arbclimber

A falling object doesn't fall 9.8 m in the first second. Its velocity at the end of the first second is 9.8m/s. Thats why I said its about the average speed in each second not the speed of the object at the end of each second.

Facts are facts mate so who cares.

There was me thinking you wanted advice about doing it (as thats what your original post asked for) I asked as I cant give the advice you asked for, without knowing the level of the qualification.

Think you did a nice job but poor tree.

What he said:thumbup1:

My advice. Never use a chain saw on a ladder again. do tree climbing and aerial rescue course (its easy and fun) then you can start to climb and use a silky and get the hang of climbing on jobs. Then when you are confident in climbing do your cs39 ( saw from rope and harness) but remember this only really allows you to potter about in a tree with a top handle. Use the top handle for bits in the tree and then when confident with that do cs41 and you're sorted. These rules aren't silly HSE rules they are important as you dont realise how much you dont know until you do the courses (trust me). Last thing, dont get into the habit of using a top handle one handed. Loads of people do it but they shouldnt. Yes you can use it one handed in exceptional circumstances, when stretched right out to knock a tip off a branch but not when its just easier, not when you want to hold the bit you are cutting, and not cos its quicker than changing position. As I said lots of people do it but that doesn't make it right.

Nice one Bolt, A post with facts in it, just what we need. IMO if you need to know anything about this subject just consult AFAG / HSE guidelines, if you decide to then take a personal risk, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF.

I wouldn't complicate things yet if I were you. You haven't got the answer to how far you would actually fall in 3 seconds yet. The clue is in my last post.

Great minds mate

Hama, What kind of level is this examination? Is is equivalent to cert, dip etc

Or grease:lol:

Good luck dean. Can you not plug in for diagnostics on that?

Tell me about it, queue for Lyndhurst was almost back to Cadnam (where I live) the other day. I wasn't 5 mins away from Lyndhurst that day.

Nice place, we were thinking of taking the dog out to Brockenhurst today but didn't fancy doing battle with all the bloody caravans.

Nice pics mate, where abouts is that then? I'm pretty close to you, about 5 mins from Lyndhurst.

You are supposed to but i've never been asked as my local garden machinery shop has known me for years and just assume i am qualified i think.Its not like a firearms license is it, Not sure if its actually illegal to sell a top handle. On that note does anyone want to borrow my one handed shot gun?

Calm down mate, he doesn't use it above 10 ft on a ladder and its a one handed saw so he will be fine:001_tt2:

I use the husky one. No idea why cos the green petrol filler is a pita.

Hi, A gardener who bought a 200t cos its easier to use one handed up a ladder:thumbdown: I'm surprised you haven't been slaughtered on here already.

If you all stop using saws one handed whilst holding the piece you are cutting you will greatly reduce your need for a first aid kit:001_tt2:

You're well off. Would fall almost twice that far in 3 seconds. When working out the distance travelled by a falling objects you need to think about the average speed of the falling object in each second, not the terminal velocity at the end of each second. I think generally if you fall for 3 seconds in our line of work the only thing thats going to stop you is the floor.

Rupe, you could be right mate. not 100% sure on the model numbers. anyway my point is one is mean't for 13mm and one isn't so check which model you have.

Come on, you were disappointed, admit it. On a different site it could have been an altogether different kind of thread couldn't it:lol:

Thanks for the advice mate:thumbup1:

We have the same blocks here, haven't used them yet but seems to be a nice easy way of getting a small retaining wall up quite quickly. I think the way you have used them looks really good. We put up quite a lot of garden buildings and garden offices and know where you are coming from with regards to permission. I'm in the New Forest which has recently become a national park and the planners are very strict here. What are the walls of the building made from?