Mesterh
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I would say rim sprockets last way, way, way longer than spur sprockets.
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How do you cut a eucalyptus stump up with stones inside
Mesterh replied to scared of heights's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
There are stump grinders that can grind any stump and are carried, so as long as you can get to the stump it can be removed. I would get some quotes from some local tree firms to grind it out, or you will need to invest quite a bit more time digging, axing and resharpening that chain. Besides it may not cost much more to get a pro in to sort it out compared to the cost of buying an axe, sledge hammer, splitting wedges, spare chain sharpening kit etc. Plus you then have to get rid of the stump after you've split it up. -
I cant decide which one's better, theres only one way to find out........ FIGHT!!!!!
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Well your either honest or a blagger and if it's the latter you may as well be a full blown blagger and hoodwink the customer for every penny they have. I think some people are mixing up being honest and doing what the customer asks. I'm all for doing what the customer wants but when they ask to cut down a dead tree and it's not I would hope most would tell them it's not dead!
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The same thing happened to mine but luckily i was on the ground and noticed it was on the last thread! I also put utter down to the anchor ring constantly rubbing on the shake so i bought a smaller one from dmm and loctited the screws in place. I spoke to the people who made/ designed the harness about the screws and they said there was this little bit of red rubber stuff that is supposed to lock it in place. A bit of a poor design easily rectified i think but with drastic consequences if it does fail at the wrong time.
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Subbed to someone who managed to fill a jerry can with diesel rather than unleaded! Blamed it on someone else mind:laugh1: You find out fairly quickly when you 020 starts running on a diesel mix! A freelance climber should have PPE and a top saw, it can get complicated if you start using other saws/equipment etc.
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Dunno about reindeers but there are quite a few mooses. Nice looking knives. I tried making a one from an old file, dont snigger its one of the best metals for the job apparently. Got distracted with something else and didnt finish it off.
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Its usually the tank breather that leaks, but its usually the older designs as Spud suggests.
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I totally agree there, I would hope that all professionals would do the same and inform the client of real potential dangers even if thats not why they ask us to be there in the first place. I just dont like the way some 'professionals' see it as a game of wits and try to outsmart the client at every opportunity, lightening their wallet in the process. BTW I dont see that happening in this thread and believe the OP is acting in the best interests of his client.
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Cheers for the info and ideas. Didnt realise the tool crabs needed LOLER! Although the ones I use still work fine its just when I buy new ones for climbing they get moved on. Interesting about the wire gate instead of the caritool(which I use and do like) how do they compare or should I say why the change?
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Please ignore my stupid comment as im a muppet.
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It is indeed.
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No...
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does anyone know a training for fmo tractor and trailer crane
Mesterh replied to Stu's topic in Training & education
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Dead.
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Just wondering what everyone uses. I just usually retire the ppe crabs to tool duty but wondering if others are using purpose crabs/connectors.
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We are all as salesman,im just a poor one. No seriously though, my philosophy is trees in an urban environment have a 'very' limited lifespan. Therefore fell if needed/required and replant. Hanging on to trees in the wrong environment serves no good purpose. We manage trees, not try to save everyone.
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I know that one for sure. Every time I coil a rope be it climbing or rigging a sneaky bit will always find the nearest twig of a nothing,decide to form a knot then continue to wrap itself 42 times around said offending thing! In response to OP, i asked same thing and I think the barrel knot is a winner.
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I dont like that philosophy, ie what I say goes. You are there only because of the clients request, you should listen to what they say and advise only if they request it. Otherwise we are just another pushy salesman. I never like the idea of tapping up customers whatever guise that may take.
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If the client was really concerned/worried I would fell and replant. If they wanted to retain then a reduction, but maybe a hardish one.
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SIP progress A for me very comfy and hard wearing. Had them for 18+ months and although I am changing them soon they dont look nearly a tenth as bad as the usual trousers after 6 months.
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You need to be careful that you dont unbalance it all if you just renew a couple of pockets. They dont look too bad, i used to use the vermeer pro teeth and they were worn when the bolts stuck out further than the pockets!
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How to ID it not what the latin name is you whopper. Although if a true black pop is a manchester pop I can ID that one, they look horrible and scabby.
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Got to be less than any other trades due to the simple reason you dont see many old climbers in comparison to the amount of old ground workers and other tradesmen you see. I think its not the physical hard work, a groundie gets a better workout, its more to do with the suppleness and injuries.A poor choice of words and description but when climbing I can easily get injured(just sprains and knocks) and feel more achy compared to when grounding.
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So we all have to pay a bit more tax to fund an enormously vast amount of people to wake up the lazy people that dont pay tax? We could just pay the lazy people to wake themselves up and thus saving loads of money in employing lazy people waker uperes. The benefit system is a total farce ime. I had an injury many years ago where I had to not work for at least 6 weeks due to nerve damage, would income support help me out even though I had a job to go back to as soon as I was able to would they fook. Because I was self employed I had to be out of work for something like 6 weeks before I could claim anything!!! I had a right old whinge an moan and hassled loads of people for the grand sum of around £150! That was 13-14 years ago and I have worked ever since, im fairly sure I have put back what I claimed.
