Alinicoll
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That`s an interesting idea to test the previous 3 increments with iodine. I`d not heard that before but. However, certainly not practical for Mrs Miggins Apple tree but an interesting thought for older trees. -
Exactly
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A friend of mine had an application for x% sent back because it didn`t specify volume, limb length etc.
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Print off a google map and then mark the trees on that, then scan it. That`s what i do.
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You need chainsaw protective boots. £150 would get you a pretty decent pair of boots. Don`t take this the wrong way but if you`re coming into contact with a moving chain you need to take a serious look at where you position yourself in relation to the saw. No chainsaw protection can stop a saw totally nor can it be relied on. Be careful.
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Log kickers.
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How far would you travel if your subbing for a company
Alinicoll replied to plippy's topic in Employment
I`ve travelled for a hour there and an hour back for a couple of years but i wouldn`t want to do it all the time. It`s a waste of life. For one off`s or a week or so maybe further but basically the less travel the better. Depends how much you need the work. -
The classic for attaching saw to rope or rope to rope for passing them up to a climber. Also becomes a sheet bend or a bowline.
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Old faithful begginers and dinosaur knot. Easy to tie, same but can lock or slip a bit.
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This is the knot i use for tying in mid rope to create mechanical advantage. I find it easier to do than a carters hitch.
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good stopper knot. I`ve use it as a stopper on blakes hitch, bowline and timber hitch.
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But they do jam up.
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Some strops are designed to break under loading.
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Looks interesting. I might pop over and have a look.
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I`m told if you eat a few cloves of garlic every day the oil seeps out your skin and that can help with mosquitos. You smell like garlic though.
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I find that mine started to slip after a while. I just got used to it, you have to tension them right. Have you had them long?
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My money is on Robinia
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Try and get in with a good company and learn how to do the job well.
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Anybody out there set up a business on their own?
Alinicoll replied to YoGi_93's topic in General chat
If you work alone you generally end up with a massive mess to clear up. It takes longer. If you get injured you will have problems and if you get your rope caught you can have a real problem getting down. Best avoided really. -
Stupsi explains the tree is agreat book. Don`t be put off by its simplicity:thumbup:
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If in any doubt get it shut down. Its free.
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There are very few people who would come across THAT and be so excited they would post it on a forum. :lol:You are truely dedicated to the cause.
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The personal accident insurance for tree surgeons to the right is very comprehensive. I have a policy with arbinsure but its not so good, it is cheaper though. It depends if you want payment from day 1 or not.
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I like the camera inside the felled tree:thumbup1:
