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For what it's worth, I had an efco saw a few years ago, can't remember the model was probably comparable to a Stihl MS211 Heavier than the equivalent Stihl/Husky, but did a lot of work above and beyond what it was really designed for, tough little saw

Bump... looking to fill up dates in January if anyone needs any help? Some nice feedback from a chap I recently worked for in this thread! http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=95115

Thanks everyone

Many thanks steve a pleasure working with you mate Hope you have a good Christmas with all the family, and a happy new year!

Hi JOHN mate I will get myself a new phone mate this samsung won't even call the old vicar thanks what log business like with all this mild weather it 😕 for log people up here mate thanks joe

I concur

I thought this a while ago, but feel that trying to unionise us lot would be comparable to herding a bunch of cats who had been on a mixture of red bull and speed!

Freelance experienced climber/groundsman available, based in the Forest of Dean happy to travel through Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, South Wales and further if money is right CS 30,31,38,39,40,41 UA 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Clean driving licence B+E trailer entitlement First Aid, chipper ticket, brushcutter ticket Own 4x4, saws, blower rakes etc Contact me to discuss rates 07882 101819 [email protected] I highly recommend Joe! Top lad and a pure pleasure to work with!!! You won't be disappointed I have worked with this Josef Rose for the last couple of years great all rounder a benifit (sic) to any outfit out there And a gentleman great work ethic worked with him for about a year now and one of the best climbers , team leader and person I've worked with Many thanks Joe

That extra £30 in the boots example you've given isn't purely a case of Mr Honey himself (and his brother) chuckling away as they light big cigars with £20 notes... (same with all the suppliers on here, not just Honey Bros!) You are paying for the experience and knowledge of the chap behind the till pointing you in the right direction for what you need. For the running costs of the large, well stocked shop you can go into and peruse at your leisure, rather than someone's garage on ebay. For the knowledge that if there is a problem with the item, you can phone up or email and be fairly confident the dealer will help you sort it out. I buy climbing kit on the Internet from one of the site sponsors on here, which one depends on what I want as they don't all stock everything. This is only because there is nobody local to me who sells climbing kit. For saws, chains, boots and trousers I will go to the local supplier, and happily pay more than Internet prices for being able to pick them up, have a look before I buy. It also means the day I am in the s**t and need a new chain, spark plug etc THAT DAY I can go there, knowing they will hopefully still be in business! Sorry for the derail In answer to the OP, new boots and helmet would be good, say £200 should cover this. What size are you? I probably have an old pair of chainsaw trousers kicking about you can have, PM me. They may need a bit of patching up with a needle, but pay postage and they're yours.

Cheers, I couldn't see any real problem with it - not sure if it would pass LOLER, depends on inspector maybe? I really like this harness, only reason I'm getting a different one is because I fancy a change! I had a skylotec in my old job and liked that, so torn between getting one of those or a tree motion

Hi all Noticed today that the bridge on my Stein harness was becoming a bit too worn for my liking! I'm going to replace the harness in the next few weeks, considering a tree motion and so fancied trying out the idea of a rope bridge. Can anyone see any problems with the pic? A short length of Blue Tongue, tied off at each end with a double fisherman's to the Edelrid Connecto rings. Obviously I will trim the tails to an appropriate length once I have the bridge length right... any other thoughts? Cheers Joe

I hasten to add that was a joke, and echo what joe said about starting out on a more reliable hitch first! Sometimes I forget this is the Internet and you never know how comments may be taken

Nothing beats the loose VT palm heel nudge technique

I would say it's roughly 50/50 around me - a lot of people buy it in from a dealer. Most of those who cut their own are those with larger properties or farms, often where wood is not the primary source of heat. Most dealers are small operations, often tree surgeons or forestry contractors selling firewood as another string to their bow. Permits- most of the land round me is Forestry Commission, so for most people it's not an option (legally) to just go and cut down a tree. There is a brushwood licence, don't know much about it myself

I am size 13 sometimes 14 so a few of the more popular boots are out for me, my past 3 pairs have been Haix 1 pair of Blue Ridge that have been semi retired to backup & dog walking, absolutely brilliant boots nice roomy fit and would buy another pair tomorrow. On my second pair of protector pro also 13, really nice boots waterproof as anything just don't seem to last more than 9 months or so. Current pair I got in September, they're already more worn than the 2 yr old blue ridge! Hope this helps

The only difference I am aware of apart from the weight is that the light version doesn't have quick release buckles, just straps you tighten up each time

To be honest I very rarely use the O rig, only when a really long pull away from the stem when I've set my rope with a throwline or similar, I was just throwing a few options out there

Another option would be to have a caritool or other snap gate krab on harness, when you want to change over tie a knot in tail of rope under pulley and clip into this, possibly easier and less in the way. Alternatively, when you open your main krab to remove splice just clip that to your bridge until change over is complete? The possibilities are endless

Bit of starter cord / bootlace with a dog lead snap or accessory krab from bridge to hitch climber as a back if it really worries you? Alternatively, you could tie the tail end of your rope to the back of your harness while ascending, so if you do drop it at least you have the other end!

Fair enough, I stand corrected

I thought those were 2 way? As in depress the back then open?

My understanding of how you would stand depends upon how you define "permissible" as in your first post. As far as I am aware, industry guidelines recommend 3 way locking krabs on your primary attachment for tree work, to prevent accidental opening when rubbing on a branch. So even though the krab you are talking about is plenty strong enough, as it is only 2 way locking it wouldn't meet best practice. Use in a MEWP is different (and this is an area I don't know much about, so stand to be corrected) as it's a fairly consistent environment with a designated attachment point with less likely hood of rubbing open, so 2 way or screw gate krabs are ok

I would imagine that is 27kn, can't see that any PPE would be rated to only 2.7? I don't think those snap gates can be used on main line, but you could always just buy 5m of any climbing rope for a strop, and carry on using that krab as you have been tied on with a double fisherman's or similar knot

Tried one on once, it didn't seem to adjust big enough for my massive skull so went with the stein instead. Worth noting if like me you have a big head

I just go round the charity shops, buy a couple of waterproof jackets of any brand for £5-10 each, currently rocking a Hawkshead and a Peter Storm You don't care about getting them covered in crap, torn and otherwise abused. £20 will give you 2 coats, so when you stop for lunch you have a dry one to put on in the afternoon, what's not to like?