stopping your saw hitting the ground?

[Mr. Bish]

If you are going to do them for the farmer, my suggestion is to only deal with the ones that are on the ground.

 

Take the branches off first (small undercut then taken from above).

 

Once you have a trunk to work with, find a spot where you can comfortably get your saw underneath and do a nice big undercut, being aware where the compression is (always take the compression side first). then finish from the other side. Then you will have a nice big trunk that you can cut three quarters of the way all along. Then use a big branch or pole to roll the trunk over and finish the cuts.

 

You should always take a second person up there with you andhave a spare saw.

 

But I agree with the others, you will be much better prepared once you have completed CS30 and 31

[Stihlwatersrundeep]

thanks mr bish, i was just reading about compression and undercuts on another site.

[BARNSLEY BOB]

woa,,,woa,,,get cs 34,,if you aint even got a ticket,but wear ppe,whats the use eh,,,,wind blow are a nightmare,but satisfying,,,,see u in b&q for a new chain and oil............dont panic iam islamic........

[treejumper]

Windblown - If I were you I would leave well alone!

You need considerable experience to deal with them effectively.

Dont take the risk!

 

To deal with windblown (CS34) you need to complete the following units

CS30, CS31 & CS32 - You must have these tickets before you can do the training or NPTC Assessment for CS34.

[Stihlwatersrundeep]

looks like i will be sitting in front of the telly this weekend with my ms260! anyone know a good tree surgeon??!

can't get on a course for a couple of months they all seem booked up??

[madmatt]

where abouts in the country are you?

[Jamie]

Wind blow is fun but you have to have your wits about you. I've heard so many stories of root plates falling and crushing people.....not good. Leave it to someone who knows.

 

Jamie

[Stihlwatersrundeep]

mid kent. tries to get on to the course at kingswood but all booked up for a couple of months

[Jonesie]

mid kent. tries to get on to the course at kingswood but all booked up for a couple of months

 

If kingswood is all booked up you can try Russel at Arborcraft training on 07921 240 296 there in Knockholt Kent.

[Stihlwatersrundeep]

cheers will give him a ring tommorow.....