Rich Rule
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Whilst cutting and clearing the timber from a large ash fell within the grounds of a public garden on Saturday, half of this willow decided to have a lie down in front of us. We were chatting towards the end of the day and suddenly a loud crack wa heard as the left hand side of the tree failed. It wasn't far from us so we legged it over to make sure no one was underneath. The gardens had just opened fully aswell after the storms. Proceeded to put it on its arse with the help of a tractor whilst the ground staff close the gardens again. Finally I flopped the reminding part an made safe. I was actually up the tree a couple of days before clearing hangers from the storm and no cracks were visible.
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Boss wants to hire chipper and van off me, how much to charge?
Rich Rule replied to smudge1's topic in General chat
But you are stepping into business, that makes you a business man too. It has to be worth your while. Don't be bullied into charging a low price for the kit. Talk to him find out his thoughts. After all the first rule in any business is to manage expectations. You do that and your on to a winner. -
It a beautiful bowl regardless.
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Nice one Steve, Did you tirfor the tree up before you climbed it... Adding your extra weight may have tipped it too far?
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I reckon it's made of wood.
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Used to work for a firm that had those straus jackets and trousers. Seemed ok, bit hot and sweaty as are most jackets but they seemed to hold up well. Mark, what happened to your waterproof smock?
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I used to have one. Sweat like a priest going to choir practice... Pretty good though.
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Hitch climber set up in wet conditions.
Rich Rule replied to mark_goldfinch's topic in Climbers talk
I would say the fact you didn't use a cambium saver probably made it worse. Grease, gunk or whatever you want to call it gets in the rope and makes it difficult to grab. I nearly always use a rope guide for that reason. On conifers it stops the sap and on broadleaf it stops the gunk on your rope. -
Chatting to my neighbours last night and they had had some friends stay over. They live in Forest Hill and a '50t' Oak tree had uprooted and taken out 6 flats over three properties. They have to rent somewhere to stay for 6 months at least whilst repairs are completed. 2 cranes on site. One very large to support the tree and the other being to remove the limbs entangled through the roof if the houses. 2.5 days to clear. Anyone on here work that job, apparently Network rail guys where there too as the rear of the house bordered train lines.
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Ash tree fell. Damage from storms and decided to straight fell between two Prunus.
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Back this morning to clear up a job in Wembley. Two Lombardi pops failed and landed on a car lot. All done now on the m25 trying to get back south for more clearup.
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A splice looks neater, is less bulky and can be safer for some friction hitches.
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Adam, for what it was worth. If that tree had decided to go I reckon those ratchet straps would have snapped like shoe laces.
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These ones should t cut out! .
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Oops. Spoke to soon. Off out now!
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A bit blustery but nothing to write home about in South East London. Blue skies aswell.
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Weather warning - Severe Gales.
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:lol:
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Eddie a skilled operator is a pleasure to watch as is a confident, proficient and experienced tree man. As Steve pointed out, a non climber questioned then almost poo poo'd the opinions of experienced members. I would never dream of going on http://www.diggertalk.co.uk. Joining up, then implying on a thread there that the people with experience had their heads up their Harris'. Or that I would have it macked in a few weeks or months. It takes time to be good at everything and whatever the discipline try and work with as many quality people as possible. Eyes and ears open at all time and soak up the experience!
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You could always choose not to read it mate.
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As has been stated you are casting judgements on something you have no experience at all. I reckon a challenge is on. Ill find a nice 80-90 foot live Lombardi. If I ring bark it now it should be nice and crispy by the time your 2 year time served is up. There is a difference between get g a job done and still being alive at the end of it and someone who completes the job in 2/3rds of the time and barely looks like thy have broken sweat. I would consider the latter to have experience. As for driving diggers, my old man did it for 28 years. I think I first drove a JCB aged about 5. I give it up at 7 as I was over qualified by that time. Couldn't get a job for love nor money!
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I don't know you mate or your attitude towards work. I do think the commen above is pretty naive though considering you aren't a climber and had not tried it. Some people make it look easy, others make it look harder. Don't underestimate the time it takes to become proficient at it.
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Just downloaded it. Seems quite good. I really can't believe you kept that one to yourself and didn't share it Carl.
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Someone out there may sell a starter kit but I am not sure who. If you have a word with nod at Treeworker I am sure he could sort you out. I would recommend Samson splicing manual. (Can be downloaded as individual sheets for free though) Wire fid Jewellers pliers Sailmakers palm Whipping needles Whipping twine Marlin spike or awl Sharp knife or scissors Marker pen Oh, and a couple of new layers of skin for the palms of your hands as you will probably need it to start with.
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Said splices and funky green stuff.
