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  1. Pete Mctree
    Your point is more than valid, and thanks for posting it. The use of a pulley serves three functions for me- firstly in the absence of a natural crotch, secondly to protect and therefore maintain the structural integrity of the rope (most double braids have relativley poor heat resistance) and thirdly to ensure a predictable amount of friction so making the rigiing and running of loads more predictable therefore smoother and safer. I have used compound rigging systems when lifting , then subsequently lowering loads. The main issue i had was the exra rope in the system made it vey elastic thus difficult to manage. If there was a long fall height for the load this could be of massive benifit, as the load could be allowed to run, and i will have to have a look at it again and treat this as a positive. Some great food for thought - thanks
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    on page 28:001_cool:
  3. Pete Mctree
    I agree. You have my condolences on your impotence too:scared1:
  4. Pete Mctree
    A couple of cans of guinness seems to get rid of mine
  5. Pete Mctree
    No disagreement here. I inform the client of the consequences to the best of my ability, and then go to work
  6. Pete Mctree
    Agreed- I am critical of the specs, not of the professional display of climbing and pruning.
  7. Pete Mctree
    To reduce an oak in that manner is practically topping. I'd rather see it hit much harder- leaving a strong scafold framework, then allow it to regenerate. stripping the crown off is only gonna increase mass and wind loading with the dense regrowth. counterproductive
  8. Pete Mctree
    Should have said they made you sign the contracts under duress, as you feared for your job
  9. Pete Mctree
    Fair point Lee, as long as you don't complain about the standards of people entering the industry that is. As for training a sparky, would you let one with a couple of weeks training re-wire your house?
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    And what's your excuse Dave?
  11. Pete Mctree
    I'll not disagree ALF
  12. Pete Mctree
    for rigging was recomended 7/1
  13. Pete Mctree
    Very difficult to make stick legally, and not that sound ethically
  14. Pete Mctree
    Looks great Log. Save a bit harder and you might be able to afford a 4th wheel for the tractor Might even be able to use it then!
  15. Pete Mctree
    Often happened when you tightened them after you had loaded them. I don't miss them
  16. Pete Mctree
    All four then!
  17. Pete Mctree
    for me this will always be a classic; infected by thethe [ame] [/ame]
  18. Pete Mctree
    just hope for better luck next time!
  19. Pete Mctree
    machine gun [ame] [/ame]
  20. Pete Mctree
    sometimes i think that the better you treat your staff, the more they take the piss. sorry, but experiance has made me a little cynical
  21. Pete Mctree
    Either get a grinder (easier but no quicker) or by hand.unfortunatley no shortcut.
  22. Pete Mctree
    Well filmed as usual reg. It's nice to see a theoretical solution, to a difficult problem being turned into a practical solution. Takes balls and brains, great inovative rigging
  23. Pete Mctree
    It's not about what they CAN'T do, it's about what they CAN. Always take the positives?
  24. Pete Mctree
    TT488 Filing guide - plastic with magnet http://www.frjonesandson.co.uk/products/climbing.php no pic, but think this is it
  25. Pete Mctree
    Some work earlier this week With Mr Ed. Sure beats handballing:001_cool: Has to be the biggest brash pile I have ever seen

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