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  2. daveatdave
    always found in construction with disk cutters it was a lack of basic maintenance because of all the dust they produce
  3. Rich Rule
    I had one on trial about 1.5-2 years ago. At the time it was called the akimbo max. I got one to trial as I had go funded the original akimbo design and Jaime had one floating around Europe so it was sent to me. it didn’t operate well in damp Norwegian conditions. I gave my feedback and passed on to the next trial candidate. it will be interesting to see if it is better than the first version.
  4. AHPP
    You could get a job for eggs, selling cars, or caravan holidays.
  5. Today
  6. AHPP
    Horrible isn’t it. Nearly didn’t post it but if we (the royal we) are going to have big opinions on things, we should have to really confront the ugly side of them. We should stare it in the face, raw, and then decide whether we still think the same thing as much as we thought we thought it.
  7. Bartley Green Commercials

    Time Left: 6 days and 22 hours

    • FOR SALE
    • USED

    Full Arborist New Built Tipper with Fixed Toolbox. New MOT and Engine Service on Purchasing.

    £16,990

    Adams hill, Birmingham - GB

  8. nepia
    No - another pear
  9. openspaceman
    pm sent
  10. roach711
    Greetings from sunny Detroit! I’m looking for an opinion on two trees close to our house. One is a sugar maple with a concerning crack in the bark just below the “Y.” The “Y” has a spot that collects water and it feels punky when I stick a knife into the base of it. In past icy winter storms this tree has lost several large limbs. I’m thinking this tree needs to go. The second is a big sycamore that also has a punky spot in the base of one of the larger branches that hangs over the house. It has some dark spots on the bark at the base of the tree that seem to be leakage from the trunk. It has been a beast and has never lost a limb to storm damage but it would also do some serious damage if it did fail. Both trees look healthy with no large dead branches and the leaves look fine. They have shaded our house for decades now but if they are becoming weak I’d rather remove them now before they fail and damage the house. Pictures below. The two trees The maple tree from the south west The opposite side of the maple from the south east The sycamore with 4 dark spots on the trunk The large limb with a punky spot
  11. Rich Rule
    There are some sick individuals out there celebrating the death of a man, father, son etc. I cannot believe some of the tripe I have seen today. RIP.
  12. Treeation
    Its Phaeolus schweinitzii
  13. Cccc1996

    Time Left: 6 days and 16 hours

    • FOR SALE
    • USED

    Ford Transit Arb Truck £5500 PLUS VAT Ideal starter arb truck for a small business. ✅ MOT valid until March 2026 ✅ Arb conversion fitted ✅ Chain-driven engine ✅ Comes with service history ✅ Sold as seen

    £5,500

    Tadley - GB

  14. Mick Dempsey
    Wordle 1,545 5/6 🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜ 🟨⬜⬜🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟨⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
  15. WirralBoy

    Jokes???

    WirralBoy replied to brownie1964's topic in The Lounge

    IF YOU CAN’T WORK THIS OUT, ASK A FISHERMAN
  16. Muddy42
    A chainsaw that starts and idles OK, but cuts out when revs are applied, normally has a problem with the fuel delivery or throughput of the air and exhaust. The engine is not getting enough fuel for the increased demand. You say you have checked the air filter, but make sure its not still clogged with fine stuff. If its plastic it can be washed in hot water. The cardboard ones need hoovering or blowing out with air. Or briefly try running the clean saw without it and see if it makes a difference. Check fuel filter. Again after cleaning the tank out, I will briefly run the saw without the filter to see if that helps. Look for cracked kinked or restricted fuel lines. Look for clogged spark arrestor. remove carb and clean everything with carb cleaner, remove any dust. See if the diaphrams are still flexible. I try to do this without replacing parts and setting the carb at default settings. If you find the issue, replace both filters and tune the carb and the lines if they look old.
  17. Steve Bullman
    More information about "Certus Construction cuts downtime with switch to Aspen 2"
    Perplexed as to why reliability issues were reoccurring in their fleet of two-stroke disc cutters, Plant and Fleet Manager at Certus Construction James Kite made it his mission to identify the source of the failures. With incorrect fuel mix pinpointed as the problem, the solution came in the form of pre-mixed Aspen Alkylate Petrol which has not only eliminated costly repairs and downtime, its improved the overall environment for their vast team of operators. Certus Construction have recently celebrated over 10 years in the sector, working on major groundwork projects spanning commercial, retails, leisure, education, healthcare and more across South Wales and the South West of England. Often working to tight deadlines, the repeated failures of their disc cutters were not only causing costly delays to the schedule, it was hitting the firm hard in the pocket. “Operators would have to down tools after finding that pots and pistons had seized” explains James, “sometimes these could be repaired, but often the damage was so severe we had no choice but to write the kit off.” “In looking for an alternative to operators mixing their own fuel and 2-stroke oil, we stumbled across Aspen’s pre-mixed alkylate alternative. Discovering how well it worked after just a couple of cans, we fully switched over a couple of years ago and we’ve not had a single mechanical issue since.” Aspen 2 is an alkylate petrol, pre-mixed at a 50:1 ratio with a fully-synthetic biodegradable 2-stroke oil. Virtually free from hazardous hydrocarbons, the cleaner formula significantly reduces carbon build-up and deposits in the engine chamber enhancing performance and extending service life. In addition, being ethanol-free also means Aspen can be stored for a long time without any deterioration in quality, making your engine easier to start even after long standstill periods. “We order Aspen by the pallet, making use of the smaller, portable cans which has simplified operations for our site teams.” James continues, “Workers can easily and safely carry only the fuel they need, avoiding trips to the forecourt which also helps to save time and keep projects on schedule.” Beyond the operational benefits, James also notes the environmental and health advantages of using Aspen. “We’re increasingly under pressure to demonstrate cleaner practices to our clients. Aspen helps us meet that expectation, keeping our team safer and reducing the impact our work has on the wider environment.”
  18. Squaredy

    Drying Floor

    Squaredy replied to Ringo's topic in Milling Forum

    You will need to get them in to a similar environment to the final installation and leave them there for (depending on the thickness) maybe a few months, or even a year. From what you have said there would be no point in putting them in the house they will be used in whilst the build finishes. If this is not feasible I think you need to consider kiln drying. Ash is better behaved than oak, but if you can't acclimitise them thoroughly you should expect some movement (twisted doors) and if you are making them into work surfaces a bit of pulling away from the wall and maybe cupping. You can make your own kiln with a suitable insulated box, heaters, fans and a couple of dehumidifiers.
  19. Doug Tait
    Morning Les, just me and the other half mate, off to France for the week. Never had kids unfortunately, wasn't to be.
  20. slack ma girdle
    A fungus growing on a fungus?
  21. JT freelance arborist
    Free lance climber with 11 year’s experience. All tickets available on request. Own equipment with up to date Loler inspection. 7+ years free lance climbing and 4 years working utility arb. Will cover other areas including Scotland, Lake District and North wales minimum 5 days work. Arb dog comes to site with me has done since he was a pup. He will happily stay in the van if he can’t be tied up on site 🐾
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  23. flyingjoiner
    Hoo boy This could get interesting The great arbtalk avatar war of 2025🤣 (Shitpost)
  24. Mark J
    🤷‍♂️
  25. topchippyles
    You need some more photos of the front of the truck.
  26. Midpit
    Yes, I am working on loosening the soil mechanically to give the new roots a head start on the turf roots. Mounding is better. I saw a mounding machine with a three-cornered rotor system. Works well, by the look of it. Definitely quicker hand planting then. Thanks.
  27. Cccc1996

    This item is SOLD

    • FOR SALE
    • USED

    Ford Transit Arb Truck Reliable starter arb truck — perfect for a growing tree surgery or landscaping business. ✅ MOT valid until March 2026 ✅ Professionally fitted Arb conversion ✅ Sold as seen

    £5,500

    Tadley - GB

  28. scottythepinetree
    Found on a dead Spruce stem. Any idea what it could be?
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