Ty Korrigan

Rope wrench and whatever random tress comes to mind at the time. 60m of Tachyon with matching green oval krabs and accessories. Ty

Well... today I set up the climbers DRT line for tomorrow on a knarly old oak whose stem was a mess of ivy and 2m long epicormics. The new climber was impressed (I'm just the groundy on this job) Using a heavier 16oz throwbag my recent luck with the throwline paid out again and third shot hit my second choice limb and the bag dropped without too much trouble allowing me to set my SRT outside of the mess on the stem (16m of pure mess) Took me a couple of minutes to access the crown and another ten to place the climbers cambium saver which required me moving my SRT anchor and fighting crown ivy. On my way down I shaved off the 'mess' but was anxious all the time as in that mess was a lime green Tachyon not always very visible... That is my climbing for the week done! Although I might get the guys to 'rescue' me tomorrow on the SRT system just for practice and to diffuse some of what I learned so far. Ty

Hello and thanks for that, good info. I'm looking for the weight of the entire unit if possible. Cheers Ty

Ah, there you have me. Here in French-istan they tend to use tarps so the box is more multi functional. I was thinking of a box with a deflector flap only. Cheers Ty

Hello, Does anyone know the approximate weight of an all alluminium chipbox? Size 3m x 2m x 1.4m Cheers.

I started out with a CS100 and even today often rent a mates machine. Last week we chipped alot of plane which is noticably harder than the lime or leylandii we put through. Ty

Is it under her bed covered in DNA...? Ty

Me too and why... Ty

Cheers, I don't really have the time on jobs to practice 'deplacement sur les branches' so I only use srt for access at the moment. Rec climbing is the way forward then. Regards Ty

Cheers, I've just started using srt for access however getting used to working from it is proving quite a tough road. I'm currently working on some large plane trees with long smooth branches. I'm afraid I lost my nerve, forgot much of my recent course and went back to drt. Regards

Hello, I'm well used to working both ends of my drt line with a hitchclimber as the main line and a prussik on the other end. Usefull to have two anchors when branch walking. How can I do this using srt? Cheers Ty

The Jo Beau, how does it compare with the Bandit? is it a 'productive machine'? The arm being able to fold upwards so shortening the length is a good feature for storage and transport in a smaller trailer. Ty

1.Thinking I'd be better off with a business partner. 2. Buy a used grinder from Lemon Plant. 3. Felling a line of lawsons under medium voltage lines which had been topped on our request by ERDF in preparation for the job. However, as I was felling at the midway point, one of the tops previously knocked out had got hung up and pressed down on its neighbour. As the tree went over, the trapped top sprang free. It flicked up and got caught on one of the lines. I was under the tree and saw it stop mid fell but didn't see the reason why. I touched the trunk thinking I ought to stick my felling bar in there and got a belt like a massive vibration going up my arm. I stepped away 'shocked' Then the hinge began to smoulder and burst into flame. Looking up I could see the top of the tree was on fire. Once it had burned out the tree came over. Then... realisation dawned upon my began to shake with shock and felt quite sick over my close call. Ty

How are the needles grouped? Any cone samples? Ty

No, though once I am free and have a budget confirmed, I'll enquire. At the moment, a 150P looks to be the more likely choice. Fancy Moonwalk grey (mini) with lime green decals from our local signwriter... Ty

TBH, if the GM200 fitted in my garage I'd go for that again once I leave my current business. But it don't cos the chute ain't a folder...grrr! Damn I'm going to miss that 8" machine. Ty

Deadwood, horrible to chip. The CS100 is a greedy and efficient machine but hard work to operate all day. I did 2 solid days recently on one and was utterly bushed the day after. Great for younger more supple aspiring arbs. Ty

I also started with a CS100 then Quadchip 6" I don't regret working up to the larger machine instead of buying it from the start as I was not certain my venture would work out. Seriously considering the 150P having used a 130 alot this year and rented the 150 deeezle. Ty

He's talking about a tank with a 12 litre engine which takes him 3 hours to get to get right around the block. Silly old G.A groundcare... Ty

Question should be "What discount on an Arborist 200...." Ty

Morning, You write of managers, former climbers competant in all things from quoting to mechanics. Rare fish as these guys are generally running their own outfit. I write from the position of the owner if a small but growing company who cannot afford to employ a manager yet would benefit enormously from the energy of an equally motivated (honest) partner. Once I am free of the Perfidious French Git, my future plan is to keep the admin in house by bringing my accountant wife in to run the office. I'll be back to strength in a few years. I've the 'savoir faire' and the customer base is still out there. Ty

You won't get a salaried person (manager) as cheap as an owner who will work the same long hours as an owner and bring the same motivation as an owner. Ty

2 guys responding to calls. Twice to quoting capacity. I know I am lucky with my catchment area. It is particularly rich so plenty of work to support 2 owner/operators. My problem is that the business partner, a man I counted as a friend, took advantage of my trust and from the earliest days began to defraud the company. Even after I had agreed to sell my shares Le Perfidious French Git held back invoicing over £70k of turnover from tax year 2016/17 to 2017/2018 in order to de-value to company and deprive me of my annual dividend. Ty

To add, a sure way to ruin a good friendship is to become partners. Ty

Hello, Before taking on a business partner, seek the advice of a business lawyer. It is important to outline individual responsibilites within your structure and to get on paper a divorce strategy. Plan for the worst, it will pay dividends in the long run. Be aware that over 80% of partnerships fail with a few years and the fall out can be damaging financially and emotionally which is why a pre-nupt with exit strategy drawn up by a lawyer is imperitive. A 50/50 partnership may seem an egalitarian way to go but history has shown that to be the most unstable and volatile relationship. Retaining majority shares 80/20 is a better way to retain control of your business whilst providing some ownership to a potential partner. Think about this. In a 50/50 you will need the approval of your business partner for any decision , in the event of a disagreament, if you over ride his wishes you may enter into a tit for tat situation and your relationship stands to rapidly decay. All administration should be kept in a neutral zone, not anothers house in an office between bathroom and bedroom. Use of materials, business assets for private use, being seen to be working on the side, not working enough, not pulling your weight, all potential issues. Business partnership? never a 50/50 and never without a pre-nupt agreement. Regards Ty