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  1. Steve Bullman
    If I had known about the motorbike suit from the beginning I would have recommended the top handled saw
  2. Steve Bullman
    You need to add yourself to the tip site directory
  3. Steve Bullman
    Looks like lime to me
  4. Steve Bullman
    Taking up space and I won’t be using it again. Free to collect from mendlesham, Suffolk
  5. Steve Bullman
    This post is 5 years old
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    Been discussed several times over here and everyone always has their own opinion, usually based on what they want it to mean. Here’s a definitive guide writing by Tsins What is a bona-fide sub-contractor? | Tree Surgeon Insurance TREESURGEONINSURANCE.CO.UK What is a bona-fide sub-contractor and do I need Employers' Liability Insurance? We discuss these...
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    Same here. See the odd person wearing a mask still.
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    Founded in 1675, Austrian-based Leonhard Müller is famous for the quality of its forestry tools which, to this day, are still forged by hand. Traditional craftmanship is blended with modern knowledge and innovation to produce leading-edge tools that are easy to use with safety in mind. Still family-owned, by the 13th generation of the Müller family, centuries-old knowledge and experience goes into producing top-class tools that each have undergone several production processes to achieve perfection. Carr’s Billington Safety stock a wide range of Müller products, from Splitting, Forest, and Felling Axes to Turning and Bill Hooks, along with Splitting Wedges to complete the offering. The full collection can be viewed here. Outlined below are some popular choices from the collection. Felling Axe For a good all-round felling axe that is suitable for debranching, felling, and cultivating, the Müller Hand Forged Beaver Canada option is tough to beat. Hand-forged from a special steel with an oval eye and ash handle this Maul is available in a variety of shaft lengths and weights it’s priced from £65 inc VAT. Muller Hand Forged Beaver Canada Felling Axe 70cm Ash Shaft – Carrs Billington Safety (workware.co.uk) Splitting Axe The compact Müller Drop Forged Splitting Maul tops the list for quality and performance, without the hefty price tag at £30 incl VAT. Muller Drop Forged Splitting Maul 90cm Ash Shaft – Carrs Billington Safety (workware.co.uk) Unlike the above option that comes with an ash handle, the Muller Hand Forged Splitting maul 88cm Hickory Shaft – Carrs Billington Safety (workware.co.uk) has the same head but comes with a durable hickory shaft which due to the tighter wood grain makes it less likely to break. Forest Axe For those looking for an all-purpose, quality axe for tasks in the home, on the farm or in the forest then a good option is the Muller Drop Forged Felling Axe with its finely polished head and ash handle with non-slip end, plus safety wedging. Priced from £45. Muller Drop Forged Felling Axe 70cm Ash Shaft – Carrs Billington Safety (workware.co.uk)
  10. Steve Bullman
    Plenty of people use freelance climbers or ground staff. The thing is, most people go the freelance route after they have been in the industry a few years so there will generally be an expectation from employees that you have a certain level of skill, particularly if you’re are selling yourself as a climber. If you are a competent person with a good degree of common sense and a good work ethic then you’ll have no trouble at all filling your days, you’ll just need to manage your expectations initially with what rates you can charge, and above all be honest with potential customers what your experience level is. Good luck
  11. Steve Bullman
    A fear of heights is healthy, it keeps you alive. Aside from that, you shouldn't be able to buy a top handled saw if you haven't completed the appropriate training, although i've never been asked to produce my certificate. Top handled chainsaws handle a little different to rear handled chainsaws, and offer the temptation of using the chainsaw one handed where it isn't always necessary. In an inexperienced user this could prove pretty dangerous. In an ideal world you'd have a pro in, but its pretty clear you're keen to tackle this yourself, and I understand that. If you have to do it from a ladder though you should be secured to the tree yourself also.
  12. Steve Bullman
    It’s called a bear market and is a perfectly natural cycle, particularly with everything going on in the world. I don’t think for a second the days of earning big money are long gone. You mention doge as being a crap coin, and whilst I agree it’s probably been more stable than a lot of other coins for months now. I don’t think another increase is out of the question I agree with you on nft’s though
  13. Steve Bullman
    Yep sure, have at it with a pair of secateurs then just keep on top of it
  14. Steve Bullman
    My favourite tree was a big old Lebanese Cedar in Roydon near Diss. It used to span the church like a big umbrella, unfortunately it was removed many years ago. Any locals from that area will remember it though im sure. Proving quite difficult to find an image of it online. ‘Photograph of St Remigius parish church, Roydon village, Norfolk’, John Piper, [c.1930s–1980s] – Tate Archive | Tate WWW.TATE.ORG.UK {meta_desc} – part of the digitised collection of the Tate Archive "Roydon Village Sign" by Peggy Cannell at PicturesofEngland.com WWW.PICTURESOFENGLAND.COM - Roydon at PicturesofEngland.com where you can explore the beautiful country of England with photos, history, facts...
  15. Steve Bullman
    Grew up boxing daily! Just did a google search though and theres nothing near me at all. I guess its not as popular these days.
  16. Steve Bullman
    On a serious note though, quite impressed with this bag. Rolands thought of everything, I think he'll do well out of it.
  17. Steve Bullman
    i'm on it 😀
  18. Steve Bullman
    Just took delivery of the new twin line rope bag from Native Arb. Very impressed at first glance, review to follow. Currently strength testing it
  19. Steve Bullman
    6 pack of beer lasts you 2 weeks? And I thought I was the pussy!
  20. Steve Bullman
    Biggest area i've suffered in since stoping climbing is lack of core strength. Been using this app lately which has really helped ‎Seven: 7 Minute Daily Workout APPS.APPLE.COM ‎Join the movement of 40 million and see results with just 7 minutes a day. Getting fit has never been this easy – or this... I also wouldnt mind taking up some sort of martial arts. I did Muay thai for 10 years in my youth, but i'm a bit of a pussy now so think that would be a bit too brutal for me at this age, although on the flip side I think something like Karate I think I might find a bit too namby pamby. Always fancied Kendo but theres no classes near me. Aikido's an opton. I did that for a few years also and enjoyed the more technical aspect of it. One things for sure is I need to do something.
  21. Steve Bullman
    After the last bog roll run i'd be surprised if theres anyone (whose sensible) that doesn't have at least 1 24 pack stashed away in the attic for emergencies
  22. Steve Bullman
    Storing this one in the memory bank!
  23. Steve Bullman
    Stuffs a pig to chip. Have you considered one of these? Hook-lift Air Curtain Incinerator | Mobile Incineration | Burnwell Incinerators BURNWELLINCINERATORS.CO.UK Large air curtain incinerator for wood waste, vegetation, animal material, invasive weeds, contaminated materials...
  24. Steve Bullman
    Looks like its doing fine. Those bulges each side of the wound is the tree laying down healthy new tissue. Its a young tree so over time it might well close the gap entirely. Nothing needs doing at the moment, but will want monitoring as it grows bigger.
  25. Steve Bullman
    @Kerry BCA

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