RobRainford

If you are close to a fair size branch say 6"+ with the Velcro the rope would force its way out the Velcro. With the dyneema it just moved the carabiner. And if the branch was big enough, the rope wouldn't feed into the sj properly and it would slip. That can still happen but it's very difficult to do so. Changeovers are easy. One carabiner for your splice. Held upright by the rubber grommet on the dyneema so always ready to go.

No. I bought mine with Velcro then bought the dyneema kit to change it over. Only one screw on the side.

Defo get dyneema. Just changed to it and much better than Velcro. Use 13mm on it and it works well. Not too fast gives plenty control.

I was working on my disco today. It got a bit windy so I just closed the workshop door

They'd look good in our Christmas tree tent. Fancy bringing one down to see what response they have?

Why not build one of these while dismantling instead, mill the stem in situ and nail the plank together http://www.dezeen.com/2009/03/12/takasugi-an-by-terunobu-fujimori/

Sorted cheers. Replied to your message Adam.

Been watching this thread with some interest. That is an awesome tree and a shame to bring her down but as mentioned its tricky to unspook a client sometimes. Plus if a TO is sketchy about a trees stability then it makes it a difficult battle. It's not just a tree, it's trees on trees in there.

Short notice i know! Need a guy tomorrow for most likely till lunchtime. Bit of climbing for me to do so don't want to be aerial without a guy on the ground. Day rate will be paid. Reach me through here or on 07841128366 Cheers

Can be species dependent in order to get required results ie pruning for fruit. I avoid just after leaf flush and around leaf fall. That's when energy reserves are lowest.

It's situation dependent, I like a deeper gob as it helps to tip the balance point easier. Also Less wood to cut at the back reducing risk of barber chairing.

I would have done that gob a few inches deeper. And the hinge a bit thinner for it to pull easier

It's a shiny . Could look nice next to my other shiny stuff

obviously water still soaked into the fabric, but it didnt get any further, will probably do it again soon after its been roughed up a bit in case any has been rubbed out.

ok i measured the oak and the biggest piece is 5m long and at the narrow end is 80cm and over a metre at the wider end the large chunk of ash is 10'x3' so 3mx1m and is dead straight, some marking but no decay.

i used some leather/suede/nubuck protector on mine and soaked them with it. Made by Kiwi, can pick it up in tesco or any outdoor shop. mine are super comfy, almost fully broken in still feel a bit stiff but loosening nicely and great for climbing in.

That should burn lovely, get the saw out!

I'd do it for £50 but its a bit far. Don't know why people are moaning! Don't earn on a Sunday usually so it's £50 I wouldn't have had.

Home again! What a slog if a drive! Cruise control helped!

Nope. Just got here now and found the nearest maccies! Starving! Have to drive back soon too!

There's already been a price for that. But it's an easy dismantle where it stands. Cs100 seemed an easier option. A massive crane would be needed for the reach and lifting capacity to be enough.

I knew someone would check that postcode. Yes it's the shell HQ afaik. I'm going up tomorrow to survey a hole for a Christmas tree. 12 hours of driving for 20 mins on site!

That is a valley in Yosemite NP. Was an awesome view. It's something I had a shot of on both cameras so gives a good comparison. As said before, if you don't know how to use an SLR properly then IMO your best spending on a top end compact. They tend to have manual modes anyway now so can give similar effects.

Arctic load. Hmmm. How big? What type?

If you don't know much about cameras and things like depth of field, f stops, exposure etc then stick to point and shoot cameras. The top end ones such as the Sony hx9/10 and lumix tz20 have brilliant capabilities for their size. And would probably suit most. I have a DSLR, canon 1100d. Brilliant camera takes brilliant photos. But you need to buy lenses with these and that's where you need cash. The basic kit lens 18-55mm is ok but lacks zoom. So I have a 18-250mm zoom lens that will still get close up images fairly well. I've taken it on a lot of walks. They aren't that heavy. Just be careful with it ie don't bash it into fences as you climb over them. I have a small camera too, a Samsung wb700 I think. Just a basic point and shoot with a good zoom and a good level of other capability. I picked it up for £70 off fleabay. Two pictures here, one from my slr, another from the Samsung. The top end compacts and bridge cameras would come somewhere in the middle of these two.