My first Video

[Lancstree]

I was thinking more in the line of formula one Dean! You are right about work position too - I was sat in a Leylandii when I got kickback. Since then I've altered a lot and got into some better habits and that's what it comes down to - which habits you chose to adhere to.

[Dean Lofthouse]

Spot on mate, you learn bad habits by close calls.

 

I had the nose of the 020 run up my sweat shirt sleeve and bounce off my earmuff 5 years ago struggling inside conifer. I think conifer is the riskiest of all the jobs we do.

[Tom D]

I try to avoid one handing, but it would ba crazy to two hand everything, I often use one habd for a balancing hold whilst cutting on the tips of a branch. I also avoid cutting and holding but still will under some circumstances eg dismantling over a greenhouse, after rigging a section off I often cut and hold the stub.

[Marc]

I try to avoid one handing, but it would ba crazy to two hand everything, I often use one habd for a balancing hold whilst cutting on the tips of a branch. I also avoid cutting and holding but still will under some circumstances eg dismantling over a greenhouse, after rigging a section off I often cut and hold the stub.

 

Just an observation and not a criticism, if your doing tip work then why use a 200T a sharp silky will deal effciently with anything upto 3" with ease.

Also cutting off pegs with a 200t one handed is risky ask jamie, just flush cut the stem straight off or better still use a step cut.

[Dean Lofthouse]

Just an observation and not a criticism, if your doing tip work then why use a 200T a sharp silky will deal effciently with anything upto 3" with ease..

 

More speed less effort

[Marc]

More speed less effort

 

I agree a silky is quicker and requires less effort, also produces better results.

[Mesterh]

I agree a silky is quicker and requires less effort, also produces better results.

 

 

I can hear the words of John McEnroe ringing in my head.

[Dean Lofthouse]

I agree a silky is quicker and requires less effort, also produces better results.

 

Depends who's behind it

[Nick B]

Nice Vid Mike

Thanks for sharing IMO you look in full control all of the time

very smooth job

[Tom D]

Often the problem with a silky in tip work is that the saw digs in and the brench bends, you end up having to saw without rhythm which is a bit like patting your head whilst rubbing your stomach.

Going one handed whilst using a topper is just common sense really, if you can comfortably get two hands on it then do, if you can't then don't.. simples:001_smile:

With the ones in the vid I probably wouldn't have gone one handed, just jump cutted them, but I certainly wouldn't have a go at Mike, clearly he can handle a saw, how he works is up to him.