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Pete Mctree

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  1. Pete Mctree
    You would be surprised- engines are often restricted with smaller muffler openings for emissions. Dual port mufflers are available from Stihl directly for some markets where emissions are less of an issue
  2. Pete Mctree
    Nice chipper - I have been hunting for one for a while
  3. Pete Mctree
    Not just money - you need a modicum of talent and a boat load of guts and determination
  4. Pete Mctree
    It has it’s own file and is sharpened inside to out like round ground chain
  5. Pete Mctree
    A few quick thoughts; It’s a halfway house between square ground and round ground. Smooth cutting and better on diagonal/cross grain cuts than the round . Bore cutting is fast and controlled. It does need to be super sharp to perform (like square) and hates dirty timber. easy enough to sharpen unless you have really damaged it. Overall it is a good alternative chain for harvesting timber. I still personally prefer square ground for performance, however it gives some of the performance whilst being easy to sharpen.
  6. Pete Mctree
    Not your tree & not your house, so unless it is dangerous you are out of options.
  7. Pete Mctree
    Nice John - is it a big step up from your tracked Vermeer?
  8. Pete Mctree
    Must be nearly 0.5 cubic M - so 250-300kg? Easy to generate massive forces with that. More than likely cycles to failure, especially if it used a few times in rapid succession how old is it?
  9. Pete Mctree
    Sip kieu is a good summer/light winter jacket. Swazi is the best I have ever owned by far - can be a little warm for summertime
  10. Pete Mctree
    Has anyone meshed the Protos comms with the Stihl ?
  11. Pete Mctree
    Arbortec are nice to wear, however they fall apart and are too fragile. SIPS & Pfanner are far better constructed
  12. Pete Mctree
    If you list your location and working radius it might help you a little 👍
  13. Pete Mctree
    Either Pfanner or Haix - arbortec or the new mendl s are just not up to the job. They even feel cheap in comparison
  14. Pete Mctree
    I agree Matty - self loathing is a powerful motivator . it is interesting how many left handed dyslexics I have worked with.
  15. Pete Mctree
    Look at stock board. Different diameters for different jobs though as the thicker ones weigh a bit. I use it for roadways, covering greenhouses roofs etc.
  16. Pete Mctree
    Looking good Thom - glad you are still making them 👍
  17. Pete Mctree
    Irrespective if you use the top strap or not, a bollard is a massive step up in usability. I only use a portawrap for the lightest rigging these days, anything else I just grab the Hobbs.
  18. Pete Mctree
    I mentioned this on another thread. I completely believe that if an individual works hard for 40 hours a week they should be paid enough to feed, cloth and house themselves and have a life. In this context a paramedic is a degree trainer practitioner, so If they cannot, then it is not there fault.
  19. Pete Mctree
    Fiscal and social policy needs to change - neoliberalism is the death of society. The rifts it has created in society is criminal.. You know things are broken when two parents each work 40 hours a week and yet struggle to Pay rent or own there own home. It’s not there fault that is for sure
  20. Pete Mctree
    If the wraps are removed one at a time and in a controlled way I have found zero problems. I just see the rope brake as a gimmick to eradicate a problem that can be solved with 5 minutes of training.
  21. Pete Mctree
    I only climb on long spikes now - took a month or so to re-adjust then it felt natural. Just stick with it
  22. Pete Mctree
    22 when I had the misfortune of stumbling across Arb - just turned 50 and don’t feel a day over 60 😎
  23. Pete Mctree
    At last - is your arse still really sore ?
  24. Pete Mctree
    4 or 5 days on the tool. I do however work everyday, be it calls, viewing work, maintaining kit and sitting down to do some book work. My aim is to be 5 days all in. Don’t mind long hours, but 2 days off a week is needed. Next step is getting a new mobile so I can switch the work one off on Friday evening.
  25. Pete Mctree
    More click bait - if you don’t click on em, he will disappear soon enough

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