Ian Flatters
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Means and Methods of Protecting Your Kit from Theft
Ian Flatters replied to easy-lift guy's topic in Stolen Equipment
I ordered two of these on monday after worries that my saws were at risk from being pinched out of my storage unit. -
Go for it! Always return stuff re-filled and clean, nothing worse than lending someone a chipper and it comes back covered in mud. Sounds like your boss has taken you under his wing and is letting you spread them to better your future. Also if you do ding something own up and offer to put it right. I lent my 88 out once and they bent the bar! By running it over with the truck.
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So its the Three Counties this weekend and its hosting the Husky European Pole Climbing Championship:thumbup1:. Its located at the Malvern Showground, Shropshire any arbtalkers going?
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Hi Yve, got your new catalogue today and was most impressed with the presentation so i thought id tell you.
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I went with Andy and Dave at Treelife and can give them a 10/10 for delivering the course. They were much better than any college i've been to as well. It might cost more but they are both well known within the industry, Andy for his expertise in report writing and plant biology and Dave Dawson well google him and you'll find he's helped write some arb books.
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I have one question i see you've created a lot of light peculation through the crown and raised up the lower branches. I was wondering what your thoughts were on direct sunlight baking the root area as this 'could' become a problem for water filtration to the roots. Granted it wouldn't be a long term effect initially because the crown will sprout a lot of regrowth quickly. But it only takes one dry, hot summer and this could cause un-needed stress on the tree and its ability to function.
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Has anyone used a DMM Impact block?
Ian Flatters replied to Ian Flatters's topic in Rigging and roping
That is so so so so so COOL:thumbup1: Proper 'Urban Arb' -
Just found it on amazon. Thanks for the point in the right direction:thumbup1:. Looks like they thought them out pretty well too.
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After seeing Drew's hammock picture its kind of made me decide to buy one and go sleep up a big tree and catch the morning from up high. So....Does anyone know where to get them from as im sure normal b&q ones won't be right:lol: Thanks Oh preferably from a uk supplier so i can get one before winter:001_rolleyes:
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Yeah you can get to all 4 this way.
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I like!!!! Thanks for sharing this and keep us updated as you go.
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I can rent a mini digger for £60 a day and a self propelled grinder for £150 Most cases i will get the stump ginder in. This week ive got some laurel to come out and remove the stumps so digger it is. Diggers can do a fine job but you will need to sort the hole out.
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Tell you what tho my spikes don't lok like any of yours £10 of e-bay:confused1: :lol:
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Just a quick update, Truck still going strong and saving me money on fuel. On the down side i managed to get a speeding fine (i went on the how to drive course). The thing i am really pleased with is the increased torque which makes dragging a heavy load + chipper much easier. Im still very happy with the results.
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This just reminded me of that video 'harness bridge vs Silky Sugoi'. But im with Mark after cutting to bone on my finger a few months ago due to a wet sycamore + Clematis climber + bad work postioning = stupid boy pike. Kind of brings home how dangerous they really are, well the are scapulae sharpe. Nice vid.
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Tall cedar to memorial bench
Ian Flatters replied to Roni Macdonald's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
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Yep:biggrin: I find wearing my Scarpa Boots better than my Hiax which lets the plate move all over the place. Granted my scarpa's ain't the yellow ones but i prefer to wear them. I know i've opened myself up to a few comments about why i shouldn't but, on the ground/felling/if i know im going to be cutting near my feet. I wear chainsaw boots. Good work positioning in the tree should also reduce the risk too. Right now to hide before the bombs drop:lol:
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I'll use a crane if 1) The access is extremely poor 2) It really not cost effective to rig it down 3) Site conditions dictate (2ft drop zone) 4) my diary is stacked with work 5) I have 3 groundys on site. Large lumps on the deck can be processed quicker that way. Speed yes its quicker compaired to rigging BUT only if the timber is leaving site in large lengths, other than that its not massivly quicker if there is room to rig it off. Just my opionon tho.
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Yes i did, forgot to reply. Just thought it might be easier than your e-mail account
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Yer:blushing:
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Good shout, I had Julia Stiles stuck in my head
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I use salt. Cut a cap off the stump then groves on the inside of the cambium and nail the cap on top. Not had any problems over the last 2 1/2 years.
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I'd of felled it across the gardens and replaced the fences 3 cuts job done:lol: Good vid james.
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Harrison ford
