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Damn! Is that another Doris victim -the bearclaw one?

Yes they are great with cranes, but apart from the obvious, everything else is a lanyard. Have a similar issue. Don't think they could un-insure you in the event of a failure leading to a claim from an inspector they insisted on providing. Tho they'd probably like to. Would they simply say the responsibility lies with the last person that checked it? Presuming it has been used/checked since the last LOLER inspection. What would a competent person's weekly checks be expected to pick up - after the non-arb LOLER inspector has asked what kind of lanyard this type of cambium-saver is, for the umpteenth time?

Talking about a similar scenario the other day & couldn't come to a conclusion. But what if a new & inexperienced employee got given instructions but got it wrong & did the wrong tree. Who gets the blame & potentially a fine?

Agreed. Prevention is better than cure. I went on a forestry & arborist first aid course on Friday with Galahad Associates through Treekit. About 3 years ago I went on the ArbAid arborist first aid course. Either were well worth going on for me without a forces/medically trained background. Thoroughly recommend any kind of industry specific first aid training, & even rehearsals. Previous to either course, I managed to administer first aid to a couple of minor work accidents. I've found exposure to blood squirting about helps avoid the 'headless chicken response' for the next time. No-one actually Knows how they are going to react - or not - until it happens in front of them. Both times the injured person did nothing but swear, hold themselves tightly & move as little as possible. So even with the best kit if no one can use it in time your in trouble, unless you've got the will, wherewithal & experience to self rescue & or administer. The ArbAid kit itself was/is top notch, all well chosen & put together. Delivered with climbing injury scenarios to work through as well as key tips on speeding up aerial rescue. The Treekit course was delivered by an ex army medic/arborist with good underpinning knowledge throughout & scenario to deal with - less emphasis on a big box of kit or being off the ground but more medical; what to to with a few key bits & why. The pig study was leaving a specific brand of haemostat inside the pig for 24hours, & then noting issues afterwards. For the majority of treeworkers in the UK we should have received proper medical attention well within that timescale. The thing that struck me from Friday was out of the 5 (ish) litres of blood we have in our bodies, losing a litre/litre & half means we are going into shock & or losing consciousness. With an arterial bleed from an arm this could be within 30 seconds to a minute...."!" So in this case do you; fumble with the useless finger bandages in your 'harness first aid kit'(if you have one)? Or if you're lucky/prepared do you fumble with the two wrappers on an Israeli bandage & get it on nice n tight, then get down? Or sort your rope/strop management out enough so as you can hopefully reach the ground & your mates sort you out rapid style? All with one hand. Good thread, food for thought & good to hear different experiences. Keep yourselves safe.

This is good, takes a while tho. Best to tickle little & often as already said. If you end up abusing it then a flat file brings it back quickly

Good piece. Well found. "Wood Wide Web" - like it. Richard Maybe, didn't he write 'Beechcombings' as well. Good book I've heard it's worth a read.

Ah well freedom is taken not given. Power Places Yew woods & Good for the soul. Looking forward to pics, bet you're buzzin - good venture out, well found.

Hi Sean, I'm just a stranger sending you all the best. Keep your chin up chap, the glass is always half full - not half empty. Keep the Strength, Conrad

Could be crud in the fuel tank. If you just change the filter it'll suck more through sooner or later & you'll have same problem. I'd say it's a tank off n swill out job. Then fresh fuel & filter. Not something the fitter would do on a standard service. & cheap if it works

Hi Mark, Yes. In big oak it's working hard, a sprocket makes it that little bit easier. It could be lack of oil in the bigger timber making your chain hot which expands metal meaning you need to take up the slack. I use an old 076AV for milling which has a thumb pump on the saw for giving extra oil when needed & a sprocket on the longer bars. But the above can still happen. On really broad lumps I'll do a couple of feet at a time then run the saw a bit without cutting for a minute or 2, & do the same after each board. This lubricates the chain & cools the saw. You could consider an auxiliary oiler that fits in the nose, I've never seen or used one so don't know if any good - but cheaper than a new bar with a sprocket. All the best, Conrad

Thanks, yep I'm going & should try em on first really.

Hi Steve, how do you find these for sizing? Some boots are narrow, and need a size up, what do you reckon to these, are they true to size? Thanks, Conrad Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Hi, what's the dual purpose and what taxation class is it? Thanks Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

A team I used to help out had a tracked one, same problem - anti stress got hit & miss then stopped altogether. It got sent to their mechanic who said the flywheel had started getting loose and was edging further off its shaft which eventually was enough to stop the sensors talking to each other. It still ran fine, before the mechanic fixed it, but they were glad they found this out before any further problems. Something was said about threadloc on the nut or keyway or whatever it has to stop it happening again. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Oh & bloom is the online classroom you log into to access the learning materials. You need your student ID or student email address & password to do so. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Course info/structure/module content is on the internet - or at least was last year. You need to have enrolled to access bloom for the info/learning material & college email. You will get posted info several times a week once term starts. If you haven't enrolled yet ring myerscough 01995 642222 & select enrolment option & start the ball rolling cos you won't get anywhere until you have. The enrolment process is basically like entering into a contract with myerscough, which is a smaller college under the wing of the uni of central lancs (UCLAN). Then they will invoice you. It is split into 2 terms or semesters as they call it, & you can have the option of only paying for one if you pull out the course - with enough notice. So you arnt billed for the whole year if you don't end up doing it all. Good luck, keep at it. I'm in my third year, & I've read/heard mixed views but I've had quite a positive experience so far & it does seem to improve/get smoother each year ... Or maybe you just get used to it! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

There's a copy of this on ebay now at £84 on a buy it now. No one I know, just thought I'd share it as there always seems to be interest in this book. Is there any one who can shed any light an updated version mentioned earlier in this thread? Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

You can buy the right size belt sander belts & tear or cut them to the width you want. You'll get more belts out of your money than buying 13mm wide ones. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

What's a decent 200t worth? I got one I could let go Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

It's the fine hairs on the underside of the leaves. They irritate some folk more than others. Options range from - just breathe through your nose. Through to - don't climb when in leaf. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Hi, I've got one for sale. It's a Superwinch with the heavy duty galvanised front bumper. The pto drop unit & linkage, recently put a new a uj on the drive shaft, etc. It's all there ready to be used & abused! PM if interested. Cheers Conrad Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

You're not wrong Joe. ...carlsberg factory visit next week! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Good point. Must have got it wrong on Tuesday as well then with 'spiketta's' crane assisted tree top dino sculpture lunge. I did think he/she could have tried harder. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App