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Well done Simon, lovely story.....just hope they were red ones????

Keep posting photos Tom, would be great to see how the little ones progress

That's brilliant! How many chicks were there?

Welcome Closest thing to chainsaw chaps in the UK are chainsaw leggings, like these ones: SIP Traditional Chainsaw Leggings type A but as Rupe says, it's mainly chainsaw protective trousers that professionals use in the UK. Trousers come in two types; Type A and Type C. Type A gives front protection only and Type C gives all round protection, depending on the type of work you are doing. If you need any assistance with what's what in the world of chainsaw protective clothing, feel free to give us a ring

It might be a good idea to try the boots on before you decide on which ones are best for you. We've got a good range of chainsaw boots and other PPE in the showroom if you can make a trip to us from Cumbria (we're just 10 miles from Lockerbie). Be delighted to help you out

If you can pm me with your contact details, I will put your details up on our notice board, which is read daily by our contractor customers.

Thanks for your interest Parker. The chain swipe has only just been launched this year in the UK, so all working models are currently in/around south west Scotland. If you are interested in seeing one work and don't mind travelling north, we can certainly organize a demo for you. Please give us a ring for further info if required.

You are correct tractorboy1, the mulcher needs a wide risk zone when cutting this big vegetation however a lot of care has been designed into the safety aspects of the mower and it is much safer than many types of mulchers. The chain is made from a special hardened malleable steel for long life and resistance to fracture. The chain can cut through 100mm dia. trees. When cutting grass and lighter bushes the head can be tight to the ground which with the well guarded hood offers good protection. When cutting roadside verges it can work at speeds up to 15km/hr The Slagkraft chain swipe mulcher mower is well proven, over 1000 machines working in Scandinavia for the last 30 years cutting roadside verges. All this said I agree when cutting large vegetation which requires the head to work down in two or three passes a wide risk zone for personnel is required. The excavator cab had safety glass windows with front guards. We had our video attached to the machine cab for some of the time and used a zoom lens a lot! The really clever bit is the chain magazine which stores a long length of chain which can be released as the chain wears. The whole unit is built from high strength alloy steel with a hardened, balanced drum. The smallest digger size would be a 9 tonne machine Rob. There are three sizes of machine to work with diggers from around 9 tonnes to 25 tonnes. Be pleased to provide any further info if required

Link below to our new video of the Slagkraft Chain Swipe Mower/Mulcher in action, making mincemeat of some gorse...... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFWHpdkTxjU]YouTube - Slagkraft Chain Swipe Mower[/ame]

I totally disagree with you there Mozza.....you'd look the bees knees in cats pyjamas in that little number!

Stretch-Air hi-viz tops have been available for quite a while now There's also a very snazzy red/yellow one, which was a special we got in and is only available in a size Large...... Stretch Air Climbing Shirt - Red / Yellow

Maybe this is the type of hi-viz t-shirt you are looking for? It's also available in hi-viz orange........ Stretch-Air Climbing Shirt | Hi Viz Yellow

If you give the Forestry Department at Barony College a ring, they should be able to advise. Their open day is on 30 May...might be of interest to you Barony College

sounds like that little test went well then Steve?!

Congratulations Justin! Enjoy every minute of your precious little girl

no way!!! Those pants are mine!!!!!!!!

hahahahahaha...I'm never that lucky winning prizes at raffles and when I do, I win a pair of pants!!!!! Fantastic! Great total Steve! Well done again for such a worthy cause

Hi there Muckshifter.....The Stretch Air Type C's come in hi-viz Yellow and Orange, see link below to our website: Stretch-Air Full Stretch Chainsaw Trousers | GO/RT UK Rail Approved Stretch-Air Full Stretch Chainsaw Trousers - Type C - Hi Viz Yellow The Red Stretch Air's are the Gladiators, which are Type A front only protection, again click link to our website for further info: Stretch Air Gladiator Chainsaw Trousers Red | Type A All trousers are in stock and we'd be pleased to chat things through if you need any further assistance.

Something of possible interest to some? No trees No Future.pdf

Tonight's sunset viewed from the top of the Ae Downhill Track, Ae Forest, Dumfriesshire......

Will get camera ready for action tonight then if sunsets are to be stunning Another sunRISE. This one's at Castle Loch, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire. Not this morning though.........

It's a pleasure alpamayo. (just a pity I can't deliver them to you personally!)

Type C are all round protection, Type A front protection only. It's the Progress 'trousers for climbers' you are after then with no protection. Will send you a PM with further info.

Inside leg length of the SIP Progress is 85cm, which is 2cm shorter than the StretchAir longer length trousers. Infact, our 'model' that we used for the Progress photo in our webshop is 6ft 2in tall and as you can see from the photo, there is a bit of length left in them over his boots.

No where near as close as the suction fit drainpipes! The Progress have a four-way stretch material, making them very comfy.