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Did you remember its Valentines day today?
scottythepinetree replied to Pat Ferrett's topic in General chat
Can't post it on a public forum, but basically Steak and something else men like Day!! -
Not sure what the legislation is over there but you can't hire a saw over here with or without tickets. I would probably inform your friend that the builders won't be covered for tree work unless they have specific insurance for it (probably not), and even then they will only be covered if they have the relevant NPTC certs. If they have an accident it will be your friend as their employer who will be liable.
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Or an extra large Big Shot and a parachute lol!!
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Imagine getting your cambium saver stuck at the top of that tree!!
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Did you remember its Valentines day today?
scottythepinetree replied to Pat Ferrett's topic in General chat
Have a deal with my missus... I won't forget Valentine's this year because she didn't forget March 14th last year. -
Climbing nine years and no problems so far. Have always been very conscious of it though as the guy I started under used to have it pretty bad. Do my best to take breaks from constant cutting, and won't use saws with damaged or poor AV. Make sure to spread the pole-sawing around the lads as much as possible. Pole-saws are by far the worst offenders IME. Awful rattle off the shafts.
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Pretty much what I was expecting and a fair point. Thankfully I am far from clever enough to come up with a way of getting rid of it, cos if I could.... Only time I get really angry climbing is when a tree is buried in the stuff. Reckon they'd adapt
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With you on all points, except IVY. Horrible stuff, can so no good reason for it. (anticipating an educational response lol). Not only, would I wish it extinct, if I can ever figure out a way to make it ACTUALLY extinct it's a goner.
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metasequioa glyptostroboides - dawn redwood
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Stick a 15" bar on your 260.
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If he's insured and ticketed and can make it pay, and leave satisfied customers ie. do a tidy job without destroying the place fair play to him. If he doesn't fulfil any one of the above criteria, he'll almost certainly come unstuck in the end one way or another.
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advice for place to practice tree climbing
scottythepinetree replied to Ian Clarke's topic in Climbers talk
Great idea, and shows a bit of initiative. Much easier to learn to climb without worrying about a chainsaw. Getting someone to go with you is a good idea. Preferably a climber, but at the very least someone who can phone the firebrigade if you get stuck! As for places to practice, keep an eye out for places with trees on private land. Ask permission. Might have to try a few places but I've found that you get more people saying yes than you might think. And will be far better access for emergeny services should you need them than the alternative, which is to head off into the wilderness somewhere. Ask your boss if he knows anywhere that might let you. Chances are if he's been in the industry a while he'll know a few sound land owners. -
Tractor and chains. Or better yet, a track machine/digger. Pulled a similar size tree out of a pond with a DAF 4x4 a few years ago. Was on a golf course leaning over a water hazard. Either dismantle or attach chains fell into pond and drag it out. Was out of there and on the road by lunch time.
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help me find the cheapest top handle please
scottythepinetree replied to egs's topic in General chat
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Abuse aside, I think a boss you'd want to work for should pay you for the day's work if he deems you worthy of a job. If you get good staff, that earn you money you should look after them. On the other hand if a prospective employee can't be bothered to put in a good showing when they know they are on trial then give them what they deserve: SFA. Tight employers get resentful staff. Resentful staff see no good reason to go the extra mile. Margins in this industry are often so tight that employers and employees need to pull together to make the whole thing work. Unpaid overtime, extra hours in the yard getting everything shipshape etc. are all worth it for an employer with a fair attitude. IMO this days trial is as much a trial of the employer as the employee and the issue of getting paid for the first trial day, after the prospective employer is a pretty good indicator of what you can expect in future.
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Nothing wrong with that.. do it myself every time I have a tricky fell. Nice work, but to be honest, if they are getting rid of the shed anyway a video of a tree demolishing a shed would have been way more entertaining.
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I'd work a day's trial, on the basis that should I be deemed worthy of being offered a postion and have helped the employer earn a few quid that day, I would then be paid for it. If the employer thinks I am no good he doesn't have to pay a thing. To be honest, I wouldn't want to work for someone who wouldn't agree to that. There are plenty of employers out there who take the proverbial if you accept it. Luckily I've only worked for one employer like this. Someone who wouldn't pay you upon acceptance of your value as an employee is likely down the road to mess you around with wages IMO.
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Absolute rubbish mate. Boss has 3 tanaka toppers (runs a big crew), and they have been on the floor of the workshop for the last year at least, and that's where they'll stay. If you're looking for a cheap alternative the Makita topper is more than passable.
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15' is 15'. that'd be hawaiin aswell. Triple overhead they call 3ft. Can't quite understand it myself.
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2 words - **** that!! Went night surfing on my local beach one night about 2 years ago. All was well until the waves started getting weak on the full tide. Started to paddle back in, 10 minutes later a set broke about 5 feet in front of me. I then realised I had been in a rip the whole time, couldn't see the shore so started paddling for the lights of the village about half a km away. 10 minutes of this and I realised the rip was coming down the beach and exiting at the point I had been trying to paddle to shore from. Was pretty scary. So no more night surfs for me. Found this also, crazy chick. One thing surfing Jaws at night, another thing doing it during the day..... with one arm!
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You've got a v8?! Can I have a go!?
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power to weight is the name of the game with a topper. Not sure of your dietary problems (there are other forums to discuss those:001_tt2:) but a pound on your hips and ankles is a lot different to a pound on your wrist. More power, lighter saw... we have the technology, let them make the saw. How miniscule are the emissions from a handful of 35cc engines compared to V8 engines? And you can't even legally drive a V8 to it's limit. Ban massively overpowered cars and leave appropriately powered tools alone IMO.
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A valid point, but would you notice the difference between a fully fuelled 201 and an empty 200t?
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Hi Ollie, at 17, just hang on a few years mate and all those guys with the unfair advantage will have to make do with a bus pass, while you plough through the puddle at the bus stop laughing in a 7.5 tonner towing a chipper. Just get your trailer license as said above. Most employers will see you as streets ahead with that at your age. Just be thankfull you don't live over here. Employers can't let you drive company vehicles until you're 25 on most insurance policies.
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What is the safest chainsaw for a beginner?
scottythepinetree replied to Ty Unnos's topic in Chainsaws
I reckon that power shouldn't be a factor for beginners as much as bar size. Smaller bar = less bar to keep an eye on. Listen to your instructor, especially the bit about keeping your thumb aroung the handle, don't over-reach with the saw, and keep a firm grip until you have applied the chainbrake. Kick-back back happens, nothing will stop that. Learning good habits so that when it happens you don't lose control is what counts IMO. If you find it happening a lot, change your practices with the saw. Not for a second saying stick a 16" bar on an 880, but a beginner following correct work practices should be fine up to a 361 at least.
