Rogue Traders - Monday 16 March - Rogue Tree Surgeons

[Paul Barton]

Only a contractor - Kiwi guy called Dave something? Him and James were both on my tech cert course.

[firewoodman]

it was daves harness mate. have text james about it but no reply yet.

 

as for the guy, atleast the climber was trying to learn

Edited March 16, 2009 by firewoodman

[Gavin]

what aload of balls

was hoping to see how they get away with it.

they did look like a load of inbreds though

[lumberjack2]

that was rather naff! you would of thought there would be more

but i was nearly in tears while watching them carve up that tree, and my jaw hit the floor when i saw the guy sawing off that ladder! plus i would like to know where that guy is suposedly "training". they only wanted to cut it down as they couldnt get the ladders any higher to get the dead wood!

 

but overall it is terrifying to see what goes on in the world! especially on a subject so close to the heart! im still a bit emotional now after it, they should really have one of those "if you've been effected by this programme, call our helpline on 0800...."

[The Tree Hunter]

it was daves harness mate. have text james about it but no reply yet.

 

as for the guy, atleast the climber was trying to learn

 

He wasn't trying very hard then, if he'd done more than a week at college, he'd not have that harness on for starters, and maybe some proper PPE, i thought that limb was gonna take the ladder out from underneath him!!!!!!

[tree monkey]

If he had been on o course wouldnt they have tought him how to sharpen the saw??

[3dogs]

FOR SALE - 1 used scaffolders harness, would suit budding tree surgeon + 1 GQ parrashutes tree climbing harness ideal for DIY bollock surgery. LOL:scared1:

[Andy R]

thats the first time I have seen any of the rogue traders stay for a chat and end up agreeing with whatsisface...

[log supplier]

where was the chipper??? if he had of taken the tree down, it would have been a few trips to the tip in his camper

[Chris Underwood]

He wasn't trying very hard then, if he'd done more than a week at college, he'd not have that harness on for starters, and maybe some proper PPE, i thought that limb was gonna take the ladder out from underneath him!!!!!!

 

Completely agree about harness and PPE. They didn't even know how you would get to the dead wood in the top of the crown. And for the boss; not knowing the difference between a laurel and a sweet chestnut even though he had been in the industry since 1979. very poor.