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  1. Mike Hill

    Stihl 881?

    Mike Hill replied to Foxbuster's topic in Chainsaws

    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]
  3. Mike Hill
    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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    Ticks

    Mike Hill replied to Two Acres's topic in General chat

    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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    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.
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    I was swept away in a wave of euphoria due to that amazing sound track. What was the Video like?
  14. Mike Hill
    Contact the Norwegian Tx Authorities and ask them. Skatteetaten - Person
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    Trouble is that alot of people think they are really,really good at this job and they just arn't. So many young climbers with a few years contracting experiance seem to think they are the dogs danglies,perhaps in their little corner of England they are.Nothing substitutes experiance and I can only pay staff a portion of what they make me.There is not point having guys on the books if you are only covering their wages.
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    I had a bloke tell me recently that he gets £30 per hour climbing in the Home Counties. Thats what you should be on,cos he is.
  17. Mike Hill
    If you can take down large trees in short time frames,then you are the man for the job. Only you know if you can or can't.
  18. Mike Hill
    Nothing like the feeling of warmth from an open fire on your bum cheeks.
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    Is this for Akrobat/Bergen Bygg og Hage? Vegard Donnesson?
  20. Mike Hill
    Is this for Akrobat/Bergen Bygg og Hage`?Vegard Donnesson?
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    Put a new set of blades in it as in brand new and replace or flip the Anvil.It comes out the side and you just turn it over and re-install it.Both sides might be worn in which case a new one is must to ensure you set the gap up accuratly. The Pillar Bearing on the Engine end of the Rotor shaft can be moved out wards to create the Gap you need,just loosen the retaining bolts on the bearing shelf slightly and move the pillar with a Bar.The bolt holes are slotted to help you achive the lateral movement. Its really important to gap it with new blades as they are longer than a set that has even been sharpened once. I gap mine with about 1mm at the shaft end and 2mm at the other end of the Blade.
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    Most of the key problems with staff is a result of poor parenting and having the kids grow up in a nanny state.The ex Military guys and some of the folks who have grown up in a disciplined hard working household are in my experience the best candidates to train. One other thing,you should if you don't already,teach the Students how to right a CV.Also how to communicate clearly and politely with any prospective employers over the phone or via Email.You can be the best Climber on Gods Earth,but if you come over like a Dunce,your not going to get a look in.
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    Experience is not every thing,however there is no substitute for it. Most of every operation I do at production speed is outside of "best practice" as that principle is designed to be within the capabilities of the newest operator. Most students should pull brush,advancement in a crew is a privilege not a right.Getting stuck in and proving you are worthy of investment starts with applying ones self to any job and quickly completing it to your best ability. Just because Students are on a course to learn how to climb,does not mean that they have a right to do so on someone elses job during work experiance.
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    Very Good points. The tutor's on the Courses should all have at least ten years experience on the Tools.I have heard that some of the assistants on some courses were actually last years Students. There are some very good young people out there on the courses,however the gaps in knowledge of the graduates in staggering. I believe that in order to gain a ticket you should have demonstrate the operation in a production situation at a productive speed. Not enough time is spent on the basic's so it seems.
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    Very basic things like : How to Sharpen a Chainsaw correctly. Focus on the job and not on the Smart Phone. Accountability for Tools and respect for them. An understanding that the more you can do with less kit,the better you actually are. Some of the new Climbers I have had work for me,had more climbing gear than three people need and a desire to wear most of it all the time. Generally I think the entry requirements need to be tougher in the training establishments.With more of an emphasis on what employers desire in general employee character rather than tickets or knowledge of Fungus that are not in use daily.

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