Mesterh
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Method Statements an insult to intelligence
Mesterh replied to Dean Lofthouse's topic in General chat
Sounds like a nice bit of bed time reading that one. Ive never been asked for generic ones they always want a site specific MS. There are a few sites Ive been on where Ive had to supply 5 or 6 different MS for each and every job on the same site. Also dont forget Dean we probably do more MS than we really think, there have been plenty of times I've talked a customer through how we are going to do a job. I agree though it is all just a load of rubbish along with all paper work imo, although the lads putting fences up around a site, using excavators,dumper trucks erecting scaffolding, etc etc also need to provide MS's. -
Pedal bikes with pedals that is.
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You have a chin strap? Its probably best to ask the college tutor tbh, it might be their policy.
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Depends on how tall you are ie is it going on top of the roof or bolted to it underneath.
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Looks like someone is about to whip their little fella out, is that what you meant by cum dancing?
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Tbh working away isnt my bag baby:001_smile: But, if that is your thing and you are a good climber then I dont doubt that you can and will find work at a good rate. Big/good contracts do come and go but imo you have to move with them, it is more difficult to be productive in one area but thats the way I prefer it, I could definitely make more coin by subbing and moving but its not something I like to do.
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what do you use to flush your oil reserve on your saw?
Mesterh replied to Ian Flatters's topic in Maintenance help
that. Ive never had any success really in unblocking an oil pump by tryin to flush the tank. Dunno how the 088 oil system works pu if it isnt oiling I would remove the pump clean it out and the oil feed line. Will work then for another 10 years:thumbup: -
I probably did the same as Skyhuck in all intense and purpose. I whittled down working as a subbie(ahem) from 5 days a week to 3 then to 2 then to all my own work. That was prob about 8 years ago but tbh I dont have 5 days a week full time, more like 4 if at very best. I would hazard at a guess that it would take at least 5 years on your own to hold your own, but obviously depends on you and the work available in your working area.
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Yep the tax payer pays for those that use public transport even though its still not that cheap to use. IMO there needs to be really SERIOUS look at the way we transport our selves and our goods to make a good environmental and economic way of transporting stuff. An people on bikes need a right good slapping!
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That was, also, indeed class.
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Thats brilliant!!
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Also whats handy, some of that epoxy metal putty.Can fix a few things in an emergency. Oh and a ratchet strap just in case!
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what do you use to flush your oil reserve on your saw?
Mesterh replied to Ian Flatters's topic in Maintenance help
Lol let me buy some shares with BP first then. I bet a good steam cleaning would sort it best tbh. But if you fck your seals/gaskets up dont blame my poor advice. -
Cheers for the info. Does look like a truck fit for the job. Fit a chip box, could prob get a good week before tipping.
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what do you use to flush your oil reserve on your saw?
Mesterh replied to Ian Flatters's topic in Maintenance help
Paraffin or kerosene (same thing) You need to swill it out loads of times on an 020 to flush out most of the crap. Ive done the above then opened up the crankcases to still find loads of bits of sawdust, there are lots of crooks and granies in the casing. -
Brilliant photo:lol: I think back years gone things weren't as 'safe' but more people had smiles on there faces and worried less.
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If anyone called me I would also say I havent enough work to take anyone on. Tbh I cant really offer you any helpful advice other than I dont think its worth doing any more training if there isn't any work out there. My reality answer would be to look at training in another skill other than tree work. Not what you want to hear sorry.
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Ive used a few tractors but not used a link box, half assumed it connected to the links but best to have it explained, ta. Sounds like a well handy piece of kit.
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An the one rule I specified is......
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Long term is to fell and replant.But then you could say that about all trees in decline. I would give it a nice good old hacking as Mozza says. These willows love it, at the right time which is probably right now. Weeping willows are always full of deadwood and do have plenty of cracked limbs, you only have to touch them to break a limb. I would never guarantee that any tree is structurally sound.
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Well I cut down a cherry tree on Tuesday and charged £120.
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My knowledge of this industry has just increased a bit, thanks:thumbup1: Although, what is a link box?
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Are they not taking you on because there is not enough work or because you dont have the relevant NPTC that they require? If its the former then tbh more training wont do you any good if its the latter then maybe it will. Its seems from reading on here and knowing what its like in my area that it differs greatly across the country as to the amount of work available.
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Ive read quite a few posts over the years where people think they are asking a silly question or say they are glad someone asked because they didnt want to. I have no problem with being embarrassed and constantly say and ask silly things all the time:blushing: Anyway I just thought of a question I think maybe a bit silly and thought I would start a thread where anyone can ask anything(whithin forum rules:sneaky2:) and NO ONE can take the piss or give a silly answer. So here are my ?'s To all you lads and lasses with mog's that are totally enclosed, how do you tell when it is full or nearly full with chip? Also what do you do when removing timber(on jobs where its not worth also towing a timber trailer ie just a few bits of timber that wont chip) because they look awkward to throw timber into?
