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Andrew.W1tter joined the community - Today
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Fair play Kram, good honest post.
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Nothing too dramatic, 4 Douglas to strip, top and fell. Gave the junior climber a good run out in the spikes, which he enjoyed.
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Hi All, just to quickly resurrect this. Earlier this year I developed carpel tunnel, (poor grip, tingling palms, pain in hands) I eventually worked out it was due to using a Silky to do an under cut then top cut on a branch, The twisting of the wrist caused the issue. Now when doing manual pruning I use Silky gomtaro with the top teeth for undercuts and have had no issues for 6 months. Blade Gomtaro 270-8+10 Nidangiri WWW.SILKY-EUROPE.COM Blade length: 270 mm (till Ø 135 mm) Teeth: large + medium (8+10 teeth per 30 mm) Suited for fresh wood Limited lifetime warranty
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Can we see photos of the damage? Most of the time it can be cleaned up and perhaps new rings will save it. My engine auger is a good example of that with a lump of the bore missing, runs well enough. Photos in the compression thread somewhere. The Aspen lot are a bit like vegans, no need to ask, they will immediately tell you 😆 Everything will be blamed on E10. Im now convinced that smaller saws, and any other tools are better on battery, especially blowers, much better than a bg86, but not a replacement for the 020T or the G372 yet.
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Just realised you meant truck! What a dullard! It is a 2.8ltr four banger. I am told it was this years m9del and registered before the changes in tax code etc! Used another tank today and got 21.4mpg. Bit leery at times, especially on a wet, diesel soaked roundabout! Wheel spin and opposite lock. Comfortable enough but oddly, has a stepped gear shift and a manual hand brake. Automatic headlights but not wipers and the lane advisor is nasty!
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That’s not the worst idea I’ve ever seen.
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Today I'm at home using the printer. I had an idea for a climbers scrench for adjusting chains. Works well but going to redesign it a bit. Its strong enough but the handle wants to be bigger. Also printing some durable chain storage boxes. Having them loose is becoming a pain.
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Had a small job, couple of skinny ash trees. After quoting I realised the larger, that I'd be anchoring on, had a lot of vertical splits in the bark and sign of white hyphae. No limbs low down but the top has buds all over. Possible dieback? None of them looked great but this was the only one with the splits. Please give your opinions, how safe is this to climb? I would have been happy climbing it to the V but not happy going much higher. I considered the tops a bit too large to control or rope on this stem, and with the phone lines, and a low roof, too much risk. Called in an experienced friend and he had it done in a couple hours. From there I felled it and cleaned up the road. Its empty land at the moment so there was no need to log up or take it away.
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Heavy duty plant trailer - 3500kg plated Spare wheel Led Lights 2020 - first used July 2021 Ex Hire Price Plus VAT£2,200
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Happy to take all woodchips, logs, etc. Call or text ahead so that I can move the car and to ensure there is enough space to tip. Access is on Worrall Avenue NG5 7GN, opposite 49.
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I know you fud, I was just messing. That’s actually a pretty nifty technique.
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I’m not an expert on the legal side but as far as I understand it, once they’re PAYE you need to make sure they’re at least hitting minimum wage for all the hours they’re classed as ‘working’, and travel time can fall under that depending on where they’re starting from. A lot of firms I know pay something for travel if it’s a long run, even if it’s not the full rate, just to keep things fair. Probably worth having a quick chat with an accountant or HR advisor so you’re covered, especially with 2.5hr drives each way.
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Hazel binders for hedge laying
Guo7 replied to Bob The Dog's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Worth trying a couple of the local coppice lads around Herefordshire – a few still cut decent hazel each winter and usually have binders and stakes stacked. Also check with the Small Woods Association groups in the area, they often know who’s got fresh hazel in. For 63m you’ll need a fair bundle, so best to ring ahead before you drive out. -
Try giving a shout to a couple of the bigger firewood lads around Cheshire/Staffs, they usually know who’s moving artic loads at the moment. A few mills will deliver mixed hardwood/softwood if you’re not fussy on species, but it depends what’s coming in. Might be worth asking local contractors too, a lot of them have surplus straight off jobs.
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For Sale TP 280 Tracked Year: 2025 (New in May 2025) Hours: 180 Weight: 2.8t 280mm Chipping capacity. Factory fitted option for machine feed with the ability to disable to stop bar and control functions from remote. Factory fitted winch bracket, with Warn winch. 3 Sets of blades. Remaining balance of 3 year Manufactures Warranty. Machine will fit on plant trailer and be moved under 3,500kg Brian James Plant trailer available by separate negotiation.£68,500
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For Sale TP 280 Tracked Year: 2025 (New in May 2025) Hours: 180 Weight: 2.8t 280mm Chipping capacity. Factory fitted option for machine feed with the ability to disable to stop bar and control functions from remote. Factory fitted winch bracket, with Warn winch. 3 Sets of blades. Remaining balance of 3 year Manufactures Warranty. Machine will fit on plant trailer and be moved under 3,500kg Brian James Plant trailer available by separate negotiation.£68,500
Ledbury - GB
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Time Left: 6 days and 17 hours
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For Sale TP 280 Tracked Year: 2025 (New in May 2025) Hours: 180 Weight: 2.8t 280mm Chipping capacity. Factory fitted option for machine feed with the ability to disable to stop bar and control functions from remote. Factory fitted winch bracket, with Warn winch. 3 Sets of blades. Remaining balance of 3 year Manufactures Warranty. Machine will fit on plant trailer and be moved under 3,500kg Brian James Plant trailer available by separate negotiation.£68,500
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Knot blocking is very useful - I use it after trad climbing in Wintours leap, it saves carrying two 60m ropes. Knot block on the end and use 5mm cord to pull it down after.
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20251128_120126.mp4 Best demo I could manage from today's little apple "prune" 🤣 Apologies for the shaky camera work, was trying to pull my rope out one handed.
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Another vote for the Milwaukee here.
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Looking on ebay theres some eliet prof shredders if its for hedge waste etc also
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That’s the best compliment I’ve ever had! 😂😎
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You sound like you are ex SAS steve Not quite sure if the spacial forces did tree work but i am sure you fit the bill 😁
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No no, you knot block the cambium saver when you set your tie in point. Work the tree and just come down a you like, then retrieve.
