Mark Bolam
-
Posts
29,511 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
327
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Classifieds
Tip Site Directory
Blogs
Articles
News
Arborist Reviews
Arbtalk Knot Guide
Gallery
Store
Calendar
Freelancers directory
Everything posted by Mark Bolam
-
Keep taking the tablets mate. Some of us are trying to earn a living in it.
-
I've given MonkeyD a bollocking for this job. His spec for leaving monoliths is putting Fatty's life at risk!
-
Refreshing to read a post from someone prepared to do things the right way and learn things from the ground up. Makes a change from 'starting up on your own' then proceeding to ask a load of dumb-arsed questions on here because you can't be bothered to take the time to learn properly or do any courses. Excellent attitude mate. Good luck with it.
-
Forgot to add that the hi-viz wrists are really handy for those 'where did I put my gloves' moments. You can even find them in the snow!
-
Yve Clark from Clark Cut and Climb kindly sent me a pair of these gloves to trial. I've got really poor circulation in my hands, so I was probably a good guinea pig? Willow to repollard yesterday, on-and-off snow and sleet. Ugly conditions. Gloves were excellent to climb in, plenty of dexterity for ropes and crabs. The job took 4 hours in total, and my hands were toasty until the last half hour, when they started getting cold because the gloves were soaking. This could easily be sorted by having a couple of dry pairs to rotate into to cover your whole day. Don't know about durability yet, but I think they'll sell for less than a fiver a pair, so anything over a week would be a bonus IMO. Thanks a lot Yve. I'm off sledging now!
-
The tractors were all dropped in with the heli. I was thinking that too. Publicity?
-
Thanks guys. Just thought that because I got my NPTC's ages ago and my lads have worked hard to get theirs I might as well advertise the fact. Joe public probably couldn't give a toss, but I'd rather have it out there for anyone in the know. Appreciate the sentiment about having to have NPTC qualified staff on every job. I do, for tree work, but I can see it being tricky on a crossover job where I have subbed some grasscutting or fencing work, for instance. This doesn't happen that often, though, and I can always explain to the customer what the situation is before they choose to use us.
-
I know what you're saying mate, but I think they would be pleased that people are using their logo and raising their profile. I didn't do their courses just because I was bored! Surely the more we can educate the public about tree-related qualifications the better? In this case, I need the logo so my local signwriting co. can knock up a load of magnetics that I can sell to my traveller friends. Thanks for replies fellas.
-
IMO a leaflet this bad would only appeal to the dimwit type of customer who is incapable of engaging the services of a professional to do the job anyway. Whenever I see the pikeys working round here it's normally for thickos with dog-s*** covered gardens who want a mega cheap job. You're better off without them!
-
Entec Treebusta that someone fed with steroids instead of brush?
-
Thanks John, I'll try that, but I need a big one to cover some signwriting that is no longer valid.
-
Can anyone point me to a web site that contains logos such as the 'City & Guilds NPTC Qualified Staff'? Need to instruct a signwriter on a job, it it would be less hassle if he can pull the logo off the web. Thanks.
-
Sorted! It was showing a page 503 before there was one.
-
Glitch!
-
Ditto Frank. Harness threads always end up with Mr X going on about how great harness Y is, but we are all built differently and have different climbing styles, so what feels really comfy for your mate may be murder for you. One tip is to go for a harness that doesn't adjust itself constantly, which I rate my Sequoia highly for. My old Butterfly was comfy when I started a climb but would slacken itself during work so it looked like a pair of hooers knickers when I came down. I normally tuck the old meat and two veg away before I climb by slinging them over my shoulder.
-
Must agree Dean. That's about as safe as the likelyhood of me beating Rich and Mozza in a basketball game. I would have left the strap there Tony!
-
Garth may have a lead for you there Phil.
-
Big Ash Tony. When did you pollard the Oak?
-
Might be worth PM'ing Garth MC Garth. He knows a bloke who is after butts for milling (not sure about Beech), based in Shadoxhurst, just the other side of Ashford.
-
Don't worry too much John. The same thing usually happens to my reductions pretty quickly....
-
Great job John. How many men/days? I would rather become a rent-boy than do something like that ever again. Without Vaseline.
-
You been watching some of Stevie's training vids then Josh?
-
Totally agree with Tommer. I bought the small Alaskan (24") which I used to use with a 440 and now a 660 (25" bar with ripping chain). Whilst I have done some great smaller pieces, I've missed out on a lot because my set-up can only mill 20" max. Saw wise, although I love the 660, I would go with the 880 for milling for the sheer extra grunt, the fact it can run a 48" chain, and the fact that it's excessive weight is not such a big factor here. Remember the big mill can cut small stuff, the small mill can't cut big! Good luck with it John. Must get back to some milling once the weather gets warm enough to thaw out my testicles.
-
You will love it! It is a good idea to get someone to talk you through it, however. Loads of little tips on the HC as well on the Treemagineers site.
-
I can usually spot the guys who prefer to sharpen by eye and without a file handle. They have a certain aura about them, something intangible, a simmering non-conformist rebellious streak.... And their saws are normally blunt
