Taupotreeman

While we're on the subject of razors; anyone shave the old dome and if so, what have you found best suited? Personally I use a Mach 3. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Have the 395 and a 660 and while the 395 is my favourite saw it seems to constantly rattle itself apart. Personally, if you're not constantly doing big stuff I'd step down to the 460/461 or equivalent. Much better everyday saw. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Just about to head for shoulder surgery for a SLAP 2 tear. Too much cut and hold and overhead work with hedge trimmers apparently. Also had one CTS op and in need of a second but I think for me, my biggest concerns on the job are head space, such as being pushed into training a newbie when I'm not actually a trainer (only the two of us on the crew), having a manager who has no idea about the job we do and is a "tick box" person so it's all about getting the jobs ticked off. I find her attitude along with trying to train, run a crew and do the job plus be responsible for everything leaves me in a mental fog. That's when you end up thinking and worrying about everything BUT the job and that's when mistakes are made. Lack of sleep, poor coordination and judgement is a follow on symptom. Relationship problems, money worries etc. can all take a toll on your state of mind and it should never be underestimated the amount of danger this can present when you're 20m up a tree swinging a saw around. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Apologies, I meant with a double edge. With a straight edge I'd be worried if I had even a slight hand tremor. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I was also told quick strokes but wash the blade frequently. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

We had the same problem with ours. Went in to the shop, nothing wrong. Came back out with the same issue so sent it back. Turned out there was a dodgy carb gasket plus the electronic tuning needed resetting or something. Been right ever since. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Everything starts to break down at 40 and takes an age to come right. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Similar to one a few months ago? Would be nice (bad word choice) to learn what happened to see if the findings could prevent others from doing the same. Condolences to his family. Sad indeed. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Nice vid. Love the ghost effect. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I tried once with a shavette, started, thought this is easier than I thought and then opened up my cheek. It's sat in its box since. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Try different blades and make sure you do a double pass. Shave once with the grain and then go back over again after a hot towel and fresh soap. Finish up with a cold rinse and a good quality balm, not aftershave. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Anyone taking in to account that mental health issues could be personal reasons but the employee doesn't want to or know how to expand? Granted, the chances of this are smaller but being in that situation myself; some days you don't wish to broadcast to your employer that you're about to lose the plot. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Topped heaps in Oz around transmission lines for Pacific Power. They grow back like there's no tomorrow but like any topped tree, regrowth is weak. Can't comment on pollarding though. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Felyx climbed a log pile at his dad's work. Come down, his mum said. He did, but he set the logs tumbling. http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/89335093/Parents-of-Felyx-Hatherley-gutted-WorkSafe-has-laid-charges-against-the-lumber-yard-where-he-died?cid=app-iPhone Update. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

We have one. 990xp with winch. An absolute beast. We can digger feed it the big stuff, hand feed it small stuff, I love the thing. Expensive to service but the older ones seem to be built to slightly heavier duty spec and are nigh on bullet proof. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Personally, I preferred a lot of Plogs' nonsensical ramblings to some of the bitterness over in the Trump thread but each to their own. I hope he's doing well. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

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If you check on http://www.trademe.co.nz there are currently about 40 jobs around NZ advertised. Personally, as I said on another thread, I'd stay out of Auckland. It's expensive, the traffic is horrendous and in the city there's not much going on. The surrounding beaches are pretty good though. If it were me, I'd look at Tauranga, Napier or Wellington if you prefer the little city/town feel. Although these are small cities in their own right, because of the geographical nature of NZ it's never going to be a far drive from a good beach, bush walk etc. if you really really like the outdoors and to be away from it all then look to the mainland (South Island). Nelson seems to be a firm favourite but since the earthquakes both the Kaikoura region and Christchurch will still be rattly. Queenstown is apparently beautiful but expensive. As far as work is concerned; if you work for either of the big two and/or possibly Franklin trees I believe they have an agreement with immigration whereby they can shortcut the visa process. They also have the work to residency category if you don't meet the points requirement through the normal channels. This does, however, tie you to the company for a couple of years. If you come on a sponsored work visa you can always change employers and visa once you get here so long as the new employer is happy to sponsor you. If you're moving over here with kids I'd definitely look to the bigger towns rather than the main centres. Again, trademe will give you an idea on house prices and rental costs in any particular area. Finally, NZ is a far different pace of life outside of Auckland. It's a very "outdoors" country and everything gets done when it gets done. Stuff is expensive (small market so companies can almost charge what they want) but the lifestyle, if you don't like big city living, is excellent. If you do need a concrete jungle fix you can always hop over to Sydney or Melbourne for a long weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Summer is pretty warm. My Andrews make my feet sweat in summer as do the Meindles but winter can get quite cool. Nothing like UK winters. I have heard that about the planners though. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Basically the same plus they lost their shape, support and waterproofing. The latter was probably from me not looking after them. I suppose I've been spoilt with the comfort of the airstreams too although the Tirrols were fantastic for spike work. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Fair point well made. Maybe I just suck it up and stop whining [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I'm keen to try the Matterhorns but man are they expensive. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I get about a year max out of the air streams before having to resole them. I wear the heels out on one side. I know that getting a year plus out of boots is pretty good but I don't wear them everyday. If I was climbing everyday they'd be my first choice; I've found nothing better so far. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I had a pair of the fighters. Really nice solid boots but they didn't last me that long unfortunately. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Worksafe are in the process of prosecuting a company in NZ after a young child, who was with his parents at his dads work I believe, was killed by a log rolling off a log stack. http://i.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/89181526/worksafe-lays-charges-over-death-of-pleasant-point-toddler-felyx-hatherley Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk