Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/ This is a discussion forum for arborists, tree surgeons and forestry workers. Participate in arboriculture discussions, learn and ask questions from industry experts. Buy and sell equipment, read equipment reviews from arbtalk members and search through the UK arborist trade directory. en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:31 GMT vBulletin 100 http://i.arbextras.co.uk/s/misc/rss.jpg Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/ freelancing http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/employment/59386-freelancing.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:03:09 GMT hello everyone i'm Tim

I'm a free lance tree surgeon ready to help companies who need that extra laborer. fully licensed with cs30.1.2 and cs31 as well as a brush cutters and strimmer's license. Also have my own personal liability insurance too. i live in the Bristol area and cover much of the south west. please contact me on here if anyone requires that extra laborer. further more i trained at Sparsholt collage in Hampshire on the arborcultrists course for a year so have a vast knowledge on the practical side.

email drtjtim2@hotmail.co.uk ]]> Employment tim04 http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/employment/59386-freelancing.html Cutting a root plate off a fallen tree http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/video-forum/59385-cutting-root-plate-off-fallen-tree.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:17:40 GMT Just a quick clip of a root plate being cut off we did today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7lduKUT0-I Just a quick clip of a root plate being cut off we did today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7lduKUT0-I ]]> Video forum guernseyjohn http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/video-forum/59385-cutting-root-plate-off-fallen-tree.html Chicken of the woods http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/fungi-pictures/59384-chicken-woods.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:32:42 GMT Attachment 127048 (http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/attachments/fungi-pictures/127048-chicken-woods-imageuploadedbyarbtalk1371591149.013132.jpg)Attachment 127049... Attachment 127048Attachment 127049
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]]> Fungi Pictures Roylance1988 http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/fungi-pictures/59384-chicken-woods.html Tonights sunset in West Lancs http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/picture-forum/59383-tonights-sunset-west-lancs.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:12:02 GMT We tend to get good sunsets but tonight it was unusual We tend to get good sunsets but tonight it was unusual
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]]> Picture Forum Gardenmac http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/picture-forum/59383-tonights-sunset-west-lancs.html Tajfun Processors http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59382-tajfun-processors.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:03:56 GMT Any opinions on these chaps? They look the nuts imo, and hoping to get a demo lined up. Any opinions on these chaps? They look the nuts imo, and hoping to get a demo lined up. ]]> Firewood forum farmer_ben http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59382-tajfun-processors.html Break-in mid Cornwall, http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/stolen-equipment/59381-break-mid-cornwall.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:25:39 GMT Those lovable Irish traveller types have decided to head west and have been associated with the usual increase in the local crime statistics They... Those lovable Irish traveller types have decided to head west and have been associated with the usual increase in the local crime statistics
They came into a mate's yard near Bodmin for a scope, threatened the owner of a caravan park if he refused them free pitches for a few nights, and relieved a local builder I know of 3K's worth of tools. Police were informed of the theft of the tools while it was in progress, and we were all well impressed with their response - they immediately despatched a car which promptly arrived on the scene a mere 24 hours later. :sneaky2:
So, just a warning to any Cornish boys to keep their eyes and ears open. Oh, and don't expect any assistance from the boys in blue.:thumbdown: ]]> Stolen Equipment Saw-sick Steve http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/stolen-equipment/59381-break-mid-cornwall.html Ua1,40,41,34,35 http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/training-education/59380-ua1-40-41-34-35-a.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:23:26 GMT Is anyone able to offer assessments in these tickets. Preferably north Scotland i.e highland or moray. Is anyone able to offer assessments in these tickets. Preferably north Scotland i.e highland or moray. ]]> Andymacp9 http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/training-education/59380-ua1-40-41-34-35-a.html Husky 61 http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/59379-husky-61-a.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:22:16 GMT Hi all Friend of mine is trying to source a brakeband for a Husky 61 One listed on ebay but it is for plastic brake handle only this one has a... Hi all
Friend of mine is trying to source a brakeband for a Husky 61
One listed on ebay but it is for plastic brake handle only this one has a metal brake handle.
Anyone got any ideas of where to get one? Evidently he has tried L&S Engineers & Mr Solutions and they are both saying it's unavailable. ]]> Chainsaws bobh http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/59379-husky-61-a.html bearings http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59378-bearings.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:09:07 GMT our Kubota gr2100 has a broken bearing in the gearbox.on investigation it appears to have collapsed ie all the balls are out of it .My question is... our Kubota gr2100 has a broken bearing in the gearbox.on investigation it appears to have collapsed ie all the balls are out of it .My question is how can abearing that is submersed in oil break up as it is only a slow turning wheel shaft,they are telling me it must have been loaded?:confused1:can someone please explain this in plain English to me how something in a round casing can be loaded thanks in advance for reply ]]> General chat pro bros http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59378-bearings.html Tree felling comp http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/video-forum/59377-tree-felling-comp.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:09:03 GMT Whilst you lot were swilling beer and chatting at the Arb show, i was freezing my genitals off on a hill in north Wales. Still good day out and i... Whilst you lot were swilling beer and chatting at the Arb show, i was freezing my genitals off on a hill in north Wales.
Still good day out and i think i came fifth.
Felling 2013 - YouTube

A small bit of felling for your pleasure. ]]> Video forum slack ma girdle http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/video-forum/59377-tree-felling-comp.html valuation help http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/large-equipment/59376-valuation-help.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:00:59 GMT Maybe a bit of a long shot but Does anyone have any idea how much a massey ferguson 3090 autotronic 2wd with 3500 hours on the clock would be... Maybe a bit of a long shot but Does anyone have any idea how much a massey ferguson 3090 autotronic 2wd with 3500 hours on the clock would be worth? Its fairly tidy but the doors are rusted out and the wings and cab have a few biggish rust spots. Thanks, William. ]]> Large equipment william127 http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/large-equipment/59376-valuation-help.html best size to cut larch http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59375-best-size-cut-larch.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:58:43 GMT we have a block of larch est100 ton what is the best/most popular size to cut they are approx 22 inch across at the base,also what is the value per... we have a block of larch est100 ton what is the best/most popular size to cut they are approx 22 inch across at the base,also what is the value per ton of Norway spruce similar size cut to 3m last year. thanks ]]> General chat pro bros http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59375-best-size-cut-larch.html Cord formula http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59374-cord-formula.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:57:38 GMT Evening All,

I've agreed to buy around 100 ton of hardwood cord from roadside just three miles from the yard its a mix of Ash, Sycamore and Cherry.
Because I'm going to haul it myself We've agreed to measure the stack so we'll know the m3, also agreed that we'll allow 50% air.
We've agreed a price per ton - my question is what weight should be allowed per m3?
I've always bought in cord on an artic so I know where I stand weight wise.
It's all been cut for around 8-9 months

Thanks in advance

Marlon ]]> Firewood forum marlon http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59374-cord-formula.html <![CDATA[Wood for Pizza's]]> http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59373-wood-pizzas.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:55:52 GMT I was reading another thread a few minutes ago about wood species which reminded me of this. I was asked by a local pub, a few years ago now, to... I was reading another thread a few minutes ago about wood species which reminded me of this. I was asked by a local pub, a few years ago now, to supply either beech or elm for their Italian style wood burning pizza oven. They were very specific about it being elm or beech, I asked at the time why it had to be one of these species, but never got an answer over, "because it does". I had a bit of low quality elm at the time so it wasn't a problem to do it, but I always wondered why the species was so specific. Does anyone know the answer? ]]> Firewood forum Spruce Pirate http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59373-wood-pizzas.html Splitting Image http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59372-splitting-image.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:50:58 GMT A while back I put a post on here asking for advice on splitting small amounts of kindling to sell with a load of logs.Thanks to some of the replies... A while back I put a post on here asking for advice on splitting small amounts of kindling to sell with a load of logs.Thanks to some of the replies I've been trying a
few ideas and settled on the bungee or rope round the log idea, surprised how quick it is, takes only 2 or 3 rounds about 8 inch diameter to loose fill a biggish bag.I thought I'd charge a fiver a bag if delivered with a load of logs.The pics might be useful to anybody else that just needs a few bags now and again.
I'm splitting sycamore here which seems to pop apart before the splitting knife touches the bungee.Anybody got any thoughts on the best species for kindling I'd be glad to hear.Cheers.
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]]> Firewood forum dave28 http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59372-splitting-image.html Tripod ladders. Advice from users please. http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/large-equipment/59371-tripod-ladders-advice-users-please.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:12:42 GMT I've been thinking about buying tripod ladders for a while now. Definitely want the three adjustable legs and have always thought I may as well just get the biggest ones. (12rungs)
But thats where I wanted some advice from current users. Will the big ones still be ok to do the smaller hedges etc. I am sure that it would be better to have some small ones as well but was hoping to get away with just one set.
Any advice??

Cheers ]]> Large equipment T14EES T14UNK http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/large-equipment/59371-tripod-ladders-advice-users-please.html insurance for working abroad http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/insurance-forum/59370-insurance-working-abroad.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:12:25 GMT im travelling around uk and europe and im autralian i need to find a travel health insurance for personal injury any companys anyone knows of? im travelling around uk and europe and im autralian i need to find a travel health insurance for personal injury any companys anyone knows of? ]]> Insurance Forum J.Bailey http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/insurance-forum/59370-insurance-working-abroad.html Husqvarna 357XP still leaking, but not oiling. http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/59369-husqvarna-357xp-still-leaking-but-not-oiling.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:46:53 GMT Hi all, My 357 is spectacularly doing my head right in. Seriously threatening to smash it to pieces and get a Stihl instead. My 346XP has never... Hi all,

My 357 is spectacularly doing my head right in. Seriously threatening to smash it to pieces and get a Stihl instead. My 346XP has never let me down, but this heap of crap is testing my patience with the list of ongoing problems.

Anyway, the latest problem is that it is not oiling. It's still pissing out loads of oil from the crank case but not through the oil hose / outlet. I've stripped the components down and blown them through with an airline. Still nothing. I imagine, therefore, that it is a pump problem. The only thing I can think of that has happened recently is that the saw went in to the shop for a clutch repair, and when it came back I noticed that the pump drive wheel was loose. I removed the clutch and screwed the pump drive wheel back in place. It keeps turning and does not tighten (i.e. as if the thread has gone) Is this normal? Also, is there a test to see if the pump is actually faulty or not?

If anyone can offer any advice, apart from bin the heap of crap, then that would be great.

Many thanks,
Matthew
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]]> Chainsaws Matthew Norman http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/59369-husqvarna-357xp-still-leaking-but-not-oiling.html <![CDATA[Stihl MS170...won't start?]]> http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/59366-stihl-ms170-wont-start.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:30:51 GMT Hi

I have been given an old chainsaw to mess about with. Unfortunately it doesn't start ( probably why my boss gave it to me for free).

The chainsaw is 8-10 years old and has been sitting around for a year or so now.

I have checked the spark plug and there appears to be a spark there, fuel line seems to be in a reasonable order.

Could somebody please let me know what could be up with it and if its worth spending a few quid on getting it working again.

Thanks, Luke ]]> Chainsaws ldj92 http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/59366-stihl-ms170-wont-start.html Apple trees http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/tree-health-care/59365-apple-trees.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:21:13 GMT Any one know what this is. found it on more than 1 site also small and large trees. Picture 1 & 2 are small trees picture 3 is old tree first looked like 1 & 2 and now after 2 week look like is, only tips dying back.
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]]> Tree health care woody paul http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/tree-health-care/59365-apple-trees.html Draft standard on tree planting released for consultation today http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59364-draft-standard-tree-planting-released-consultation-today.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:55:51 GMT The long awaited BS8545 was released in draft today. You can read it at: Trees: from nursery to independence in the landscape ? Recommendations |... The long awaited BS8545 was released in draft today. You can read it at: Trees: from nursery to independence in the landscape ? Recommendations | DRS

This standard is in some ways long overdue - the rate of failure for newly planted trees is way too high and much of this is due to poor preparation and planting practice.

This standard therefore sets the bar for better planting...and your comments are all welcome on the BSI website as this draft is open for consultation until Aug 31st. ]]> General chat Paul Barton http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59364-draft-standard-tree-planting-released-consultation-today.html How do they do it http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/honey-brothers/59363-how-do-they-do.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:48:27 GMT Just priced a job on a building site , where they pushed the trees over ripped the roots out and pushed it up in a big ball , so you got to pick... Just priced a job on a building site , where they pushed the trees over ripped the roots out and pushed it up in a big ball , so you got to pick through it so there a day day half on site , we put it in for 9 + vat , they come in at 450 how can you compete with that bare in mind there Cis tax got come out am I being picky


Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App ]]> Honey Brothers lyons e http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/honey-brothers/59363-how-do-they-do.html Gargrave, Nr Skipton. http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59362-gargrave-nr-skipton.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:14:25 GMT I will have some firewood available tomorrow, Wed 19th June 2013, it's approx a transit load of Sycamore and Goat Willow.

It's free if anyone is interested.

Bob 01902 892652 ]]> Firewood forum treebloke http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59362-gargrave-nr-skipton.html Little photo/video montage http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/video-forum/59361-little-photo-video-montage.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:00:56 GMT Nothing over exciting, just wanted to get rid of a few pictures and crap on my phone so instead of just deleting I thought it would be a cool idea to... Nothing over exciting, just wanted to get rid of a few pictures and crap on my phone so instead of just deleting I thought it would be a cool idea to throw them together, some of you may have seen most or all, couple of little short videos in there also. Hopefully someone will find it enjoyable :)

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VDzdFwZc-Kc


Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk Mobile App ]]> Video forum Adam Bourne http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/video-forum/59361-little-photo-video-montage.html A bit of harvesting in France http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59360-bit-harvesting-france.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:38:32 GMT Just had a couple of days over at my parents place in Correze to witness the trees being taken down and removed. Really interesting to watch and... Just had a couple of days over at my parents place in Correze to witness the trees being taken down and removed. Really interesting to watch and quite satisfying to see that the pros get it wrong( couple of trees fell wrong way) Here are a few pics, just out of interest.





Heres my little mate, Ludo!




The old dears, see my Dads mind going here as to how much money he has coming.


The local mayor wouldn't let them use the track for a while as it was a bit wet, but they found where the source(spring) was and its like this for a good 200metres.


This Lime tree was a bit too close to the house and leaning the wrong way. They gave it a good shove down the hill as one of the chaps cut it.


Me and my ARB dog. Clearing out some of the decent wood (oak,silver birch) before the bulldozer comes in.
They are going to clear about 3 hectares so should make a nice field. I think in total they took 420 Douglas fir and a lorry load of chestnut. Don't know of the going rate for wood here but the old chap is getting just under €20k. ]]> General chat Big Ben http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59360-bit-harvesting-france.html anyone know?...cs30 and 31 http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59359-anyone-know-cs30-31-a.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:56:29 GMT hi all, theres a land at work, who comes in for work experience, twice a week, when not at college. He has got his cs30-and 31 assesment in the... hi all, theres a land at work, who comes in for work experience, twice a week, when not at college. He has got his cs30-and 31 assesment in the morning. However, he said for the cs30, they ask you for a bore cut to severe the wood, we just usually cut down move the log over and finnish it.
He reckons the trainer didnt cover bits, and wants to know if when carrying the bore cut, do you have to cut all the way to the ground and come back up, or can you leave a bit at the bottom, roll it over and finnish it of.
Cheers ]]> General chat frenchy http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59359-anyone-know-cs30-31-a.html Value of standing timber (HND project) http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/forestry-woodland-management/59358-value-standing-timber-hnd-project.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:40:27 GMT Hello all, As part of my HND research project I need to get an idea of the value of the timber in a small woodland near Hexham, Northumberland. ... Hello all,

As part of my HND research project I need to get an idea of the value of the timber in a small woodland near Hexham, Northumberland.

There are 200 larch (european I think), very clean and straight, 50 years old, 30m high, DBH 40-50cm. The site is undulating and steeply sloping (30%) down away from the nearest vehicle access point - lorries would be able to park some 100m away.

My questions are:
1) What could I expect to receive if I sold the timber in situ (ie. the buyer fells and extracts)?
2) What would be the smallest quantity of trees a buyer might be willing to take this way?

Measurement are approximate at the moment.

I'm not looking for accurate quotes, just reasonable suggestions from people more knowledgable than me so that I can make an educated guess at a figure as part of my assignment.

Thanks, all! ]]> Forestry and Woodland management onetruth http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/forestry-woodland-management/59358-value-standing-timber-hnd-project.html Planting Spades http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59357-planting-spades.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:15:48 GMT Afternoon All. I am currently in need of some information on a couple of tree planting spades (Schlick and Mansfield). I am just wondering if... Afternoon All.

I am currently in need of some information on a couple of tree planting spades (Schlick and Mansfield). I am just wondering if someone would be able to point me in the right direction of a couple of good websites that have some info on them. If not websites then some books and their authors would be good too.

Cheers, Jake ]]> General chat LumberJake http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/59357-planting-spades.html Bandsaw deep cutting issues. http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/woodcraft-forum/59356-bandsaw-deep-cutting-issues.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:45 GMT Don't know whether here or the milling forum would be best for this but I need a bit of help.

I do quite a bit of re sawing on my vertical bandsaw. When I say deep cuts I mean up to 10"-11" max. The problem I get sometimes is the blade develops what I would call an oscillation leaving a coarse herring bone type pattern on the sawn face. This can happen with a brand new blade so I don't think it is down to sharpness. I have never really understood the cause and have tried different tensions and blade types but never really seen a clear correlation. What do you recon? ]]> Woodcraft Forum Woodworks http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/woodcraft-forum/59356-bandsaw-deep-cutting-issues.html Hardwood Cordwood Wanted http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59355-hardwood-cordwood-wanted.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:53:51 GMT Hi all,

I'm looking for some lorry loads of hardwood delivered preferably Ash, Birch, Hazel our site has good access for 28ton delivery and is in the SN16 Area please get in touch with a price.

Many thanks ]]> Firewood forum Webbs Firewood http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/59355-hardwood-cordwood-wanted.html