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I had a set of Youngman ladders for years that were only £100 or so, when it came to replace them last year I was shocked how much ladders have gone up. Got a set of these to kick along hedges, not as heavy duty as the Werner so lighter to carry around, but definitely a step up in quality from B&Q. Good compromise, easy to transport, get used a lot. Then got a 9 foot combination for taller stuff, they're ok but probably get something else next. https://www.bpsdepot.co.uk/ladders/telescopic-ladders/telescopic-multi-purpose-ladders

I've just started running it on my 36v Makita, I really like it compared to the Oregon 1.1 3/8P semi chisel it came with. The Oregon had massive safety bumpers that I had to file off to do any kind of plunge, or cut over bar length. Stihl cuts clean and fast. As you say, easier sharpening than 1/4. I basically use that for limbing out a dismantle though, I'd stick with 1/4 for pruning as cutting smaller diameters you still want a couple of teeth in contact all the time to keep the cutting smooth.

Bruce had a Forester vertical bandsaw IIRC.

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Bought a cheap mill off ebay to play about with. I've personally never had anything to do with milling so will be looking for tips and advice. My Grandfather and father done a fair bit of it with this exact saw. We actually have 2 of these 070s and where both used on a double ended bar replacing a pair of Huskys. If I end up doing a fair bit I will invest in a larger one and probably an 880 but thats probably not going to happen if it does not anytime soon. Currently can only do 28" at a push if I take the felling spikes off and thats a 36" bar my 41" bar looks to be a tad long but will see once its drilled to fit the 070 as I should lose about an 1¼" length after. Looking forward to learning this been wanting one for years.

Looking for hard wood surpless.

I use a 3 section extension ladder, most of the time I leave the top extension in the shed as just using the bottom 2 makes it easier to carry to the tree. And yes, it’s taken more accidental whacks than Katie Prices taint.

Henchman tripods of any suitable size are not going to fit on a car roof rack. I dont like the idea of them although I have not used one. I imagine the normal section combination-extension, folding or telescopic types will do what I'm after. I've used similar folding ones, good for small domestic hedges but so is standing in a full to the top green bin or stack of bulk bag. They are not very high and I want something taller. Werner 12 Way Aluminium Combination Ladder | Toolstation WWW.TOOLSTATION.COM Why buy multiple ladders when one will do the job? With the Werner 12 in 1 combination ladder, you'll be ready to work at height in almost any location.Use it... If they did a larger version of the same thing. I do both small domestic hedges, fruit trees, and larger giant hedges surrounding massive estates although the latter are with estabilished arb companies that usually have a beaten up, unsafe, wobbly ladder. They have usually had more log hits on the rungs than the pan of a motorway services WC, and just as unpleasant to use. The last one I used, the pin that locks it into the A frame mode, kept slipping out on one side, not fun. If its a conifer hedge being re-topped I'll usually climb the hedge directly, as was the case with yesterdays laurel and australian cheesewood. However most hedges are not strong enough to climb so for yesterdays job I had to go back with our 3 step domestic decorating step ladder , just about did the job to reach to the back. If the ladder is stable I am usually happy to stand near the top of an 11 rung A frame without it being footed, possibly higher, I cant remember how long the previous ladder was. I dont like going above the A frame using the extensions, I dont have the balance to do that unfooted, like some people do.

The face must be right inside this tree. Only an ear poking out.

imagine how good a politician you'd be - your wit and intelligence shines through in every post

okay then - buy a 16ft all legs adjustable, cut it up into pieces and only take enough pieces to attain the height you need on a given day - use your ingenuity to come up with a quick release for the top sections, perhaps sleeves for the back leg Each section would need another hinge fabricating for the back leg

I use a Altrex combi ladder and a Werner ajustable steps do all hedges from 3ft to 20ft high.

Why don't you actually engage brain and see who used said phrase in a TV interview. I'm hardly defending anyone, you're the one running around like a Karen clutching pearls instead of seeing the bigger picture and shouting ist accusations. But hey, you're the sort of person that went down a rabbit hole peal clutching without looking up from the book of idealogical bs, maybe you wrote the SNP/NHS fife advice ?.

"Wronguns"... but you are still defending him. Why is that?

Thes a brand on eBay and f. Me there stable and got some reach but I need to check the brand

I'm looking for a reliable climber for a job in perth scotland it will require rigging, so own rigging will be required. The job is on Friday 29th August so need someone ASAP as previous climber double booked himself. Pay I negotiable. Contact 07900406955 on WhatsApp and I'll send you more details and photos of the tree

He probably won't even admit the religion exists, let alone the rape. He's oh so focused on the use of language and wordage, let throes around the ist words like it's confetti at a bigamists wedding.

If you want a break from the relentless cycle of BS Gareth just mention Muslim rape gangs in the UK, that historically has generated total silence 👍

Acknowledged and convicted are two very different concepts. It's akin to the middle aged accusing someone of witchcraft. I know that it's all about the wording with you, but the proclaimed moral bs "legal eagle" training maybe requires a refund. Whilst Jimmy and Epstein may have been wronguns, you can't just repeating it, before asking yourself why didn't it go to court decades ago.

I'd tend to agree with that, a cheap supermarket sticking plaster to try to fix a problem (falls off after 5 minutes), far better not to create the problem in the first place. I will pick you up on something there: 'Lazy, ill-informed politicians' - is there another type of politician?

How tall are the odd hedge jobs you might get generally? and how tall a ladder are you comfortable using? That's going to help with suggestions I reckon. I'll be in a similar position later in the year - small fruit tree pruning so interested to see what is suggested.

Go on Gareth; Epstein, Trumps best pal, paedophile, convicted of "soliciting a minor (that means: Child) for prostitution", boyfriend of Maxwell who was convicted of conspiracy to traffic children for Epstein, reported, like Saville to have hundreds of victims. How is what Epstein did a grey area: Epstein has been universally acknowledged as a pedo. He raped children. Children aged 11, 12, 13, You are trying to defend him. Explain why. Perhaps your fan club could chip in, explain how Epstein raping children is OK. Trump is equally guilty as any that try to defend Epstein, Trump knew well what he was doing and said.. nothing. He knew Epstein raped children and didn't report this to the police. Why would that be? Mentally not there, unable to see right and wrong perhaps, or perhaps complicit in the crimes too and not wanting to implicate himself.

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I’d disagree with that Jack. My Little Giants extend to about 12’ fully extended and feel sketchy as hell ‘sideways’ if you see what I mean. They’re heavy as hell as well. Tripods always seem more stable to me.