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Even if the ash was to be pollarded back, we would have to come back and do it again in 5 years or so just like a reduction. I think your right in saying that a pollard would be better for the tree but it does come back to ascetics. The client is a housing association miles away so they are not bothered about how it will look, just that its reduced in size, deadwooded and the repeat work cost.
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@hamadryad & RangerMatt: Cheers for the info on ivy. Sounds a better plan, would take ages to remove it otherwise. No basal decay that I could see so the stem should be good. It would take a good crown reduction and the client does want the tree size reducing and not the tree out really. It will put the growth back on quick, will just have to be done again in a few years lol.
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Cheers for the replys guys. Will get the ivy stripped off and see whats underneath. Will suggest a clean out of the deadwood and do a little crown lift at the same time. If its good underneath will proced with a light crown reduction or fell if not.
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Hey all, Just been asked for my opinion on work to be done on an ash tree near me and was wondering if someone could offer me some advise. The ash is quite mature and large in the front garden of a small bungalow and next to a road. It has just dropped a largish branch near the road and could really do with a dead wood. I was just going to recommend a dead wood, crown lift (branch over road and drive) and a good crown reduction, also need to strip out the ivy too . I'm now thinking maybe of a server pollard or a complete removal. Its hard to see for the ivy but the tree looks healthy and I wouldn't really want to take it out. I have pollarded ash trees before but not on mature ones like this, it should come back ok but there will be lots of epicormic growth. Client just wants it making safe. It would be good to know what you guys think? Cheers
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Freelance NPTC instructors? - Lincolnshire
finchyo replied to finchyo's topic in Training & education
cheers, will look into it. -
Freelance NPTC instructors? - Lincolnshire
finchyo replied to finchyo's topic in Training & education
cheers for the info, thats what i meant by 'nptc instructors'. Yeh will have to call around i think, I just need a day to go through the criteria really. -
Hey all, Anyone know of any freelance instructors in Lincolnshire that can help me with a few days training for my cs38 and 39. I am an experienced climber and dont really want to pay for the course and just do the assessment. Just need to brush up on my aerial rescue parts and all the ins and outs of the assessment. Cheers.
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yeh it probably is just woodpecker damage, I saw quite a lot of that on the bark of the tree. Hopefully the tree will be fine for many years to come, if not then there is another job for me to go do
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Hi all, Did a crown reduction on a healthy, mature English Elm the other day. Did the reduction as it is very close to the house and the customer is worried about falling branches etc. There was no external signs of any disease but when looking at some of the sections cut off I saw dark staining in many areas inside. Does the tree have DED or is this a usual colouring? I think the tree has lasted this long as it is right next to the sea or the fact it doesn't have any other elms around it as I could see. Cheers
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Trying to get Public Liability Insurance, Your Views?
finchyo replied to Danny Boy's topic in Insurance Forum
yes you are defiantly entitled to see the policy wording/document before buying. If they refuse, have they got something to hide? Just walk away and go with someone else. Most people don't get to see the policy wording before buying because they don't ask for it. With tree insurance you need to go through your policy document with a tooth pick. They can have lots of loop holes. -
These boots look really good and very much like my walking boots, but i settled for the stein explorer boots at the apf, only £130 from Jonsie. Would have liked to have got the GTX version but couldn't stretch that far. It is very true that you can't put a price on decent footwear and its the most important bit of kit IMO, but boot makers also know that and charge through the roof. The explores are fantastic boots, very comfy and supportive. A little too high for me though but the waterproof liner actually breaths quite well, just as good as goretex. I don't usually like the liners as usually they dont last long and just make my feet too warm. Better off with a bit of polish. Not sure how the stein boots will be for climbing yet as they are pretty stiff. Lets see how long they last though.
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I would definitely ask their permission first, it is their property anyway. Gotta cover all bases so i doesn't come back to sting you later. I try to get it all in writing/emails too so there is proof.
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had the same problems with my 023, did a full strip down and rebuild. Looks like you just need to play with the carb settings a bit, put back to stock settings and try from there. I put a new diaphragm kit in the carb, new fuel filter and stock settings on the carb and now everything is running a lot better. if your going for a new saw next, get the 260, thats going to be my replacement for my 023 when this packs up again.
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anyone get a ms200t? going tomorrow so might pick a new one up. what prices are they going for this year, any good deals??
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possible stolen saws? Anyone in leeds area had anything go missing?
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yep, i hate spiders lol. Picked a big one up the other day and it didn't half give me a bite. I don't mind snakes though.
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cheers jonsie sounds like you'll have a good stand. If you do run out will you be able to still do the deals and send it on later? (how does stihl policy affect this?)
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yeh good film, seen it many times though. sky3 justin lee colins is learning to dive, quite funny lol
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hopefully a nice new 200t if the price is right , oh and a throw line...
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I'm think about heading down, whens the best day to go and see everything? also want to get some deals on some new kit? @Jonesie: will you be having any deals on a MS200T? Might need some new boots too!!
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hey all, just thought i would pass on a link to a site for cheap but good parts and spares for hand machinery such as stihl kit. Luckily i have an old man with a workshop and time on his hands to fix my kit. Some of the stuff is aftermarket repro's but they are very good quality. They have more stuff over the phone and its cheap next day delivery. Great service. Garden machinery spare parts - Garden & Hire Spares
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more than and churchill were good for me
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yeh hadn't thought of the ms460, a better choice i think. Will have to look at the price though.
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yeh its very true about the resale value, certainly comes into it. £700 for a 441 or £550 for 7901 new. choices. dont want it to come round and bite me later. 7901 is a bit lighter and has a little more power but the stihl is solid built and will prob last longer. Anyone out there have long time experience with the makita 7901?
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anyone give us an update on their makita 7901's. how are you guys finding them? still working? lol
