Mark Bolam
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I’m enjoying using Husqvarna oil at the minute because it was on a deal at a local place and the 20L tub is the best design I’ve seen.
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I’d just put a notification in for the whole lot in a oner. I personally wouldn’t involve the FC, that could just add another level of bother. I never try and justify anything for arboricultural reasons either. I’m not qualified to do this anyway. If they really want to TPO a load of crappy conifers I doubt you would have won whatever route you took.
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That’s what I found Bob. 2850 on the bridge empty. That’s with normal tools and 2 in the cab + dog.
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That’s what we do on bigger jobs to be fair, but a two vehicle setup isn’t always ideal.
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Winching is complicated apparently Dan.
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There isn’t. Just like there isn’t any justification for climbing it.
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But wouldn’t it be a bit prickly to swallow?
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Blackthorn clearance from last week. Ripeur 2 gloves essential.
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Why is a winch a silly idea? Yes, nibbling the tips would have been better, but he’s still going down with the tree if he’s tied to it when it eventually triggers.
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His anchor could have been bomber Mark. Then he would have been torn in half. As Hairy said earlier, even if he hadn’t been stropped in and everything went to plan that head could have wiped him out. I feel sorry for the lad, but he f’d up. So did his ground crew.
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Are you qualified to do surveys Jack?
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This is gay, college style advice. We’ve discussed at length on here the non-benefits of thinning pines. With a lean like that there’s something intrinsically wrong with that group of trees. It’s fell all or leave as far as I’m concerned. If you mince around with them instead and they fall it’s more on you. He should consider moving his shitty garage instead.
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I’ve had one for a few years, it’s a good harness, no complaints. I don’t really notice much about it tbh, which is probably a good compliment. Quick on and off, and positive metal buckles. Gear loops and webbing configuration give plenty of options.
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Exactly that Mick. Like Joe Newton stopping that young lad topping himself on the job he turned up at.
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But that would look shit on Instagram.
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That’s true Les, but this was a bit more than cutting corners. Everything about the way the job was carried out was totally wrong.
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I know Paul, that’s why I have one. I’m not bothered about the legality though. Stupid law outdated by several decades.
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If you’re concerned about staying legal you should steer clear of any 3.5 tonner.
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Big MEWP with good outreach would have been safer than climbing, but still not the best option.
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Or a big winch. With trees like that you can’t piss about trying to save fences or roadside daffodils.
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