Rich Rule
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2 rope climbing are we sticking to the rules
Rich Rule replied to Thesnarlingbadger's topic in Climbers talk
Trust me, it is a damn site better than some places. Over here, a lot of people have done a 3 day climbing course at a local Foretry/Arb main dealer and then go away with a Chipper and Grinder. My neighbour did similar. Let him at a Christmas party when I moved to a new house. Said he had been cutting trees since he was a boy. I wanted to say 20years full time Arb work is a damn site more experience than cutting the trees as they get close to your cabin. Usually a week at a time, once or twice a year. Anyway, when he found out I did this for a living, next thing I know is he is asking advice on what climbing kit to buy, then he does the aforementioned course, had a tracked TW230 and a large Bandit Stumpgrinder…. And not a lot of work -
A very good friend lives in Helsinki. For a long time they were advised against local produce and fish as those very same, dirty clouds had rained. I am not sure if that is still the case.
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Advice on SRT, where to start
Rich Rule replied to Treepigmatt's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
The Schultz effect is money well spent. The Schultz Effect THESCHULTZEFFECT.GUMROAD.COM -
I think you will need a better picture. Difficult to tell on the phone.
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Most chip stays onsite, as do 90% or logs. I live in Norway so most people have a wood burner installed. I charge to chip it and charge additionally if I need to take it away. A mixture of places for mulch or to be spread on paths etc.
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What makes you think it might be a Jeckle? Have you seen or used a 500i before?
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What is the colour on that @monkeybusiness Looks pretty smart, is it graphite or is it a wrap? cheers.
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How long have you lived there?
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That is one of the criteria that is looked at when applying to TPO.
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I have never worked for GC. I don’t think I have seen anything positive about them either. That and the fact I don’t do utilities work is probably the reason for point 1.
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I once mentioned my day rate in the pub one night to a (so called friend) another freelancer. He said be careful asking for that much as some one might go in asking 10 quid cheaper. A couple of weeks later some of the firms I had a good relationship with mentioned this guy and that he was cheaper than me. They stuck with me as the other bloke was a wreck head!
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You say there isn’t many registered on the freelance database in your area? there you go. An opportunity to clean up. Sell yourself. Make yourself as marketable as possible. Be punctual and do what you say you can do. what kit have you got? As someone else mentioned. I had rigging kit and made it very clear if it came out the bag it was an extra 20 quid in the rate. That stuff didn’t pay for itself so. In time you will know who recognasies the value you add to their team. When you get a few people / companies like this go out of the way to help them and the hopefully it will be reciprocated. good luck.
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We used to do that whenever we were rigging a tree and having a tea break. One guy, fell back so hard he lost his helmet smashed his head in the floor and was out of it for a few minutes. The guy who had suggested he do it felt pretty guilty 😁
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No, I don’t know him. When I checked his FB profile there were quite a few recognisable faces in there and mutual friends.
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London.
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The aforementioned Grapple Saw Rig. IMG_5827.MOV
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That pretty much sums up my feelings. My only gripe with the Royals is the fact Prince Andrew got away with noncing. RIP QEII
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Gareth, I was just yanking your chain. I have barely used a 260(1) in the last 20 years. We used them at college and a few companies I have worked for/with have them for light duties. I really like the 360…. Class of saws for that type of work; that’s changed now though with the 400.
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What to replace burnt and stolen chippers with...?
Rich Rule replied to benedmonds's topic in Large equipment
Wankers! I saw the post on Facebook. Sorry to hear. People knock Forst but I use one at other company I regularly climb for and I own a diesel St8 myself. Not had a problem with either. Apart from a couple of small issues that I have experienced with other manufacturers. Good luck. -
400 is a great saw. Not used one with a 20” bar, usually 18”. I have a 20 on my 441. 261 heavy Gareth? I presume you don’t do this full time with a comment like that.
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Concerns as to if we will have business suitable vehicles to run....
Rich Rule replied to Jamie Jones's topic in Arb-Trucks
Is the new Hilux 2.8 out in the UK?
