Airspade

[andrew t]

Strange day today i have been tryingout a airspade i have got to use it tomorrow to root prune in a trench for foundations for a small building in the clients garden .I had a little go on a old prunus in my bosses garden and after mixed the soil with some compost to backfill .I would be greatfull for any further advice on useing the machine and any links /pics.cheers in advance:thumbup:

[Warren Stirling]

I would think that Mr Humphries should be along shortly to give some good advice.

[Scottie]

Wear something with a hood so you don't get a load of dirt down your back.

[andrew t]

I have got a lightweight waterproof with a hood cheers i didn't think of that .

[andrew t]

I would think that Mr Humphries should be along shortly to give some good advice.

 

I hope so

[David Humphries]

a building experience is what I possess, not any presumed technical excellence

 

From my observations there are two main considerations to assess in terms of practical application during airspading.

 

Firstly - is the target area secure against property damage & injury to passers by ?

 

Secondly - is the operator sufficiently protected against eye injury, but more importantly 'silicosis' ?

 

 

 

 

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[andrew t]

a building experience is what I possess, not any presumed technical excellence

 

From my observations there are two main considerations to assess in terms of practical application during airspading.

 

Firstly - is the target area secure against property damage & injury to passers by ?

 

Secondly - is the operator sufficiently protected against eye injury, but more importantly 'silicosis' ?

 

 

 

 

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My plan is to use ply boards next to the trench and a screen of tarps outside the area to catch stones.Im going to wear my stein hardhat withface mask and goggles.

[andrew t]

If anyone is up for coming along for the ride tomorrow and is near chelmsford i would be happy to pick you up and buy you lunch as i am on my own tomorrow.

[andrew t]

A few pics from today .

[Lee Winger]

what were you using a log splitter for surely not root pruning?