Backpain
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I only use my Husky T540XP with 14" bar one handed every now and again, and every time I do it I think I'm one cut closer to cutting off a limb or head my head. Its dangerous enough without cutting corners so if you find yourself using it one handed your doing it to save time at the expense of a possible accident. If your doing this while working for someone else to get their job done faster....find a new job because they won't want you anyway once you've cut your arm off.
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Here's the defence - the contract was between you and the company, as oppose to me the the guy who owns it... Ltd company you see. So my first question is can we see the contract please... which is obviously verbal contract over the telephone. Just bare one thing in mind this guy is a one man band not a multi-national cooperation. It's a fairly easy amendment to the paperwork though.
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I've never met a clever brick layer so I'd put it down to ignorance.
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I only worked for him on this one occasion and yes I agree I paid him cash is a crap defence and if he'd paid me why the hell would I talk him to court, unless I was a psycho!
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ive used money claim online which replaces small claims. He's filed a defence so I assume he's claiming either I wasn't there or he's already paid me in cash. The only defence I have is that I can prove I was there and I can prove he's not paid me into my bank. What will the court do if he's says I've paid him cash! Feel pretty angry because it's cost me to help this guy out because his groundsman was ill. The only solution I can think of is parking across his drive in the morning and reminding him he owes me.
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I've seen quite a few birch that look like this. I've just posted picture in a new thread,,,, doh
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Hi All, any idea what's going on here. A pair of Birchs both cut last Sept fairly light work done to make old pollard safe. This year one looks ok the other looks like it's on it's way out. No obvious signes. Any suggestions.
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Has anyone else not been paid for doing sub-contract work.
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Had my old 260 on the bench the other week to fix a cracked chain brake pin. Decided to take the barrel off as I needed to access the casing behind the exhaust. Gas flowed the exhaust port and lifted it by about 1mm, opened out the exhaust manifold and gasket to suit. Would have liked to braze a new pipe port on the muffler but that will have to wait till next so drilled a few holes instead. WOW what a difference its made. The old saw's like a new beast. Takes me back to when I used to tune up me old two stoke bike. Thinking of fitting a proper expansion chamber round the side of my old 044.
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Has anyone done any sub-contract work and not been paid? I did a couple of days for a guy and he's not paid me I worked my tits off for the bloke for two days and even traveled miles to help him out at short notice so its cost me money. How long do you guys wait to be paid? Did the work at the beginning of July so will give him till the end of the month which I think is more than reasonable. Its not like he's a big corporation or something. Won't be doing no more subbing work that's for sure, not if I aint getting paid!!!
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Depends whats you're doing. If its mainly ground work with the occasional climbing I'd go for Pfanner Gladiators all day. If its more climbing your guess is as good as mine. Most Type C trousers seem to feel like wet bog roll so Stihl Hi Flex are a good bet as they're cheep as chips.
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<p>Hi woody, might be worth exploring thing further.</p>
<p>Where are you located?</p>
<p>Give me a call 07812343035</p>
<p>Cheers</p>
<p>Frazer</p>
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Are there any self employed climbers out there looking for work around the East Midlands. I need some one who has reasonably good climbing skills with experience in utility. Initially on a contract basis leading to full time position for the right person. Must have CS30,31,38,39,40,47 and UA1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
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Saw on someones neck the other day and thought it said f'ing earless.....think he was a Leicester fan
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Reducing/shaping trees without an eye on the ground.
Backpain replied to karl1991's topic in Climbers talk
Lots to learn in this thread. We all work in different ways but drawing from other expertise is invaluable. It sometimes depends on the type of tree, but I find with some tree's its better to work from the bottom of the crown upwards. The main reason is if you're limited by lower laterals going phototropic if determines the shape of the upper crown. I usually find you can see this from the ground before you start. There's no substitute for a grounds person with a good eye though, the missis is right picky...... -
I keep them clean with some GT85 and the airline. I've had the one on my strop for 5 years so can't really complain
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I'm available for sub-contract work around the midlands. Have good all round experience of the industry and what is expected from domestic and work. Available with own insurance, PPE and equipment from climbing saw to 660. Chipper and truck available if required. Qualifications include:- CS30/31/38/39/40/47 MEWP UA1/2.1/2.2/2.3 First Aid and Street works PM if interested
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More kit to buy then....anything else I should get before arthritis and dementia sets in.
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Thanks Guys, just ordered a couple of DMM Ultra O's. I've got one of those DMM Volt tool carrier too, its mint!!!
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Thanks Steve, do you think a DMM Ultra O will fit?
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Hi, just taken delivery of my new MkIII zigzag only to find that the DMM Aero's I bought a while back don't really fit. The tight bend in the Aero won't go all the way through the rubber. Will I have the same issue with my Zillion? So, what Karabiners are people using with these new devices? I assume the Petzl oval ones work ok as they feature in the sales literature. I have an ISC Luke and that doesn't fit either.
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Its a sensible way to earn extra money through the winter from your tree waste if that's how you do it. We have to buy around 3 artics in to keep up with demand. We keep it simple too, just a saw, splitter, barn and a truck. Its a part time job with a part time wage. To be honest its hardly worth all the hard work and grief. The main issues are finding a good yard with sufficient storage, finding local cord wood timber and of course customers. Most of whom expect bone dry logs like they came from Tesco online the next day then trow them under a tarp at the back of the garage. I'll probably be giving it up next year.
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Thanks guys. Anyone want a spare harness for rescue kit.............
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I'm sure this question has been asked but I'm finding it hard to get a definitive answer, even when looking at the legislation. Apparently any fabric part your equipment subject to Loler can't be older than 5 years. My first question to Loler experts is "is this subject to interpretations"? e.g. 5 years from first use or 5 years in continuous use etc etc I have a harness which is dated 2010. I don't use it every day and it's in good condition. I could replace the bridge and all the ironmongery is fine. Is it a simple answer of sorry it's older than 5 years so its a fail! Or yes its in good condition so it ok? Just to add to the mix, the manufacturers recommended life is 6 to 8 years. Where does this put the Loler inspector with regards to insurance if he/she passes an old harness. Or anything else fabric for that matter.
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Can anyone recommend a training provider who does NPTC refresher certificates for tickets that are more than 3 years old. Need someone local to the midlands or is willing to travel. Need chipper, chainsaw and aerial rescue doing. Thanks
