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What are you favourite arb videos and channels?
Mike Hill replied to Ragdoll's topic in General chat
Ian Flatters.A man without limits. -
Drive it into a 30 yard skip,fill with liquid cement,once it hardens push it into the Sea
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Sometimes I think there should be a term for those guys that display talent and initiative far beyond what most of us could dream of achieving. GF Beranek,Graeme Mcmahon,Reg Coats,Ian Flatters, Each has the distinction of being at the top of their game in their respective parts of the world.Beranek for North America,Mcmahon for Aus,Reg for Canada and Flatters for Europe. True "Masters of Arb"
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Daniel and Ian both share the distinction of being pioneers in the industry at the cutting edge of modern Arboriculture. "One of Europes Best" is a phrase I have heard describing Ian.
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You could build a Mosk? Muslims dont drink and like booze,they seem to be everywhere.
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Guy bought one who works for me.First day out with it he was soaked. I wish STEIN made bullet proof vests and sold them to ISIS.
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Who are you working for Adam?
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If a business shuts down selling a product there is a demand for,then a gap appears in the market for all to take advantage of. If he has not replied to any enquiries for the last 8 months then I think you are seeing that there is a demand that he is not meeting,however his advertising is working hence the enquiries.
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To mount a GRCS on a tree for removal using one man... Cut a kerf on the Tree,tap a wedge in,hang the backing plate on the wedge,tighten up the strap,knock out the wedge,slide on the winch. Takes about the same time as doing it with two guys.
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2K is not alot of down time.I would suggest a Jensen.
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Yes. Rotate them to horizontal and they slip out.
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Yes.It has a schnellerruckwartsgetriebekasse or "fast reverse gearbox.All saws south of the equator a fitted with them.
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I saw them doing this at a steam rally when I was a kid [ame] [/ame]
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The Sun Sport Razzel These are almost always found in one of the Trucks in any Tree Crew.
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JK knew what she wanted to do and worked hard to get it.You are confusing genetic and accidental disadvantage with determination and talent. Every "little Author" has the possibility of publishing their work online for all and sundry to read. I am sure there are more than 100,000 Tree Surgeons in the Country,the owners of the largest companies should be making 10X what their new groundies earn.They after all have taken on all the stress and risk,their remuneration should compensate somewhat for this. Copyright,fortune or conversely infamy,all come down to fate.Her grand children have no say into what family there are born into.
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You live in a society where you can be anything you want to be.Picking on the successful is to often a way of excusing ones own shortcomings. The safe way to do the Hedge was with the correct Traffic management in place,this caused some disruption.If the correct procedures where not in place and the company was fined,the tabloids and yourself would be crying blue murder and exploitation of the working class by the rich. I suggest working that little bit harder and that little bit smarter,concentrating on building your own success to distribute your own new wealth amongst your own employees.
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Personally at your age and with the choice of free training I would choose another career to take abroad. You will be in your early 40's by the time you have gained enough experience to be handy climbing wise. A 40 year old bloke with just a few years experience is not the most attractive employee.
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Very unusual. I have been climbing on my MKI for about three years,in one of the worlds rainiest cities.No rust as yet but its about worn out. It might be staining or sap?Have you tried cleaning it off with Alcohol?
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If your Boss proudly shows you a Pocket Knife thats been in his Family for decades,don't blurt out "My mate has one just like this,his Granddad got if off a Dead German". Makes you feel silly.
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I tripped on something and stumbled into the draw wood on a Log,puncturing the Lymph gland in my groin.It got infected,I went to the Hospital and due to my limited Norwegian skills at the time got sent to the STI clinic. Sitting in the waiting room surrounded by people hiding behind Magazines and News papers was funny though.
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Big crane for a small stump. 95 ton close in 700kg at full stick,the driver just managed to sqeak it up the driveway
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The Tick tweezers are good,but you still run a risk of leaving its head behind.I get plenty of ticks here and normally only use the tick tweezers if the tick is on my back or some other place where I need someone else to get it off. Normally I use a Scalpel for removing stitches,one with a curved blade.I slide the blade in under the tick and into my skin a little bit and just lift it up.I have taken out four or five ticks this year like that and plently more years past.The wound bleeds a little bit but its nice to know its gone.Then the tick on the Scalpel gets roasted over a lighter.
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Digger driver wanting to change career to tree surgeon
Mike Hill replied to i7demon's topic in Training & education
Try calling round some local firms,volunteer for a week or two over a few firms.That will give you an insight into the industry and make you some valuable contacts. Investing in your education at this point might not be wise,untill you have gained a feel for the job. There is also the prospect of gaining a job and having the Company pay for your training,if following the suggestion above. Best of luck. -
Who's the best SRT climber out there?
Mike Hill replied to mistahbenn's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
I was swept away in a wave of euphoria due to that amazing sound track. What was the Video like? -
Contact the Norwegian Tx Authorities and ask them. Skatteetaten - Person
