silky fox

I've never been asked for a reference before...trial day has always clinched it:)...the thread is to share my world and inspire others.

Some Sexy Shrooms i see being prepared for consumption H.D and some beautiful Autumn colour in the forest...what a beautiful season Tis...

Mission accomplished! Got there ten minutes early...had time for a coffee...C.V dopped off:thumbup:...and turned my bike towards the Sunrise with a smile on my face...and once again my fate is in the hands of the tree Gods:D

They both look great!...Concept one looks well handy especially with all the lockers.

NEWS FLASH! Late last night i recieved a phone call from an unexpected aquaintance informing me of an Arboricultural opportunity opening..it would be snapped up fast and would require for me to e mail my C.V!!! i have tried many times to create a C.V on the computer a few times and have failed...i aint that good at stuff like that...and all my work in London has only required my certificates and a couple of days trial.....So i asked him if a written C.V would be ok (it was ok for Kew Gardens:))..yes he said,but hand it in personaly first thing in the morning at the office...ok i said...where and when? So i have been making sure i havent missed anything out...it is a permanent well paid position in a desirable location...i have one hour left before i jump on my bike and ride off to the agreed handover point a few clicks away! Mission on!!

Send him a private message on here then...i know Bishop well and you are just around the corner..get in your car,or on your bike or bus...introduce yourself to him and show how keen you are to work;) get your foot in the door! And MAKE THAT JOB YOURS!! Good luck Marra!:thumbup:

Great office tool for clear felling Pot bound Yukkas!

Did you get a free bottle of wine with it?

i did find the 201 had outstanding balance...and agree Skyhuck that it,s the discharge of the chips that,seems to hold it up..over the course of the day using it i altered how i introduced the saw into wood etc...improving it,s performance all the time...

I would describe it as a "Petrol Silky"....and yes..anything six in diameter or more...it coughs and splutters:rolleyes:

Just been for a cycle round the block to see the last of the autumn colour before it's gone. The lower lateral branch on the London Plane stretches right across Kew Road and over the wall into Kew Gardens....

it was looking at your recent photos that got me looking at coloursplash images and found an appropriate one for today...

Used one last week that was bedded in just fine...Superb balance..great pruning and stripping out saw... just seems to struggle on timber over half guide bar diameter...

Remembering those who died...

You may have struck GOLD there Eddie...Marvelous!

If used correctly they are perfectly safe..i bought my first in 2000 and have used them ever since without anything other than a knuckle scratch and that was a long time ago and a lesson to keep myself away from the blade...

interesting point Matt.

Another nasty cut and typical for Silky use when the oppsosite arm or hand is near the blade...I sympathise with you Billy and anyone else who has been bitten by a Silky...But...like with any cutting device if two hands aren,t being used then its best to keep your arm or hand well away. Training (Formal or otherwise) is given to keep the opperator safe using a chainsaw but i feel that this should also be given to Pruning saw use...Like i said earlier,a Silky cut can be worse than a chainsaw cut...A chainsaw has a scooped profile designed for chiseling out sliver after sliver whereas a silky is designed to open up a very thin kerf (Like a Scalpel as Mr Stockbridge said). It is more like "Tree Knife". i,m not trying to preach only advise. I choose a Silky over a climbing saw on most small hand thrown sections.it,s my favourite tool and i keep my (Spare) hand well away from it when cutting...if i,m step cutting a piece,i make my cuts,Sawpod my Silky then use both hands to snap and drop the section..i can only recommend that if you cut above or near your arm often then an arm protector is advisable and Honey Brothers stock them...Respect your Silky Lads!..that thing will bleed you to death in a worse case scenario...

Very nice twist on Morris men David....i like.

Yeah Rich, Twas a lovely Sunset all around London Tonight...a friend of mine posted this picture he took at the same time by the Thames...

Beautiful Sunset tonight:)

Way Aye man!

Exactly Mick....especially as you,re using it your hearts pumping fast...Cutting with one hand above your other arm should be avoided for as the branch is cut the momentum forces the saw hard into it...Nasty.

A silky cut can be worse than a chainsaw cut....it is a saw made up of tiny blades.

nice colourful pictures Ted:thumbup: and a nice big Husky!