Bundle 2

Evening all... I was hoping perhaps there may be a member of arbtalk reading this who can help inform me as to a typical progression rate for this fungus...If you have experience of this on common Beech I would be very pleased of your input.

Are you mad..I didnt think anyone liked the spiderjack!!?

Macrocarpa...google it.

It certainly looks like it might be ...I am interested to see it so gloss black...something I thought might be a attributable to age....but the " wobbly " stacked appearance is familiar to me...which is different to fomes fomentarius which tends to be more evenly stacked ime...( ? ) BTW....Phellinus igniarius goes by the common name amongst others of " White trunk rot " The crown will appear healthy to all intents and purposes but dont be mislead by this...it is no indication as to the true condition of the wood!!!!

rfs cert Arb....good basic knowledge base & nptc units to boot....there is increasingly pressure on folk to use qualified staff...you need to think about what this means to you.....bonne chance!!

TreeBuzz maybe...I trawled the internet for anything and everything trees.....swings and roundabouts I guess. It is really gathering momentum now....the more the merrier eh!! ( not like that obviously..<><>< )

Strictly stolen eh....!!!

Worthwhile point I think and here are more reasons to move with the times if you are involved in treework....adopt as progressive attitude as possible towards your craft but not only that, to your techniques....(?) Default BS3998:2008 Draft Section 7 - General Hands up who like paperwork? 7.2 Instructions prior to carrying out tree work. ...The contractor should prepare a risk assessment and method statement (including quality of work), and ensure there is a clear written specification of the work. You've got TPO consent on the condition that you follow BS3998:2008... wheres your method statement then? Reasonable? Bye bye to natural crotch rigging... 7.10 Damage caused to trees. ...Where a tree, or part of a tree, is used as an anchor or to redirect a load, precautions should be taken to avoid damaging it (see Annex J). J.1 General Using a tree as an anchor point applies pressure that can cause damage to the cambium. There are three applications where a tree may be required as an anchor point: a) to assist with felling a tree in chosen direction; b) pulling a tree (or stump) out by its roots; c) when using rigging systems. Better buy more rigging gear to comply with the new draft 3998?

Opppsss...I thought they were the same person...they all look alike to me!!!!!

I have blaze rated at 254 kgs on the criteria you outline above Yale Blaze @ 11.2mm ( i think )Plenty strong enough and highly recommend it!!

You still liking that Tachyon Steve?

Esp 16mm

3 rd pic is real good imo....

What...you never heard of "windshield survey method"...? I would concur I hasten to add, that it was inadequately assessed....the scar, upper hole and lowest cavity are so obviously linked , it should be enough to make your head ache

Can nobody post a pdf document here? Alls I get is links requiring logins and WHU..Or is it a big secret? ( Doesnt sound like Im gonna want to read it much!!!! Tah. b2 Beg your pardon Tony...worked it out!!!

Perhaps the flipline was alright b4 the cut!!?<><><

Absolutely shocking!!

...Mmmm...I like the Yeah yeah yeahs!!

It does seem they expect alot from 2 yrs experience eh?<><><><

The only thing that puts me off already is the distinct lack of space between the lines....nowhere to put your hand. The hitchclimber has the same problem for me.... Being a lockjack user I may just need to get used to it!

Yes please my friend...you never know!!

unbelievable fluke!

The pulley block was slappin' pretty good up there I thought...and his flipline was around the working end....just observations.......

I cant see that you would really need to acquire a great deal of rigging kit to comply with this simple legislation....Of course you can buy as much as you want.

Petzl Vertex has an inadequate degree of adjustment...they are for folk with big heads....!!!