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  1. Pete Mctree
    Whatever you decide to try (I would recommend the Hitch Climber system next,), when you first try it do it carefully - Low & slow is where & how you need to go
  2. Pete Mctree
    There is a good 4x4 breakers in Bradford - Thorntons I think & they used to carry a lot of parts
  3. Pete Mctree
    It's fine saying plan, save, be VAT registered, but when things go wrong with companies that just reach the registration point, it is often the straw that breaks the camels back. It is another tax & yes it would be irrelevant to those who are self employed/companies, however it would hammer some constomers & in my opinion reduce the amount of work & cash available. Paying an extra 20% is going to hurt someone's pocket
  4. Pete Mctree
    Take more than a few trees to do that
  5. Pete Mctree
    Fair sized job Johnny
  6. Pete Mctree
    If they could control & earn tax/dividends from control of wood fuel they would say something different. It must really upset the government that people can get fuel for free in some cases. The spin doctors will throw more stuff like this at the media no doubt
  7. Pete Mctree
    Nice job Jay
  8. Pete Mctree
    I'd Steer towards the bandit in a towable chipper 9" and above. I have used & demo'd quite a few & they really impress me every time
  9. Pete Mctree
    Refusing to climba tree is no big deal in the grand scheme of things, however, i always look @ how to make the tree workable before I say anything to anyone. A recent example was a sycamore with a massive tear-out that needed quite a bit of rigging. I pointed out that it would be easier & a lot safer to board up some windows to increase the amount I could cut & chuck & guy the head of the tree to increase stability whilst rigging. Boss was happy with the plan & we ran with it, as opposed to "refusing" I gave him my opinion on how to get it done in a safe manner. The point I'm making is that the way you communicate your issues can help develop a good relationship between you & your client/boss
  10. Pete Mctree
    Nice job & a big old tree!
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  12. Pete Mctree
    Nice production rate!!
  13. Pete Mctree
    Quit smoking & buy a saw with heated handles - or just stay at home
  14. Pete Mctree
    They are grasses are they not? They are at least monocots so not technically trees?
  15. Pete Mctree
    A raise in revs can be something as simple as a blocked fuel filter - you checked it? Can't help past that, sorry
  16. Pete Mctree
    It's something about climbing when you only can afford one rope I think
  17. Pete Mctree
    It's something about climbing when you only can afford one rope I think
  18. Pete Mctree
    I'm 42 & have been climbing for over 20 years & will get up tomorrow & look forward to another day at work
  19. Pete Mctree
    The trick is matching the rope to the hitch cord.
  20. Pete Mctree
    Hang on a minute........
  21. Pete Mctree
    It has been a while since I posted any of my work, so about time I started. Here is a syc reduction from earlier this week.
  22. Pete Mctree
    I miss using saws with heated handles, I would not buy one without now. Warm hands & dry gloves on a miserable wet & cold day - priceless
  23. Pete Mctree
    Bump
  24. Pete Mctree
    The pre-xtorq 372 was an animal, but I never liked it with anything bigger than a 20" on. Top notch felling saw IMO. I'd go for the 461 for climbing - better anti-vibes & smoother. Will pull a 25" with authority. My choice would be dependant on work it had to do.
  25. Pete Mctree
    If you look at the core of the ropes - the double braid will be braided & the 16 strand will not. Hope that helps

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