David Humphries

Very nice Kids must love it :wave:

All well made points that add good balance to this post, and I appreciate the lack of canines up to this point Dean to be honest I use the same technique with the slew control......................but are you guys not seeing how much the saw jumps back tip first towards the cutters head I dont see methodical control in that. Quote from Cs 47 "Two hands on chainsaw whilst cutting" and before anyone says anything, I am well aware of how arsy it is to quote regs. But this action would in no way lead to succesful attainment of said ticket. Quite the opposite. IMO, this is probably the exact situation, due to the all to often associated accidents, which makes HSE so over the top with training and PPE requirements. I would be all for personal assessment by the industry that would take account of an individuals previous experience, safety/training records, insurance histories and above all common sense. And maybe this is where the heckles are gonna be raised......................but isn't this exactly the type of seemingly inconsequential act that alienates most of us (dare I say realists) here at Arbtalk with the "so called professional side" of our beloved industry. Right............ Rant over, I'm sitting comfortably have turned off the phones and barricaded the doors and windows. Bring it on Fellas :wave: One last thing, thanks for the clarification and appologies to you Deva, cause although this is on a post with your name, this is in no way meant as a personal dig to your good self or your coleagues, your just the innocent catalyst here. Cheers, David

Got a couple of fellas doing their assessment in a couple of weeks. Has anyone done a 41 recently; and if so how much dismantling is required for the assessment per candidate. Whole Tree - small/medium? How many Large Branches? Pole sections - how many? I'm sure I was probably told on the course by the trainer, but have misplaced that info somewhere in the grey matter. This is another point; what do you think is the optimum time between training and assessment?

Cheers for the Head up Dave, We have'nt tried it as yet :wave:

Ok, probably wont make myself any friends here; but whats with the one handed saw use @ 2.30 all about? Especially from a MEWP I do enjoy the vids Bodean, but the experienced have a duty to act professionally/responsibly in front of the the less experienced on open forums like these. Yours and others work shown here and elsewhere are an inspiration to many, IMO a little more work on the editing front is needed to tighten up on what otherwise is source of enjoyment and education. I'm probably guilty of the occasional lapse/over confidence in technique myself from time to time and would expect the same heads up from fellow forumers, if my posts showed anything untoward. Hope my insignificant rant does not put you off posting again. I certainly would be sent to Coventry or worse, by the upper echelons here if you take too much offence by this :wave:

Just spoke with Jonesie; the Mbl is 16.2kn for the Marlow boa 9mm.

Thanks for the reply Nick, haven't as yet managed to get the info on the SWL of the cord, still trying (Jonesie; get off the phone ! :wave:) Another point was; are the front two side D's appropriate for this bridge position?

As this is not an approved componant or tested, I wondered if this theoretical rope bridge set up would be LOLER comlpliant or not. Couldn't get any info from the spec sheet that came with it or from the web address for Haberkorn. or .

Nice Picture

Fanblinkintastic. How much is that Ed?

My understanding, which is of limited usage; is that as long as you can get near a roost entrance you should be able to hear their communication. Is this wrong ?

yeah, we use them for our dusk bat walks.

Dean I agree with your sentiments, but law is law. Not trying to step on your toes here Chris, cause I know Dean has shown interest in attending one of your events, but have you thought about contacting your local BCT Dean............ http://www.westyorkshirebats.org.uk/frame.htm You may find that you get the opportunity to engineer a simbiotic relationship with a local bat handler. We attended the AA bat awareness course with with Andrew Cowan, but we still get our local handler to check out our potential Habitat issues :wave:

Great things happen in the name of Chariddy. Good on ya Lee :icon14:

Californicate his bloomin socks ! What about me Blue Bells

Saw this Old Robur whilst driving back from the Blue Bells today and felt sad. Then saw the whipper snapper planted alongside; and felt a liitle less pessimistic

Ooooooops...... I meant B :wave:

Some interesting woody things.

Spent the day deep in the Blue Bell and Beech Woods at Ashridge today. :wave:

Less is definately more in the long run my friend. My advice is go with A :wave:

Dean, do you mean on the end of the blue cambium saver or the climbing rope?

I think I was pushing the boundaries a tad last night; Arb talk - Trees on tv - Beer(s) and the only two topics of adult conversation all night were; the logistics of going to Ashridge woods this morning to savour the Beech and Blue Bells plus informing of my intention to do me mates 40th out in Spain later this year..............whoops ! :wave:

Used to think I was a bit of a book worm in the past, but since being a dad, my private time is now filled with the joys of being less selfish..............yeah right. Currently reading A long way gone "memoirs of a boy slodier" by Ishmael Beah ISBN 978 0 00 779712 7 If you haven't allready, i'd recommend you give it a go Pete. A serious eye opener on the plight of survival of the unfortunate in Siera Leone

Not "th th th the talk" I'm rightly fraid now. I've heard whisperings of it afore. Thought it was just an Urban Legend Are you guys at liberty to divulge more of this dark secret :wave:

That someone was me. Thanks for posting Drew. I'll give it a bash at work next week. :wave: