Husqvarna King

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

F*CK me that was painful 

5 hours ago, Tim Ashburner said:

Noted at base of oak between buttresses.

Ganoderma resinaceum

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 👍

1 hour ago, Stubby said:

You don't have to have the TPO removed to be able to work on the tree . You do have to get the ok from the local tree officer . He might say no  or he might say a 15% reduction or some other spec . You need to apply .

If the tree officer states his reduction as a percentage he need a smack on the bottom. Metres please 👍

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 👌

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 😂

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

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 👍

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.

4 minutes ago, Con said:

I tried others and went back to mine. I find mine as comfortable as anything else I've tried. Expensive  yes. But that probably tells you something.  There's probably nothing on mine that are original.  Bit like triggers brush. 'Best brush I've ever had, 5 new handles and 3 new heads'

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 ?

8 minutes ago, Con said:

Stick with your Buckinghams

Why? They are pretty uncomfortable, to change pads and spurs isn't cheap either

24 minutes ago, Brad-bmtc said:

I have just gone from Buckingham long spurs to distel geckos aluminium short spur. Always thought my Buckingham’s were really comfortable until my distels came. Only changed cause I ran over them with the truck! But the distels are much more comfortable, every cloud!

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

26 minutes ago, billpierce said:

12 hours ago, Husqvarna King said:

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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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.

28 minutes ago, allseasons said:

I love them and they come with a sharpening guide too. Got mine from honeys martyn sorted it and did an excellent deal on them had distels before but wouldnt change now you do need to play around with the setup but once set they are so so comfy

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 ?

26 minutes ago, Samantha48 said:

Hello I just wanted to Thankyou for the PDF tip ?? I found it on a site called Educatedclimber.com and it was only 20 usd as you said ?

Brilliant! Gerry is a legend, it still makes me sick how good he is with a throwline ?

11 hours ago, allseasons said:

Edelrid talons i have very comfy for me but did work better with different boots.

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

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 ?

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

1 hour ago, Khriss said:

Godsake , only in Essex      

 

 

Essex firefighters rescue three men from tumble dryer

WWW.BBC.CO.UK

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Two men were in the industrial-sized dryer when the third's ankles became trapped as he crawled in.

 

 

K

To be fair after the shit Essex weather this week I was tempted to get in the dryer after work ?

2 hours ago, AngrySquirrel said:

Miles of room but blades a bit dinky for 460 the triple is far better look on youtube guys trying both on bigger saws which can manage them triple was head n shoulders above the double

I have the triple on order, have been waiting since before this post, typical for Jones ?. But thanks for the heads up ?

1 hour ago, Stubby said:

I never use a guard with a mulching blade either . The worst thing that has happened to me is I hit a small pot of white paint that had been discarded in a load of bramble  . Made a bit of a mess on my strides .

Money shot ??

15 minutes ago, Stubby said:

I think guards are a hindrance . 

Hahaha just looked at the pic....is that car window smashed ??