Mike Hill
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I also think the best climbers have doen their time on the ground,it exposes them to all matter of situations and experiance's. I also if possible involve my groundies in some of the "glorious" tasks,felling the big Spar's once you have rigged out all the branches.It might have ment that I had to block down a couple more rings to make it a bit shorter incase it didn't go where they wanted it,but its nice to get everyone involved. I'll also set up a top rope on a spar and let the groundies have a go at spiking whilst being belayed.Happy and inclusive makes a productive team.
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Pc is playing up again.Bollocks
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Thanks guys,I'll call Farmi tomorrow,they havn't replied to any Emails so I though bollocks.They do sound good though Ed
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Ive found a chipper called a Ducker,yeah ha ha but at least its not called a dodger.Thing is its in Germany and the photo of it is crap.Its a PTO driven one and the model is a HF-760. Ive had a good look about the net but so far not found their sight or the guy selling it spelt it wrong.Anyone know a Ducker?
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Whats the lack of pronounced heel like when spiking?I have a pair of Meindle boots for hunting and found them poor for spiking,as it felt like the bottom of the shank was going to slip off.Do these Meindle boots have a taller heel? I don't like the colour,hate to have to change the theme of the float in the Mardigras. Again!
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nothing that some grinding paste and a wire wheel wouldn't fix!
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Flush cut.Not much chance of anything snagging on the way down
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I can understand the reason's many Brits have for emigrating,crime,weather,better schooling etc.But,why not make your voice louder in correcting the problems that exist at home?People emigrating from countries with stronger currencies than their new home create ill feeling by pushing up house price's beyond the reach of locals.New Zealand saw 25years of property appreciation in just seven years post 9/11,due to immigration and foreign investment.Not too disimiliar to whats going on in the UK right now I suspect.
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If you think its going to split,use a "bore and release" cut.If straight felling is the only option,you can gain some safety by wrapping a rope or chain around the trunk.Ratchet tie downs work ok for smaller stuff,but you can't count on them being safe after using them in this manner. Sounds a bit like the face cut was too shallow?Could you take a picture of the stump for us please?
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I'm sorry to hear of your mates accident.How big was this tree at DBH?Was the tree leaning heavy towards the intended direction of fall?If so how did he end up underneeth it?Could you please add a bit more info on the accident,like tree diameter,leaning direction,intended felling direction,chainsaw bar length,saw type and size,victims age and experiance.I'm asisting on a Felling course in March and am in the process of writing lesson's on "Bore and release" cuts,this might be a usfull lesson to teach the class. I wish your mate a speedy recovery
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I've never heard of the smell depressing anyone,did work with a lad who had a bad skin reaction to the buggers though.He just had to wear long sleeves and gloves to get around that problem. Chipping a wet Bay tree and the smell of burnt gunpowder are two of my favorite smells.
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The Budget is a bout 10 to 15 thousand pounds sterling for the the Truck and chipper.I am pretty set on a U1000 due to our short travel distance's,very tight acess etc.I've trawled the intertnet and there is a huge difference in price of what is advertised in the UK and what they sell for in Europe. One that dumps to the rear is fine,the three way dumping feature some have is not really worth it for me.Yeah I know 1979 is old,but then it won't have any electric engine management or modern stuff I am unfamiliar with,it all depends on the condition of the unit I guess.But like i said,its the only U1000 around for sensible money I could find and I aim to have this unit,complete,painted,signed and de bugged before next spring.
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I've been in touch with the factory in Finland,but want to have a look at the used prices on gear that they have in stock. I am still of two minds wether I will mount the chipper on a swing away mount or make a system that I completely detach it from the truck for dumping (dumping is a rare and exciting event here). I will give some thought to running two hydraulic jacks as feet when you uncouple the chipper,or I might use rams and be able to run these off the trucks hydraulic system? I am looking at a U1000 that has 190 000Km on the clock,its an old one 1979.But its the only tipping U1000 that I can find.I have heard good things about the ex council Unimogs and this is one of them.What I'd really like to find out is when the council auctions take place?Anyone out there know?
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I really can't see any extra safety margin with a longer feed tray?The tempation still exisits to push a short bit towards the feed rollers regardless of the feed tray length,except when a numptie does push a bit in with his hand on long tray models his or her knee is off the ground and more at risk of being eaten.Then when they have both feet back on the ground my boot collide's with their arse.Beleive it,I've kicked groundie arse's on three continents and people put themselves at risk wether the chipper is 6" or 26". The bottom stop bar is another example of over regulating an inherintly dangerous industry,more focus should be spent of re inforcing good work practice,cutting branches to a suitable size,feeding from the side etc. The bottom stop bar,without an override like BC1400 or 1800 is just a needless pain in the arse.
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Thanks Ed,I'll have a look at some Farmi equipment,the Country isn't too far away from me,so there might be a good chance of picking one up second had.Thanks to the others who posted,all the advise is considered.
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I think the fallen in conflicts past and present should never be forgotten.The war in Iraq and Afganistan are reminders that wether you beleive in justification for war,that there are men and woman who beleive in our society enough to lay down their lives for you and me. There will be a day when there are no more WWII verterns remaining,and a day when nobodys father fought in the war,or indeed grandfather.But the Triumph and sacrefice made by England,America,the Commonwealth and its allies should forever be remembered.
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Not having had much experiance with these,I was wondering what brands are to be recomended?I plan on mounting one on a "swing away" mount to attach to the back of a Unimog.Everything is expensive here in Norway,so was wondering if anyone knows of dealers or manufacturer's in Germany?Thats where I'm going "Mog shopping".
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Thing is,anything motorised mounted on the end of a dipper arm of a digger gets bashed to shite.Mechainised harvesting heads being a good example,how much horsepower would you need in a power pack to run a head like the one pictured on your grinder by hydraulics?
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I was wondering if there are any splicing workshops run in the UK?I'd like to be able to put eyes in the end of ropes and make Cambium savers etc. Or if anyone can do this,I'll teach them how to eye splice and join wire cable as a skill swap.
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That looks great!Could one be made that would have a hydraulicly driven disc powered by an engine mounted on the counter weight of a mini excavator? And cup holders in the cab?
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That my freind is an absolute masterpeice of nutrition!Don't forget the "Joe Duff" after all,it does stimulate the appitite!
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I think that is a great idea,I don't know if any climbing comps have been given air time in the UK or Europe?I got contacted through another site by a woman who claimed to be making a reality tv show about the tree and timber industry.I palmed her off to a mate.
