Husqvarna King
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I had a Dremel attachment for sharpening, used a couple of times on really damaged chains, also used a couple of grinding machines but as stubby says you can't beat a new file and a file will give the best edge (with practice). My grandfather taught me how to sharpen before I left school and about the only person I have seen with decent videos of this (with the same things he showed me) is Buckin Billy Ray
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F*CK me that was painful
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Ganoderma resinaceum
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I think that most climbers on here would tie in much higher than your circles, if you go around the main stem on those points you'll be fine, or even wrap your cambium saver around the stem (large ring over the smaller one) you can tie in anywhere 👍
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If the tree officer states his reduction as a percentage he need a smack on the bottom. Metres please 👍
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Telescopic pole pruners for commercial use
Husqvarna King replied to Clutchy's topic in General chat
Wolf or fiskars here, the fiskars have been crap since they took them over from Wilkinson sword. Have replaced the final thin cord in the head before. There's a foreign YouTube video walkthrough. 👍 Also interested in the bahco. Did try some gardena too they were ok but the head couldn't be locked. So a few times it would move to a poor angle on contact with the growth point -
Pfanner arborist, hands down 👌
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I had a cheap Screwfix compressor 24 litres that lasted about 7 years, replaced with a half decent machine mart compressor that the outlet pipes snapped off in the hot weather after about three years. I replaced that with a Hyundai silent compressor for just over £150 and I've been really impressed with it. It's nice to be able to work next to it on saws and be able to hear yourself think....and not jump out of your skin when the motor kicks in 😂
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SRT is doubling the force you're putting on the tie in point. Think of it if you were pulling trees over on the floor and doubling your pulling force. With DRT ideally you want to be around the main stem where possible so if one branch fails the next one would catch you. Or you can wrap a cambium saver or set a sling/pulley if you need to return to that part of the tree With the two rope working that came in a couple of years ago this makes it less of a problem for the people who stick to it
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Anyone find chopping wood/kindling theraputic or relaxing ??
Husqvarna King replied to John Skinner's topic in Firewood forum
Yes, but after 10 minutes my lower back aches from bending down to pick up the rings/logs and it's not relaxing anymore. Split many tons with an elwell....I guess that's why. -
Ace 1.6, brilliant bit of kit for the money 👍
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My Scag 48 flail is up for sale on eBay. eBay number 234001818833. It's a decent machine if anyone is interested. I have gone from running my own business to working for an arb firm and have some other small equipment left to sell: Echo 360 top handle, good condition 12" new spare chain Stihl FS 460c heavy brush cutter (needs work but lots of extras) Stihl FS 85 strimmer Hayterette (modern new shape) with new set of blades spare Stihl BT131 post hole borer with 200mm auger (spare blade) 40mm auger and extension. Please let me know if anything you're interested in. Located Chelmsford Essex.
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Cheers, think I'll hang on to them as well as buying a new set with short gaffs, at least then I'll hopefully have the best of both worlds ?
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Why? They are pretty uncomfortable, to change pads and spurs isn't cheap either
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That's bad luck! But glad it worked out positive. Yeah I've always climbed in long spurs but tried short and seem much easier on majority of trees. Buckinghams always seemed cumbersome and uncomfortable after a couple of hours or more
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If you want to sell your Buckinghams give me about please Will do, but I was probably going to keep them with longer spurs in case I had thick bark or a rotten stem etc but I'll let you know.
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Thanks, yeah I'd get them from honeys when I buy. Distels were the others I have been looking at so handy to know you wouldn't change ?
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Brilliant! Gerry is a legend, it still makes me sick how good he is with a throwline ?
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They look very comfortable in the photos, but what are the spikes like, easy to sharpen? They look totally different to the usual American style most use
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Another thumbs up for Beranek, have the book and both climbing DVDs bought for me by my wife over ten years ago. Good for beginners and even a seasoned pro would learn a trick or two ?
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I know this has been asked many times before but there seems to be so much more choice now. I don't climb every day and have always used the old Buckingham's with long spurs always tell myself after spending a day in them that I will replace. I'm getting older and have tried shorter spurs in the past which I prefer and id like lighter and more comfort. Which sort should I go for? Not too fussed on price as I know how important comfortable good spikes are. Thanks
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To be fair after the shit Essex weather this week I was tempted to get in the dryer after work ?
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I have the triple on order, have been waiting since before this post, typical for Jones ?. But thanks for the heads up ?
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Money shot ??
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Hahaha just looked at the pic....is that car window smashed ??
