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  1. Pete Mctree
    It comes in either hard or soft lay I seem to remember- softer is much easier to manage. Great for working on rivers as it floats. I still use it for natural crotch rigging on big trees if needed & bin it when it’s melted
  2. Pete Mctree
    I have full chisel chains for felling, but always swap to semi chisel for tasks like cross cutting winched timber as it is much more forgiving of dirt etc i cannot see it being a detriment on balance
  3. Pete Mctree
    Some epic work. The decay in the base of the stem I seem to remember was massive, hence all the guy lines keeping it stable.
  4. Pete Mctree
    Or work out the exact specifications and limitations of the new guidelines & don’t behave like a sheep and follow everything blindly “for an easy life”.
  5. Pete Mctree
    This!
  6. Pete Mctree
    I have been on ultra for a couple of years at least & have had no issues with newer or older saws. I wonder if your fuel has a larger percentage of ethanol in it, which appears to be an increasing issue especially when saws are sat for a period of time.
  7. Pete Mctree
    Take more than 10 minutes to sort those out with a bar press ?
  8. Pete Mctree
    BUMP ! I'm in need of urgently replacing my old Stihl one (battery died). Suggestions please
  9. Pete Mctree
    Dogs had to be modified & some mad max welding done due to some worn bolt holes. She is long in the tooth and a horse or two might have escaped. Exhaust has a good note though!
  10. Pete Mctree
    I but big dogs and a full wrap handle on mine to help manage the longer bar in a tree. Really helps IMHO
  11. Pete Mctree
    Sounds like a bit of a bully - must have something to hide
  12. Pete Mctree
    @Ty Korrigan. Any feedback on this?
  13. Pete Mctree
    Bump ?
  14. Pete Mctree
    I am looking for a portable second hand capstan winch for a couple of small projects. If anyone has one gathering dust in the back of the workshop that they would like to sell it would be appreciated. Contact me at [email protected] or tel 07798 743573 I am based in the North East.
  15. Pete Mctree
    Av mount damaged?
  16. Pete Mctree
    That's time to use chain or wire strips. Rope although possibly strong enough will be damaged at the knots & suffer abrasion as it is skidded up the bankside.
  17. Pete Mctree
    Nice Dave ?
  18. Pete Mctree
    Well if the AA have not acted with the best interest of the industry in mind, then they are not fit for purpose surely. If the only purpose of them completing the guide is financial (it is not in the best interest of the industry and I can think of no other reason), then they no longer represent us in any way.
  19. Pete Mctree
    I seem to remember that there was to be another review of this document prior to publication.......
  20. Pete Mctree
    Paddock head - been a few years since I have driven past there.
  21. Pete Mctree
    Sounds like an awkward customer too. On such a difficult job you have enough to contend with without fighting a second battle
  22. Pete Mctree
    There is someone in Liverton - I forget his name. Will get it for you today
  23. Pete Mctree
    If you just want help taking the weight off your hips & back (as opposed to a rated chest harness) thenthe shoulder harness from a husky forestry belt -£20 from fr jones . Might take a little time to adapt, but at that price not an issue.
  24. Pete Mctree
    Cut the ends off & use a chainsaw ?
  25. Pete Mctree
    I'm trying not to get too stir crazy & stressed about things I have no control over. So far, so good. Made these too - blue tit box with the small hole - other is for robins

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