Dean O
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as others have said - eco plugs are the answer if used correctly. use of round up adjacent to a water course should not be carried out without prior notification/ application to the EA who will want to see your PA1, PA6 and PA6AW quals. I wouldn't expect them to say yes to using roundup for this, In any case Neat roundup would be overkill. Only other method I can think of is to spray the leaves rather than cut it then treat - then allow to die and then remove. - Don't see the EA giving approval to this either tho'.
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Sorry Mendip - don't know how to pull a quote - my clutch worry was about the cabstar not the landy as using low box helps tons. going back to what others mentioned about capacity, I think the box on ours holds 4.5 cube. vehicle weighs 2.2T with one guy sitting in seat.
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Wanted- Climbing, Arborist: must have: CS 30,31,38,39,40,41. Preferably MEWP, Chipper. pre 96 or trailer licence. spraying PA1,PA6AW an advantage. Must be highly motivated and be able to motivate a team. Must be experienced. Must be able to work to a high standard at a commercial pace. Must Have good tree ID skills. Some level of industry education an advantage (e.g. ISA. tech cert etc.) If you feel you meet these requirements- Please apply in writing with a CV to: [email protected] Regards Dean Osell
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should tow fine with 2 ton Just about to get rid of a 130 and exchange it for a cabstar - My concern is the clutch? with the landy at least if you really need it you've got low box, and this is great for saving the clutch when manoeuvring with weight and a trailer too. Never been so overweight that ive needed low box on the road but I'm sure I recall someone saying that you could use 1 through to 5th in low then move to 3rd in high box then up to 5th high, and away.
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some one near me recently got sold two new stihl chainsaws from such a guy. they were counterfeit - might be that this all they are around for but be wary.
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Think of what other cos in your area are called. A new start up in my area decided to call themselves: D&N Arborum services with the tagline "the tree maintenance specialists" Bearing in mind my name is Dean, my co is Arborum ltd and our tagline is the tree care specialists. I was not a happy chappy! I always liked the name "High Trees"
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this is why I would just change trucks you'd get more for your SW than say a hicap wouldn't have to spend time sourcing parts or carrying out the work for the swap. If you don't want to sell it, just buy another, go on you now you want to.
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You'd be better off flogging the SW and getting a hicap or a vehicle already converted I prefer my 110 tipper to our 130 - but the 130's better at the job.
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Ive recently had a very expensive experience with this. On a TW tho, not sure of build robustness comaparability. But check that the shaft and the bearings are ok and the rotor housing is not warped in any way before going any further.
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Hardwood felling and thinning courses/CPD - any ideas?
Dean O replied to Big J's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
theres a guy in mid wales running a training co called mwmac they run courses that run along nptc type courses, sort of practical workshops on specific topics, such as winching or processor use (cant think of any good examples) etc etc all based on cirtificate of attendance type "quals" Have a word with them regarding formatting of the type of course you are thinking about I think they would put you in the right direction. The mainguy is called Chris, cant recall his surname. -
Hardwood felling and thinning courses/CPD - any ideas?
Dean O replied to Big J's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Dont meen to sound negative but If you look at it from another perspective...This seems to be a bit of a vicious circle - the demand for more HW experience seems to be from the scotland area as there is plenty in the south for cutting teeth on. However, as you say, there isnt much HW to be cut. So what would the attendance of a course targeted towards those that require new skills focused on HW felling be like? Is there enough fellers thinking- "darn I could do with being better in the hardwoods cause I never do 'em". ? -
I used leylandii to make a chicken house - been very durable. though it is off the ground. Used it for the framing (with the exceptions of the legs which are silver maple), the floor, the walls are clad in it. timber also remained very stable. completely untreated too. Just started to go a bit algae-fied around the sides that dont get any sun, but as its standing under a large holly and oak hedgrow surrounded by other mature trees at the bottom of the garden in the shade its not surprising after 5 years or more.
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just a quick update - apparently genuine TW blades would not of caused this problem - as they "would never shatter". The blades were from a well known source. I'm not sure that it was the shattering that caused the problem or the loose bolts tho so still a heads up on torque settings.
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Just a reminder to all to check for correct blade tightness. It seems that the likely cause of a big repair bill may have been a recently changed blade in our tw150. It shattered having hit the anvil, bending the rotor housing, sheering the shaft in the process, and disintergrating the pocket the blade sits in. It was only on putting the chipper back together that it was realised that the housing was bent. Unfortunately it now has to be stripped down again and rebuilt with a new housing. I havent had the postmortem back yet but I think loose bolts may have allowed the blade to move away from the pocket slightly. I'm hoping that TW will get the part there ASAP to lessen the pain as I'm told parts alone are likely to be around £2200+VAT. With the exception of the birth of my second little one its been a bit of an unlucky year so far Boo hoo can only get better
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In some of the sheltered lanes around here we have had hawthorn buds open in the first week of feb. Havent spotted any snowbells or daffs yet tho'
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Bump - theres gotta be someone out there for you Tim Good guy to work for / with
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Sorry I havent got pics - any one interested give me a quick buzz, it can be seen on street view but will need to guide
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Cedar being taken down In llandeilo free to taker if they can crane it and take it away - even if you just want it for firewood stood on verge next to road. Traffic management in place next week give me a call if you want it 07533418103 if not it will be rung up for firewood many thanks Dean
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Lots to weigh up. Have considered it, especially as weve just had our second and childcare costs are a night mare - or will be when the wife goes back to work. Wife is in a well paid job. only trouble is for me - I dont think I could face trying to build a business again once they are in school and I think I would find it hard working for someone else.
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Weve just contracted for this guy clearing land for amphib/ reptile habitat. spoke to him about his kiln he had on site seemed to me simply like an oven using wood as a fuel to cook the wood and reduce moisture content....
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How do you employers stay on the right side of the tax man?
Dean O replied to Hodge's topic in General chat
Hodge - dont worry so much about going VAT reg I worried about it for the same reasons you are - but you cant fight it. In reality you dont need to put your prices up by the 20% it seems you may have to as you get VAT "back" on purchases etc. If you do loose work because of the increase in cost to your clients then you'll drop bellow the VAT threshold again anyway. You will loose some clients, some of which will be regular customers - you cant fight this either unless you want to be the cheepest guy around. If price is no longer to be your USP then simply dont compete on price. Use your charm, good looks and quality of work. -
theres a lot of advantages to being employed - hol pay, NIC's etc. and regular work - employees generally get paid a little less per day but its a trade off. I'm not sure that you would "have to be employed" by him based on the info provided as you have other "employers". It may be that if he forsees employing you continually on the basis he has been then he is better off employing you or someone like you to fill the post. Its up to you to decide wether you want to be employed.
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Thanks HCR - the main thing is that I'm not waaaaaay off. It will all be done by hand unfortunately - unless I can find someone local to me with a tracked machine and a large auger there is 120 of this size to be dug.
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how many 45 litre pots would expect per person per day including an oblique post and mulch mat, excess soil removed from site. I'm working on 8 per day as a starting point thanks Dean
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Ive managed to bend the metal bumper (c section mounted to the chasis) on a tw150dhb 07year I cant find this part stocked in the usual places for spares - can you put me in the right direction for a replacement please - Or can you/ do you supply this part direct. What is the correct part number. Many thanks Dean
