Log-ologist
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Wood pellets are expensive. Try looking for a log fired boiler. They may be better for you application and budget. http://www.dunsterwoodfuels.co.uk/boilers.html
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I had a quick go in a Skylotec last week. It was a lot better than expected. The last leg loop harness I tried was a POS from Buckingham ( imported by Money bros' ) purchased by a worker more into looks than comfort ( the youngsters will learn eventually)
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Any alaskan owners in the New Forest?. Have a job. Possibly. Any takers except that twit Dyer.
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thats so true. People say that looks easy when i sharpen with just a file and file handle( or bit of stick when desperate) I say it is when you have done it thousands of times.
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I tried to dig one up a few years ago. The roots where like hydraulic hose to cut. Rubbery and tough.
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Another batch of over size Christmas trees gone for good.
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The local SB bloke sends me and presumably dozens of other tree firms mailshots and leaflets trying to sell the service. They are on a loss straight away. Im also led to believe they must buy the cutter teeth from the franchise bosses only, at inflated prices. Having a few leads put your way is not worth the fees. I got a small rayco last year and its paid for itself easily. including spares and repairs. ( sodding scaffold clamps get every where)
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Proper job! You know the wedges are tight when they sing the high notes. You know they are very tight when the tree spits them out at you.
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last freebie shroom I did left me with a hole in the toecap of my boot.
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Clever,skilled and hard work, but short sighted. US and Canadian government policies have prevented generations of tree lovers from ever seeing large tracts of massive trees. Though at least they allow the forest to grow back, unlike in many tropical areas.
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Its great it really looks like a fence post.
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I have an offers of help from 2 people that should do for now. Thanks .
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I have clients who are planning to develop a site near Basingstoke. Can anyone give me a rate for chipping and removing brush and logs from small trees on an hourly rate. I will do the felling and take downs but do not want to haul the waste for 70 miles. PM me.
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Its gonna sort the wheat from the chaff whatever.
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Ed I know that if the metal looks strong it seems good but from what I recall the probs where due to electric and hydraulic systems. The Carlton was new to the UK market , untested machines from new suppliers are always a gamble. Enough said I only wanted to share a vid of my big stump man's machine.
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The ISA had an article in a copy of their magazine about moving palms in california. That was about 2 or3 years ago. The one I moved was destined for the chipper but then I sold it to one of my other customers. It was moved in jan 2006 and is growing well now. Moving in warmer weather means less chance of roots rotting between lifting and start of the growth. Some palms like full sun and others like this Chusan are forest plams and will tollerate semi-shade.
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One day your gonna stand in what your spreading.
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I have seen plenty of self proclaimed "kick ass" climbers and none get invited back. You just cant BS your way through this job. Sensible negociation of rates works best. If you exceed expectations a decent employer would bump you up a few quid.
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try selling to wood turners and craft people you may get a better return.
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I do.:wave:
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Edwin. I'm only relaying what a disgruntled ex carlton owner tells me. I have a Rayco so I'm independent in my views.
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This is a short poor quality phone vid of the move. cost of removal £ 80.00 sold and placed in pre dug hole on the way home. £ 280.00
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more Chusan palm
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I moved a chineese windmill palm a few years ago with great success. I will look for a little video and pictures. Palms are best moved in warm weather. The rootball can be as little as 12" beyond the stem. Good prep of the new site is essential.
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Is it not a job for the boys in blue?
