Mesterh
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I cant complain as otherwise I wouldn't be here:001_huh:
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Just tighten the chain so it doesnt sag (big nasty bars excepted)but can be easy moved. I prefer a tighter chain on top handle saws as I want the chain to stop spinning fairly quickly when I release the trigger. If your chain is always slackening off then check that its getting some oil. TBH its not rocket science, if it looks OK then it probably is.
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Congratulations to you and the Mrs.
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I would climb the tree its hung up in. Meanwhile the groundie would be nibbling bits away to see how it moved. I would then probably just section it down from the hung up tree depending on what the broken limb did when the groundie cut bits off. You only have one picture of the tree, plus everything looks 10 tens easier and smaller from the ground.
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No doubt the machine will pull the tree over with the right line and the right cutter. You just need to figure out if you have the above. I am a shite bag at felling and would probably just dismantle the tree, I know where i am and could guarantee it would be all on the right side of the fence.
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It must be the greatest achievement man has ever made, setting foot on another planet.
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Sounds like you need to practice grabbing your ankles. But, before you do I would see a hydraulic specialist, IIRC some machines shut down when the hydraulic oil exceeds a certain temperature/pressure, or it has a faulty sensor. Removing the odd wire from a select solenoid could quite possibly get you going again.
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Your not half a drama queen! Give yourself a kick up the arse and get on with it. Losin £7k because a stump grinder is out of action,how?
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Average day rate for tree surgery
Mesterh replied to SteveA's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Although true I have seen quite a few experienced and very good at their job blokes have near fatal injuries. There are quite a lot of dangers in tree work, working at height from a rope and harness using a power tool that probably shouldnt really pass HS regulations hence the high potential for a fairly bad accident. The groundie is not much better off, im not sure how many other professions require a person to stand extremely close to the drop zone of a potentially fatal piece of falling thing then process that through a machine that doesnt have some pedals,safety screen and a hand guard. Anyway average day rate must be about £150 for a person that can carry out all kinds of tree surgery work. -
I meant in reality rather than from a HS recommendation. By that I mean the harness would still be fit to use long after it should be retired according to guidelines etc. Although I do agree if you get 5 years out of a harness then it's probably time to treat yourself a new one. unless your a stingy git like me.
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The Willans has a half life that would put a plastic bag to shame.
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Maybe they are a film crew doing a stump removal documentary?
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Fairy muff, thats a good enough reason.
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Just out of interest why would you not use a lanyard? They help far more than they hinder, in fact they dont have any negative's ime. TBH I wouldnt be happy grounding for someone who didnt use a lanyard, especially since those who have used a saw without a lanyard have admitted to dropping saws. Not having a go just curious tbh.
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Looks like a nice place to work and you did a tidy job. Although at 35 ton I would of expected the first pic to look like this
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I Agree with Mr Hill. Although not the last sentence, he has obviously never seen me at work. For the right amount of money I can make the difficulty of opening a garden gate equal to that of fueling a Saturn 5 rocket.
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A good "experienced" climber will have references that he would tell you about. As others have said hire them in for a day, you will soon know if they are an asset to you or not.
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Insurance regarding tree fallen into building.
Mesterh replied to owain's topic in Trees and the Law
I wouldnt worry about damage to the roof, just dont put any new holes in the side of the house and you will be fine. -
All depends on why it's being cut. Rob's would make for a happier tree, Mark's would make a happier client. I wouldn't cut at the red line without reducing the remaining limb back first. The blue is more likely of the two.
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I would of guessed at balsam poplar too, although I do like the term black hybrid as it covers a lot:thumpup:.
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Not agreeingt or disagreeing but is the op 100% fact?
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What additions would you like to see on Arbtalk
Mesterh replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
Errr no I think I meant something else as yeah, yeah I knew that was already there. Sounds like quite a radical change to the site going on. Some excellent ideas people are coming up with. -
What additions would you like to see on Arbtalk
Mesterh replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
An option so that pm's get emailed, if that's possible! -
What additions would you like to see on Arbtalk
Mesterh replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
Maybe the best thing for you to do is go and start a forum of your own then? Sorry but I cba seeing comments like this anymore, people who don't like what they see please leave and stop moaning. A dislike button would get my vote. -
BBC 2 might be off interest to you guys.
