Steve Bullman

Not sure that's entirely accurate? It's an Aesculus yes, but not hippocastaneum

Its not much...the '58% increase' statement is a bit over dramatic. It's 58% increase in the tax on your premium, not a 58% increase in the premium as I believe some people are mistaking it for.

Obviously not...but its frightening how often im talking to other tree cutters, look down and see cut marks across the ends of their boots! I remember this video doing the rounds the first time. Certainly makes you think

I would imagine it will be a bit more than its competitors

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Spectrum Plant appointed sole UK importer for Balfor Firewood and Forestry Machines By Mark Schaefer July 6, 2015 [xfloat=right]http://www.arbtalk.co.uk/images/balfor.png[/xfloat]Spectrum Plant Ltd announced today that they have been appointed as sole UK importers for the Balfor range of firewood and forestry machinery. Italian built Balfor machines are already well known in the UK and across Europe for their large, high quality range of professional splitters, saw benches, conveyors and firewood processors. Balfor are about to expand their product range to include winches, log trailers and log cranes so there was a clear requirement for better UK representation. Spectrum Plant are already one of the UK's biggest Timberwolf main dealers and the sole UK importers for the innovative FSI range of stump grinders, so the partnership will enable both companies to increase their presence in the UK arb market. Spectrum also announced today the appointment of Jim Ellson as Product Specialist for the Balfor range. Jim brings with him 5 years of previous experience with Balfor products and a huge amount of firewood industry knowledge. Through this new partnership, the Balfor product range will be backed up by Spectrum's exceptional sales and parts service across its network of depots and dealers. The addition of the Balfor equipment extends Spectrum Plant's range enabling them to provide a complete product offering to the arb industry. Mark Schaefer, MD of Spectrum Plant said “We specialise in providing high quality machinery, expert advice, service and support to the arboricultural industry. The Balfor range and Jim Ellson's knowledge and expertise will allow us to grow our product range while continuing to deliver the high quality, reliable products that are an essential part of our customers’ business. ” About Balfor Since 1979, BALFOR (originally Ballario & Forestello) have been designing and building "Tools for the Trade" for the professional Firewood producer with a range of machines designed to withstand the extreme forces and tough environments found in commercial firewood production. www.balfor.it About Spectrum Plant Spectrum Plant was formed in 2009 and has grown to become one of the biggest Timberwolf dealers in the country providing new and used chippers, chipper hire, expert service and repair and a nationwide Timberwolf parts operation. Spectrum Plant are also the sole UK importers of the innovative range of high quality Danish made FSI stump grinders and main agents for Silky Fox saws. www.spectrum-plant.com Contact To learn more about this story, please contact Mark Schaefer MD Spectrum Plant Ltd 0161 850 1011 www.spectrum-plant.com

How did it go Lee?

They are a good boot for sure. I have got use to my werewolfs now though, don't want to go back to regular chainsaw boots but they would probably still be one of my first choices if I did.

Saw one of these on the road today for the first time, never heard of them before. It was a panel van I saw but looks like they do a chassis cab aswell. Wonder how they compare to the cabstar?

Any excuse

So glad I don't get many hedges to do these days!

I know where you mean. Woodbridge is a way from me, don't often work out there

Nice work there Andrew

Sorry Ian, you can't ignore me

agreed. big rigging is impressive but i'd rather keep things running smoothly sending down smaller manageable bits where possible. plus i'm scared edit: i'll also rig off according to the groundmans experience, not my own. There's few groundies I trust to run the ropes spot on everytime. Not a risk worth taking.

must be true!

I feel your pain Joy! What some people view as stupid sarcasm others find hilarious....its what makes us all different, and one of the things people consider when they choose who they socialize with. Theres no pleasing everyone, and with so many people posting on one site, all with a different sense of humour then of course people are going to get annoyed with each other. Thankfully help is at hand though via the ignore function. Im not sure why more people don't use this, perhaps human nature they need to see what is being posted by the people they dislike so much! I wish I had the privelege of being able to use the ignore function. Use it Joy, shape the forum into what you want it to be, everyones happy

Looking forward to your next blog post Tom

Ok, so imagine for example you are working on a branch that is dropping down, rather than hang upside down to hold it and then cut, reach out your leg, hook your foot round the first crotch you can reach then cut the branch, its then hanging from your foot....lift your leg, grab the branch and then chuck it. Can't say i've ever used the technique but he made it work well.

or rocky

I once watched a climber who would regularly hook his toes through a crotch before cutting the branch, lower his saw then deal with it. Works in some scenarios.

aside from step cuts? Well rigging obviously but that can get tedious if its not entirely necessary. Theres the option of using a sling on the branch. Doesn't get away from one handing, but it does allow you to position your arms at a safer distance when cutting.

Remind me Hodge, did you go paleo?

You're lucky to live in a part of the country with routes like that. We have nothing here