lowered, which with jib down you cant really.
........ HSE define it as an agreed set of signals between the banksman and the driver.
Next time I do some lifting Ill give you something more interesting @diggerjones

spot on

also correct ... the chart's are generally accepted standard-ish signals .... a slowly clenching fist is also accepted as 'take the bite', with finger /thumb gently pinching / opening closing as the same, but ever so gently and relays exactly what you want to achieve

and for derricking/luffing can be speed adjusted by gently tipping/motioning the signal, with a stationary signal, at the operators discretion, speed wise.

 

[Gunners]

Well she’s arrived!

 

[Hg2702]

Looking good Ollie is that having the engcon s type hitch

 

[Gunners]

Looking good Ollie is that having the engcon s type hitch

Yes, being fitted along with idig as we speak

 

[rossandson]

Loving it! However has it fallen over? Or taking off (SpaceX)

 

[Hg2702]

Yes, being fitted along with idig as we speak

 

[JD450A]

Sellout

 

[Brendan]

Yes, being fitted along with idig as we speak

What was the turnaround for your engcon hitch

 

[doobin]

What was the turnaround for your engcon hitch

0°

 

[Gunners]

What was the turnaround for your engcon hitch

The hitch they had in stock. The buckets were ordered in March, left the factory in April, and still havent arrived - believed stuck in customs. Who voted for Brexit! Go on, own up!.... Oh wait......

 

[TiltyShaun]

Who is doing the idig

 

[GazCro]

The hitch they had in stock. The buckets were ordered in March, left the factory in April, and still havent arrived - believed stuck in customs. Who voted for Brexit! Go on, own up!.... Oh wait......

Not everything they make will be out of the same factory. It might be wrong but i was told a few tilty manufacturers outsourced bucket manufacture a while ago now, possibly Poland?