jarborist

Does anyone know if Tree of Heaven, 'Ailanthus altisssima' wood is useful for anything other than fire wood ? Stem approx. 2.5ft diameter and 8ft long. Appreciate any replies. Thanks.

Nailer, thanks, luckily don't do much in London any more, but have a new list in preparation for the next one: electric fence, wasp nest signs and back pack blowers.

I know what you mean Nailer. It can work well in the right place , like leaving sawdust and twigs in the road to slow cars. I don't know where you work , but the stories I posted where we tried to stop access were both in central London. I have found that trying your technique just won't work sometimes, no gaps in traffic or people occur to let anything fall.

Still looking into electric fences for city work, also considering security patrol vs. agro. and weapons, although being polite definitely seems to surprise/embarass people so much they often behave, albeit after they have got in the way.

I used to sometimes figure that people walking through was understandable as most firms have a 'men at work sign' with a picture of a guy digging a hole 'treecutting ' written underneath and all the pedestrian observes is the ground action. They are all so used to unnecessary men at work signs that they carry on through.

So I had some signs made - picture of a guy up a tree, 'Keep out - treework overhead' we use these with men at work, tape and cones, often banksmen - conclusion ? absolutely no difference , but at least my conscience is clear.

Not long ago, had a pregnant lady with earphones in suddenly pop up right under the branch where the climber was cutting,that put the fear up me - have also had two climbers up trees 'raining' branches down with chainsaws, groundsman sole job monitoring attempted breakins and some guy in suit and case having been told to go round re-appears in the middle of the falling branches - climbers shout at groundsman - groundsman shouts at pedestrian - pedestrian responds - 'its ok, I am in a rush'. nuff said.

Am considering the electric fence suggestion.

Thanks for the replies on overheating. Realise now I probably posted on the wrong thread - 'apologies for any derail' - greenhorn at posting

Thanks for that Stubby. one more person not noticing the heating and I will happily assume it was a Friday job, and buy one on a Wednesday to see if that makes any difference.

Hello all.

I am wondering if anyone has found this saw getting very hot. By which I mean a large area of the casing. I bought one when they first came out a few months back, but after trying a few cuts on larger diameter wood (1ft ish) the casing all over, except the top, got so hot I wouldn't want the saw near my leg, or any other part.

The dealer was fantastic and took it back. Husqvarna not surprisingly were completely uninterested. I, and some colleagues as well are now looking again at the need for another top handled saw. Did I have a 'Friday' saw - was it a one off - I am hoping so as it seemd way better than a 201 - thoughts appreciated.

First post here, but in fear of the Tree Motion Light disappearing from lack of take up here is two pennys worth from a climber (for 18yrs).

I climbed on the original Tree Motion and now have the Light. The light, in my opinion, is way way more comfortable, as someone else said I believe it is the materials used. The whole thing fits way better and feels great. If you only look at it , but don't try it, you won't realise.

Re. quick release buckles - there is a risk, I have had them undo, and if you haven't there is still a risk evidently. Yes you can put it down to maintenance, checks etc but don't we have enough without the unnecessary risk - I think most of can be forgetful on the odd day . The clasps on the Light take seconds to take off once you are used to them . The only time I can see it as an issue is where, for whatever reason, - e.g. lots of little trees, or that bit you missed and have to go back up for, - you need to put a harness on and take it off again a lot.

I have spoken to several manufacturers who have in the end admitted that the reason for quick release is demand led - i.e. climbers want them, and their justification is that other types of harnesses use them including special ops teams so what is the problem ? - I would suggest the problem is we wear them day in day out and the odd couple of seconds it takes longer to undo is worth the life saving buckle as opposed to special ops where perhaps the couple of seconds quicker to remove the harness is also life saving ?

Don't believe all the posts until you try it - except obviously this post.

Thanks Oldwoodcutter. It does seem pretty widespread and a bit too frequent the last couple of years.

Stihl MS 460, 20" bar, stolen from our vehicle in the Shrewsbury, Shropshire area today. Low odds I realise, but if you are offered it and can get the sellers details please contact me . The serial no. of the saw is 170344862, slightly squashed exhaust, otherwise good condition.

We are fairly careful and have been lucky for many years, so note to the good, as everyone says, keep an eye on all your gear, all the time.

My thanks.