Pete Mctree
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I just cannot see how it can happen - I often set the dogs, cut & push (professional habit:sneaky2:!), but always with a bar long enough & have never had any kickback - just curious as to how it could occur without the tip touching anything.
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If the bar is long enough to reach fully through the cut, how can it kick back?
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Not available on the iPad either mate.
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Well executed job. Not an easy one to try & coordinate all that rigging either I bet.
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I disagree, however, what about the considerations?
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Why climb a tree if it can be felled? I would be starting to chip before you reached your tie in. Even if you dismissed the economic & Speed considerations , then you need to look @ your work at height issues. Avoidance is your primary concern & you or your staff should not be exposed to unnecessary risk. The fibre pull on the stump was avoidable I agree, however the thicker hinge gave a large degree of control. Not the best example of felling, but it did it's job
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It's not great in every situation, but a damn site easier than foot locking into a 20m tree -
I strive for efficiency now I am older. Planning my tree is more important & I take the time to look and assess, as opposed to running around like a deranged squirrel with ants in my pants.
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Some nice big tree killing there
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I would expect the item to be labelled as failed & returned. As an inspector, I will only destroy or dispose of an item with the owners consent or by prior arrangement, as It is not mine. I will strongly advise it though, in certain circumstances to prevent further use.
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Cherry picker hire near Whitby, North Yorks
Pete Mctree replied to Pete Mctree's topic in General chat
That's my problem, I have a vast choice of such machines, but no one local I can find with a small vehicle mount Thanks for the help though -
I am struggling to find a small vehicle mounted machine. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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Oops, forgot the picture
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Got a 2002 ms440 recently. Not been run for a few years so it had a few issues. Crank seal on the clutch side was gone. Replaced that, & still not playing. So I stripped it down & found that the piston rings were glued solidly to the piston. A petrol bath will hopefully sort that out this evening. Oh, I had another accident with the Dremel this afternoon the pot & piston were begging for it
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Need I say anything more
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The time has finally come
Pete Mctree replied to Steve Bullman's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
I only use srt dismantling single stem or more upright trees. When there are twists & doglegs in the stem I like the advantage that a conventional system gives me to haul my way past them. Pruning is done 95% srt these days - much easier -
Looks really nice Tom
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The time has finally come
Pete Mctree replied to Steve Bullman's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
Are you not going To use your zigzag Steve ? -
I fell on bankside sites primarily (otherwise the harvester would usually do the job). It is standard to fell them & then winch them to a place where the harvester can process them (if cost effective). Dependent on the form & size, I might dress them off or leave them whole. The real nightmare is having to winch downhill, as there is no greater joy than hauling a winch cable up a steep slope
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Have you changed the fuel filter ? Another primary check is the tank breather- does removing then replacing the fuel cap temporarily remedy the problem?
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You can always put in a request for him to contact you, again you have to go through the switchboard. I don't know of a direct line.
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Another thing that will help you, is to develop a strong relationship with your boss. It is all well & good working hard to form a strong team framework, but if you are not supported by or your decisions are undermined by your manager, then your authority is worthless. He needs to have trust in you & your decision making & vice versa.
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I always liked this;
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That looks great to me. I am learning to sharpen square ground & it is not easy maintaining a clean angle from the top corner of the cutter.
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I also find there lack of heel, especially when worn, a real issue with spikes staying in place. As was said, each to there own, but they are overrated imho
