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Tried to call Tom, couldn't hear your mobile number sorry. No work lined up at the mo so if you could get in touch that would be great. Cheers, David.
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My name is David and I am 27 and seeking work as a climber/groundie in Edinburgh. I studied Cert Arb (Level 4) in New Zealand in 2007 and have been climbing since. I Have worked for both large and small companies in NZ and operated my own small business before moving over here to Edinburgh. I have my own PPE and climbing kit. Please feel free to contact me either by pm or on 07858 342 900. Cheers, David.
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Kunzea ericoides (Kanuka) burns exceptionally well. super hot heat makes you rush around the house opening windows to let the heat out. might be a tad difficult to find over in these parts however! Love the smell of Cupressus macrocarpa burning.
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Thats Terrible, thoughts out to the family!
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When I was between jobs in NZ I ended up doing a few cash jobs working by myself, I would inform clients that if the unfortunate was to happen and I could not get down myself to call a local tree firm I was friendly with as I knew they practiced rescue climbs often and then call the fire brigade. I had all my first-aid kit inside car open and ready for use, I did have one incident with a silky, slicing the side of my index finger and having the kit open was a great idea as I could reduce the bleeding a lot quicker. I think safe thinking and safe practice is the best thing to be doing as far as tree work.
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When I first changed from using 3-strand for a strop:scared I used a prussik with a dog clip to help advance the hitch one-handed on my 11mm strop. worked a treat till I put the chainsaw through it while cutting up some brush on the ground, still prefer the vt though with a pulley. Seems bulky but will do until I can afford a micro-cender.
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vt works for me
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Sorry, as I read the first initial thread it did not mention size of limb. I agree that when lowering smaller limbs it is okay to use steel krabs and is faster then screwing shackles together. Always making sure to check they are not cross loaded before cutting limb off. I have used this system often will continue to do so. My main point is with krabs being used to lower large sections as they are subjected to massive loads and shock loading as the weight is normally dropped then caught slowly. It is in this situation that I prefer to use shackles as they are stonger and lees prone to damage on hitting the ground under the weight of large limbs.
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D shackles are far better for this purpose, they are a lot stronger and do not put as much bend in the lowering rope at point of contact with knot. the safe working loads are a lot higher and they are as cheap as chips in comparison with biners.
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Great, simple idea thanks for sharing. All the more reason to buy more shiny krabs!
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I use them quite often, Mainly for attaching other equipment and I find prussik loops are handy for all sorts of things like keeping doors open/closed, adjusting limb weight when rigging so you can balance the limb etc. I have some lengths of webbing that I tie a overhand knot in then thread folded-over end inside and then advance the overhand knot to where the internal threading meets. These I use for footholds when on dodgy pollards, controlling awkward limbs when sectioning down and also as tie in points when needing a redirect. Just washed my ropes today -could of made mud pies with the stuff that came out.
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Love the fact the ad says" you can use one handed up in the trees!" Dodgy buggers!
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11 st (70 kg) usually use 4 and 2. Just been trying a new cord and have been struggling with it to get the wraps and length right. had it working well but forgot to check how many wraps and braids so will have to give it another go and take some mental notes!
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See if I can put some pics up This Willow is already going about dismantling itself.
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And I'm still scratching my head on this one!
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Agreed! Dont need to have quals just a clue!:lol:
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When studying my work placement gave me a plant ID book for my first two weeks work experience and I gained from the experience. I had to drive to each job, and worked my rear off day in day out. I ended up working for the guy in the holidays and on weekends then once I finished the course he took me on full time. Hard yakka pays off in the end and now I have a great friend in the industry if I decided to go back down to Dunedin (NZ). I suggest take it on the chin, grin and bear it and you will be the better for it!
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Looks to me like a Liquidamber styraciflua (Sweet gum). Really great trees for autumn colour.
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yeah yellow pages everytime. Far easier. thats how I scored my jobs in NZ:biggrin:
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:001_tt2:and I was getting used to having my knees up around my ears sitting in the cab:lol: Must have done such a good job on the clean-up they thought it was christmas! See you tomorrow:thumbup:
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The wheels spinning, but the hampsters dead! two french fries short of a happy meal coffee -blonde with two legs!
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Was climbing a large oak in Palmerston, just north of Dunedin (NZ) and came to a previously snapped section where I proceeded to shift my lanyard and before I know it 5 massive rats came flying out. never seen rats float 10m to the ground. put the willies up me I can assure you! Wish I had a camera to catch them on film floating down and landing like they get disturbed all the time!
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Brilliant!!
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Classic!!
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Joe that sucks, looking at that mech lock looks like the business! Still wont stop them having a go though. were you parked where it was the other day? did they find anything in amongst the dog hair and banana skins to grab? We still on for monday?
