Ian Flatters
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A few bits of the tipping frame.
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400 odd. Loading larger lumps definitely because the plate works differently to a grab. Today's lumps were max 36" and we loaded them in 2-3ft lengths. Truck loaded in roughly 12 minutes without any dramas.
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Mines a 650 with 9" tracks. But yeah loads on Instagram. Ground lord, arbor cura to name a couple. Loads of Americans have them too.
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Sorry mark. Couldn't resist. I've only had this kind of thing once. A fair few beech trees need to come down. We've done the last one the other week and are about to replant once the water logging goes away. Same species and over 10 years. We got it in writing from the TO at the district council. Although it's the client whose really in charge of if we finish it off or not.
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The only plus side is I've completed my winter contracts so I'm in less of a rush to get it out.
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You'll be surprised where I can get that machine being 41" wide. I bought my mog outright but it needs a fair bit of tlc. It's enjoying making a dent in my wallet but it's the logical choice for me.
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To be honest I wouldn't be without it. With an attachment. Realistically you'll lift 500kgs to 2.2m, although I have loaded much heavier timber with a bit or manipulation. For example today we were only onsite in the heavy rain for 2-3 hours. Which would of easily been 6-7 hours logging and lifting, loads of sawdust and fuel. We used half a tank on the 395 and a tiny bit in the 880 because I just used it for the back cut. Then another 40 minutes up the yard stacking it. The remainder of the time was driving to and from the yard.
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Finished yesterday's oak off. 5 loads of timber today and done by 13:00. Which was nice because it's horrible weather here.
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The time has finally come
Ian Flatters replied to Steve Bullman's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
Yep agree with that although in fall off in a very uncool way. Talking dismantles Steve, today my task would of been ten times worse. I tend to place my top anchor central and then add a isolated redirect on a high lateral over the side I'm currently working. For me personally I like it this way having my centre of gravity away from the rigging and it makes it easy to remove the tips and working that side. I remove it when required and continue as a see fit. Obviously if I can just butt tie it and it's simple then there's no need to make it complicated. It's mainly changing from years of ddrt climbing and route planning. I found it just clicked one day for me and I suspect it will for you, just bare with it and actively ponder on how you work a section differently to ddrt. Just my pennies worth. -
Paying the subby too much if that's his work car 😆
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Managed to strip this down today. Just the remaining timber tomorrow.
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But of a messed up day due to waterlogged conditions. So I went in the office and played around with some images. Here's the one I liked the best. And all done off an iPhone.
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What size wood do you anchor on SRT
Ian Flatters replied to Steve Bullman's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
Yeah I'll take one tomorrow if it doesn't rain. -
What size wood do you anchor on SRT
Ian Flatters replied to Steve Bullman's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
Exactly the same as others although I mostly use an alpine butterfly to isolate my redirects. If using a base anchor I'll still create a isolated top anchor and retrieve before I climb down. -
I can see it now. Reg up a 130ft pine, baraneck we'll too many awesome ones to find a favourite. Then me up a lime covered in pigeon and squirrel mess in some council estate. 😂😂😂
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Darn it!! The one place I had piece and quiet from you!!! 💏 Ps I've got Alex's coat off Dave.
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Hahaha I wish. It's like arb magpie overload.
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The third picture down is after hardening of the aluminium.
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Funny you should say that. I asked a similar question. Basically they age the aluminium as it gets stronger with age. A cool process but I wasn't allowed to photograph some bits and bobs. I can only describe it as they were in a pressure cooker looking machine.
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So I got invited to the DMM factory. Got allowed to take a few snaps. The ethos on product quality was next level stuff. After every stage they checked them to ensure they are to the standard. Tested, inspected, tested again. I honestly did not appreciate how much goes into and how many karabiners get made in a week. It was really cool to talk to the guys and girls making whichever product they were making. All lovely people with knowledge of what they are making rather than a factory line as such. Also I'm glad I'm a passenger in the car today as DMM really know how to drink.
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Nothing serious today. I went up the tree with one of my apprentices this morning to work on his limb walking, reducing end weight and pruning cuts. I don't think it will be long before i don't have to do much. Sorry about the before and after being from different positions.
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Na, I'm just really good with the sale pitch.
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I don't know, I seem to make great money on big trees. I'm never the cheapest but I'm done in half the time. Just can seem to win many small jobs as that's what everyone wants to win my way.
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I feel your teasing us arb guys with no video. 😔
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sorted the woodchip out and moved timber whilst the wife carved away making mushrooms.
