Pete Mctree
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Looks like a giant game of pick-up sticks Jim
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What problems did you have with smaller 11.1mm ropes & which did you try?
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Knots are perfectly good for most applications. It's reading the instructions & finding out the few that are not -
On the hich climber, the termination knot can interfere with the hitch, releasing it.
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I still can't believe that people are still risking it using the hitch-climber with a knot - especially a fisherman's. Stupid does not hurt as often as it should it seems
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The greenmech 1928 is an exceptional machine - in both mobility/stability due to the safetrack system & chipping performance. Only downside is the poor chip quality due to the disc blade, but most of the time this is irrelevant. I would be hesitant to use any larger track machine on a trailer - The safety bars etc might be at the wrong height & the stress & vibration would not be great on a chassis not constructed to withstand it.
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you got a good rigger on the ropes there
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Where stem diameter allows I try & use my adjustable cambium saver below my wire-core. Makes for a smooth trouble free escape/descent. Which is more than I can say for descending on a single rope after a running bowline has been tied on one end. You need something like a rope wrench or a fig 8. It's all in the planning
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Samsons stable braid is a good product ; Product As are the trio of Yale lines. Double esterlron & portland braid are both good working lines http://www.yalecordage.com/arborist-rope/rigger-s-line/double-esterlon.html http://www.yalecordage.com/arborist-rope/rigger-s-line/portland-braidandtrade.html - Polydyne is a different kind of cordage http://www.yalecordage.com/arborist-rope/rigger-s-line/polydyne.html - it stretches more dissipating energy, however I'd not want to winch a big piece up with it on the GRCS for the same property
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Size of the engine in cubic inches approximately eg 440/044 - 4.4 cubic inches = 72.1 cc
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How old are you:40 How long have you been climbing: 19 years Where do you work: West Yorkshire Where have you worked: uk Aus Ireland France Where would you like to work: PNW - either US or Canada What Climbing System do you use: lockjack What Harness: treemotion Whats you favourite saw:660 Least favourite saw: blunt ill running ones Favourite tree to work on: no favorite Least Favourite tree to work on: rotten & decayed ones Favourite work to carry out: felling Favourite arb vehicle: 18ton wagon with hiab - take it all back in 1 truckload most days Throwline or Ladder: both Do you climb outside of work: not anymore Where would you like to be in 10 years time: still enjoying my life
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When dry & seasoned it is one of the best fire woods going. Needs to be dry though
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Probably his Y fronts over his chainsaw trousers too
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3 blokes in a room - a banker, a daily mail reader, a bloke on the dole & 10 x £50 pound notes The banker puts all the notes in his pocket, then, after putting a fiver back on the table, turns to the daily mail reader and says " Don't let the dole scrounging scum steal all your money mate, that would be criminal"
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Arbor comms are great - BUT........ They only work as a pair so I would never buy them. I'd sooner give every person on site a walkie-talkie & save the money
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Thanks
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Does anyone have a copy of the IPL for an 038? Would be much appreciated
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Good job. Have you not considered a simple back-cut as opposed to face cut/hinge. Would avoid difficult seperation as face closes & you would get a much smoother commitment towards the face/rigging point. Easy & simple can be the best way forward
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Pollarding mature lombardy pops? I think your going to kill more than you keep
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When you say 50% reduction, is that a reduction in canopy, or a nice way of saying cut them in half? Have you considered how dense the regenerated crown would be?
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Recurve too. Just selling mine as a shoulder injury has killed all fun - 65lb draw weight does not help !
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Class Mr Bolam - your a legend in your own lunchtime
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First aid kits - What do you carry with you
Pete Mctree replied to Burytreeman's topic in General chat
Arb-aid kits & similar carry blood-clotting agents. I would seek professional advice prior to using/supplying staff with them. They need to be used correctly & at the correct time(last chance saloon). Some brands are made from shellfish even - the use on a person with an allergy would be probably fatal!!!! They usually incorporate tourniquet also. Something else that require knowledge to use in a beneficial manner. These are serious kits for use in serious situations. I have them, but I also have looked into the pros & cons of there use & how & when to consider using them. Even though I have not had specific training. -
All textiles are recomended @ 5 years, but exceptions can be made if use & history known by the inspector
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Nice piece of timber. Why no cut the face alot deeper (undermine the centre of gravity) or at least back up the fell with a wedge or 2. Would hate to see timber that big fire off backwards if the pulling line snapped
