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Sorry Josh got à bit confused there... I know u work with Derek, so WHO was in Borlänge ? 250k north of Stockholm. Dilz? Trädfällarlaget. Pint would be great, à Stockholm Arbtalk gettogether perhaps?

So was it u up in the tree yesterday in Borlänge? I spoke to the groundy... Welcome to the right side of the pond:sneaky2:!

Sjung hopp fallerallan lej!

If I was to come over to UK for a visit which Show should I aim for? Which is the best one and where would I meet u guys? Advice please!?!

I've been using it for more then 10 years! I dont compromose on HEALTH or safety! I'm not going to end up in hospital with cancer with the words "Well I saved a few quid!" ringing in my head. Come on you imortals, why dont you spend some money towads long term health? Ditto to Swe#kipp it aint cheap, but thn who is? Use it as a sell in to me its an environmental issue, my safety and the customers kids we're talking about....

Yup! The one and only.... http://www.huddig.se/component/option,com_joomgallery/func,viewcategory/catid,3/Itemid,426/lang,sve/ Not a bad machine...and handsome too....

We were asked if we could donate a tree for a local school. The idea was nice and as I understood from the principal there would be a few representatives from the school to give me a hand. They turned out to be 480!! Some problem with communications...and they expected me to give a speech on the importance of trees and how to care for them! LOL! Great day in the end though.! Job in November and the tree is a Prunus Mackii.

Dont forget alder....risky ones aswell!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwjKsKwJtsQ]YouTube - poplar fell[/ame] youre welcome...

Still using my first spikes...had them twelve years only changed the gaffs a couple of times, pads a few and the steel frame once or twice. Same goes for my rake...

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I don't know how it's done today, but up untill ten years ago ALL treework in Gibraltar was done from scaffolding.

Another 6 inch of snow came down during the weekend....now it'a about 2ft deep:thumbdown: Just had a look at the termometer..... -25C!!!! I'm well fed up with this now! Want spring NOW! Have a good day, hope the weather isn't too bad for you.....!

Well impressed!:thumbup:

I found this ATV transport and timberextracting multipurpose trailer... what u reckon? Would it do the job? Anyone tried it or seen it? ATV Trailer Log Loader Woodlot Equipment and Logging Equipment Canada USA Ontario Alberta I think it's pretty spot on....if it doesent end up beeing a poor performer on ALL tasks...

What u missing? I've got a few surplus things.... Wanna trade?

If you put a big gob in and the tree sits back(i.e. wedge falls or being knocked out from felling cut), there is a bigger risk of this happening oposed to a small one, alloving the trunk to hold the tree. It will be easy enough to borecut from the back and insert a wedge and knock it back up again... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9j6GpNJZ_c&feature=related]YouTube - Tree Cutting Accident - OH GOD! OH CRAP![/ame]

OI!! Watch it! Trying to pick a fight?!?

Good on ya! Sounds like youre a good employer! Involving your guys in job hunting and thus making them responible for the company is good and very sound in my opinion. After all, if theres plenty of work and good money coming in, there's always a chance for a raise in pay!

That sounds like a comment from Axemen! It's not THAT bad, but sure, we DO have a lot of snow at the moment, another 12 cm came down last night/yesterday... so its knee deep and more in some places due to drifting snow. No pruning at the moment due to snow on every branchcollar, sweeping snow before final cut would make your hands wet and very cold. To be honest, I prefer snow to rain any day! Rain makes trees very slippery and potentially dangerous working in them . I used to work for a company years ago, a Landscaping company (hard to do during winter, most companies only employ staff in the spring and lay off in autumn) whos buisnessplan was to make money during season and break even during winter, this allowed him to employ skilled and keen staff that worked really well together (as oposed to getting new people in every year) He would find virtually ANY work to get through winter...two guys spent a winter doing inventory, cleaning and a few bits and bobs in a big construction market, some of us were doing treework (which was a sidething for him) In my opinion an employer who take on employees is responsible for getting work in! If you cant there something wrong in the buisnessplan, and there's a need to diversify or develop the buisness. In a sound company EVERYONE is responsible for the companys development. Where I'm working theres even a rewardsystem for ideas that is beneficial to the company. Bonus for money saved goes back into the team and can be used for travelling or such. One team in another department is travelling to Barcelona in a few weeks time, at the expence of the company! If youre not happy maybe it's time to move on? Some good advice here... Listen to them and talk to your boss, if he doesent take in your opinions, I would move on.

Cancel due to bad weather?!? I've been working solid since I started 2 years ago. I always have a contingency plan i.e. I will always have a couple of jobs that can be carried out even in the worst cases. Done a day or two in blizzards.... January has been the coldest since 1987 not a day with +degrees average -11C (normal is -4C) coldest day at work -27C(!), dismantling a big birch. I would never compromice on safety, I'ts all down to using right equipment, clothes and so on... Do show your boss that u have the right attitude and are willing to perform in any weather! And if youre not, dont complain, as a working relationship works both ways. Today has been -14C snow all day and consisted of thinning of small wood close to houses including dismantle of biggish birch an straight felling (climb and install winchwire) of 2 fir trees, 7 birches and various smaller rowans , birches and willows all snedded and cut up for the forwarder to come and pick up. Good luck, and dont be afraid of aproaching your boss. If youre not happy with the situation, a friendly talk is the best way to adress the problem. I had a talk about a few things today, about equipment, and was sent to the shop to spend som money...

You do know that trees grows from apical points (buds) and not from groundlevel, dont you!?!

Havent seen them before... They're Swedish and I live not far from the companys HQ, maby should pay them a visit... Used other gloves from same company, great gloves very durable!

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