Pete Mctree
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We nearly spayed our youngest dog due to prostate issues and as a result did loads of research. We discovered that there is growing evidence that the early spaying of pets impedes both there physical and mental development. The hormones are required for physical maturation- growth plate formation in joints is impeded as can bone growth. I seem to remember hip displasia becomes more common too. Mentally they can develop many issues, especially fear/confidence related. I would have a good google if I were you. I am not against spaying, however I think that the vets are out of step with current evidence - remember sick pets are there business. I would get some solid advice when to spay him - people seem to think past 18 months is a good time when physical maturity is reached.
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On smaller bars no difference & I go up to 30” with it. There is a little more wear to the bars for sure, but when you are going through sometimes 3l a day, the price soon offsets it.
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Pics please 👍😎
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You going to mill it Erik?
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@trigger_andy what’s funny about not wanting to be covered in mineral oil & inhaling it in aerosol form every day. You have a special lubed up fetish with oil cos you work in the industry or your just plain dumb?
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I use rapeseed oil mainly (use Clarke’s bio-oil for the 880 when milling). I will never again use mineral oil, as who wants to be covered with the stuff and inhale the particles ? Besides, what a waste of a finite resource and money too
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The high output oiler makes a big difference on a 36” . Chain does not stretch or overheat half as much
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Best entry level chainsaw in to the forestry sector?
Pete Mctree replied to TheGingerMan's topic in Chainsaws
Hard question - what is your local dealer selling? How strong are you? What are you cutting? Etc etc For me - My local husky dealers are crap so I run Stihl I am strong enough to run a bigger saw if needed, so my choice increases I am cutting medium sized ash trees predominantly at the moment and running 70cc class saws with either an 18” or 20” bar I you can use the training centre’s saws it might give you an insight into makes, models and how then feel in your hand. Helps to make an informed decision. Remember people’s favourite saws might not be the best choice in the woods and an arborist is usually not the best person to ask. Good luck! -
If the land registry draws a blank, quietly claim the land - it’s valuable cos they don’t make it anymore 😉
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I can tell you don’t climb! An 088 in a tree is brutal & to be avoided whenever possible.
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It will sadly be the norm, especially roadside. I am ready to start my 2nd summer in a row of ash tree removal on footpaths etc The decline within a growing season, especially of the younger trees is very dramatic.
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Top out ASAP or leave until last - mass damping, inertia etc
Pete Mctree replied to AHPP's topic in General chat
If I can take a top early, I will - especially in conifers. The damping effect of leaving a few branches on below your topping cut is not to be underestimated. They really help dampen the motion of the tree, which can sometimes be more extreme than we would like. A simple demonstration is If you stand with your hands in your pockets and someone pushes you, chances are that you will move and or stumble. However if you have your arms out horizontal and someone pushes you, then the dampening effect of your arms will allow you to retain better posture and position. -
Sadly, I know many climbers who I would never trust with plastic cutlery near my ropes, never mind something sharp. I would never entertain a backup device that would leave me unable to self rescue and so far I have not seen anything that ticks all the boxes for me.
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Doing some scrub clearance off a really steep slope above Runswick bay. Nice views but a crappy job.
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Nice. Did the fires kill a lot of gums where you were last year?
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What's the correct method to take this hung tree down?
Pete Mctree replied to Unframed Dave's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Pay a local forester a few beer tokens and learn. -
I’m removing this because it was too personal and insulting
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If you are cutting Paddy, you will also have a lanyard & this is what will do the damage until it fails, subsequently loading your 2nd anchor, so again lack of experience. Have you have ever rigged anything near that weight? The forces are unbelievably massive. Like Matty, I’m out of here as it’s like listening to a Trump speech - the bestest most brilliant one ever too !
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A 12 year old will tell you that a tonne in motion will generate significantly more energy than a 24kn climbing line can cope with, that’s without any deductions for a splice or a knot. So, If it’s attached to you your fecked at the best as your harness would probably squeeze you so hard that your innards would prolapse out of the nearest orifice prior to something breaking. Your limited experience has just got you hurt, so at this point you cease to be worth listening too on this subject and hopefully no one else will either!
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Paddy, you might be a safe climber, but are you safe and economical viable? You need to be both...
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Lantra LOLER Course and Assessment Advice Sort
Pete Mctree replied to Jamie Jones's topic in Training & education
Your background will be an advantage, however I still think you may struggle hands on. I hope it goes well for you 👍 -
Lantra LOLER Course and Assessment Advice Sort
Pete Mctree replied to Jamie Jones's topic in Training & education
I think you may struggle to fulfill the role with your limited experience. Having a few years using and abusing kit teaches you more about its functionality than anything else. -
Agreed Mick, however sometimes people only learn when presented with hard and brutal evidence. Experience taught me & I use a rope that allows me to hit the ground for the same reason Dave
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Only done it on older 3 series saws sorry.
