Pete Mctree
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He calls spikes stirrups. I'd be wary
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I'll be showing my ugly face
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It is under review at the moment, to my knowledge. Welcome to Arbtalk
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We have the big-shot/teabag initiation for visiting southerners
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9th of may at Deans wood. I will be starting a thread on it in the next day or so.
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There is a little "sit-back" with the vt, however I find that the smaller adjustments are only a small proportion of the moves made so tollerable when familiar. I prefer it because of the fluid tending and ease of ascent. I take it you mean VT not fishermans? Either knot will perform equally in a fall when set and dressed, but a badly set vt, that does not grab reliably could create an issue.
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Too poor to own shares, however some things should just not be talked about on a public forum
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Couple of ratchet straps and it will be safe as houses
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That's working smarter, not harder. Cool Mike
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If you don't use spikes then you usually have to leave loads of stubs to stand on. Creating a hazard if you slip and infuriating snag points for the rigging lines.
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Why not just say "old, stayed and boring":001_tongue:
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Good point. Where is the job Squirrel?
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Nice sunny day to kill some trees. STUBS!
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Smoke breaks are for when you finish the tree.
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Dodge 50 (or renault) are great trucks. Perkins 3.8 or 3.8 phaser engines. Good build quality and longevity. Compact and reliable. Need I say more?
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Not as fat as yours!
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Lombardy pops are horrible trees. If left to there own devices they usually decay at the base and fail. If topped they decay even quicker. I'm happy to top them - usually recomend a height somwhere between 12 feet and 2 inches To be honest the more i cut off the happier i am
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Presence of a rescue kit onsite is manditory at all times when work at height is being undertaken (as is somebody suitably trained to effect a rescue). Be it a dedicated kit or that of a 2nd climber. The pole rescue scenario has implications on the contents of the kit perhaps? Spikes-for sure, but is a false crotch, suitable for the diameter of the stem now a required? Ropes and friction devices etc for assisted rescues? I could not find any guidance on the content, so some direction would be appreciated
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Get your hand in your pocket and get it bought. Good reference material
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2 different 11.1mm double braids and a 12.5mm 16strand for a variation. All used but servicable cordage
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Messing around today. Promised myself i'd film this ages ago but never got around to it. Bit serious, but at least you get to see me bite the dust [ame] [/ame]
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Request from customer - would you?
Pete Mctree replied to TimberCutterDartmoor's topic in General chat
Why is the TO protecting the trees? If they are under good managment I see no point. I would personally always object to a TPO on trees in my ownership. The implications on time, effort and finances(if applications are done by a contractor as such). However on a professional basis I would rase an objection on behalf of the client, on there criteria, stating such and charge a fee appropriate to the time and effort. Does the forestry commision have any interest in the woodland? i.e. are the involved with managment plans, felling liscenses etc. -
Your actually doubling your loading at your high point. I'm not a fan of the system as you could actually induce branch faliure through it's use
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Boxer Mini Skid steer Video with 50 attachments
Pete Mctree replied to bazbro's topic in Video forum
I'll 2nd those attachments and deffo the machines themselves. Monday morning, looking at 5 hours dragging; No hangover, no bad back and always there. The way forward in this industry IMO -
I have used winches on trees with complex crowns when working on bankings. There is an inherant level of risk, however good saw work, reading of the opening(or closing) of cuts, methodical and calculated aproach can reduce it massivley.
