Monkey puzzle take down

[SiW]

Tomorrow I have the joy of taking down a monkey puzzle, Have done a few before, to be expected really when I've been in the game 17 years, but they do seem few and far between especially considering so many of them are planted in small front gardens right next to the house lol, don't people know how big they get. Anyway to the point, that's if it is a point, just interested in any amusing stories or opinions on them

[yewhunter18]

yeah sticky and spikey but have fun

[David Goss]

all i can say is ouch! argh! eek! and many other types of yelp that i cant type

have fun and cover up well!

[SiW]

Saw a couple of our travelling friends today, going to adopt their attitude to ppe. Shorts and a stihl t shirt lol. Ideal for cutting up in back of transit

[Kev Stephenson]

being up the tree isn't as bad as trying to shove them into the chipper.

[SiW]

Am adopting the push and run technique on that one lol either that or leave it to the groundie

[Mark Bolam]

Never done one mate.

 

Please put some pics up, especially if you can get some up the tree.

 

I have heard that the brushwood is much heavier than you think, and snaps off quickly with the back cut.

 

Good luck, take the pain!

[slack ma girdle]

Sticky, spikey, sticky, spikey, stickey, spikey.

But the wood is beautiful, so if you know anyone with a mobile/ chainsaw mill..........

Oh did i mention

Sticky, spikey, sticky, spikey, stickey, spikey.

 

P.S. welding gloves reduce the pain factor on your fore arms

Edited May 19, 2011 by slack ma girdle
halfwitted abilities

[tim361]

I've heard Monkey Puzzle wood is worth a fair bit to a mill or a furniture maker, not sure if its true but you maybe able to earn a few more quid.

[scotspine1]

easily the worst tree to be asked to remove, felling the stem is the only good part of the job -

 

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