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Found this. Caldon Canal - horse ramp | Churnet Valley guide CHURNET-VALLEY.ORG.UK This is a ramp for horses to escape if they fell into the canal between Froghall and Consall. It was added...

Looking to finally leave the frenetic land of shouting and exasperated gesturing for the genteel and serene world of intercommed arb work. The issue I've got is that I sub for several firms, some of which use Sena and some of which use Stihl procom, so I need a kit which can connect to both. The internet says that the procom system can work with systems from other manufacturers which use a mesh 2.0. Unfortunately, the most common sena model in my sphere of the arb world is the 10R which is pre mesh. My first question then is for a confirmation from anyone who has tried to use procoms with sena 10R that they definitely don't work together? I decided the solution was to go with a more recent sena model with mesh connectivity, which could hopefully thus communicate with both procoms and the older 10R, so I bought the Sena 50S. However, after unboxing I realised that this is far less suitable for attaching to my petzl vertex vent helmet than the 10R, for the following reasons: - both earpieces come wired together as a single kit so cannot be threaded through the vents - the main unit is designed to clamp or glue on to the edge of the helmet, but this is impossible on the petzl vertex because of the thick lip. It could also be glued but the vertex has a flanged curve at the edge which prevents enough contact between helmet and the unit. - An extra issue is that the 50S unit is pretty bulky and has a pointy corner which looks destined to be forever getting caught in the tree. (This would not be a deal breaker in itself and would be the case for all other helmets). Second question: has anyone overcome these issues and managed to install the sena 50S or similar model on a petzl vertex or similar helmet? Assuming the answer to this is no, I'm thinking my best option is to resell the 50S and replace it with something else. But what? The other sena systems which have mesh connectivity (e.g. 30k) look like they face the same issues as the 50S. Question 3: is anyone aware of any other intercom systems which can connect with both the sena 10R and stihl procoms? Failing this, it seems my only options would be to replace my helmet with something else (anything but protos - had one but didn't get on with it at all) or do some highly inadvisable and intrusive surgery on my vertex in order to install the Sena 50S. Any relevant advice appreciated.

Looking for an experienced groundsman to help Tuesday Wednesday Thursday. Job is in Twickenham Message me if you can help all 3 days on 07309522324

Hi I found this growth on a willow (goat willow i think). The branch is two years old and I pruned it a couple weeks back (january). Any idea whats caused it? Thanks

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Absolutely correct. However, personally, I haven't found any advantage running at level 3, and I didn't think I could detect a performance improvement. I've seen Youtube videos where it cut faster on level 2, and I wonder if it's a question of the battery needing to be absolutely in tip top form to cope with the presumably higher current drain. Again, it's only empirical, but at level 2 it seems to me to almost pull in extra power when it's made to work hard. I've seen cordless drills where simply putting a higher capacity battery on allowed higher performance, which seems to fit that theory. As an aside to what someone posted elsewhere, when using my MSA 300 in cold weather, the battery performance went through the floor. Enough to make me change to the 261 for a time.

Not great pics as I missed the last ten feet but top branches were black inside and like cork. About six foot up from the base there was an internal split and hollow area. They reckoned a couple of years and it would have been unstable. thanks for all your advice.

The Electric Cool Aid Acid test by Tom Wolfe. It tells the storey of the Merry Prankster and Ken Kesey and their ‘Bus’ tour along with the house band - The Grateful Dead.

Job post summary Pay: From £150.00 per day Job description: Part-Time Tree Surgeon / Climber (PAYE) Location: Newton Village, Rugby (CV23) Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time PAYE Working Pattern: 2 days per week initially, increasing to 3 Hours: 07:30–17:30 (10-hour paid day including yard time) Natura Grounds Maintenance Ltd is a professional, family-run grounds maintenance and arboricultural business based in Newton Village, serving Rugby and the surrounding areas. We are seeking a competent, reliable Tree Surgeon / Climber to join our team on a part-time PAYE basis. This role is suited to someone who wants steady, reliable work without full-time commitment, and who values proper employment, good kit, and being treated as a respected part of a small team. The Role You will work as part of a 2–3 person team, carrying out a varied mix of arboricultural and grounds maintenance work, including: Tree dismantling and sectional felling Crown reductions, thinning and dead-wooding Hedge cutting and boundary management Chipping, brash handling and site clearance Grounds maintenance tasks as required (including strimming and general site work) This is not a climb-only role. You must be willing to contribute fully at all levels of work. Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable) Minimum 3 years’ professional arboricultural experience Competent climber, confident with technical dismantles Relevant NPTC / LANTRA certificates (chainsaw, climbing & aerial rescue as a minimum) Full, clean UK driving licence Over 25 years of age (essential for company vehicle insurance) Strong understanding of safe working practices Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude Pay & Benefits £150 per day (PAYE), based on a 10-hour working day 6-month probationary period, with pay and working days reviewed thereafter Paid monthly by BACS Workplace pension Paid holiday entitlement Sick pay All PPE, climbing equipment, and tools provided Well-maintained vehicles and machinery About You You take pride in your work, turn up on time, and are happy working across both trees and grounds maintenance. You value consistency, professionalism, and being part of a small, well-run team rather than ad-hoc sub-contracting. How to Apply Please get in touch with: A brief overview of your experience Copies of relevant certificates Your availability Applications will be reviewed as received. Following the closing date of 31 January, suitable candidates will be contacted regarding a February start. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Sick pay Work Location: On the road

We fitted a set of 185/70R13C tyres on an EVO 165 recently. There's a photo on the GM owners FB page.

Also - IR35 is a thing to check out and be on top of, but it's tax and nothing to do with insurance. For example, they still need employers liability insurance if you go and volunteer for them for no pay. Regarding IR35, answer the questions in CEST - for tax and NI status only as it says Check employment status for tax - GOV.UK WWW.GOV.UK Use the Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool to find out if you, or a worker on a specific engagement, should be...

Morning all, Ten degrees forecast here today. Taking van and mini digger in for services. Not a lot else after that. Have a good week

That’s why I use the 194t. When properly tuned and running the thinner gauge b and c combo. It cut like lightening and is on par with a 201t. FTR I have never liked the 201 and have a couple of rebuilt 200t lying around.

Dr Green - TreeSurgeon Looking to see if there’s any need for a groundsman / 2nd climber as a subby to other firms? Good for networking which is something I’ve never really done or had to in 15years Spent Many years running jobs on my own , lowering the ropes for climbers on the bigger trees, dealing with clients, organising / completing many site clearances over the years on decent commercial contracts. I’m Now Based in Lanton Jedburgh up in the Scottish Borders for past 4 years after packing up and upping sticks from a very good business to relocate (into a smaller demographic area so works not what it used to be) Still have accommodation in Gateshead for when I’m doing work in Northumberland, Tyneside , Durham (old work area) Also have available norcar loader & grab Tracked grinder Tracked chipper Clean presentable Arb transit Hilux for hard to reach places 🙂 WP36 processor for firewood If I’m of any use. Try me. Why not Dr Green Richie WhatsApp 07707567033

Luckily theres a file for it. Very easy print, the seal works but doesnt appear to stay captive, might need to modify the file sometime. Edit- or just push it in properly, might have been upside down. I used PETG as it needs to be fuel resistant - the designer appears to have used ABS or ASA which may melt. Stihl Oil & Gas Cap / Tankverschlüsse by Rumbledoc | Download free STL model | Printables.com WWW.PRINTABLES.COM Unluckily it was on another website, I needed to open it on laptop to prepare it in bambu studio. Opened laptop, reached behind bed where I keep the mouse. As I turned it fell from my hand and hit the screen. A little bit unhappy about that. Cant print a new screen but seems they are cheap and easy to replace. On bambu website I have added that to the blocked items list! Along with xmas, santa. These are a good alternative https://cults3d.com/en/users/Germy_Ballswell/3d-models

No fine walnut here, but a shiney new cheap and cheerful Gamo break barrel multishot .22. Should see off a few rabbits and tin cans once I get back in the swing. Haven't had an air rifle for ages, found a gunshop I didn't know about 15 minutes from me so went for a browse 😆 😅 Was seriously tempted by a BSA Lightning with a really nice stippled wood stock but the price difference between the 2 will go a long way towards finally sending my Logan S16 off for repair 👍

They didn't do a recall as not all batteries were affected. I think its a two year warranty for pro use and 5 for domestic so its definitely worth contacting your dealer if they have failed especially at £180 a pop. I think that every battery that we have had in for warranty has failed within about a month or 2.

Thats just alu smeared on the bore. Suggest opening up for a look, its likely fixable without spending any cash. See my auger here, scroll down for the pic before repair. I have since put a new cyl on it, but couldnt be bothered to finish reassembly - some parts were not left where I thought they were...

This is the dogs' whatsits, just can't walk straight after

We will see.

Just a note that not all small felling courses are the same. Some places will have good woodlands and trees to fell. Also some courses are 3 days some are 4. Then an extra day for assessment. Some go for 4 candidates others cap it at 3. Do your research to make sure you get what you want/need.

I have the 3m pro. Its great and it's the only one I have. Sometimes too long but if I had a choice of an 3m and a 2.4 I'd take the 3m saves a lot of hassle. In an ideal world id have a 1.8m, 3m and 4.6m one.

yep, 'bout another 45 grains would do it properly.

Small woodland job. Theres a few nice oaks around it but mostly filled with poplar, some cherry and birch, and lots of coppice - possibly hazel, not sure without the leaves. My job was to fell several windblown, some birch with polypore, cut away the ivy from the big ones. Keep it woodland, keep habitat, but make it nicer, safer. After lunch the owner asked if I could show him how to use his new battery chainsaw, that he will use for firewood. Showed him the very basics of using a saw safely, got him to fell a few of the small dead birch. The ivy was odd stuff. It wasnt the normal climbing ivy seen everywhere, that grips the trunk firmly the whole way up. This ivy that looks like it has dropped down from above. Its lightly attached near the ground then dangles freely up to the canopy where it tightly wraps everything. Anyone know how it gets up there? Perhaps it grows independantly then into the canopy? Or perhaps it starts attached to the tree, then as it matures, lets go with just the canopy attached. Enjoyable day, hopefully going back in the week.